Regrouping

Greetings Blogland. It’s been a while since I have visited! I have so many things pulling on my attention that I am struggling to complete everything – especially the enjoyable aspects like non-essential computer work! Also, I still do not have internet access at home. . . . . GGRRRRRRR!

Whinge over! A quick overview of what has been going on in my Tri-Life. I rode a semi-decent Open 10 TT the other weekend, which indicated that I was finally recovering from the beaver Triathlon. Then, I raced at the RAF Odiham Sprint Tri last Wed. As previously, I took it easy on the run and managed a decent result. So happy with that. Then it was The Dambuster Triathlon last Saturday. This was the RAF Champs, as well as a World Champs Qualifier. The good news is that I would have qualified by finishing 2nd in my age group. Yep, after 5 years of trying I finally received a Pacesetter Events top 3 plaque – awesome! The bad news is that I had a bit of a stinker in the swim and bike. I could go into details but I have decided not to because in triathlon there is always something that does not quite go to plan (well there is in my world!). The result is the result and that can’t be changed. Back to good news! Many of the RAF competitors really upped their game.

Daz Sharpe stormed round to win the RAF Champs in a silly time of 2:05 something. Really good to see him win as he has had many set backs. Also, new vet on the block, Paul Fullalove, finally put a back to back swim, bike and run together all at once to take the Vets title. He has made fantastic progress and good on him; I know the hard training that he has put in and he deserves the improvement. Here is a pic of me gurning nicely:


More good news: the dambuster race T-Shirt design was most pleasing! For those of you that remember Mr Ben, (or Mr Benbuster in this case!)check this out:


There were many other great performances at the Dambuster but I simply do not have the time to dissect them all (see above whinge!).

I am regrouping for the Vitruvian so watch out middle distance racers! I am shooting for a good race in September! Ok, watch out old middle distance racers!

Moving Fatigue!

This week I have been completing my 3rd house move since Jan 31st. It is only across the road but the key point is that we are moving using our own steam – no removal men. So, it’s just me and Julie, apart from my brother in law who assisted with the big heavy stuff yesterday. I have had a day off work to complete the ‘heavy move’ items, but apart from that it is business as usual at work and move jobs in the evening. With the Beaver tri last weekend leaving me somewhat fatigued, I can honestly say that I am absolutely spent now. So tired today. I will be very glad when all this moving stuff is over.

I have a 25 mile TT entry in for Sunday but I may not make it out of bed! I am telling myself that all will be ok for the Vit in September, but in reality I am not happy with all the interruption and fatigue. My legs are still shot from the run last Saturday and the pic below reminds me that I can still run! This was taken at the Beaver and I think I am smiling! The next pic shows the dreadful rain that dumped on us during the bike leg. A wet day! (Draft Pics from Phil O'Conner Photography)I hope the guys racing at Weymouth cope with the other extreme ok this weekend – hot and dry! Race well. I will rest well!