Vitruvian Prep

Well, my next goal of the season is The Vitruvian Middle Distance Triathlon on 4 Sep 10. I have done this race a few times, the last attempt being 2007. My best time there is 4:27:50. I would like to go near 4:25 but everything would have to slot into place for that to happen! Of course, that rarely happens! the weather is the biggest factor for me. I just don't operate well in the cold. Rutland Water has a history of being wet and cold for triathlons so let's hope for an unseasonal 30 degrees in September! In prep for a cold morning of the race I am trying out some of this sports balm stuff.
Anyone tried this? All the hard core TT specialists use some sort of embrocation. best I keep it away from sensitive areas!

In preparation for the race I have a few bike TTs lined up and the Cambridge Standard Distance triathlon. I did the first of these TTs last Sunday morning. I forgot to adjust my clock from French time and was up an hour too early at 0445 - plonker! I never really felt in the groove during the TT but was happy enough with 57:57. The next TT is another 25 on Saturday but it is on the slow Sawtry course. I clocked 58:53 on this course on a nice calm hot evening in June. If the wind blows on Saturday I doubt it will be a sub-hour ride. However, the aim is to get a quality session completed.

I am sick at the moment and have had to rest today. I may go for an easy swim tomorrow but I don't want to risk bringing on a long-term illness so I will be very careful.


Maybe I should try some of this 3 arm swimming!