Back, back, BACK!

It's been a while hasn't it?

I took a week off to recover from Bath and then eased back into the training, focusing on my cycling and swimming which had taken a bit of a back seat in the run up to the half marathon.

Last Saturday I did a 50 mile cycle route with a chap who is training for an Ironman. I found it surprisingly comfortable, helped by my £100 Assos Mille cycling shorts. You read that correctly, £100. They are, however, the best shorts that money can buy and if you are a keen cyclist they are a great investment if you like to spend 3+ hours in the saddle. The only problem is, they are so well designed and manufactured you hardly realise you wearing them!

I'm also into the Mountain Biking season now, with the trails nicely dried out after the wet winter. I've started a club ride every Wednesday and last week was the inaugral outing. Testing a full-suspension bike next week.

So - Triathlon. I did my first Olympic distance Triathlon on Saturday. This incompassed a 1500m swim, 40km bike and 10km run. I finished in around 2hrs 50mins, transitions excluded. As it was a club 'race' and the fact that I don't have my tri-suit yet, I took the liberty of getting changed after every section. I really enjoyed it and can't wait to do some more. There is talk of doing a half-Ironman in June!

I have managed to twist my right knee slightly, so will be easing off running and cycling next week. I do need to get some more swimming sessions in though, so will concentrate on that.

Last week of tapering is about to start for London Marathon runners - I wish you all the very best. I will be around to cheer you on, so I'll keep an eye out. Special thanks to the FLM Virgin forumites for the wonderful 'Coach Bowi' t-shirt, I can't wait to see how you all get on next Sunday. Remember, take it easy this week!!