Just been packing my bags ready for 10 days warm weather training in Lanzarote, so the wind and rain lashing down in Oxford right now aren't bothering me one bit!
I can't wait to get out on the bike in Lanza, the infamous hills and wind are great for training at this time of year. I'm really looking forward to getting in some quality training in the sunshine, although I'm not sure just how much time I'll be spending in the water as a few days ago I dislocated my right shoulder. OUCH!
Fortunately it's all back in place but is quite weak and John Gibbons, my physio, has advised against any swimming for the next few days.
Instead I have some strengthening exercises to get me back on track. I'm not too worried, though, because I can feel it getting stronger each day and of the three tri disciplines, swimming is the one in which I have the biggest base.
On the plus side, my running times keep on coming down. Did a 10k race at the weekend and almost dipped under the 38-minute barrier. Think I would have nailed it if I hadn't run the opening kilometres like a loon - the art of pacing continues to elude me!