This song by Fatboy Slim brings back memories of Ironman 2004 at Forster/Tuncurry. They were playing this while I was waiting very nervously for the swim start and was wondering what the day would bring. Well 13 hours and 2mins later I would finish as an Ironman, but I didn’t know that at the start of the day! And why am I bringing it up now?
Because today I sat on my bike on the windtrainer for 2 hours of solid cycling and all sorts of things go through your mind when you’re madly pedalling but not going anywhere! The 2 hours was a mixture of short hill and long hill repeats, 20 sec sprints and steady state cycling and it was hard and sweaty work. Also with about 30mins to go I was starting to have issues with my bike seat. There was lots of strategic manoeuvring on that seat trying to find a comfortable position.
Later I met Ruth and Mr B for coffee at Kingston & Co, our new favourite coffee place. It was so good to see these guys again and we spent about an hour and a half catching up on all the goss. One of the gifts they brought back was this beautiful little owl – isn’t she gorgeous! I love owls, along with frogs, dragonflies and butterflies.
So a great day has almost come to an end. Back to work tomorrow 
Tomorrow the plan is: swimming in the morning and running intervals at the gym after work.
“Fear is probably the thing that limits performance more than anything – the fear of not doing well, of what people will say. You’ve got to acknowledge those fears, then release them.” – Mark Allen, won 6 Ironman championships
No doubt you’re inspired after watching the triathlon yesterday arvo. Only 2 months to go! Next time you see Ruth tell her she needs to switch to decafe — might help her sleep.
Oh dear I’ve hardly drunk any coffee for weeks. Forgot to ask for decaf oops! Oh well I couldn’t get any LESS sleep surely. Cathy it was fantastic to catch up at last. I’ve missed you but have loved reading your daily blog. You are so inspiring. Xxx
It was wonderful to catch up! Have really missed you guys so it’s lovely to have you home. xxx
Did enjoy the triathlons but can’t say I was inspired. That’s a whole different ball game compared to what I’m doing.