Rest day

Was really pleased to wake up with no aches or pains after yesterdays race.  I also had some time to study the data and was delighted to have achieved an average speed of 17.05 mph - that's my best ever and to sustain it for 4hrs 42 mins and 59 secs (the official time) in that wind makes me realise it was worth the effort.  Today I will give my body a day to recover before starting again tomorrow.
I often talk about goals being relative.  On checking the results I came 1909th out of 5,500 and 222nd in my age category. Now there are no prizes that far down the ranking but that wasn't my goal and this is what is vital for anyone setting a goal.  It's what it means to you and the other day I sponsored the supervisor in the local bakery who is doing a 5km walk.  When she asked she said "it's not like it's a 10 km run" (meaning difficult) but her goal is raising money for charity and that should be encouraged.
This week I'll catch up with Neil (aka Mr Baldy) who is on the run down to his first triathlon after his brave battle against cancer.  I'll report back but I know you will all be willing him on in the Stirling Novice Triathlon on June 5th.  In triathlon we say the first achievement is getting to the start line.  The beer will be chilled and waiting for him at the finish line and we know that, plus all his screaming supporters and his determination, will get him over the line.