Braveheart race

I arrived at the race in beautiful sunshine and no wind - perfect conditions for a 44 mile bike race.  However I was nervous about my knee lasting and within 15 minutes of arriving I had twisted it again, twice.  Any sudden change in direction was a problem but once clipped into the pedal there would be no sideways motion.
I last raced this course 2 years ago and found it tough.  It's still not easy but with two years experience of longer and hillier courses, plus two further years of training I didn't find the course a problem.  I averaged 17.6 mph and my heart rate average was good for me at 147.  These stats encourage me as they show I am getting fitter and mentally getting stronger on the bike.
Back home and iced my knee as this will need some tlc for the next week.  I'm not running my 10k race tomorrow due to my sons's football commitments but in reality with twisting my knee, it would have been a non-starter anyway.  Shame because I was looking to beating 45 mins but that will have to wait till next year.  Fed, showered and now for an afternoon power nap - all part of the recovery process.