Preparation

Today was meant to be a rest day but having missed my cycle during the week my coach suggested (that means told me) I get out on the bike in preparation for tomorrow's cycle around Arran. A quick 30 miles in beautiful countryside was a great way of blowing the cob webs off after a busy week at work.
So tomorrow team ATHelite are doing a figure of eight around the Isle of Arran. This is approximately 80 miles and involves three long hill climbs along with loads of "lumpy" roads which sap the energy out of your legs. It is an idea training session in preparation for Lanzarote Ironman and I will build on this with some longer 100 mile trips during April.
Once we finish the 80 miles we will pull on our running shoes and complete a 50 minute run off the bike. It's important that I continually condition my body and mind in the run up to the event. It's important to stay focuses especially as the start line is now almost in sight.