Early morning start with a sea swim. Gareth and I travelled to Puerto del Carmen and swam one lap of the IM swim course. It was fantastic to get in the sea and go over the course taking account of the sun in case it blinds us in the water. A hearty breakfast and then we checked out part of the run course. It's now 9.30am and 35 degrees!
Back to Club la Santa and plenty of fluids and rest. After lunch we rested some more before going out for 20 minutes on the bike. I had a gear issue so back to get it repaired. Craig Simpson is a genius with bikes, he formally raced for Shorter Rochford Cycles and he stripped the bike down and within an hour had it better than it's been in a long time. Thanks Craig as I would hate to have a DNF due to a mechanical problem. They are so friendly in the shop and I met another racer Andy Gray who will be competing in IM Nice - good luck Andy.
The excitement is building here as the "expo" was set up today and registration begins tomorrow. We are off to cycle the Marathon course and then drive round the 112 mile bike course. Preparation is everything and in these temperatures we need to know what's coming next. Getting acclimatised is essential and we are lucky to have 5 days before the race. Feeling good although I am sure the nerves will start to creep in as the "Day of Destiny" approaches!
Tuesday, 15 May 2012
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