Getting there

On Friday I had an unexpected training session on my bike.  In the last year I haven't been cycling much as I prepared for MdS. When I got back  from the desert I went out on a few group rides but wasn't fit enough to keep up with them so found it frustrating. As I have a 70.3 ironman in June I will need to get the miles in but the ice is making it impossible to get outside on the bike. But on Friday I had to pick my car up having been at a funeral the day before so I decided to bike the 15 miles.
As soon as I was ready to go the rain started and just got heavier. But I was pleasantly surprised as to how much I enjoyed being back on the bike, even it meant dodging the puddles in case a pot hole was under it and avoiding the drivers who didn't seem to see me despite being lit up like a Xmas tree! I think more turbo training is required before I venture out on the group ride.
Today I was back on the trail running through the trees. It was way too icy to risk going out on the road.  I felt good but I restricted it to 10 miles as tomorrow I should be going on with the ultra runners for a longer run. I'm hoping to pick up some tips on my next race so I can start running with the appropriate gear such as a running vest (mini rucksack) to carry my bottles, food and extra clothes.  I know from my MdS experience how important it is to get the right gear, test it and get used to running with it. Can't wait to get back running with these experienced long distance runners as it's quite different to what I'm used to.