Give it a name and let it go

Well today was a bit of a let down from a performance point of view. Lisa for whatever reason really struggled through it and today just didn't happen. But as the title suggests you give it a name and let it go.

At worst it was a good workout, with 2hrs of riding and 2hrs of running.

The bunch ride was a first for both of us, with at least 40 in the group and we circumnavigated all over Brisbane, even through our old neighbourhood and past my Dad's old house at Riverhills. When Lisa went running I went on and did a 'River Loop' with 5 others and really enjoyed the ride. My borrowed bike (thanks Scott) was good to ride and was remarkably comfortable considering I had only jumped on it the day before.

Again, met more Cycos today and some really nice people and some good chats along the ride. I had a great time.

Training with the Cycos

Well we made it through our first session with AP's group.

Lisa has been very nervous all week and the thought of training with others, let alone ride on roads with traffic and lights etc, seemed to be a little daunting. But with not a lot of fuss and only a few minor issues, we made it through safely.

Set off before light and had an easy stroll along the river to meet up with AP at his house and then over to the pool. Stretching and some core work and then into the pool. 8 per lane was different to Moranbah where we usually may have 8 for the whole pool somedays. Interesting swim set and finished with 20 x 50m swim then 50 runs back to the other end of the pool. Was different to what we usually do and pretty tough actually.

I did the silly thing of going to fast and slipped hitting my leg on the pool edge which has given me a nice bruise on the middle of my shin. This goes nicely with the sore LH shin which after seeing the physio today appears to he the early onset of shin splints. Watch this space for more updates.

Really good to train in a group for a change and had a good opportunity to talk to others, training for the same thing as Lisa and with plenty of valuable advice. Funny how a lot of the things I had been saying all along, were echoed by others that have already been there and done it.

Another big session tomorrow which we are looking forward to with them.

Well it is only a couple more days and school holidays are over.

The test of my preparation will truly come once the big hours have to be done when doing a full day at school. Touch wood I can keep it together.

Travelling to Brisbane this weekend to train with my coach, so a little nervous about meeting unknown faces and training in a squad but will hopefully have Wayne with me. He just needs to get over a sore leg which has slowed him down this week.

So after all the morning sessions were done and dusted was time to play with all the new bike configurations we now have.

Got the P2C set up in race mode and weighed in at 8.5kg vs 9 in training kit. This feels positively heavy when you then grab the Soloist. It comes in at 6.6 kg in race mode and 7.4kg in training mode. These are measured with our dodgy scales, but give a sense of the relative weights. Now have to do some research and see if it is possible to get the P2C in the same ball park. I think I am turning into a Weight Weenie, lol.

So, 47 days to the big day and another major set out of the way.

3 hr ride and 20 x 1km run efforts. Not quick enough to get the camera out to show her form, but was the best I think I have seen her do that set thus far. Had one of her students ride her mountain with her the whole way which helps the mind. First time she has tried a different type of nutrition today and it wasn't the silver bullet, but worked with what she already using, so may be an option for race day.

New Toy

So a bit late in posting, but got a new toy yesterday afternoon. After the freight company trying to lose the box as best they could, it was a big relief to see it arrive safe and sound.

Now to work out which bike to race at IM NZ. I think Lisa has quickly grown attached to the Black Beauty!!!

All up, she weighs in at 6.6 kg, so I can now officially be classed as a weight weenie.

Road to Kona

In an effort to maximixe motivation and continue the journey on a session by session basis we came up with a 'roadmap' which will hopefully be full of swim, bike and run symbols by the time Lisa gets to Ironman New Zealand.

Hello and Welcome

Finally after much talk and lots of posts on Transitions and emails direct to friends, we have decided to let rip with our very own Blog of our adventures.

Hang on, hopefully this will be interesting!!!!