CPT Race...

After the Saturday swim work parties were organised to shift carpets the size of small countries for the transition area, set out the cones and generally prepare.
Had a two hour run in the evening through woods and along sodden bridleways, thick with glutenous mud. The shepherds would have been delighted with the sunset, which appeared as the clouds receded out to the west. Got back pretty exhausted but happy that I'd put the time in.

The race went really well for most. Two notable exceptions were a couple of guys gunning down the back straight who collided, just down from me, skidding excruciatingly along the grating tarmac. Brought back unpleasant memories. Dawn radioed for assistance a I fumbled through my first aid pack for the only two large bandages I had. A nurse turned up to help.

Mondays weather didn't look great. But 4 of us ended up heading out towards Penshurst and then on towards the coast before turning back through Edenbridge. Got caught in a huge hail storm which deluged for 15 minutes and sucked any small warmth from the air.

Tuesday was most definately a rest day.

Yesterday took part in the first SLSC Aquathon of a 4 part series. Very enjoyable despite the chilly water. Probably could have done without the socks in transition, but hey, how seriously are we taking this? Well, 6th would have been nicer than 7th. Time : 47:10.