Fancied a change

Ive just changed the countdown clock - in case you're sitting there thinking "shes changed something and I cant work out what it is!"

Ive also booked my accomodation for the event. I love it when the event pack comes through its like Christmas morning and exam day all rolled into one!

Im as excited as last year, with a little less fear as Im now a seasoned adventure racer (This is my 2nd one after all!!!!!).

After looking at the YMCA site though ................. all that climbing............... and all that water! Aaghh. Oh well

Just in case you wondered......

Just in case you were worried that Im not training I have been fencing and cycling mostly lately!!

I hope to get back into the gym next week once Ive finished a load of work I have to do. (Should have done it by now actually but hey)

Its my *****th birthday tomorrow and I might take the evening off (or I might wake up with the birthday blues and spend ALL DAY training who knows!) Im fencing tomorrow night with a bunch of Boys Brigade so whatever happens I'll be shattered by the end of the day ........... and a bit older!)

The one good thing at the moment is the weather!

Shopping again!

I have to say a BIG thank-you to Pete, the manager of Up & Running in cheltenham. He helped me out with my running shoes today (nice to know retail can help where Manufacturers cant!)

I now have absolutely NO reason not to do well as I have super-duper shoes to make me run fast!!!

I also bought a few extra warm clothes as I remember being a little chilly last year (ok so it was 2am and outside in a marquee but it was definitely chilly!) oh yeah, and a pair of sunnies (in case its as sunny as last year!). These should stay on this time - hopefully.

Oops I forgot ........

...... Ive got to £700!

Outing on the bike

Ive just taken my new bike for a spin this afternoon, and to quote "The Incredibles" - "it was awesome!"
Ive never been a great fan of cycling - you may have picked up on that vibe?! but this bike is comfy, the gears change really easily, the position is good and I actually feel quite safe on it.

Who knows I might even ride it again before the challenge ....... or even after !!!!

A morning to myself ........ and the running machine!

I dropped ALL the kids off today and went to the gym ........ in the morning ............... no need for complicated babysitting .......... no need for exhaustive "what if " scenarios.
It was GREAT
................... house is quiet though now Im back. :-(

Aaah Well

Ive been to the gym a few times since Saturday and training is going good. I have decided to take my fencing coaches exams as well as the challenge so EVEN MORE to get fit for!
Unfortunately none of the big sports companies have been able to help out this year with kit or anything else so I need to rethink the sponsorship......................