Entered a race! Sprint tri in FP’s back garden on late May bank holiday Monday.
May well end up being my second swim of the year 
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You’re going to look Pro AF on the new bike 
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Thanks but you are assuming I won’t DNF the 400m swim…
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Meh, assuming it’s a pool swim you can probably walk it 
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As expected I didn’t get drawn, probably good news TBH as it would have caused problems with holidays at work.
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Away. Phew I can dodge that. Still way too cold for me.
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Are you still in for this @Doka ? If so, good luck Tiger.
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No, a sorry sob story I’m afraid 
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I went on gravel ride a month ago which was my first since the big accident and took a tumble, I just didn’t get going through a gate with an immediate embankment & fell on the prosthetic side. My reaction to stick my leg out but unable to unclip the prosthetic foot meant I took the fall on the prosthetic knee with the full force going through the end of my stump bruising the bone at the end.
Was mighty painful & couldn’t walk for several days and I’m only really just back to cycling proper. Coupled with a shoulder injury that’s meant I haven’t swam in anger for 2 months, fitness and confidence has took a dent. Just a small weight increase also gives me trouble with fitting the cycling prosthetic.
This was going to be an ambitious challenge for me but one I was up for in good form but having a week contained to the sofa fresh in memory & not in the best shape I’ve decided it’s best to sit it out.
I’m gutted, not least because it was 200 quid & I’ve got FOMO as a bunch of mates are doing it.
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Ouch, hope the recovery is quick!
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I’m about recovered now, just not in the best fitness.
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Sorry to hear about your off, but great to hear your getting back into shape, the improving weather should also help.
Oftentimes when I’m frustrated about niggles, recovery, training etc I channel my inner Doka. Your an inspiration to many in this silly virtual community & I’m sure to many in your real life as well.
Are you going up to Gatehouse to support?
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No, I don’t imagine it’s much of a spectator event & I’d rather not be there tbh since I’m missing out. I’ll just get a good ride in from home weather permitting & get some fitness back.
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Todays the day. I’ve not put much focus in but have done some longer runs to help with endurance. Yesterday I was thinking about 41 minutes and mentioned it to a couple of people so I’m now committed to it. It’s going to be a whole world of pain in the second half but that’s why we do it. Someone asked if I was going to just jog round… not for feckin’ £33 for a 10k I’m not!
Beauty of it is that the start is 2.5 miles from home and it runs through the village I grew up in (and live now). I’ve just decanted three out of date caffeine gels into a bottle to have before the start and I’ll be ready to go!
Oh, and for the first time in about 15 years I’m not a member of a running club so deciding what top to wear has been my biggest issue. Found a (pirates) tri-vest in the cupboard and that’s me sorted.
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Double commited now you have put that here!
Good luck
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After 3 caffeine gels you’ll need to run fast to get back for the bog
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We want to know what the epic savings are!
Nike trainers, new bikes, DIY 
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