Well the good news is that the clocks are changing soon and we'll soon be able to get out more in the evenings - can't wait!
The last couple of days have been more circuits, core and running. I was up early so did a core set and then walking the dog I realised that it wasn't that cold, it was sunny and bright and the snow wasn't thick enough to prevent a run. It was stunning, 10k in the sun lightened my spirit and set me up for the work ahead.
When I was running I was reflecting on life, as I often do, thinking about the things that make us the people we are. The experience of life throws much at us and at the moment I'm feeling pretty good. When I'm up I'm hugely positive and believe I can do anything - you probably need that to complete an ironman - but when I'm down I kick myself at every opportunity. The start of the year put me in that place and I think that I am one of those SAD people that needs the sun to get up! Who knows but the longer days leave me optimistic about the summer ahead.
My weight is down to a level that it was when I did the Cape Epic and was at my fittest. I'm not at my fittest but with hard work and perseverance I will get there. I've been keeping an eye on the results as they come in from the 2013 race and it looks like a cracker with the race lead changing again today.
The weekend's race is looking doubtful for the organiser. He emailed everyone taking part saying he would cycle the course tomorrow and drive later in the day. Given the weather at the moment I've already decided that being hypothermic after jumping out of a heated swimming pool is not the wisest plan and am going to give the race a miss. Iain Taylor, a braver soul than me is still planning to head down so I hope the conditions are good enough for the race to be completed. If anyone wants my place..........
I met up with Iain yesterday to chat through Ireland and generally have a natter about the year ahead. He is having trouble with his knee again, probably since the daft night race that crocked both John Woodrow and myself. I really hope that whatever it is clears up but also know that Iain has the running in his legs to get through most things with less training so hope he'll be fine in time for Ireland in August.
I guess I'll be back inside tomorrow given the weather so probably time to hit the pool and enjoy a swim as well as a circuit session. We'll see, if it's ok I might even get out on the bike but then I might be dreaming it's springtime and not deepest winter!!!
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