Prior to going I had some concerns about how much swimming and cycling we were going to be doing, since I have only ever swam on consecutive days a handful of times, never mind twice in one day! (I stand by my view that triathletes are mental).
After the HORRENDOUS task of packing my bike for the first time ever, then trying to work out if 4 pairs of everything was too much or not enough I was ready to go...at 0200 in order to catch our 0600 flight!
The training was brilliant, cycling, running and swimming are all so much easier in the sunshine, and due to the intensity and the much needed rest periods by the pool, I wasn't half as knackered as I thought I would be. In fact I was getting twice the sleep I normally get so I was feeling pretty fantastic....until....
I had a rude introduction to saddle soreness! Yes, I was wearing padded shorts, using chamois cream and all the other good stuff. I think It was just one ride too much for my bottom!
This meant that on the last day of cycling I was off the bike and on my 2 feet for what turned out to be a pretty memorable run. I ran up Formentor which we had done some hill efforts on the bike the previous week. Despite being told to take it easy I couldn't help chasing a few people on their bikes up to the top (I overtook 6). When at the top a couple of them came over and asked to have their picture with me! :O Now it is back to the UK and the training continues, although the big races seem to be coming up quickly! Looking forward to my next travels and the World Duathlon Championships in Spain, more sunshine, definitely more sweating!!
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