I have made some decisions with regard to the actual event though. I have cancelled my place in the Henley Tri (see.. using the in word.. 'tri!) and now planning on applying for 2 more -yes 2 !!!!!
These are both at the same place - Culford School in Bury St Edmunds, and they are 8 weeks apart. So much closer to home. One at the end of May and one at the end of July. So I have a plan!
The first one will be - 'just get round'... ' just get to the end'.. I will probably bumble and wobble my way around but hopefully get to the end. And then I have 8 weeks to improve, reflect and then hopefully do it better. These ones are slightly shorter too.. 300m swim, 20k cycle and a 4k run. Which is a little appealing to say the least!
And here is the bike I am looking at! My bike I have is so heavy and upright, so I have to really invest in a new one if I am going to do this seriously. Although Matt has made it very clear that I cannot get to the end and then say "Never again!" At £500.. that would be a complete waste of money and a good bike. We have been and had a look, and the most I can remember from our conversation with the young man who was really trying to sell it to us was " It will hurt your backside for a few weeks!" OUCH!!!!!
So I am reading all I can about how to help with this ailment... will keep you posted!
