Taper, taper, set...GO!

The past 10 days have been good, solid training.
Sunday 5k run
Monday 5k run bricked with 900mtrs swim
Tuesday 70mins cardio in gym, treadmill, xtrain and bike
Wednesday Spin class
Thursday early am 6k hill running
Friday bike loops in regents park
Saturday - a well deserved R&R day out
Sunday - am 90min fast bike ride and 6k trail run on the heath

This week is all about the 'taper' rest and recuperation! So Monday was a steady swim, Tuesday a gym cardio session and Wednesday run and spin class. Today is pure rest - and Friday should be a super short run - just to remind myself of what's in store...

Food wise I am trying to follow the rules by keeping hydrated, lots of fruit and veg, complex carbs and wholewheat pasta planned for pre-race dinner tomorrow....

I feel good though - this training feels like an accomplishment - I have made lots of sponsorship for the BHF, just the act of receiving kind words of support from so many people has really made the training- and it is hard to ignore the physical benefits of this training too: 6kg lighter, 11 inches loss from my body measurements (all over - not just my gut!) - results all round!

Perhaps the reality hasn't dawned - the race pressure might hit me. But i keep reminding myself - it's the largest novice race in the calender so reassuring - oh, and it being the largest mass participation triathlon in the WORLD!

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