Not So Epic Training

It's been busy week with loads of work and a bit of training.

Wednesday was another spin day - 1 hour of spin to the dulcett tones of Noel and Deal or No Deal. I did a relatively hard session but it was only an hour and not the usual 2 hours which was nice for a change.

I followed up the spin with a weights session. There are small pec's developing under the moobs - nothing to blog about but still a start. Arnie should be quaking in his suit.

I took a call from Santiago suggesting a run at lunchtime. It was a beautiful day, the sun was shining and it was warm. Not Cape Town warm but in the sun you felt the heat of the sun - it was great! We did the run down to Cairneyhill and then along to Crossford before heading back up through the Dean Plantation.

Santiago has a plan for the next 7 weeks to get ready for the Paris marathon. He seems confident of a get round strategy - I enjoy running with Santiago - he's good company and we are very similarly paced.

Today was a rest day.

Much of this week has been planning. Bike kit, medical kit, clothes and other stuff like insurances. We've been picking up the spares that we need for the bike. Bigman pointed me in the direction of an article in The Times and I wrote to one of the riders, Dennis Rink. His blog is http://www.live-cycle.co.uk/blog/ - it makes good reading.

He's sent us a kit list as well as a load of helpful tips - good advice from an experienced biker. His blog from last year's race did send a few shivers up my spine but equally made me aware that preparation and planning is key to a successful trip - now where is the Wingman's number!! A particular concern is a blistered behind - seems to be a common thread in many a blog. I found a product that claims to do the biz on the bum but with no reviews I have a few doubts. (Think I'll buy one - small risky investment that could be a good investment).

Tomorrow is a coffee run with a couple of hills thrown in. Loch Leven's larder, scones and latte's are calling! Hopefully the good weather will continue and the threatening showers will not materialise.

Not sure who's in the posse but Bigman will be out for sure......