Hi Folks,
Sorry that I have not updated my blog for a couple of weeks, after the decision not to race Ironman Wales this year I have been so disappointed that I have just not had it in me until now.
Hopefully this news will not come as a shock to my regular readers, most will know that I have been in quite a bit of pain while training, especially on the bike. I want to pay the Ironman Wales bike course the respect it deserves and if I am taking pain relief after 10 mile on the bike a jump up and down after 112 miles would see me make a similar noise to a half full tube of Smarties (Other confectionery are available).
I was also worried about the fact that the pain was getting worse as the days progressed. The problem was also spreading and muscles in my forearm, bicep, tricep and deltoid were also suffering, possibly where they were compensating for the injury. In hindsight maybe I should have called it off earlier, I had trained so hard though, really felt like I was doing well that I did not want to admit that my dream was over for another year. One friend even shed a tear knowing how much I want it. Even yesterday I said to the wife 'Shall I take my bike down and use it as a training day?'
Its behind me now.....or it will be on the 17th September. Both the wife and I will be in Tenby cheers on friends come the big day. It will be hard to watch but it will also be nice to cheer my fellow club members and friends to finish line.
So at the moment I am swimming once a week, a very easy session concentrating on technique so that its a physio session and that no further damage is caused. No cycling what so ever (My elbow was even hurting during a spinning class!) and running when ever the mood takes me..........the latter is due to change though.
Mrs Taming Tenby has entered us both into the Cardiff Half in 6 weeks and then the Gloucester Marathon in January (Incentive not to over indulge at Xmas). Its good to have something to train for and the thought of getting 'Chicked' by the wife will keep me going........thanks love x x x
