Christmas eve training was 4 hours of strength endurance, core and flexibility work while loading 7 peopes gear into the car. Then another 6 hours of mental skills training, stress management and positive affirmations as we drove through Christmas traffic from Auckland to Wanganui.
I did however, manage to practice my carbo loading protocol for ironman on Christmas day - I'm thinking of blending roast chicken and christmas mince pies into my bottle for ironman - it's got everything, protein, carbs electrolytes and antioxidants (when washed down with red wine).
It's likely that even Cameron Brown might have a day or two off at Christmas so I don't feel too bad. Plus investing in the family means I might be able to 'withdraw' a bit later in January.
I did get a lovely present that'll help with 'family planning', a sweet SPM Glider saddle. It has a channel cut out down the whole length of the saddle to take the pressure of the perenium - the soft fleshy bit that covers the blood vessels and nerves. The bit that 2 - 3 hours into ride makes you feel like you're riding on the edge of a metal ruler, the bit that makes your knob go numb for a week after Ironman and gives you an insight to what it's going to be like living with a 75 year old prostate! Anything that helps this is a friend of mine.
I'm off to try it now....
Location:London St,Wanganui,New Zealand
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