Training Log Archive: andyd

The Craggy Island Tri started with a 550m swim across the Sound of Kerrera. Was a bit unsure how this would be, but really enjoyed it. Breaststroke all the way! Was quite happy to be nowhere near last out of the water.

Things didn't start too well, with appalling cramp while changing into the bike gear, then off up the hill. A really strange feeling - body not working quite right, ears full of water so balance a bit wobbly, and wanting to puke from the salt water. Got into it, though and the biggest problem was getting around people. Some nice technical bits and great views around the coastline by the castle.

Got through transition as fast as possible to escape the BBC interviewer. Was looking forward to something a bit more familiar with the run (just 4 km up and over the Kerrera trig). It was tough, though. Quite tired by now. Struggled on the last steep climb, but then a leg-stretching romp down to the finish at Gylen. What a superb event. Really enjoyed it and hope they run it again next year.

Commute.

Beinn Lora. Felt good today - fair bounded up until it got just a little too steep and the fast guys pulled away. Perfect evening for it.

Commute.

Had to make a new training category for this, which says it all! Stopped at Ganavan on the ride home and hopped in with the wetsuit on to make sure I'm not going to sink without trace on Sunday. Managed to swim out from the beach and back - probably about 100m all in all and arms were like jelly. Let's hope there's a following tide on the day!

Commute