Andy's Awesome Triathlon Training Day

Andy’s Awesome Triathlon Training Day, bought to you by 3 servings of Hornet Juice, a hot cross bun and a cup of tea. Every Englishman needs a cup of tea first thing in the morning, theres a gene for it. So with that out of the way, I had my first HJ. Swam 1900m around a cold lake, came home, mixed a second HJ with energy drink and hopped on my bike for a 4 hour ride. Once back I was straight out for a 2.5 mile run and then the last serving to help recovery.
'But, how do you feel Andy?’
'Well not too bad, ache a bit but feel good and ready to get on with the rest of my day. Not hungry, not dizzy and no stomache upset either.'

‘So, Hornet Juice is good for you then.’
‘Heck yeah boy, I mean yes it is jolly good.’

It's a real surprise that I made any of this today. It was 7am before I thought about setting off for the lake, I thought I would be too late. Then there was no diesel in the car, so I decided to go in the opposite direction to a garage, fill up and go home again, but a sudden rush off blood to my head said 'No' and I found myself heading for the lake. I had 1hr when I got there before it shut. So quick park, pull on my wetsuit and head straight for the water. Spent a short time acclimatizing and then in and off. 2 curcuits in about 45 minutes, straight off and without going off course too much. So excellent.

After that I returned home to get on my bike. Now theres a hill out of Westhumble, I have never seen it, but heard about it. I have seen it now and the sign before it saying 20%. But 20% is not so bad at the beginning of a ride. Can't say the same at the end of the ride as I made my way back up Boxhill being overtaken by everyone.

Back home I pulled on my trainers and set off, I was going to go for a 8 mile run, but 2.5 miles seemed a much better idea. Again I had that terrible backache thing going on.

My thoughts? Well certainly not so worried about the swim anymore, more worried about the saddle soreness on the bike and the back pain on the run!