Coming off the back of a successful first attempt at an Ironman was a huge relief. At the same time I felt at a bit of a loss. Training had been my 'religion' for over 6 months. Saying that, it's amazing how quickly you fill the training time and enjoy the lie ins. Paddy was considerably less grumpy too!
So what next? There's been some chat about the improvement in times required to qualify for Kona. Ho ho ho, I say. Instead, I was very lucky to be invited by Morrow Lorraine http://www.morrowlorraine.com/ on their "Velo a Paris" trip from London to Paris. The trip included some Cycle to Cannes http://www.cycle2cannes.org/ veterans, some superb cyclists and some less experienced but nevertheless keen participants. It really was an epic trip with slick organisation, a stunning route and, most importantly, a quality line up in the peleton with some excellent banter. We even had some photographers with us which meant less danger for me not having to take photos as I was cycling along. See ML's photos link below to Flickr and watch this space as to whether I'm persuaded to participate in Cycle to Cannes. The second day of six is a cool 320km in early March. Eeeek.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/morrowlorraine/sets/72157631589589369/
And after all this excitement what more happens than I hit the big 3-0. I won't lie, I have had the heeby geeby's a bit over the last couple of months but the successes of the last 5 weeks have been pretty uplifting as I find myself staring down the barrel of my 4th decade (thanks Mum, and yes, I am still applying the anti-wrinkle cream!). I am assured that life begins at 30 but that is a further concern given that my liver is already pickled from my twenties. I look forward to finding out...
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