Ice Cold

So I know pro triathletes are supposed to be all cool and calm and 'we do this all the time' sort of thing. And of course I am usually like that all the time. Derek 'Ice Cold' Cross they call me (well they might). So forgive me a moment while I step outside that persona to say

How cool is this!!!!

Putrajaya Pro Start List

There I am, number 10. Awesome.

Okay, enough of that. Back to being cool and calm.

Today preparations for travel have continued with the successful completion of all the things I had intended to do yesterday and didn't. Little things like getting some local cash, printing out a packing list, nutrition plan etc. All done now. I half packed the bike last night and will finish that off tomorrow. All under control.

I have to say I am often becoming a bundle of nerves about now heading into a racing trip, but I am feeling fairly calm at the moment. In fact, other than having to be away from the family at Easter, it would be fair to say I am looking forward to this trip. Absolutely no doubts that it will be a tough race. But the race in Subic Bay and my training means I have faith in my ability. Must be all that cool, calm and 'we do this all the time' coming through.

There has been a bit of training today with a swim down with the Swim Smooth squad this morning. I love a good Tuesday morning swim. Unfortunately it doesn't fit with my program very often, but it is a session I would happily attend regularly. Lots of technique, some solid work, but not threshold stuff. It is always a satisfying session that doesn't leave you whimpering.

On the bike tonight. By the bike I mean the S5 Super Bike. Looking forward to being out riding simply because it is a fun bike to be on. I suspect I will have to keep reminding myself that I am tapering since the bike just loves going quickly and I hate to disappoint it. Easy recovery spin, easy recovery spin. Come on say it with me.

Other than that, a sleep in tomorrow, a run tomorrow night, a bit more packing and then time to jump on a plane on Thursday. All coming together quite nicely.