Sun City Tri

November and December were a bit of a disaster as far as training went.  Whatever there was at hand to put off a weak willed Triathlete was thrown at us.  Snow, ice, wind and rain sorted November out nicely. Then the traditional pre Xmas flu bug got anyone else who hadn't got the hint to just lie back and take it easy.

So January saw me, at least, several pounds heavier and a hell of a lot unfitter, thanks in part to my wife who insisted on filling me with red wine at every oppertunity.  Yes, I have the willpower of a gnat!!

Anyway, I turned up to the 1st ride of 09 with me knees bouncing off me man boobs only to find that there was only me and Mandy turned up.  Despite the bracing tempretures and the fact that I had pulled a muscle in my chest while putting my shoes on we decided to get out there and welcome in the new year.

Over the next 2 hrs we saw the sights of Seaham, Ryhope and Newbottle (remind me why I'm moving to Italy again), taking in some canny climbs along the way. 

 During the ride I discovered that I wasn't as unfit as I thought (unless Mandy was REALLY unfit and just making me look good) and that those few extra Xmas pounds can really improve your descending.

Back into Sunderland we had a go at getting the speed camera on Bede Bank to flash and just missed out by 2mph, then finished with a good sprinty bit along Bridge St, overtaking some very suprised car drivers.

A good start to the New Year, but it would be nice for the Coaches to have someone to coach.

I can't make every Sunday as I sometimes have to take the wife to work, but I'll be out as much as possible.  See ya soon.

Ian.