It's become apparent that I should have spent less time scoffing "The Fink" and more time listening. The Editor's personal training manual is obviously more successful than my photocopied page from 220 magazine, entitled "24-week Ironman training plan". I'm wondering if I should throw mine in the bin, or simply treble the suggested workload.
So much free time and energy does he have during the cycle that he can divert his energies to devising new games to take his mind off the monotony of the task in hand. I am reduced to singing overplayed radio ballads at the top of my lungs for, would you believe, sanity purposes; the objective being to remain mentally intact, as opposed to being proficient in the toilet department. Our cycle time separation has been reduced to 2 seconds over 20km. That is no separation in my book; it's merely the avoidance of a pot hole, or the solitary sip of fluids en-route. And I can clearly see twinkle in The Editor's eye as he senses a victory is on the cards. I have already spent my armory of training enhancements, but he has only just begun, what with full blown video analysis of his swim stroke.
Since I'm not competitive, why would I be upset about the result? In fact, I achieved a fantastic personal best in each discipline, so why the long face? It's clear there's been a complete role reversal of enjoyment. I'm the one who now truly hates each segment of Triathlon, but The Editor is amusing himself with picking off carbonites. While I've been busy saturating myself with training, generating living proof of the "Law of Diminishing Returns", the Fink hasn't even made The Editor peak yet; the battle hasn't even commenced. If the deficit reduces any further, I may have to stop putting on my socks in T1.
Weatherwise, the day turned out to be beautifully sunny and perfect for racing. That was in stark contrast to the Arctic blast I received from E.H. whilst popping over to saying hello for the first time since our last communication in January. Obviously she holds a severe grudge against me for the time I was 20 minutes late for our training cycle. Perhaps those missing 20 minutes of cycling were responsible for me trouncing her time by over 2 minutes?
Current weight is 13 stones 4 pounds (186 pounds / 84.4 kg).
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just found your diary website and it sounded so familiar, not for me but for my partner who struggles to get his weight below 17 stone despite gym, long walking (9 miles average) etc. I'm reading out the best or the bits that are relevant in order to inspire him. 18 st to 13 st in a year! - Congratulations! Will keep on viewing.
Hi Tinkerbell,
I may even post up a pic or two for inspiration. In November 2007 I was 21 and a half stones. By July 2008 I was under 13 and a half.
It can be done, and it can be done easily if you really want it. Get some professional advice and go for it!
I'm not sure about the pictures.
It could put me off my mince.
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