I have been giving it hell since my last entry, A couple of 15 hour weeks, one of which was followed by a 10 mile running race in which i did a PB (1.04.09) on what is supposed to be the hilliest 10 mile in Ireland. I have only been running once a week because of the trying to pack in the mileage on the bike. The runs i have been doing are usually 10-15 km and have hard efforts so still hanging on to my running fitness, just. So far in 2012 i have done 1200 kms on the bike and now feel solid on the 4 hour aerobic efforts. My first proper race is sunday week the 26th feb in Tralee in the Lacey Cup.
I am nervous as it has been an age since i did road racing and it is one tough sport, at least the first race is handicapped and we A3's will get a few minutes lead on the stronger A2 and A1 riders, it will be interesting to say the least. I have also joined Cork County CC and got a full race license from cycling Ireland. I will be competing in the International Ras Mumhan on the 4 days over the Easter Weekend, it will be a big step up fro me but despite some butterflys floating around my stomach as i write this i am in great shape and looking forward to the experience, just need to keep focused and get the training and racing done now.
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