High points of the season: a week at Les Stables, the club relays, New Forest Sportive
Low points of the season: my first DNF, finishing VLT through pain
2013 has been defined by the ITB injury, which I'm finally gradually getting over. One big lesson from this - I need to get better at listening to my body.
Am I faster than I was a year ago?
- Swimming - a little bit faster. Moved up a lane in the pool, but for the time being I remain the slow guy in Lane 2. Technique work with Sibs at Les Stables was instrumental to this, without a doubt.
- Cycling - again, I'd say marginally faster than a year ago. Cruising speed has gone up by a couple kph, which is good. Climbing skills have not improved - a) I haven't shifted the weight I was planning to, and b) hills have been forbidden land for me for most of the season because of the injury.
Running - lost all form & fitness. Slowly beginning to build it up again, but it'll take time before I get to the level I was at the beginning of 2013.
Overall mark for the season: 4/10.
Two half-iron races planned for 2014 - promising a very interesting 12 months. Sitting down tomorrow with the guy who will help me make the most of it.
Serious stuff kicks off on Nov 1st. Ben - be afraid. Be very afraid.
