Cycling home last night was a bit touch and go. I called in to City Bike Depot to get a new tool bag as my current one no longer fits behind saddle since I get set up with aerobars. on leaving there it started raining and while riding up Oxford St. I was tempted to just keep heading home and abandon the laps of the park.

The rain never really got going properly, and had almost stopped by the time I got to the park, so I decided to stick to the original plan and got a little over four laps done on the bars. Nothing too exciting, just cruising around getting used to the new position. I think I could probably do with moving the saddle a bit higher and a bit more forward, so I might play around with it tomorrow. Finished up at home after 33.3km, giving me a total of 59.6km for the day when the morning’s session was included.

Today’s swim was good too. Kim is on holidays at the moment so we’re getting decent sessions which is good. This one was nice and cruisey.

300 FS
200 Catch
100 BC
2 * {
    400 FS on 6:30 (5:47)
    200 Pull on 3:30 (2:58)
    100 IM on 2:00 (1:33)
    2 * 50 FS on 60 (44) }
200 FS Swim Down
Total: 2400m

I also tried knocking back some glucose dissolved in water immediately afterwards, as your body is supposed to be three times more efficient at refueling in the first 30mins after exercise. I think I feel less tired now, 2.5 hours later, than I normally do, but it’s too early to say whether that’s a placebo effect or not. I’ll have to keep doing it and gather some more data.

Anywy, a short run this evening, then a long bike ride tomorrow and I can kick back and relax for the weekend. Cliona & Dave are back for the day so it will be nice to hang out with them again.

S: 5km – B: 59.6km – R: 8.7km