DECEMBER 2015

The transformation from mountain biker and endurance athlete to time trialist has begun. I have had at least 1 session a week so far on the KICKR, these sessions are super focused and I have to be in the right head space to complete some of them. I have been giving myself a pep talk before starting these sessions and sometimes that helps, but sometimes you know that its just not going to happen, so a quick text to coach Fenz and an tweak to the plan there and then, gives me an early rest day.

I am still getting out with the Wembley Cycles crew on a Wednesday morning. I love these rides, it’s a real mix up, some chatting and catching up, some sprints and some hills to keep you honest and competitive! Christmas is approaching and we will be heading South to Margaret River and Denmark for 2 weeks. There isn’t room in the car to take TT bike and mountain bike (this is a well as hubby’s mountain bike, surf boards, windsurfing kit and kitesurfing kit), so I’m opting for the mountain bike. I will sneak into The Pines for my recovery sessions, do my intervals on the Rails to Trails track and go exploring the Mundabiddi trails in Denmark and Walpole. There are 2 ½ months to go until the big race and plenty of time to be glued to my TT rig,…