More swimming...

Another hour in the pool today. Other than the tedium of the surroundings, it's quite a nice way to pass an hour.

I talked to Ron today. My knee is pain free again, so I will rest it one more day then try it out on a fast 10 miler on Tuesday.

I bought a set of scales yesterday. Ron thinks I should lose a few pounds. My scales tell me I'm currently 9st 11lb (62kg); 9% fat; muscle mass 51kg; (and 61% water!). I think I raced the marathon at about that, or perhaps a couple of kilos less - though I didn't have scales so I don't know exactly. I think my optimum racing weight might be 9st 4lb. Should be an easy way to speed up!

I went to Hyde Park and watched the London leg of the World Triathlon Championships from the start/finish grandstand this afternoon. The British favourite Alistair Brownlee literally ran himself into the ground. Not the way to win, but a lesson in how to put every ounce into a race.

As you may have worked out, I LOVE to race. I used to just feel trepidation. Now, I can't wait for the challenge. Here's a picture of me in hot pursuit of the fast starter last weekend. I so enjoyed the first few miles while I worked out if I could stick it. Now I need some races in really strong fields where I know I'll have a good number of people running faster than me, so I can extend that challenge right the way through the race.