2 good days and it was sunny

I had to swap my Tuesday and Wednesday training plans around to fit in with the time I had. 
I went swimming at Box End on Tuesday, it was busy with the weather seemingly bringing people out, many not wearing wetsuits, I wore mine! I completed 3 laps in 58'09" with each lap taking approx 18', 19' and 19'. I enjoyed the swim, bi-lateral breathing most of the time, practicing sighting and not just swimming under the cable.   Also caught up with Steve as he was swimming and ended up with a free t-shirt.
I was up later than planned on Wednesday, I overslept so this morning was a bit tight timewise.  I rode for 1hour 51'11" covering 32.76 miles averaging 17.7mph.  It was a good ride as I went on the Deanshanger/Whittleberry loop, traffic was light, it was warm and pleasant riding weather. The RPE felt good, the average HR was 140bpm with 24% in Z2 and 47% in Z3; there were spikes that were very high but I didn't feel like I was working hard. It was a short run as I had no time all feeling comfortable throughout. I ran for 22'27" covering 2.51 miles at 8'55" with an average HR of 139bpm with 76% in Z3.
The race is getting closer... feeling good, just taking care as it all gets closer.

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