Friday, 23 May 2014

It’s an uphill struggle


Two weeks into training for the Ride London 2014 and it is going... Well... Slowly.

 

I started last week with great enthusiasm and eagerness to turn up the wick on my training schedule. But when I hopped onto my bike on Monday night to cycle home, I realised my back tyre was flat. Small setbacks like this shouldn't be able to scupper the training plans of a thirty something year old. However I didn't get back on the bike until Tuesday this week... Not good.

 

Between those two trips out on the bike I managed to squeeze in a FA Cup Final Win at Wembley and a victory parade in Highbury. A great alternative to notching up the miles in the saddle. 2 days boozing, singing football songs and eating junk food... My type of training.

 

Mike on the other hand has applied his normal high standards to his training plan, being consistent and committed like a metronome. He cycles in to work 3 times a week. Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. Taking in fresh shirts, pants, socks etc on Mondays and taking the dirty laundry home on Fridays. Simple, effective and much better than my totally unorganised and random pattern.

So 78 days to go till the big day... It's not too long.

We are cycling to raise awareness and money for Thames Hospice. They are an excellent charity who provide a free service caring and comforting the elderly and those approaching their final days. To perform their important work they rely on charity donations so please support us in supporting them on by donating on our just giving page below.  



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