Brick Training.

It was a ride that was almost not to be. There were survivors but there were also those who succumbed to the warmth comfort of their sheets and the cool comfort of the early morning breeze. For those who did break through the first barrier and succeeded in planting their two feet firmly on the ground, the morning had only just begun. One can only take comfort in the fact that, they're up so darn early, there's no vehicle on the road yet to contend with; no blistering heat (cause its bloody 5 in the morning) and no worries about what is to come (because its still too darn early to think about anything...). Everything functions and moves like clockwork. Teeth brushed, check; shoes packed, check, bike done, check... and before its possible to realize anything... you're going down coastal at 35 locking in your first loop. 

The past few training sessions have started to take its toll on me. The long runs and bikes are starting to get to my body. The dull aches and creaky arms... at least something is being done. This morning, the plan was to log in a 140 km bike ride before heading for a 5 km run. However the treacherous traffic conditions along Loyang and Tampines Avenue 1 rendered it impossible to complete a loop around Selarang without getting killed... a teeny bit of exaggeration there but hey... its Singapore Roads that we're talking about :(. Eventually we settled for a 70 km fast ride and a 5 km hard run, just to get used to the transitionary "I-can't-run-cause-my-legs-are-screwed" syndrome. JJ was kind enough to help us along with the run, shouting out our pacings and distance left to finish. After the the short, quick yet deceivingly intense workout, we headed to Mac's for some SME before parting for home. I knocked out pretty soon after reaching home and only got up to pick up my sis from her tuition-ing stint in Commonwealth.  

The flu situation in London doesn't look too promising but we're hoping it'll clear in time to come. Other than that, I think we're about set to start packing and prepping for the trip of the year! Till the next entry!