So as I lounge on the couch having gorged on pasta and the Beijing opening ceremony I find myself torn between nerves for tomorrow's London Triathlon and a massive excitement that me and my 90 year old body are heading out to take on our very own little sporting challenge.
For as long as I can remember I've run, jumped, swung, pushed and cajoled my way around various sporting venues. Watching something like the Olympics brings it back to me how many disciplines I've actually dabbled in over 30 years and it's a pretty cool feeling. Would have been nicer of course if I was better at them but hey.
The first medal I ever remember winning was in Dundalk, Co. Louth at a cross country meet that was on across from my house. I don't remember the exact distance but I do remember chasing down a girl for 3rd place and how good it felt to pip her at the post. I think I may still have that medal at home still somewhere but it lite a spark in me that still hasn't gone out.
Anyway, this segway is my way of marking the wonderful opening of the Beijing Games, the US PGA and my third London in a row. A veritable sporting feast. All I need now is some sleep, get rid of my headache, find my race gear, remember to bring my passport and do the best I can. I don't have any massive time ambitions for London. Last year I finished in 1.53 which I was really delighted with. Blenheim I finished in something like 2.10 or 2.15. so if I can manage somewhere in between that I'll be happy.
Beyond all that though, the best form of success for me will be to finish injury free. I won't really know that result though until about Wednesday of next week. I'll sign off with the phrase of the day - faster, stronger, higher and who am I to argue with the gods.
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