Imperialtastic - Mile TT

This morning when I woke up, I thought "Gonna nail that Mile tonight" ( Concept2 indoor rower )

An hour later I had projectile vomit from a cup of black Assam tea - too strong for me and didn't I know about it!

A few hours later I felt ok. Was a bit tired but still determined.

Decided to do a 2 mile warm up for a change, instead of the usual 1k.

3218m - 2:00.0 - r23 - felt pretty good, starting to get a little sweat on but not out of breath.

Felt a bit faint before starting the TT, wondered if my nutritional prep had been sufficient, then decided to stop being a wuss and get on with it.

Plan was to stick around 1:40-1:41 until the finish line appeared on the horizon and then pick up from wherever felt right.

1609m - 5:20.2 - 1:39.5 - r29

403m - 1:40.7 - r30
403m - 1:41.7 - r29 didn't panic, just kept form and relaxed as much as poss
403m - 1:40.7 - r29
400m - 1:34.7 - r30

I took a lay down next to the rowing machine for about 45 seconds and then looked back at the screen - last stroke was 1:31 r33. I had picked it up from about 400m mark, edging it under 1:40 and then at 200m I put some power down and held it to the line, mostly 1:28 - 1:32. No baldy breathers today, kept it going which was pleasing.

Great confidence boost, shows I'm not as out of shape as I thought. The mental result was even better, I stuck to the plan and finished it off for a change.

2 mile cd

3218m - 2:30 - r22 strapless, chatting to Mat about setting up a 5k race in the gym this week for a Leisure Team head-head-head-head (4 ergs).