As we edge closer to Estrid’s first 64km I thought I’d share her last training sessions. The two weeks before a competition is all about tapering for me. Sessions are purely educational and/or time in the saddle as the fitness and strength should already be there and it’s essential that there’s time for recovery before competition.
I’m really looking forward to upping her distance as she’s not physically been tired yet. I still feel a little daunted about managing her anxiety in the vet gate but our last one went surprisingly well and I should take comfort in that.
I’m not taking getting to the start line for granted either. Every morning as she trots to me for breakfast I breath a sigh of relief that all her limbs are intact! I appreciate my transport getting from A to B and that my body hasn’t fallen apart yet!
Estrid enjoyed our nice quiet, slow last 16km training ride. As usual she’s wonderful to ride if you ignore the random spooks at irrelevant objects, which you can forgive as she’s so good with actual scary things.
Beth Endurance 