A great start...

Well, it's 24 hours since I started my new "job" as a full time triathlete. (I'll be using the "" for the word job until I start making some money.) To be honest it's been a pretty crappy start but with two decisions which I think demonstrate the changed mindset I now must bring towards this sport.
First the cloud:

1. Lost my Oakleys! They ain't sponsoring me yet so that's four pairs in just under a year!
2. Niggles, lots of them. I've had to pull out of Bedford due to a tight Achilles which is not helping my IMUK prep.
3. I ended up leaving for my first ride as an athlete late and thus missed my time target.

Silver lining:

1. I made the decision not to race Bedford. Bedford is a C race, it doesn't matter in the scheme of things and if two/three days of running and a day or two off cycling are what it takes to be 100% then that is what NEEDS to happen. Consistency is key.
2. I've started a food diary. Everything I do now must be professional, that doesn't just include training but nutrition and recovery.

So the cloud still out weighs the silver lining but hopefully by the middle of next week the balance will start to shift.

Good luck to all the Hillingdon athletes competing at Bedford.