Well, another week down. Last week all went pretty well thankfully, and it is good to be back running again even though I forgot to put my sunblock on before my long run last week - it was overcast when I left home, but then became clear and very sunny - so of course got some sunburn! Lesson learnt! At least it was only a little sunburn and didn't cause any trouble - I am so fair skinned that I can burn pretty well, so told myself off for this little lapse in attention.

Swimming remains and will until the event my main challenge. Sea swimming especially, as I hate swimming in the sea. Lots of people tell me that swimming in Lake Taupo is easier than the sea, so am holding onto that hope! Mind over matter they say - well, you try and tell my mind that! But am staying positive, and am DETERMINED to overcome my fear as I do not want to be ruled by it.

I do love my new bike .... sorry don't have any photos yet. With having no budding photographer on hand like Kathy, you will have to wait a little longer to see it.

Well - that is about all - nothing specifically to chat about.

Fantastic effort to Dene Coleman in Busselton yesterday (Ironman Western Australia) - great race, and I even managed to be watching via Ironmanlive when you finished - congratulations!