Co2 is my friend

When doing an ironman as a complete novice there is much to learn. I've been practicing changing my tube so I can do it easily. I need to practice a minimum of 10 times taking on and off my front and back wheel. I know how to do both but I need to do it a number of times so I'm naturally faster. Time is everything!! 

I still had this one niggling thing that I hadn't done yet but knew I needed to......use the co2 cartridge to inflate my tyre. Not in a huge way but this was an area that I was a little apprehensive. If I don't get it right I have to keep buying new ones until I did. I also didn't have anyone to guide me as I was doing it. Of course there is YouTube but it just isn't the same for me. 

BUT today when we were out riding one of my friends got a flat. I feel pretty comfortable with changing a tube and the time it takes me. I didn't really want to get my hands dirty if I didn't have to (I didn't bring wet ones today) however this was a perfect opportunity for me to use the co2 and under direction. It was soooo easy. I can now tick that box that says I can use it. Because it was so easy it doesn't need multiple practice. 

Totally pumped from today's training session. Did hill repeats on a mountain similar to ones I'll have in Japan and I nailed it without any trouble at all, completed my six hour ride and with very sore knees from my ride I did a 40min brick run. It only took 7 mins for my knees to settle in to the run and feel ok. 

Today's training was a big confidence booster in a number of different aspects. I feel ready for Japan. Bring it on!!!

Tonight I need to learn how to change the battery in my power metre.