By Tom Dawson

Well the time is really flying by now. 15 days and counting. I have started the taper and recovery period of my training.

Tom Dawson

I had another great swim session on Monday with Keith and the crew. The conditions were the roughest yet. I think that swimming in similar conditions last week really helped my swim this week, as I turned in my best time yet. You just have to keep plugging away. Although Mondays are sort of an easy day, I figured I'd bike the course since I was already there.

I still think that the bike is where I need work. Each time I ride the course or just do a ride, I learn something new and improve. I met Jim at the course on Thursday afternoon and tackled the bike and run courses, once again improving on my times. I have definitely been able to develop a plan of attack for raceday. Friday I was able to make my way back over to Greenes Basin and work on some swimming drills. What a difference having good equipment makes. After going through three pairs of swim goggles during my training, I finally purchased a seal mask. It was nice not having the mask fill up with water like the goggles. Thank you to Final Kick Sports for the mask.

The schedule I have been keeping through The World Tour caught up with me Saturday and I was not able to get my bike in. I can't feel bad about it though since I did bike on Monday. Looking forward to a good run this morning. I have my massage scheduled for the 11th with Arvidson Chiropractic, can't wait!

See ya next week. God bless.