No going back

It's arrived.

My number and pre race instructions are safely stored, ready for my 26 mile trip round the beautiful Kielder reservoir in Northumberland.

Starting with 7 miles running, it's intended I then do 15 miles cycling before returning to foot for the final 4.2 miles.

Training has taught me the combination of the 2 disciplines is tough, and I've only gone and chosen one of the toughest courses on tbe calendar as my first one