Lots of things going on for now, I'll update my blog in due time]]>
In the meantime, whilst concentrating on the business side, the training has suffered but it's coming back from its ashes.

Swimming: non-existent but I should be able to resume it shortly, luckily, that will improve rapidly. I do love swimming.

Cycling: very little, and I was worried about joining the local club for a few rides, but I'm rebuilding it. Once I've built up again the confidence, I will join them again. I'm always keen on cycling.

Running: working nicely on a low side, but running is so easy for me. Even though I've damaged the toes, that is clearing up rapidly due to my fast healing abilities. I've recovered quite nicely, and the running is steady.

All in all, things are improving. Like a phoenix, I'm raising back from the ashes.

Socially, a little bit on the quiet side but nevermind. Was planning to go for the Xmas TT party, but now I think I'll give it a miss. Maybe next year :)]]>
The cryothermogenesis experiment seems to be well tolerated as I am changing my metabolism, and have lost some more fat and gained other. So the shift from white fat to brown fat is being realised progressively. I have gained 4 kgs but have shrunk 5cms at the waist so I am putting on muscles and loosing white fat but gaining brown fat (which was my aim). The latter is useful against the cold, and better to give a boost of energy for endurance events as it is more irrigated by the blood vessels, and according to the latest research, is more easily assimilated by the body whereas the white fat is more of a deposit which include accumulation of toxins, and has a poor protection against the cold. The only downside is that I have firm up the butt and boobs in the process with a better quality of fat (and that got noticed at the pool, thank God I am moving soon to the lake). Some of the girls are not happy with the change. As for the men, they never complain.

Faux pas! A lovely French expression meaning false step, when you make a step which you should not have, and do not regret it but learn from it. I seem to collect them at the moment on a social par due to social isolation for a long time. I need time to recollect, regain my strength and move on stronger and more determined but sometimes at the price of loosing some social skills, which are quickly regained though. Not always easy to understand people correctly, to anticipate their needs, and to avoid making any unnecessary annoyance to them. At least, I am relearning the art of social manoeuvering and, in particular, avoiding set traps that some people seem to be so good at just for the fun of seeing others falling into them. Men and women seem to be well matched in that respect! Motivations are different though.

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LynneE: The world belongs to early risers! By the time the later risers come to the scene, it is a fait accompli! ]]>

I've cycled today with a new partner, and she's nice and local. Will pair with her and another lady too of a similar pace and fitness.

Swimming no problem since I've got my swim instructor taking care of it, and making sure I'm pushing myself.

Learning the art of taking care of my bikes as well. :) Lovely!

I've written a piece about my experience with triathlon, let's hope it will achieve something.

The days are getting longer, and it's nice! I'm shifting the training from most evenings to the mornings, it agrees more with me! No late nights anymore! It's much better than way! :)

I achieve more during the day if I do my training in the morning, then work the rest of the day! :)

Sue: Thanks! Yes, WF is also me! I've locked that one for now, and will unlock it at a later stage! Can I hide anything from you Detective Sue? ]]>
The training is improving, even the running. Loosing some weight has radically help with running.

I need to concentrate on that now.

I want to do well for the Reading HM. At least a decent time. Maybe 2 hours that would be nice for me. I need to clock in more hours. At least it's getting lighter now in the evenings.

I need to get fitter for the Barcelona HIM as the cut off time is 7 hours. All I want is to be within the time allowed, as it will be my 1st HIM.

A new chapter is being written as we speak.

That is so nice!

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Sue: Thanks! Traumas are always hard to cope with but in the end, they do help to reevaluate everything! ]]>
牛 Ox of the stem 丑 Chou last year of the ox February 7, 1997 this new year of the Ox January 26, 2009 during the 60 year Chinese cycle.

I'm a water rabbit, and hope that the year of the Ox will bring me some better luck! :)

The last 2 weeks have been very hard. I will blog it later on, once I've fully understood what happened, and how to solve it. :)

I will reply to everybody in due time. Sorry for the delay.

I'm still recovering from some major trauma, but C'est la vie! We all have experiences to go through in life.

Will blog back with GDF and IG.

Take care

xx

Patricia]]>

I may have my farewell party much earlier than planned with my good companion. :cry:

At the pool, on Friday night, a swimmer, not the best may I say, managed to get me outted by the coach from the fast lane. :cry: I must admit that I've not been up to speed with my training :oops: , and I'm still tired and exhausted from the events that happened from May to December. It takes such a long time to recover. :x Other swimmers were not impressed by his behaviour, not the first time that he's policying the lane to have people of his strength or slightly above him.

I'm leaving the pool though! :cry: I had enough of his behaviour, hence my keen interest in the lake. The weather is much warmer, so I should be able to start very soon. 8) I hope the guys at the lake will not think I'm trying something on, I just want a swim in peace where I can improve myself on the road to recovery.

Swimming mojo at half mast at present
Cycling mojo being good and cheerful :)
Running mojo improving very well considering it was neglected for a long time!

The ambulance finally left the close!

Now, I need to hurry and prepare myself and the bike, which may be sold this afternoon.

Keeping blogging please, I love reading your blogs!

Sorry about my split blogs now, twice the fun now! Don't forget to read my sister blog on GDF.

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Did turbo class yesterday, and I'm knackered today.

Will do swimming and cycling tonight!

It's warmer, great! ]]>