Sitting in front of my lunchtime coffee looking out at a blustery grey day.

I’m feeling ‘Grey’. 3 days to go before I leave for the  Haute route and my form is flat.

I’ve gained weight every week. I feel sluggish on the bike and I died a hundred times on the Sean Kelly tour before I finally arrived back in Dungarvan.

I have decided to take this week off and finalise (I.e. start) packing.  I’m actually looking forward to the haute route I just feel I’ve struggled to peak twice during
the space of 8 weeks