Going Soft Part II

I wrote this before the Cheshire Cat:

It seems that in the run up to any big event, I start to feel like I'm coming down with something. Right now, my throat is sore - it's not painful to swallow, just feels like I've rubbed the inside of my throat with a bit of sandpaper - and I'm a bit bunged up. This isn't the first time this has happened; just before the Exmoor Beast I felt like I had a cold as well and was inwardly debating whether I should take part or not. I think it is the body performing some kind of psychological trick on me; my body doesn't want to do the Cheshire Cat!! :-)

This weekend, I've been worrying about a tickly cough & similar throat soreness. When I went back through the diary and saw these comments, it was quite a relief to see that I'd felt this way before an event in the past, and gone on to do quite well. Before events, it seems I become hyper-aware of any slight niggle. Joe gave me some advice last night - take it easy but don't go soft. I immediately felt stronger hearing that. At this stage, there is a lot going on in the head.

I saw this on Chris Boardman's twitter - Going to check out Vonteaux stage with some friends a week on Monday. Am intending to start training soon!

He's talking about the Etape! I could take some relaxation lessons from him.

A weather forecasts for you:
http://www.meteogroup.co.uk/uk/home/weather/world_weather/city_weather/city/33X2655.html?cityID=33X2655&tx_mgcityweatherstatic_pi4[p]=1

A week out so not sure how accurate they can be but it's looking hot and sunny with light winds.

EDIT: My ride this morning was fantastically good - I was powering up the hills and felt great. I'm losing my voice but you don't need a voice to ride a bike. I'm not going to muse over the state of my health any longer. Time to MTFU!