Today started with a walk down to the pool for a 6am start to our swim session. I decided it would good morning to knock off the 3k medley set. This consisted of 100m medley then 150mm free x 12 to give 3k total. All for just 1 bonus point. That done it was back to breakfast and then ready for the relatively short 130k ride to Kaikoura. We rolled out easy through town. A kom was only 15km from the start. The first attack was started by Nic showing power not seen to date (1003 watts). I chased and got on. Steve lord burst past with Clas and Petro on his wheel. I ended up in the break. We got to the bottom of the climb and I dropped off as the pace had been to hot. Petro lasted a little longer than me but was left on the lower slope but hung on for 6th. My pace was slow and the main bunch passed me. This was the start of a tough day for me. Apparently at the top clas took the KOM with Steve second. I was passed by Dan just before the summit. Needless to say my competion with Tara on the KOMs was dealt a blow as she finished a number of places ahead of me. I rolled on down to the drink stop. I was feeling empty with not extra energy in the legs. Lucky for me Nick and Russell waited and I sat on for the ride to the next aid station. The main group was still there when we arrived. They had been there for a while so headed off not long after we arrived. I ended up missing the train and had a long 70k ride into the strong southerly wind on my own. At under 20k and hour it took a long time to get to Kiakoura but the spectacular coast line, sea and seals made it a little easier. The cravings for a steak and cheese pie become strong towards the end of the 5 :30 hr ride. After days of carbs something savory is very attractive. I had to stop at the café over the road for said pie and ice chocolate.
Some recovery drink and an hours rest then it was off for the 10km run to the seal colony. I joined Russell and had a nice run feeling surprisingly ok. After more rest then dinner. Everyone had a tougher day than expected due to the wind.
Tomorrow we head to Christchurch and home for me. I am hoping I feel better and can enjoy the ride home.
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