Preview 2007-08

Rapid strides have been made in the opening year towards the MMX goal. Greenleaf and Machine (?) recruited, Two Jeans on a bike, Leon and Martin swimming, Davies mentoring his inexperienced team.

A number of events planned/mooted for the next year:

An ambitious start to the season, with Steve's assault on the channel, and Martin's Land's End John O'Groats bid. Part way through that, the team assemble in the the Forest of Dean for the 'Big' (ok, half-ironman or sprint) Woody triathlon. A serious undertaking for richie and leaf, tackling the longer distance.

I imagine we'll head to Leeds relays, staying with Leon (though I expect Jackson will take the bed again).

Looking into the new year, Ed Prickett Relays 2008 looms, as does a weekend spectating (and training!) at the World XC Champs in Edinburgh.

London Marathon 2008 will feature on Gaunt's race calender; Leaf likely to target an earlier Autumn 2007 marathon. A marathon debut for machine surely a necessity as 2010 looms?

As the summer approaches, an Olympic distance tri is the minimum for anyone wanting to stay on the team. Venues to be discussed!

Finally, another training camp is possible, though a little sunshine wouldn't go down badly!