Taking it Easy

Ive had a rethink as I often do.Ive done enough training,After doing the 850 miles in 5 and a half days I obviously have no problem with endurance.My strength is also good and Im grand on hills especially with the new bike.Ive been tired mentally and physically over the last few days.Sunday I was going to cycle to Killarney,do the Mangerton hill run and cycle home.A session like this is usually no big deal as I do it often.On Sunday morning I was tired and so drove down with the bike in the boot.I was going ok at the start of the hill run in third position but around half way up I didnt feel good.My chest felt really bad and I was getting really weak.I stopped and walked back down and drove home after the presentation.It was good to see a few friends there anyway.Ive done nothing since Sunday.Last Thursday it was raining throughout the race and I got cold afterwards as I stopped for a while.I was a little bit sniffly and chesty since then.I feel fine now.I aslo went to the sports doctor again today.I had my testosterone levels checked twice and both times they were very low so I wanted to have a good chat with the doctor.He said my levels were low but he has seen Munster rugby players with lower levels due to their training also and he's not concerned.I will get them checked again after the race and again a month later.He checked my blood pressure etc. and said I was in great condition.Ive been tired physically and mentally the last few days with no interest in getting on the bike.All the training has certainly been mentally draining especially. Ive probably peaked a bit soon and it would have been a good time for me to do the race a few weeks ago.Im not gonna do anymore serious training sessions but just rest,keep down the weight,do a few short sharp sessions to keep up my strength and and few 4-6 hour easy spins in the next few weeks.
I booked a camper van today for the race.I lost 500euro last year on the campervan as I withdrew from the race but I got the credit back for this year which is great.A few of my friends have been doing some good work for us in trying to get companies to donate some money for Jack and Jill and two good friends and their family in Newbridge gave me 100euros last weekend which is really inspiring.