Don't say it too loudly but give yourself a pat on the back. You have survived another winter. Cold, dark and wet nights. Muddy trails and poor road surfaces. Cold swimming pools and warm beds. You may have managed a few winter 5k races, maybe even the odd sportive to keep the competitive flame burning, that familiar rattle in the lungs, burning of legs and click of multiple gear changes from people around you.

Your main race is looming and you looking for that extra edge, that little somethin...
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