The die has been cast

 
As I fill in the extensive application form for Lifecycle 2009 I can’t help but think whether the recent bump on my head has made become crazier than usual. What am I going to put myself through in the coming months?
 
It’s not like I haven’t heard all the “horror” stories from past Lifecycle participants – the long hours on the saddle, the never ending inclines which seem to become steeper and longer as the days progress.
 
But then, I am not one that is easily put off or influenced. I like to find out things for myself.   What is certain is that in the coming 17 weeks prior to the departure for Istanbul my life will be revolving around Lifecycle - the cause and training.
 
As I am writing this entry, I don’t know whether I will even make it to the airport on the 6th August but one thing I know for sure and that is that I am going to try my hardest to make it to the finish line on the 20th August.