Final weekend LEJOG training camp (aka 80s revival festival in Henley)

News reaches us that one half of the intrepid quartet, Richard Ellis and Nigel Britton (that's Britton, not Britain, although he might want to change his name after all this) are putting the final touches to their preparations this weekend attending a pre-tour training camp just outside the English Football Team's superb coaching  facility at Bispham.
Sports nutritionist Janine Ellis explained: "To perform at the highest level it's vital that the boys get their nutrition just right so that they don't bonk (Ed: excuse me, there'll be none of that) on Wednesday.  Ideally Richard and Nigel would be eating balanced meals consisting of 25% protein, 60% complex carbohydrate, and 8% vitamins, but it's not always easy to eat optimally when you're training away from home. I'm worried that Richard might be tempted to sneak off to the pie man for a quick fix.  A cheese and onion nasty and a bag of chips is ok once in a while, but at this stage in his training it could spell disaster."
Of course the biggest worry is the heat. Dehydration is a risk for all top level athletes and staying properly hydrated can be a challenge.  Doctor Kate Sutton says that a reduction in hydration levels of just 2% can reduce performance by as much as 15%.  This startling statistic so surprised experienced Land Ender Nigel that spilled his pint and nearly ruined his smart new drinking trousers.
At least both boys recognise the importance of a good night's rest and are determined to make sure they're both safely tucked up in their sleeping beds the right side of 10:30.  "What's that awful music? We're trying to get some sleep here. Got a bike ride to do!"