So, I'm a little more into the groove of understanding what I've signed up for, as expected its going to be fairly difficult balancing the demands of work / family / training - Even more so when the shit hits the fan and you dont know quite what to do.
The good thing is we seem to be out of the woods so-to-speak, and as a result I feel a little more like training!
As its Monday, and the pool changed its timetable (cheers boys) I figured it was time for a run. With an hour to play with I figured a 7k run (dont forget time to get to the sports centre, change, run, change, get back and grab a sandwich!) would be a good basis. 34 mins later, with 7k under my slightly bulging belt I was back and actually feeling pretty good.
Hopefully this is the start of something beautiful, and a renewed like of running. What I expect is that I'll spend the next 6 months cursing and swearing at my sweaty mess of a body trying to run 4 times a week.
Happy days, 313 days indeed to go!
Monday 31 October 2016
Tuesday 4 October 2016
Training update :-)
So we're up to Tuesday and a mere 48 weeks (!) till IM wales comes to bite me on the ass.
The weekend training was good - Union on Saturday left me with a sore foot (still), a bloody nose, and a fat right arm.
The plan for an early morning cycle was initially well received, I've gotta admit that at 6am Sunday morning the last thing I wanted to do was get on the bike. Legs were sore, I couldn't breath very well through my nose, it was dark, and more importantly it was f-ing cold.
TBH it wasn't too bad once I got started - The deer that ran out in front of me definitely woke me up, as did the climbs. 36 miles wasn't too shabby, and the 1689ft climbing definitely had the desired effect. I actually enjoy climbing, and although I took them easy (the climb from Seaton to Glaston was a whole 2 mins slower than my PB set back in 2013) they should prove a good base for some winter miles.
Yesterdays swim was ace. Decided to save my legs slightly as the foot was still sore (damn props standing on my beautiful toes) and swum with a pull buoy for the 1000m. Pace was great, pull felt great, body position in the water was great. Tomorrows will therefore be an utter clusterfck of poor breathing and slow swimmers getting in my way ;-)
Run today, with possible bodyweight session in the gym if I've got enough time.
Happy days, even the suns out.
Might even order some new kit!
The weekend training was good - Union on Saturday left me with a sore foot (still), a bloody nose, and a fat right arm.
The plan for an early morning cycle was initially well received, I've gotta admit that at 6am Sunday morning the last thing I wanted to do was get on the bike. Legs were sore, I couldn't breath very well through my nose, it was dark, and more importantly it was f-ing cold.
TBH it wasn't too bad once I got started - The deer that ran out in front of me definitely woke me up, as did the climbs. 36 miles wasn't too shabby, and the 1689ft climbing definitely had the desired effect. I actually enjoy climbing, and although I took them easy (the climb from Seaton to Glaston was a whole 2 mins slower than my PB set back in 2013) they should prove a good base for some winter miles.
Yesterdays swim was ace. Decided to save my legs slightly as the foot was still sore (damn props standing on my beautiful toes) and swum with a pull buoy for the 1000m. Pace was great, pull felt great, body position in the water was great. Tomorrows will therefore be an utter clusterfck of poor breathing and slow swimmers getting in my way ;-)
Run today, with possible bodyweight session in the gym if I've got enough time.
Happy days, even the suns out.
Might even order some new kit!
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