Had a good last couple of
days. I did a medium run of just over 7 miles on Wednesday night which
went well. I had originally pencilled in 9 miles but with a long run
coming up and the half marathon from last weekend, I was feeling quite tired
and not up to the distance. Sometimes I guess it is best to listen to
your body and do a shorter, better-quality workout than push yourself too far.
I starred with a mile's slow warm up and then had a very good medium paced
run for about 6.3 miles. It was quite a lot colder than I expected
though! I had gloves, but only the thin ones and perhaps i
should have worn the thicker ones instead.
Thursday was a bit gentler, I went for a swim at lunch time and
worked on some skills, the front crawl is beginning to (slowly) feel more
natural now. I still can't do that many lengths without needed to pause
for breath though! Maybe I set off too fast.... Goodness knows how I'll
get through 400m without stopping for the triathlon but at least I look back
and can say that a few weeks ago I could barely do 25m of FC without gasping
for air! I had to miss the Thursday Tri-Force evening session as I was
volunteering with Centre 33, instead I'd also gone for a short coached session
on Wednesday lunchtime. The Uni triathlon
club train then, and TF members can attend them as well. Had to get back to work though, but it was
good to have done 2 short sessions and have something to work on than none at
all.
Today is a rest day,
although I did cycle into work on the new racing bike to work as it was a nice
morning. Going to take it easy tonight
though as I have a long run tomorrow, probably 17.5 or 18 miles. I can’t believe
it’s only about 10 weeks til the London Marathon. So an peaceful evening in front of a DVD with Hugh
Jackman or Robert Downey Jr is my plan!!!
Update - a few weeks ago i applied for the Royal Parks Half, although I'm not sure why since it is only 1 week after the Berlin Marathon. But there's a bit of me that hates to miss out on any opportunity and if was a case of if I'd got in I'd have just run it very slowly purely for the atmosphere (possibly in fancy dress for charity). But I'm not in. OH WELL! That was a close one!! I think I will go for it again next year though, it's one I'd love to do and I may even consider the Ultra (50k)......
Oh and second update, got home and waiting for me was the ballot results for Ride London 100. Didn't get a place in that either. Can't complain though, I'd rather do one VLM than a hundred Royal Park Halfs and Ride 100's! (both literally and figuratively lol).
Update - a few weeks ago i applied for the Royal Parks Half, although I'm not sure why since it is only 1 week after the Berlin Marathon. But there's a bit of me that hates to miss out on any opportunity and if was a case of if I'd got in I'd have just run it very slowly purely for the atmosphere (possibly in fancy dress for charity). But I'm not in. OH WELL! That was a close one!! I think I will go for it again next year though, it's one I'd love to do and I may even consider the Ultra (50k)......
Oh and second update, got home and waiting for me was the ballot results for Ride London 100. Didn't get a place in that either. Can't complain though, I'd rather do one VLM than a hundred Royal Park Halfs and Ride 100's! (both literally and figuratively lol).
Wednesday Total Training
30 minute swim
7.3 mile run
Thursday Total Training
Bike ride to work (8 miles)
30 minute swim
Friday Total Training
Bike ride to work the short way (7 miles)
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