Back For More!

gaelforce09

I did Gael Force last week and had hoped to do well. 5 hours. My time was over 6 hours and 5 mins. To say i was disappointed would be an understatement.
I wasnt disappointed with my performance on the day it was my preparation that let me down big time.
I had no idea that there would be so many hills in the first run and it was here that killed me. I had trained mostly on the flat and done a little cycling. Nothing like the training i needed to be doing.
Another worrying aspect of the race for me was how low and sad i got throughout the race. I had put too much emphasis on time on the day that when i wasnt reaching my targets i put myself down. Basically i didnt do enough training - not half enough and i am here now to rectify this.
I loved the race idea etc and i want to do more but i need to have the right training done.

From now on i am going to keep a log of all training etc and hopefully next time i be more prepared.

gaelforce09

1 Mile Warmup
3 Mile Run - 31.30
Plenty Stretching
1 8min Mile

First night back after GaelForce went to gym an did the above.
Didnt feel too bad after.

Total Miles = 5

gaelforce09

Flu all week so not happy.
Went to Slieve Bloom Mountains yesterday. This where i should have been the months leading to Gael Force. I have mapped out a 12k route that i hope to run once a week for next few months.
Its pretty steep but i feel its exactly what i need.

Hope to run a 5mile in gym tonight.

gaelforce09

Gym Last night
Warmup and then ran:
5 mile - 56.30

Little tired after still feeling effects of flu

Total Miles = 10

gaelforce09

Bad flu all week not a happy camper!
Dont worry not the swine flu thank god.
Just over it now and hope to get back to gym tomorrow night.
Hopefully!

gaelforce09

After been a tough week but just over the flu thank God.

Went gym today:
1 Mile Warmup
Plenty Stretching
10Min Mile/10 Mins 12min Mile Gradient 2/10 Mins 15min Mile Gradient 4

Wanted to test the gradient on the treadmill, found it tough enough but this is what i have to be training at to have any hope in the hills and mountains.

Swim after overall tired but hapopy enough.

Total Miles = 13.5
Total Time = 2hrs 19mins

gaelforce09

Stll not a 100% but really wanted to get out on bike yesterday.
Went to Slieve Bloom Mountains and cycled a 15.2km route.
me 50mins with a climb of 320metres.
Climb lasted 4 miles and found it tough but glad i did it.
Plenty of really steep mountains here and exactly what i need.
Hope to do the same route again saturday morning.
Here is the route if anyone wants have look at it.
http://connect.garmin.com/activity/12955297
comments always appreciated.

Cycling Miles = 9.5
Cycling Climbs = 323m

gaelforce09

1. Waterford Half Marathon Dec 12th
2. WAR April 17th 2010
3. Gael Force West 2010
4. Get myself to a high level of fitness and have no problem in
cycling or running hills and mountains.

gaelforce09

Slieve Bloom Loop on Bike
Weather unbelieveable great to get out.
Took 4.15mins off Wednesdays time so happy with that.
Feel much better after the flu.
Ran for 2k after cycle up steep hill and back down on road.

Cycling Miles = 9.5
Cycling Climb = 359m