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Biked today. 63k. Taking on board advice I got here I tried to work hard all the way. The last few miles felt like I had anyway. Spent most of the ride on the drops which I havent been using at all due to being a wobbly cyclist. Did feel much better. But the change of position did open up a whole new world of discomfort in the groin area
Just when I thought I was getting used to it.. Maximum respect to guys who ride. You have so much more to deal with, it must be like tennis after a long cycle.. New balls please!:) 0 -
Went to circuits last night. Somehow it all felt a bit easy, apart from squats which my legs hate right now after the bike on Sunday.
In other news; as part of my quest to use money to replace actual ability, I took delivery of the slightly agricultural looking speedfil system for my bike. My poor Giant now looks like it could spray the weeds on your lawn but at least I can drink on the fly. I also collected my fancy-dancy new tri shoes. Triathlon is like a disease that makes you spend, spend, spend. Its worse than gambling. I might be fast, but I shall be broke.
I'm now looking at a set of sexy easton wheels.
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Swam tonight. It was the warmest its been but pretty rough too. A heavy swell and waves and plenty of chop. Managed the full distance for the first time, 1500m. But it was damn hard work. Felt like every time I sighted I was getting slapped in the face by water. Ran afterward in the rain, 5k finishing with a good ol sprint, bit of a laugh with a few others.
Training in ganrly conditions and having a laugh simulataneously.. thats what its all about 0 -
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Ran today, first time out with my newly replaced Garmin. And oh, how Ive slowed while Ive been unable to watch my pace. 6.5k in 33.51 Needs cranking up a gear.
Tomorrow is the half mara, which I know wont be spectacular. This week Ive stepped back a bit because that was coming up, but next week I really want to start working on the bike. Lets see what can be achieved in 2-3 weeks.0 -
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God be with the days when a half marathon was something I planned and trained for. The strawberry half today was I think the first time I'd run 13 miles in a year. I hadn't been too enthused about it, it had to be done as part of the HIM training. Thankfully, it went ok.
Last year I went off a bit hard so I tried to pull back and not do that this time. Result was I didn't fall apart by 7k unlike the last time. Felt reasonably comfy for most of it. The 1.45 pacers caught me at about 8k, but I hung on their tail as long as I could. Did feel faster than 8mm pace.. Took a gel at 7 and 14k for a mostly psychological boost.
The pacers were long gone by around ten miles when lo and behold here comes slogger jogger from behind me. I knew the other guy was a bit fast. Still, got passed by him anyway. But it was the home straight so kept plodding at around 8 min miles. The last three miles were long and hot and horrible but I managed to get in at 1.45.44 so job done. Fifteen seconds faster than last year. Whoop di do... Someday I'll figure out this gaining speed thing! 0 -
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Out for a spin on the bike this morning, to try out my new bits of kit and to begin making up for no bike at all last week. 20 miles. Funny thing is, the drops now feel more natural to use than the hoods. That didn't take long.
The speedfil system is a great success. I can actually drink without stopping. Woo hoo. And the tri shoes are a good fit, tho the new cleats are waaay too tight. Takes me about 100m to yank myself out of em. Not really the safest..
Legs feel grand today. No aches and can only slightly feel yesterdays mileage. Which means either my recovery is good or I didn't run hard enough 0 -
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Cheers. I need all the positivity I can get.
Seeing as I have a working Garmin, these are my km splits for the race.. 4.44, 4.54, 4.51, 5.11, 4.57, 5.01, 5.04, 4.51, 5.09, 5.25, 4.49, 4.43, 5.19, 4.45, 4.59, 5.10, 5.01, 5.04, 5.25, 4.58, 4.52, 0.24
Easy to see where the hills are 0 -
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Righty ho. Back to normal. Swim night.. 1500m in a flat calm bit chilly sea. My swim buddy was flying and I had to work hard to stay with her. Think I'm slowing cos I've missed a few pool sessions. Hmmm..
Ran after with a slow group which was a tiny bit too slow but sure, no harm considering the legs are recovering still.
Feel tired now. But feel good. 0 -
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Ran this morning. Actually got up early. Must be reading Woddles log that did it. The guy never sleeps. 6.5k. 35mins Legs felt horrible.
Untrue I get 7 hours without fail every night. The baby is going through a good spell
Other than the legs feeling horrible, how did you find the morning run?
I love not having to think about fitting a run in for the rest of the day.
Only a week and a bit now till Bunclody can't wait. 0 -
I've done early runs quite a bit, just not lately, cos Ive been having a lazy spell.Untrue I get 7 hours without fail every night. The baby is going through a good spell
Other than the legs feeling horrible, how did you find the morning run?
I love not having to think about fitting a run in for the rest of the day.
Only a week and a bit now till Bunclody can't wait.
I like getting out early, the rest of the day feels like a day off!
I havent even been thinking of Bunclody, its just a tiny training day tbh, Im more focused (and terrified, lol) at the thought of Antwerp.0 -
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