Training Log Archive: JoshuaDudley

A little tired after the race yesterday in the lungs more than the legs. Nice to get some fresh air

Evening ride such a nice night clear sky dry. Gothenburg’s round cycle tour. Aim is maintain 30kmph average. Just missed itb

10km training race. Organized my Umara the energy gel sponsor for many clubs. Just under 1mm asphalt loop round a lake, so 10 and a bit laps. Nice loop with a small arching bridge. Wind was quite strong today so one straight had a headwind just after e bridge, where the ground was most uneven. But I see the difference as negligible when it’s a loop.

Started off really strong, aiming to hit just under 3:26 per lap for my 35min goal. First loop was a blast, 3:11 I knew I couldn’t hold this so eased off a little and got into a steady rhythm mostly by myself. My lap time was slowly creeping up as I slowed, perhaps lactate, also my running cadence dropped, and heart rate rose. It was a mental battle, keeping count of the laps, and turning into the wind every lap. The support on the side was much appreciated.

I recall the first few laps well, however it’s funny how the mid section seems a blur I guess you just get in a zone and keep marching on. Trying to ignore the pain. On the last lap I wanted to pick it up but the power wasn’t there, so I gradually reeled in a guy 20m ahead then on the final half lap extra I went for it.

New PB for me so super happy but a little disappointed I didn’t hit my 35. Impressive evening from Max with 30:10!

Recovery after race was quite good. But felt in the legs so had to run slowly for jog. Tight in the class so took very easy . An hour after felt cramp in the stomach and lungs. They had obviously been used.

Short warmup. 1km at race pace. And a war down. Trying new taper routine before race with shorter sessions but getting the speed up brefily