Training Log Archive: paul c

Leatherhead Urban.
Made sure that I ran well within myself as my run legs are still tender. I was able to keep 3 controls ahead planning wise which helped me make most of the route choices correctly. Dropped some time in the circle at a few but that should teach me to look at the control descriptions at least a few times during the race rather than think I will just see the flag.

After feeling a little warm in a wet suit on Fridays swim, I chanced it without one.
Mistake...

Club ride and I am sure the legs have recovered. Started off very steady but put in a push up the main hill and flew away from the others. Started to feel a little tired in the last 5 miles but nothing more than usual.

Legs feel out of sorts and tender but good to get them turning over before Sunday.

Got the lungs working a bit and upper back muscle fine.

Easy on the Standard route.

Just a few lengths and only a muscle in my upper back is sore.

Very happy with the overall result this year. Training had gone pretty well and I didn't need to have mini tapers because of a lack of racing. I got most of the sessions done as I wanted and I definitely stepped it up with Zwift being a great help.
A few things to work on next year.
1. twice a month I need to run up to an hour straight after the club rides and then a 2 hour run the next day.
2. Give Dorte a few gels in case something goes wrong during the race, not allowed I know but do able.
3 Get the hills in on the bike over winter and do an Everest attempt in mid May.