Training Log Archive: il capra

ERC, 9:40 2nd group. As the group left I decided to bridge up to the first group. TT'd on my own for about 5 mins and made the gap. Sat at the back for a bit but decided they would be too fast once things got wound up, so sat up and waited for the 2nd group. They took a while, so I just spun out to recover. Slotted in fine. Legs not a bother. Pace was fine out, loads of crap riders making gaps as usual. I just kept things smooth. Legs started to feel tired, but never had a problem with the pace. Learned from last week's mistake and took the jump for the sprint. Not sure if I got pipped on the line, as there is no line. Was spinning out, could have gone up a few gears. Good session.

Stretching

Rollers, steady session. Some harder bursts to tracks. Strange that the legs feel it, but the heart doesn't. Maybe due to the balancing. Will be good to get onto the ergo when it arrives and do some proper training.

Phyios exercises

Steady running round Blackford, same as. Didn't feel as fresh as last time, but not a bother. Nae problems with the piriformis/sciatica. Calfs tightened up a lot, not used to running on my toes. A stretch tonight, and some strength in September should sort them out.

Road, 5 laps of Arthurs Seat. Quite strong westerly wind. Tried to do the 1st one as fast as I could, sitting down the whole way apart from at the kick. Only did 3:09. I think spinning so fast at the bottom is too tiring, probably better to go standing until the kick. Had a lot of road-kill out tonight. A few were OK, but still nae match. Piriformis fine.