Training Progress.....

Monday

I took Roland's spin class in the morning so managed to get 45 minutes on the bike. I didn't work as hard as the members though because there is no way I could spin and give out instructions at the same time! I am still a newbie:-)
I then went out for a 5km run with some hill repeats which was good. I had some time after work so I hit the pool and did 40 lengths and then also did some sprint repeats. Then later on I met my buddy Melinda and we had a good weights session at her house. We did an all over gym sesh and it felt good. By the time I got home I was well and truely pooped though!

Tuesday

I was tired from yesterday (yes - I did overdo it!!) So was happy to have a rest day. It was pancake day so it would be rude not to have made one:-)

Peanut butter, banana and blueberrie pancake

Cottage cheese

2 x eggs

Oats

Blend together

Wednesday

I woke up super early and met Melinda at hers for a 6am run. It was freezing to start but soon as we got into the rhythm of it, I loved it. It is so lovely running early in the morning. We did a good 14km route - not bad for an early start.

Melinda running

Thursday

I did a little run with my buddy Donna followed by a few weights which I really enjoyed. Then Melinda and Hilary met me at The Grove and we went out for a bike ride together. M and H had already been out riding before me so we made our way out of  The Grove and headed out towards Sarrat and Chipperfield way. When we got to Bovingdon we said bye to Melinda and Hilary and I made our way to Berkhamsted. Then Hilary headed home towards Markyate and I added another loop because I needed to add some more time on the saddle. I decided to head towards Whipsnade Zoo and go up the massive hill - Bison hill - OMG it was hard especially because my legs were tired from cycling anyway. I was huffing and puffing so much. I am glad I was on my own so no one could hear my breathing!! One day I will conquer that hill. I was very happy to stop and catch my breath and take a picture:-)

Top of Bison Hill

 I do love my bike:-)
 

I was out on my bike for about 2 and a bit hours. It was windy and Ifound it hard but I am glad I went out. Thanks for meeting me buddies and getting me out on my bike.
When I got home I collapsed on my bed for a while and then when I found the energy I made myself a chocolate and banana shake. It was yummy:-) I was meant to add peanut butter but I totally forgot (My favourite ingredient for anything!!) I must of been shattered!!

 Friday

I did Roland's class in the morning. We did 30 minutes working in different heart rate zones which was really good. We finished off with a circuit of chest press, core and lower back exercise.
I then ran with my buddy Melinda. Today we were focusing on pace so planned to do a fast punchy 5km run. We did some weights after our run which was really good which included Chest press, Lat Pulldown, Leg extension, Deadlift and Shoulder press. We smashed it!!!
After work, I did 60 lengths in the pool focusing on gliding
I joined my buddy Nina on her 3 mile run in the evening. She's completing a 250 mile charity run in 125 days in aid of Nicola Hughes, the police officer who was brutally killed last year. She's on the home straight now with about 60 miles to go! www.justgiving.com/bedfordshirepoliceruntoremember

 

 

Saturday

After work I did a brick session. A brick session is when you go from bike to run. I had planned to do it with my buddy Chris but he was unable to make it so I did it on my own. It was hard to start with but soon as I got into the zone it was all good. I did 20 minutes on the bike RPM 90-100 then 1 mile run x 3.
9 weeks to go until Majorca!!

Sunday

Rest day