Training Progress

Monday

This morning I took a spin session at work and focused on keeping a steady RPM. My legs were still broken from my long ride yesterday so didn't fancy doing any sprints:-)
I met Grainne for our run session before work. The aim today was to do a 5km and a few hill repeats afterwards.

Before we set off

Grainne running strong along the canal by The Grove golf course. We are so lucky to have awesome surroundings to explore when we go running.

Grainne owning the hills:-)

Tuesday

Melinda and I did an easy 11km run in the morning. We were both feeling it in our legs from our bike ride on Sunday so we were happy just to let our legs tick over. I spent a lot of the day using my tiger tail and the powerplate at work to ease my muscles. I really do need to book a massage in soon.

Wednesday

After work I met Melinda at the track. I finally got her here:-) Melinda was a track virgin:-) Today was trial and error on the times but what I really wanted was for Melinda to just enjoy the session. We both ran  8x 400m  with a 1 minute recovery between each set. I havent been to the track for a while so my legs were pooped near the end but it felt so good to be back on it. What I love about the track is that it gives you a good opportunity to focus on your running technique.

Melinda after she had finished her first track session

Thursday

I had an awesome turnout for run club this morning. We completed a 5km run followed by a few hill repeats. After that, we went to the football pitch and finished off with a few sprints and some strength exercises. #buddytraining

My runclub buddies

 

After work I could only fit a quick gym session followed by a swim. I did some pull ups, trx press up and some core work. I then did a quick 50 laps of the pool at The Grove. I never managed to fit in what I wanted to but at least I got those bits in with the time I had.

Friday

I took the cardio mix class in the morning which was spin followed by a circuit. Then I headed off to Sports Space to meet Melinda and Vikki for a run with hills followed by a swim. We then headed to the pool and did a 2000 m swim. I could feel I was sore from my gym session yesterday and the push ups I did in my circuit this morning. After a really good workout session I went back home to bed for a few hours before going to work!

Melinda and Vikki before we headed off for our run

 

Melinda and vikki on it!! #buddytraining

Saturday

Rest day - 7 weeks until Majorca!!!

Sunday

I actually managed to have a lay in this morning. Woo Hoo!! How I have missed my lay in's. Once I was up and finished pottering around,  I sorted all my stuff ready to go out for my long bike ride followed by a run.

 

Once I set off it was then I realised I had under dressed for the weather yet again. The wind was really strong today so found myself concentrating alot more than usual. I ventured up the horrid Bison hill again, it was still very hard but I think I managed it alot better than previous days. I was very pleased when I made it to the top. I didnt need a rest this time, so I just kept going.

I wanted to do 30 miles today but when I was heading on the home straight I would of only done 26 miles so instead of coming up Hudnall Lane I stayed on the Leighton Buzzard road to make up some more mileage. OMG the wind was horrendous!!! It was an open area so no chance of any shelter. I was struggling at this point I have to be honest. I felt like I was going nowhere but I kept my head down and carried on going. I kept thinking Ballerina legs Kerry. (What my buddy Melinda always says to me:-))

When I was close to home I was feeling relieved but was still trying to talk myself out of doing the run off after the bike but thankfully I didn't. Once I got home I quickly put my bike away and changed my shorts and got my trainers on to head out the door for a run. I say I did it quickly but it really wasn't - my body was so cold so I think it was more slow motion:-)

When I started running my feet were so numb. It feels so weird running when your feet are still so cold. I was just going to run to the end of the road and back so thought I can do this. Just as I was near home it started to hail so I made it back just in time. I managed 33 miles on the bike today followed by a 1.5km run off.

Even though it was cold and windy I am happy with my session today.
I have felt this weeks training has gone really well. So hopefully next week will be the same.
#Majorcahalfironmantraining