I was told there would be weeks like this, but never really believed it would happen. I felt the fittest I have ever been, indestructable, positively bulletproof until I got ill in Chicago!!
5 days off completely.............
Since getting back into training, until recently, I have been at an all time low, struggling to get the volume and intensity back up again. Negative thoughts keep creeping in:
I am not doing enough............
Must do more.
Will I be able to run the distance without collaping in a pile of mediocrity???
For the first time in the last couple of days the lighter mornings and evenings seem to be improving my state of mind. So Saturday I ventured out on the bike in beautifull sunshine. Having no group to keep up with I took my old heavy aluminium bike and headed for the hilliest route around Sussex villages I could find. Three hours later and I was tired but 70km of hilly riding down (made harder with a heavy bike) - thank goodness my mojo seemed to be returning.
The better weather also means time to start lifting volume by about 10%, so that means about 14 hours a week until my body gets used to it. Looking forward tot he clocks changing and being able to ride the bike to and from work at least once a week, 110km round trip which can form a solid part of my training each week. Also starting to try and do these distances with no gels or carb drinks (apparently training my body to use up fat reserves as it realises there is no sugar on tap) This will stand me in good stead on race day when my body will need 12,000 calories plus....... Must train my body to burn fat otherwise i will simply run out of energy.
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