After a disappointing string of cancelled swims this year, I am now in a positive frame of mind and know that the rest of the summer is going to be great!!
I had a lovely swim yesterday at Box End Park in Bedfordshire. The water was a lovely temp – about 16-18 degrees I’d guess. They are trying to gauge interest for a 10 k swim on the 25th August – so if anyone is interested, contact Gale-Force events. I had difficulty standing up to get out of the water after 5k; I’m not sure how I would cope after 10k…..Eeeeek!
I have been struggling to train in the pool due to a mix of boredom and my local pool opening times not fitting in with my day. My training plan for the spring/summer was going to incorporate competing regularly in open water events, but so far I have had five cancelled this year.
Onwards and upwards though, my training routine now goes along these lines:
Saturday            12 – 15k run
Sunday                1.5 k pool swim, spin session, 5k run and body pump if I’m really feeling it!
Monday               day off or a small 5k run
Tuesday              1.5 k pool swim, body combat session
Wednesday         spin session, 1.5 k pool swim
Thursday            7-8k run or body attack, body pump
Friday                  spin session.
Any comments/suggestions about my training routine would be gratefully received. Am I doing too much, not enough?? I really want to do the Olympic distance in the London triathlon and need to do A LOT of work to get fit enough for it.
I am really looking forward to getting delivery of my bike courtesy of Raleigh bikes.  Hopefully I can update you on my next blog. I’m not denying I am feeling a little nervous about going on the open road – but hey, it can’t be that different to a spin class can it???? Ha ha I hear you seasoned cyclists laugh!
I’m also planning on doing the open water swim training in Bournemouth this Saturday. Not sure how that will fit in with a work’s night out on the night before……..watch this space!
Check out the link below if you are interested
http://www.triathlonengland.org/take-part/speedo-open-water
Thanks for taking the time to read my blog. Now that summer is finally here – get out there and make the most of it.
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