Early morning cycle, with a day threatening rain so I wore my blue rain jacket, but it never materialised so I get really hot.
Circled around from Ascot to Virginia Water, Chobham and Bracknell for a near 70K ride.
Didn't look at my average speed at all, I think I concentrate too much on that. Still managed over 28km/h average.
Sunday, October 01, 2006
Goals: Ironman
I have entered and been accepted to compete in Ironman France 2007
This is a pretty big step, and a big jump from my previous triathlon, an olympic distance at Windsor.
Nevertheless, I've decided that it's now or never, and I have Jonathan also doing it with me, so that will help a lot with moral support.
Today I'm officially starting my training, though a proper plan will be drawn up over the next few weeks.
This is a pretty big step, and a big jump from my previous triathlon, an olympic distance at Windsor.
Nevertheless, I've decided that it's now or never, and I have Jonathan also doing it with me, so that will help a lot with moral support.
Today I'm officially starting my training, though a proper plan will be drawn up over the next few weeks.
Saturday, September 30, 2006
Summary
Since the last post (14th August) I've still been exercising fairly regularly, but not recording the results here. So here is a quick summary, though I know I have some bike times written down that I can hopefully upload later.
Went to Cuba for a holiday, and swam in the sea every day. My swimming really improved, perhaps not in technique, but in arm strength.
I also cycled on a stationary bike in the gym maybe 6 times, for 30 minutes a time. There were no readouts, and I was checking just my calories from my polar heart rate monitor, and this ranged from 320 to 360.
I didn't run at all. My ankle sprain really scuppered my running this year.
Since returning back to work I've been doing weekend cycles of between 50 and 90 km. I've been going to the gym and cycling shorter times obviously. I've done a few treadmill sessions, trying to get my legs working again without crapming up my calfs. I've done a run in Richmond park with Carol and Jon which was very slow at 48 minutes, and left me very sore for two days. However, I think I've gotten over the pain now and am back to almost normal running.
I've been swimming about once a week - 30 - 60 lengths in the LA Fitness 15M pool. Once I went to Windsor Leisure Pool and managed approximately 1500M of mostly crawl, but this took me nearly one hour.
Of course, I've been cycling to work as well on my Brompton, and along with various other journeys, am averaging about 50 miles a week on that (two trips to the passport agency in Victoria in the pouring rain being particular high(low)lights.
So, all in all, I've been maintaining fitness in a rather haphazard way, and need to get more structured for the coming winter.
Went to Cuba for a holiday, and swam in the sea every day. My swimming really improved, perhaps not in technique, but in arm strength.
I also cycled on a stationary bike in the gym maybe 6 times, for 30 minutes a time. There were no readouts, and I was checking just my calories from my polar heart rate monitor, and this ranged from 320 to 360.
I didn't run at all. My ankle sprain really scuppered my running this year.
Since returning back to work I've been doing weekend cycles of between 50 and 90 km. I've been going to the gym and cycling shorter times obviously. I've done a few treadmill sessions, trying to get my legs working again without crapming up my calfs. I've done a run in Richmond park with Carol and Jon which was very slow at 48 minutes, and left me very sore for two days. However, I think I've gotten over the pain now and am back to almost normal running.
I've been swimming about once a week - 30 - 60 lengths in the LA Fitness 15M pool. Once I went to Windsor Leisure Pool and managed approximately 1500M of mostly crawl, but this took me nearly one hour.
Of course, I've been cycling to work as well on my Brompton, and along with various other journeys, am averaging about 50 miles a week on that (two trips to the passport agency in Victoria in the pouring rain being particular high(low)lights.
So, all in all, I've been maintaining fitness in a rather haphazard way, and need to get more structured for the coming winter.
Monday, August 14, 2006
Swim
Thinking it might help my back, went for a non-impact swim and a bit of a stretch in the sauna/steam room at LA Fitness instead of a lunch break.
Did 4 * 10 of the 15M lengths, then had the stretch break, and finished off with another 10 lenghts to cool down a bit.
Did feel a bit better by the end.
Total 750M
Did 4 * 10 of the 15M lengths, then had the stretch break, and finished off with another 10 lenghts to cool down a bit.
Did feel a bit better by the end.
Total 750M
Sunday, August 13, 2006
Bike
From Datchet - the cycle3 route.
Trp - 43.11km
Rid - 1:25:50
Avg - 30.14
Started off with a light drizzle and the wind against me.
Fared much better speed wise when the rain got heavier and the wind was on my back on the way back through Dorney.
First day wearing my blue coat for a long time. -Soaked when I got in but felt I had a good ride.
Trp - 43.11km
Rid - 1:25:50
Avg - 30.14
Started off with a light drizzle and the wind against me.
Fared much better speed wise when the rain got heavier and the wind was on my back on the way back through Dorney.
First day wearing my blue coat for a long time. -Soaked when I got in but felt I had a good ride.
Friday, August 11, 2006
Row/Run/Bike
LA Fitness, mixed session.
10 minutes rowing 2000M
10 minutes running. Quite pleased I can actually run a bit now. Didn't push it very hard, only 8.5km/h
10 minutes bike, where I tried to push really hard while watching my power output. Watched my heartrate too, and realised I never actually push enough on the bike. Only managed at the peak today to get up to 161bpm - when running this is easy to do. Aim to try for more short power sessions on the bike.
10 minutes rowing 2000M
10 minutes running. Quite pleased I can actually run a bit now. Didn't push it very hard, only 8.5km/h
10 minutes bike, where I tried to push really hard while watching my power output. Watched my heartrate too, and realised I never actually push enough on the bike. Only managed at the peak today to get up to 161bpm - when running this is easy to do. Aim to try for more short power sessions on the bike.
Tuesday, August 08, 2006
Row/Run
Fairly disappointing session in LA Fitness gym.
15 minutes rowing used up ~175 calories.
My back is still sore from trampolining, and I only managed a slow 4 minute jog on the treadmill before I had to stop.
15 minutes rowing used up ~175 calories.
My back is still sore from trampolining, and I only managed a slow 4 minute jog on the treadmill before I had to stop.
Saturday, August 05, 2006
Bike
I have been training regularly the last few weeks, justnot filling in the details here. Will tryand backfill.
Today I set off from Ascot at around noon, and headed over to Henley. Was feeling quite good, and went up the steep hill there ending up at the top near Nettlebed, and then hammering down the A4130 back into town. I reached a top speed of 66km/h.
Back the usual way to Datchet.
Only half a banana before I left, a Go bar and 500ml of PSP en route - not enough really for this long ride.
Lovely warm day though, really enjoyed still being quite strong at the end.
Today I set off from Ascot at around noon, and headed over to Henley. Was feeling quite good, and went up the steep hill there ending up at the top near Nettlebed, and then hammering down the A4130 back into town. I reached a top speed of 66km/h.
Back the usual way to Datchet.
Only half a banana before I left, a Go bar and 500ml of PSP en route - not enough really for this long ride.
Lovely warm day though, really enjoyed still being quite strong at the end.
| Trip | Ride | Average |
| 85.3km | 2:48:46 | 30.34km/h |
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