Well it's 6am and I apologise for my spelling as I'm writing this from the turbo trainer, trying to juggle time today! (Maybe I should have titled this post "how to make use of time warming up and cooling down in the turbo!")
I suppose this will give you an insight into some of my days I guess, as training starts to pick up. One thing I don't mind sharing is how hard I work, which is harder than this time last year, but as I've said before, don't be offended when I don't tell you what I do! Infact to save the embarrassment, don't ask In the first place ;-)!!!
My most recent post in Twitter has just read "Morning world, turbo, eat, work, eat, feed/bath/bedtime story for Freya, eat, massage, swim, sleep #onevision"
That just about sums up today in less that 150 characters as I'm already half way through the set with that recognisable pool of sweat on the garage floor that most of you know all to well in temperatures reaching tropical 7degrees or so!
But....... The post is not titled that! The Old monks is an early season trail race for most of the harriers, but for me has marked the close of a relatively busy but extremely successful winter of race training, covering no fewer than five winter 10km road and trail races in the North East.
I see these winter races as great race training and prep sessions as they remain just that, training! Most certainly competitive sessions you continue your usual training around, but maintains sharpness and that competitive edge!
Something I have learned recently is that that is not for everyone, but remember to choose what works best for you. And most of all enjoy it! And that's exactly what I do! I'd race every weekend if I could.
Off the back of a tough new turbo session in Saturday, I went into the Old Monks, a 5.5mile undulating trail race, with heavy training legs and a good Saturday night feed but felt relatively good all the same. Weather conditions were, shall we say, different to my 16th place 35min time posted last year. This time round, with all the rain we have had over the winter, there was a lot if standing water making the trails a boggy mess. This didn't put off the 200 or so runners lining up to have our description of dirty fun. Hats off to the guys at Hartlepool Burn Road Harriers and all the marshals for ensuring an enjoyable and safe event. Also, a great turn out from our new club colleagues from Coalfields Racing Team, 10 if us in all lined up with some great performances.
My own? Well I started off quick as I usually do and stayed just off the front pack which began to string out. I didn't gain or lose any places from there on in and was delighted with 9th place and first unattached athlete in 34min28 over very tough conditions. For this stage of the season my running has come on exceptional.
I suppose this will give you an insight into some of my days I guess, as training starts to pick up. One thing I don't mind sharing is how hard I work, which is harder than this time last year, but as I've said before, don't be offended when I don't tell you what I do! Infact to save the embarrassment, don't ask In the first place ;-)!!!
My most recent post in Twitter has just read "Morning world, turbo, eat, work, eat, feed/bath/bedtime story for Freya, eat, massage, swim, sleep #onevision"
That just about sums up today in less that 150 characters as I'm already half way through the set with that recognisable pool of sweat on the garage floor that most of you know all to well in temperatures reaching tropical 7degrees or so!
But....... The post is not titled that! The Old monks is an early season trail race for most of the harriers, but for me has marked the close of a relatively busy but extremely successful winter of race training, covering no fewer than five winter 10km road and trail races in the North East.
I see these winter races as great race training and prep sessions as they remain just that, training! Most certainly competitive sessions you continue your usual training around, but maintains sharpness and that competitive edge!
Something I have learned recently is that that is not for everyone, but remember to choose what works best for you. And most of all enjoy it! And that's exactly what I do! I'd race every weekend if I could.
Off the back of a tough new turbo session in Saturday, I went into the Old Monks, a 5.5mile undulating trail race, with heavy training legs and a good Saturday night feed but felt relatively good all the same. Weather conditions were, shall we say, different to my 16th place 35min time posted last year. This time round, with all the rain we have had over the winter, there was a lot if standing water making the trails a boggy mess. This didn't put off the 200 or so runners lining up to have our description of dirty fun. Hats off to the guys at Hartlepool Burn Road Harriers and all the marshals for ensuring an enjoyable and safe event. Also, a great turn out from our new club colleagues from Coalfields Racing Team, 10 if us in all lined up with some great performances.
My own? Well I started off quick as I usually do and stayed just off the front pack which began to string out. I didn't gain or lose any places from there on in and was delighted with 9th place and first unattached athlete in 34min28 over very tough conditions. For this stage of the season my running has come on exceptional.
But now on that high note, no more trail races for me, I need to remain injury free for the start if the multisport season which begins on 9th March with the Dambuster Duathlon Worlld/European qualifier and National championships. I have four of these early season this year which I found out I enjoyed a great deal last season. Before triathlon starts in May leading up to the Euros in Turkey in June.
Anyway enough of my ramblings for now, I've myself and a baby to feed before work and this session has come to an end.
All I can say as usual is thank you Charlotte and Freya for all your support you deserve a round if applause!
Anyway enough of my ramblings for now, I've myself and a baby to feed before work and this session has come to an end.
All I can say as usual is thank you Charlotte and Freya for all your support you deserve a round if applause!