Procrastinating and good hearts

So the past few weeks I’ve stepped up my training a little, Sam is back to being my weekly running partner again and I can feel I am getting fitter. The weight is also coming down, which is good.

The other week we we’re meant to go to Italy, but due to a fire ended up in Mojacar, Spain. It was a small town in the southern mainland and we stayed in a nice hotel. My only complaint was the noise! It was incredible – so much so, that we couldn’t go in there at night and ended up eating out a lot. But nevermind! I took my running kit and teamed up with a new friend, Gill, running early morning before it got hot.

When I came back my mind was quickly on the 1/2 Ironman that I had booked in September. The main thought in question is that I don’t have a tri-suit big enough due to the weight gain. Next stop Huub; I ordered a larger, than I had been previously, Tri-suit and I got a personal delivery from Deano – the CEO of Huub!! He said he was glad I’m back training and had a couple of bits of cycling kit to wear. Blown away is the word! What he didn’t know was I was riding out a bad day again and he really made me feel so much better! Thanks Deano.

My training has upped again, this is what I am doing for those that are interested.

Monday – Swim Intervals

Tuesday – Run Endurance & Core

Wednesday – Bike Endurance

Thursday – Swim Endurance

Friday – Rest Day

Saturday – Run Endurance & Core & Lake Swim

Sunday – Bike Endurance

The training plan is put together in detail By Hilary and is reviewed weekly, so it does often change a bit. Particularly the past few months my mental health has had a large impact on my training with only light sessions when at my worse. at one point I wouldn’t get back in the water, Chris also helped by giving me some more lessons in the pool.

Sometimes I get very Anxious before I train? I don’t know why, there is no rational to it. Sometimes it literally takes me hours to get out the door. Sunday was the worst- I spent 5 hours in my cycling kit before I got out the door. I can’t understand it, cause once I am going I love it. I’m so glad I have the support of my team. They understand- and help.

The next four weeks are a big unknown to me. It’s scary when I think about it, it’s daunting at best. The challenge is 1.2 mile swim, 56 mile bike followed by a 13.1 mile run. Easy.