299 days

Wow I have less than 300 days to go now. Hmm doesn't seem like long at all. My coach called me last night to talk about a few things and mentioned that it was almost 6 months out from the 70.3. That's not a long time.

Over the last couple of weeks I have been taking it easy. Trying to slow the training down and do more work in zone 2. Its hard to do really. I don't feel like I am doing enough but I know that I can go longer and I am not that much slower so I think its a bonus. I will just have to get used to it. I know that the hurt is coming in training soon so I should be happy with what I get away with right now.

The last few weekends have been filled with rides and runs. I was involved in a ride around the lake in Wollongong to raise money for homeless kids. While it was not a race it was good to cross the line in front with Adam. Now I am famous as we made the local paper. :)

Mike suggested that I only finished so fast as there was an ice cream shop at the end. when I found one I took a photo and sent it to him. In all honesty it was Adams fault. I started the ride nice and slow. Staying with the family. Then I thought I would ride up to meet Adam who I thought was just up ahead. Little did I know he had taken off. By the time I caught up with him I couldn't be bothered stopping for everyone else so I just kept going. Apart from the cold and rain it was a good ride. Even Julian made it the 40kms. I also started my swim training. I get asked if it helped. I don't really know how to answer yet. It has only been one 1hr session. I don't know how much I can take away from that. Maybe in a couple of weeks I can answer it better. I remember all the things that the instructor told us but I don't know if I am doing it right. I think I am but who knows. Hopefully she will bring her camera in that she talked about and video what I am doing under the water.

So my week looks like it will be something like this for a while. They call it building a base. Well since i am in the basement its a good place to start.

·         2 Swim Sessions

o   One steady swim for 30mins

o   One swim session for 45mins - with some slightly faster intervals included (say 4x100m or 2x200m with 30sec rest)

·         2 Bike Sessions

o   One longer ride for 2 – 3 hours

o   One ride or wind trainer session for 45-60mins

·         2 Run Sessions

o   One longish run between 1 – 2 hours

o   One moderate length run for 30 – 60mins

·         Try to include 1 or 2 x 30-40 minute gym workouts focusing on muscular strength work

·         1 easy day or complete rest day

Sounds like fun.. Yay... oh yeah the weather is getting colder.