Did a bleep test for the first time in about, mmmmm, 13 years last night. I can't for the life of me remember what I got when I was 17, but it was the school record at the time. This time around I managed 12.3, which I am very pleased with. This makes my Vo2 max 56.4.
This morning I headed off to the pool with a view to doing a straight 1500m swim. I felt so good at 1000m that I decided to try for a PB, and that is what I got. 22mins, 2 minutes off my previous best (in a 50m pool). So, two months training=2 minutes off PB. Pleased with that.
Off to Spain tomorrow for a rest, but may try out some sea swimming.
Take it easy
Craig
Friday, 22 June 2007
Monday, 18 June 2007
MTBing - 17/06/07
Headed off on solo 32 mile MTB ride today. Took in part of the North Downs Way (heading towards Dorking) and dropped down into Wotton. Was then on familiar territory as I headed up to Leith Hill and then down into Holmbury St Mary's. Then it was up past the cricket club, over the top of Holmbury Hill and down into Peaslake. From there I headed up to the Windmill car park, over to Winterfold and down to Farley Green. All that was left was a ride over Blackheath and then down into Shalford.
Took 3.5 hours which included numerous map stops and some dead ends. I also had to help out some lost Duke of Edinburgh Award types! Average heart rate was 144bpm which wasn't bad considering the hills.
Took 3.5 hours which included numerous map stops and some dead ends. I also had to help out some lost Duke of Edinburgh Award types! Average heart rate was 144bpm which wasn't bad considering the hills.
Thursday, 14 June 2007
Training Update - 14/06/2007
Has been a good while since my last post. Fear not, I have been training hard!
Cycling has been a primary focus after the Hart Triathlon and have been putting the miles in on both the road bike and MTB. Since I now have a full suspension MTB (Specialized Epic) I've been enjoying the local trials with friends and club mates.
Running has taken a bit of a back seat (it usually does at this time of year) but I did do a very useful track session last week which comprised of 20x400m (one rest, one fast). I averaged around 1minute 24secs for the fast laps, with my fastest lap coming in at 1m18secs. I must admit, I did overdo it at bit and come Wednesday's MTB ride I was really tired after doing a hard swim session on the Tuesday. Once I get my hamstring sorted out, I'll be doing more running, especially track work as I really enjoyed it (plus I got to be competitive!).
My 30th birthday rolled around on the 7th June. Not sure what to think, but I guess I feel the same as I did when I was 29! Had a great time in Bruges to celebrate.
Have got a number of MTB races lined up and Bath Olympic Triathlon in July. Will update you on progress!
Cycling has been a primary focus after the Hart Triathlon and have been putting the miles in on both the road bike and MTB. Since I now have a full suspension MTB (Specialized Epic) I've been enjoying the local trials with friends and club mates.
Running has taken a bit of a back seat (it usually does at this time of year) but I did do a very useful track session last week which comprised of 20x400m (one rest, one fast). I averaged around 1minute 24secs for the fast laps, with my fastest lap coming in at 1m18secs. I must admit, I did overdo it at bit and come Wednesday's MTB ride I was really tired after doing a hard swim session on the Tuesday. Once I get my hamstring sorted out, I'll be doing more running, especially track work as I really enjoyed it (plus I got to be competitive!).
My 30th birthday rolled around on the 7th June. Not sure what to think, but I guess I feel the same as I did when I was 29! Had a great time in Bruges to celebrate.
Have got a number of MTB races lined up and Bath Olympic Triathlon in July. Will update you on progress!
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