Bank Week

Ok, so its been a little while since I posted an update on stuff.

I’ve been busy. No, not with running. And NO, not with swimming.

That’s next, I promise.

Of course its been with the bike. I love my bike, and she loves me. Well, most of the time. Neither of us like hills at the moment. But that’s coming along.

I’ve been concentrating on the riding lately and putting some k’s in the bank. Lots of them actually. I decided that it was time to step up the intensity and distance as I had reached a plateau of sorts and while I could now stand on the pedals, I was still at the same fitness level. Time to take some safety tabs off, to use a mate’s terminology (Bold et al, 2007). Not all, but some. So the weekend before the last I did a total of 260km over four days, then two days rest and then another 190 in three days. And did I feel it. But its done the trick, as the weekend just gone I managed 150km in two days and was able to keep an average over 31kph on both. And I’m happy with that. There is also definitely more strength in the weaker leg too. So my theory now is more is best.

I intend to do some speed work too in the coming weeks and some more hill climbing, having started that yesterday with the ride from Marcoola to Noosa Heads. I have done this ride in the past but that was years ago and it seems my memory may have suffered nerve damage too, as the series of undulations between Perigian to Sunshine Beach hurt more than I recalled. In total there are 13 bumps that, while not too long, are somewhat sharp and after a while started to take a toll. But the ride is a great place to be as the roads are smooth and the scenery is top shelf. Sadly, no pics as I was focused on keeping the average kph above 30.

So stay tuned. I will pull on the running shoes and get out there. I did jog for a short way on Sunday in a park, chasing children and it felt ever-so-slightly better with less limp, so I was encouraged. As long as the recovery is continuing, I can cope with it being at a snail’s pace.