Another week, another rant. This time at the bolt which supposedly keeps my saddle in place. 5 miles left of a 25TT, feeling good, looking at about 58minutes on a tough course, quick out of the saddle push, back into the aero position, wait one second... that isn't a saddle... rats*... that's a seat post! Bother!*
I've spent most of the week enjoying the sunshine. Following Monday's race I did a 90min recovery spin and was quite glad of it come Tuesday when I did my first ever crit. Racing in the cat 4s at Hillingdon my only aim was to not cause bodily harm to myself or others. 45 minutes later and mission accomplished (just) and I also managed a 4th place finish earning me the princely sum of £10, my first ever cash winnings!
Running has been kept light this week and all I did was a 5k road race on Thursday. I finished in 17.20 which was OK. I went off too fast (2k in 6.15) and paid for it in the hot conditions and with my tired, tired legs. I have to be honest I may have overdone it with the speed work in previous weeks - too much too soon - but I feel for once I've been sensible enough to know when to back off.
Swimming is plugging away slowly. Thanks to a conference on Saturday I have yet to hit the lake but I'm starting to complete consistently good swims at a good pace and I'm maintaining my form for longer. Hopefully I'll have done some open water stuff by next weekend.
Next week is still a bit up in the air. If my bike is fixed I'll be TTing and getting a bike fitting with the Bike Whisperer (who I would recommend to anyone with bike/fitting issues). I also may be doing the Eton Super Sprints next Sunday. Hardly a structured race but more a bit of fun and some good T1 practice in a wet suit. A friend dropped out leaving me with a free slot and I wasn't going to turn that down!
Until next week happy training to all, and remember, check your kit before you race because it wouldn't have taken much for me to be in Ealing Hospital having a saddle removed from my rear end instead of sat here typing.
*language my have been censored for audience.
I've spent most of the week enjoying the sunshine. Following Monday's race I did a 90min recovery spin and was quite glad of it come Tuesday when I did my first ever crit. Racing in the cat 4s at Hillingdon my only aim was to not cause bodily harm to myself or others. 45 minutes later and mission accomplished (just) and I also managed a 4th place finish earning me the princely sum of £10, my first ever cash winnings!
Running has been kept light this week and all I did was a 5k road race on Thursday. I finished in 17.20 which was OK. I went off too fast (2k in 6.15) and paid for it in the hot conditions and with my tired, tired legs. I have to be honest I may have overdone it with the speed work in previous weeks - too much too soon - but I feel for once I've been sensible enough to know when to back off.
Swimming is plugging away slowly. Thanks to a conference on Saturday I have yet to hit the lake but I'm starting to complete consistently good swims at a good pace and I'm maintaining my form for longer. Hopefully I'll have done some open water stuff by next weekend.
Next week is still a bit up in the air. If my bike is fixed I'll be TTing and getting a bike fitting with the Bike Whisperer (who I would recommend to anyone with bike/fitting issues). I also may be doing the Eton Super Sprints next Sunday. Hardly a structured race but more a bit of fun and some good T1 practice in a wet suit. A friend dropped out leaving me with a free slot and I wasn't going to turn that down!
Until next week happy training to all, and remember, check your kit before you race because it wouldn't have taken much for me to be in Ealing Hospital having a saddle removed from my rear end instead of sat here typing.
*language my have been censored for audience.
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