VO2 max and other assorted miles

Just got the VO2 results - clearly I've not been working hard enough. Apparently I should be holding 150 on my steady rides. Lazy, lazy John! No VO2max result but it's not hugely important, all that matters is I'm going to have to work a little harder to get the results I need.

This weekend saw a huge bike (6h 15m) and a 20mile run. A little sore after both but the run still felt good after 20miles and I maintained sub 3h 10m marathon pace which is by far the quickest I've run the distance... all in all looking rather promising. If I can hold this training without injury then who knows what is possible...

Happy training.

Long time no blog

Sorry for the delay, the longest I've gone without blogging. To be honest it's because nothing has really happened, which given the turbulent months leading up until IMUK, is a good thing. I've done a VO2 max test, the results of which I'll post as soon as I have them.

Other than that it's been base, base, base and then some more base on top of that. IMSA is all booked and ready to go and nothing except a Hawaii slot is good enough. It's a big target but I'm willing to do anything (within reason!) to make it happen and the data I'm seeing at the moment is promising. Way up on this time last year and I'm able to function at a much higher HR for a much longer time.

A boring post I know so here's a joke...

Two rabbits walk into a bar, one orders a pint, the other a ham and cheese toastie.

About 15 minutes later the second rabbit, still hungry orders another toastie, this time cheese, pickle and tomato.

Just as he finishes it he drops to the floor in the last throws of life. His companion leans down towards him and asks what's wrong.

With his last breath the rabbit leans into his friend's ear and whispers...

...myxomatoasties.

Budum ch, until next time.