Milestone Event
I'm still here and still training. With the exception of time lost due to a serious lurgy ( illness to our overseas readers, usually a heavy cold or some such) I have managed 3 solid periods on base training and I am now into the build phase.
Given last years frightful swim performance I have spent a significant amount of time on the swim, particularly open water swimming in the local swimming lake which has improved my open water technique, sighting and overall confidence in the open water.
I have also been doing a number of longer bike sets and bike to run sets encouraged and inspired by my new trek equinox triathlon bike! It is all carbon Aero loveliness, if somewhat uncompromising in terms of comfort.
So big miles and the weekly training volumes of up to 12 hours have hopefully set me up well for the move to the higher intensity training of build phase. To put this to the test I competed in the Worcester double sprint triathlon at the end of June. The race was a 1500 m lake swim, 55 km bike and 10 km run. So a bit longer than the standard Olympic distance race. My brother and sister-in-law also travelled over to compete in this race (it was the brothers third race and his wife's second). The brother and I did the double while his missus did the sprint distance, which she entered two days before!
On the day it was cracking hot, 30° C. coupled with a long bike this made fluid intake and fuelling critical for the race. I had a great swim (28 minutes, a PB) and a good transition to bike. The first lap of the bike course was somewhat hard as it took my legs quite some time to warm up to biking after the swim. Overall though a good bike averaging 30 km/h.
Terrible Photo!!
A quick transition to run and a good first lap but the heat and fatigue definitely slowed me down on the second lap, but then again that's probably the idea.
Total time 3:20 which was six minutes behind the brother. Overall my kit performed well. The new tri-suit is extremely comfortable if somewhat uncompromising in the fashion stakes, and my team zero wetsuit is an improvement over my old faithful snug suit. Kit highlights would have to be however body glide and cayenne goggles from Aqua sphere (they rock).
So! Base done and build phase off to a flying start aimed at delivering a credible half iron performance at the end of August.
Given last years frightful swim performance I have spent a significant amount of time on the swim, particularly open water swimming in the local swimming lake which has improved my open water technique, sighting and overall confidence in the open water.
I have also been doing a number of longer bike sets and bike to run sets encouraged and inspired by my new trek equinox triathlon bike! It is all carbon Aero loveliness, if somewhat uncompromising in terms of comfort.
So big miles and the weekly training volumes of up to 12 hours have hopefully set me up well for the move to the higher intensity training of build phase. To put this to the test I competed in the Worcester double sprint triathlon at the end of June. The race was a 1500 m lake swim, 55 km bike and 10 km run. So a bit longer than the standard Olympic distance race. My brother and sister-in-law also travelled over to compete in this race (it was the brothers third race and his wife's second). The brother and I did the double while his missus did the sprint distance, which she entered two days before!
On the day it was cracking hot, 30° C. coupled with a long bike this made fluid intake and fuelling critical for the race. I had a great swim (28 minutes, a PB) and a good transition to bike. The first lap of the bike course was somewhat hard as it took my legs quite some time to warm up to biking after the swim. Overall though a good bike averaging 30 km/h.
Terrible Photo!!
A quick transition to run and a good first lap but the heat and fatigue definitely slowed me down on the second lap, but then again that's probably the idea.
Total time 3:20 which was six minutes behind the brother. Overall my kit performed well. The new tri-suit is extremely comfortable if somewhat uncompromising in the fashion stakes, and my team zero wetsuit is an improvement over my old faithful snug suit. Kit highlights would have to be however body glide and cayenne goggles from Aqua sphere (they rock).
So! Base done and build phase off to a flying start aimed at delivering a credible half iron performance at the end of August.
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6.7.09
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