A weekend to be proud of

Well an unexpected 50km on Friday evening and a solid 80km on Sunday morning made it a weekend to be proud of. Friday was a nice speedy session in the Phoenix Park. Sunday was a morning session heading south on the N11 a 80km session that took just less than 4 hours. The sun was out and it was a good test of stamina and of heat endurance. The return journey saw the temp soar but luckily layer technology saved the day. This session was sponsored by Organix Carrot Cake bars and Magnum Ice Creams!

Makes it all worth it

Fair enough I have had it easy for the last 2 weeks, 10 days in Spain with too much wedding cake! It is so easy to loose weeks and weeks of training in just a few days. I looked after myself in Spain, ate well and health, until the wedding when it all went pear shaped.

Anyway back on the bike this morning. Departure at 6:40 towards the park. I could sense the rain on the way but knew I could beat it. No cars no cyclist no one in the park except me and a few deers.

Beat the rain back and got the motivation to get back in the saddle. Time is ticking.

Sunday Morning Hill Climbs

Saturday was the day for the cycling, beautiful sunny weather. I was at the match. Sunday morning came I thought we would get the same weather it was a bit chillier but I donned the summer cycling pants and met up with the crew.

I was fearful of the hills after the last experience but a good bowl of porridge and decent nights sleep and a positive attitude I nailed the hills and enjoyed it all. Having the crowd does help. Everyone made it and it was a great buzz. A few more days like that would be great.

Proof for the sponsors in photo form. In enniskerry:

Clouds but no wind....indoor training instead

and I still didn't get out on the bike. But a serious strenght session in the gym made up for that. the light in the morning makes a big difference but it is still difficult to jump up at 6:30 I have to constantly remind myself how good it feels after the gym.
Core feels strong, I am looking forward to getting the wheels on the road. Bike is in need of a service too!

20 March 2007

Back at my own gym and working out strong. The weather has turned again although the winter leggings were put away I think I will have to drag them out again. A few outdoor cycles this week are in order. I need to build up my saddle stamina!

Week of 12 March

Even though I was on a training course at the IMI the kind people there let me use the facilities. This keep the momentum going. The gym was limited in what it had but I had a good solid hour work out every day.
This may have all been destroyed by Saturdays behaviour. A surfless weekend that led to one place for the match.

6:30 Carlise Gym 6 March 2007

Forward momentum is the secret to life! I got up hit the gym. a good power warm up on the bike and a solid workout on the legs. I followed this with an intense rowing session for 4km over 18mins working all the arms shoulders. A fantastic stretch using some yoga breathing and that set me up for a great days work. Super fitness here we come!