Training Review - Weeks 9 & 10

I had my first race of the season, and we had a week of holiday on the back of that where I planned to put in a heavy week. Instead I missed a day with a migraine and then mislaid some other bits and pieces as I try to sell my house.

My race at Glasgow Uni Aquathlon went quite well. My first race as a 50-54 and I managed to win that, only they did the age-groups in 50-59 so I only got awarded seond place. I had a great swim. I missed a PB by less than 10 seconds and I lost more than that to overtaking. I didn't have a great run, but I was happy enough that it was steady. 

I did manage a long mountain bike ride, and some longer runs. 

I have managed to slip behind all of my annual targets now and my hip is bothering me more each week. I still have no updated on when my next round of injections might be. 


Actuals, (Target) - 

Swim 4.2 miles / 6,750 m. (7.0 miles).

Bike 99.4 miles. (98.0 miles). MTB 21.4 miles. (35.3 miles).

Run 47.0 miles. (46.8 miles). 

0 short core, 0 short light weights and 0 stretching / rollering session. 0 mins of yoga. 


Cumulative Actual, (Cumulative Target), [Cumulative Stretch] -

S 27.8, (28.0), [30.1],
B 359.2, (434.0), [466.6],  MTB 34.0, (130.2),
R 227.8, (244.8), [263.2].

Core         - 13, (5), [10], 
Weights    - 6, (5), [10],
Stretching - 2, (5), [10],
Yoga         - 16, [10]. 

Fast run sessions - 11, (10).

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