Friday, 25 December 2009
Thursday, 24 December 2009
24th Dec - Swim (am)
w/up
4 x 100m free (every 4th 25m kick)
Build up (repeat 6 times)
1 x 50m kick with fins
1 50m breathe and kcik with fins (1 arm by side other holding kickboard)
Core
6 x 100m freestyle
8 x 100m freestyle with paddles
W/down
8 x 25m free
4 x 100m free (every 4th 25m kick)
Build up (repeat 6 times)
1 x 50m kick with fins
1 50m breathe and kcik with fins (1 arm by side other holding kickboard)
Core
6 x 100m freestyle
8 x 100m freestyle with paddles
W/down
8 x 25m free
Wednesday, 23 December 2009
23rd Dec - Bike
2:02:00 on turbo trainer
Session E7 from Book
5:00 easy with >90rpm
5:00 alternate :30 standing and :30 seated
6:00 alternate 1:00 between 80% on RL and LL
50:00 in zone 1, every 5:00 do a :30 spin up followed by :30 sprint
50:00 in zone 2, every 5:00 do a :30 spin up followed by :30 sprint
5:00 warm down
feel like still making progress, too icy to go on run again though
Session E7 from Book
5:00 easy with >90rpm
5:00 alternate :30 standing and :30 seated
6:00 alternate 1:00 between 80% on RL and LL
50:00 in zone 1, every 5:00 do a :30 spin up followed by :30 sprint
50:00 in zone 2, every 5:00 do a :30 spin up followed by :30 sprint
5:00 warm down
feel like still making progress, too icy to go on run again though
Tuesday, 22 December 2009
22 Dec - Bike (pm)
1hr 30:00 on turbo
25:00 w/up
5:00 with cadence .90rpm
5:00 alternate :30 between 8-rpm and 100rpm
10:00 with >95rpm
8 x :30 spin ups (4:30 RI)
5:00 w/down
could not go running afterwards as just too icy
25:00 w/up
5:00 with cadence .90rpm
5:00 alternate :30 between 8-rpm and 100rpm
10:00 with >95rpm
8 x :30 spin ups (4:30 RI)
5:00 w/down
could not go running afterwards as just too icy
22 Dec - Swim (am)
W/up-
4 x 100m free
Build up -
6 x [1 x 50m kick with fins (25m easy, 25m hard), 1 x 50m breathe and kick with fins and kick board]
Core
1 x 600m free with paddles and fins
1 x 400m free with pull buoy and paddles
1 x 400m free with paddles and fins
w/down
2 x 100m free
Total Distance = 2.6k
took 55 minutes
4 x 100m free
Build up -
6 x [1 x 50m kick with fins (25m easy, 25m hard), 1 x 50m breathe and kick with fins and kick board]
Core
1 x 600m free with paddles and fins
1 x 400m free with pull buoy and paddles
1 x 400m free with paddles and fins
w/down
2 x 100m free
Total Distance = 2.6k
took 55 minutes
Monday, 21 December 2009
21 Dec - Weights
15 min warm up on X trainer
2 sets of 20 (:45 rest)
Low intensity (some strain)
Leg press - 37.5kg
Lat pulldowns - 30kg
Knee extension - 27.5kg
Hamstring curl - 35kg
Straight arm pulldowns - 13.75kg
Calf Raise - 30kg
Seated row - 30kg
Triceps extension - 18.75
Pec fly - 30kg
Chest Press - 20kg
Shoulder press - 20kg
Hip abduction in - 50kg
Hip abduction out - 60kg
Ab crunch - 2.5kg
25min core work
10min warm down on X trainer
2 sets of 20 (:45 rest)
Low intensity (some strain)
Leg press - 37.5kg
Lat pulldowns - 30kg
Knee extension - 27.5kg
Hamstring curl - 35kg
Straight arm pulldowns - 13.75kg
Calf Raise - 30kg
Seated row - 30kg
Triceps extension - 18.75
Pec fly - 30kg
Chest Press - 20kg
Shoulder press - 20kg
Hip abduction in - 50kg
Hip abduction out - 60kg
Ab crunch - 2.5kg
25min core work
10min warm down on X trainer
Sunday, 20 December 2009
Saturday, 19 December 2009
19th Dec - Brick
Bike and run
3.5hrs on turbo trainer in zone 1
3mile easy run
this was mentally challenging as its a long time to be on a turbo trainer
3.5hrs on turbo trainer in zone 1
3mile easy run
this was mentally challenging as its a long time to be on a turbo trainer
Friday, 18 December 2009
18th Dec - Brick
Bike and Run
1hr on turbo trainer in zone 1
10 mile run
Time = 1:22:26
average 8:15 /mile
felt ok physically but really struggled as very icy so had to keep slowing down to pick my way through certain areas.
1hr on turbo trainer in zone 1
10 mile run
Time = 1:22:26
average 8:15 /mile
felt ok physically but really struggled as very icy so had to keep slowing down to pick my way through certain areas.
Thursday, 17 December 2009
17th Dec - Swim
Session from book: Distance Free 8A
W/U: 600m freestyle, 600m (50kick, 50 free, 100m finger trail, 100m LA,RA,Both, 50 kick, 50 finger trail, 200 free)
3 x 250m [25k, 25 fly (:10RI), 25 finger trail, 25 fly (:10 RI), 150 free neg split (:20)]
3 x 400m (:20RI) desc speed (6:59, 6:54, 6:44)
3 x 300m (:20RI) desc speed (5:19, 5:15, 5:14)
3 x 200m (:20RI) desc speed (3:26, 3:22, 3:19)
3 x 100m (:20RI) desc speed (1:41, 1:36, 1:33)
W/D: 250m
Total Distance = 5.2k
Really good session - need to keep working on holding technique whilst at pace
W/U: 600m freestyle, 600m (50kick, 50 free, 100m finger trail, 100m LA,RA,Both, 50 kick, 50 finger trail, 200 free)
3 x 250m [25k, 25 fly (:10RI), 25 finger trail, 25 fly (:10 RI), 150 free neg split (:20)]
3 x 400m (:20RI) desc speed (6:59, 6:54, 6:44)
3 x 300m (:20RI) desc speed (5:19, 5:15, 5:14)
3 x 200m (:20RI) desc speed (3:26, 3:22, 3:19)
3 x 100m (:20RI) desc speed (1:41, 1:36, 1:33)
W/D: 250m
Total Distance = 5.2k
Really good session - need to keep working on holding technique whilst at pace
Wednesday, 16 December 2009
16th Dec - Brick
Bike & Run
2hrs on turbo plus 3 mile easy run
Session E9 from book (slightly shorter) on turbo
5:00 with cadence >90rpm
5:00 alternating between :30 standing and :30 sitting
6:00 alternating between 1:00 80% LL then 80% RL
Set 1 - 3 x 15:00 in zone 1 - start at 132 bpm then raise 3 beats every 5:00 (5:00 rest between each)
Set 2 - 2 x 15:00 in zone 3 - start at 152 and raise 3 beats every 5:00 (5:00 RI)
9:00 in zone 1
easy 3.08 mile run
Time = 23:52
average pace = 7:45/mile
definitely feel like making progress on the bike but defiantly not feeling the power bar shots if running after
2hrs on turbo plus 3 mile easy run
Session E9 from book (slightly shorter) on turbo
5:00 with cadence >90rpm
5:00 alternating between :30 standing and :30 sitting
6:00 alternating between 1:00 80% LL then 80% RL
Set 1 - 3 x 15:00 in zone 1 - start at 132 bpm then raise 3 beats every 5:00 (5:00 rest between each)
Set 2 - 2 x 15:00 in zone 3 - start at 152 and raise 3 beats every 5:00 (5:00 RI)
9:00 in zone 1
easy 3.08 mile run
Time = 23:52
average pace = 7:45/mile
definitely feel like making progress on the bike but defiantly not feeling the power bar shots if running after
Tuesday, 15 December 2009
15th Dec - Brick (pm)
Bike then run
1.5hr on turbo trainer
29:00 in zone 1
5:00 >90 rpm
5:00 alternating :30 standing and sitting
6:00 alternating 1:00 80% LL and RL
4 x :20 spin ups (1:40 RI)
4:00 in zone 2
2 x :20 spin ups (1:40 RI)
4:00 in zone 2
4 x :20 spin ups (1:40 RI)
15:00 in zone 1
5 mile run
36:45
average pace = 7:21/mile
Felt good and strong, dont think powerbar shots are the best thing if running afterwards as tummy felt off.
1.5hr on turbo trainer
29:00 in zone 1
5:00 >90 rpm
5:00 alternating :30 standing and sitting
6:00 alternating 1:00 80% LL and RL
4 x :20 spin ups (1:40 RI)
4:00 in zone 2
2 x :20 spin ups (1:40 RI)
4:00 in zone 2
4 x :20 spin ups (1:40 RI)
15:00 in zone 1
5 mile run
36:45
average pace = 7:21/mile
Felt good and strong, dont think powerbar shots are the best thing if running afterwards as tummy felt off.
15th Dec - Swim (am)
Warm up -
8 x 50m freestyle
Build Up-
4 x (1 x 25m freestyle kick, 1 x 25m freestyle, 1 x 25m finger trail, 1 x 25m freestyle)
Core -
2 x 400m with pull buoy
3 x 50m Breaststroke
3 x 50m Backstroke
4 x 50m freestyle (25m easy, 25m sprint)
Warm down -
2 x 100m freestyle
Total Distance = 2.3km
8 x 50m freestyle
Build Up-
4 x (1 x 25m freestyle kick, 1 x 25m freestyle, 1 x 25m finger trail, 1 x 25m freestyle)
Core -
2 x 400m with pull buoy
3 x 50m Breaststroke
3 x 50m Backstroke
4 x 50m freestyle (25m easy, 25m sprint)
Warm down -
2 x 100m freestyle
Total Distance = 2.3km
Monday, 14 December 2009
14th Dec -Weights
15:00 w/up on X trainer
2 sets of 20 reps (:45 rest)
Some strain
Leg press - 37.5kg
Lat pulldowns - 30kg
Knee extension - 27.5kg
Hamstring curl - 35kg
Straight arm pulldowns - 13.75kg
Calf raise - 30kg
Seated row - 30kg
Triceps extension - 18.75kg
Pec fly - 30kg
Chest press - 20kg
Shoulder press - 20kg
Hip abduction in - 50kg
Hip abduction out - 60kg
Ab Crunch - 2.5kg
25:00 core work
10:00 w/down on X trainer
2 sets of 20 reps (:45 rest)
Some strain
Leg press - 37.5kg
Lat pulldowns - 30kg
Knee extension - 27.5kg
Hamstring curl - 35kg
Straight arm pulldowns - 13.75kg
Calf raise - 30kg
Seated row - 30kg
Triceps extension - 18.75kg
Pec fly - 30kg
Chest press - 20kg
Shoulder press - 20kg
Hip abduction in - 50kg
Hip abduction out - 60kg
Ab Crunch - 2.5kg
25:00 core work
10:00 w/down on X trainer
14th Dec - Preparation 2 Period Starts
Goals:
- Improve swim technique
- Improve ability to run of bike
- 4 rides/week; short run following every ride - Build overall endurance
-Use bike-run sessions to build endurance & improve transitions
13th Dec - Keyworth Half Marathon (new PB)
13.1 miles
1h 26:02
came 57 th out of 875
Did not expect this, felt like my running had levelled of a bit but felt really strong on a hilly course, definitely think core & technique work is paying off
need to keep up concentration throughout whole race, has improved though.
Well done to Alcia who got 2h 17:00 in her first half marathon.
1h 26:02
came 57 th out of 875
Did not expect this, felt like my running had levelled of a bit but felt really strong on a hilly course, definitely think core & technique work is paying off
need to keep up concentration throughout whole race, has improved though.
Well done to Alcia who got 2h 17:00 in her first half marathon.
Saturday, 12 December 2009
12th Dec - Bike
Easy 20.3mile bike as dont want to overdo it before half marathon tomorrow
HR= 125
Total time = 1h 14:10
Average speed = 16.5mph
Found it hard to hold back and felt a really short ride.
HR= 125
Total time = 1h 14:10
Average speed = 16.5mph
Found it hard to hold back and felt a really short ride.
Friday, 11 December 2009
11 Dec - Bike
2hrs on turbo trainer
54:00 in zone 1
5:00 with 80rpm
6:00 alternating between 1:00 100rpm and 1:00 at 80rpm
15:00 in zone 2 pushing a low gear
10:00 in Zone 2 concentrating on pulling up pedals (high cadence)
15:00 in zone 2 pushing a low gear
15:00 in zone 1 warm down
I feel like I am making progress on the bike.
54:00 in zone 1
5:00 with 80rpm
6:00 alternating between 1:00 100rpm and 1:00 at 80rpm
15:00 in zone 2 pushing a low gear
10:00 in Zone 2 concentrating on pulling up pedals (high cadence)
15:00 in zone 2 pushing a low gear
15:00 in zone 1 warm down
I feel like I am making progress on the bike.
Thursday, 10 December 2009
10th Dec - Run
5m at steady pace
34:27
average = 6:54/mile
from office down Ayelstone road, Middleton street then up Narborough road
Felt a lot easier than last time
34:27
average = 6:54/mile
from office down Ayelstone road, Middleton street then up Narborough road
Felt a lot easier than last time
Wednesday, 9 December 2009
9th Dec - Bike
2h 15:00 on turbo trainer
session E6 from book
35:00 in zone 1
5:00 easy at 90rpm
5:00 at :30 intervals between 80rpm and 100rpm
5:00 easy at >95 rpm
45:00 in zone 1, every fifth minute, alternate between a :30 spin up and :30 all out sprint
30:00 in zone 2 continuing with above efforts
10:00 warm down
session E6 from book
35:00 in zone 1
5:00 easy at 90rpm
5:00 at :30 intervals between 80rpm and 100rpm
5:00 easy at >95 rpm
45:00 in zone 1, every fifth minute, alternate between a :30 spin up and :30 all out sprint
30:00 in zone 2 continuing with above efforts
10:00 warm down
Tuesday, 8 December 2009
8th Dec - Run (pm)
LTC track session at Saffron Lane
warm up and drills with Dr Tom - this week plyrometrics (quite hard)
main session -
Distance: 1200m, 1000m, 800m, 600m, 400m
Time: 4:17, 3:33, 2:50, 2:06, 1:17
Pace: 5:26, 5:26, 5:28, 5:21, 4:56
warm down
was a good session - was windy in home straight
warm up and drills with Dr Tom - this week plyrometrics (quite hard)
main session -
Distance: 1200m, 1000m, 800m, 600m, 400m
Time: 4:17, 3:33, 2:50, 2:06, 1:17
Pace: 5:26, 5:26, 5:28, 5:21, 4:56
warm down
was a good session - was windy in home straight
8th Dec - Swim (am)
Warm up -
4 x (1 x 25m freestyle, 1 x 25m breast stroke)
Build up -
6 x (1 x 50m lateral kick with fins, 1 x 50m single arm with fins (arm out in front)) - :15 rest
Core -
12 x 100m on 2:00
Warm down -
2 x (1 x 50m freestyle push & glide, 1 x 50m easy)
ok session kept between 1:40-1:45 on 100m, last two top 1:30s.
4 x (1 x 25m freestyle, 1 x 25m breast stroke)
Build up -
6 x (1 x 50m lateral kick with fins, 1 x 50m single arm with fins (arm out in front)) - :15 rest
Core -
12 x 100m on 2:00
Warm down -
2 x (1 x 50m freestyle push & glide, 1 x 50m easy)
ok session kept between 1:40-1:45 on 100m, last two top 1:30s.
Monday, 7 December 2009
7th Dec - Weights
15:00 warm up on x trainer
2 x 25 reps (:45 rest)
Low intensity - never strain or fail
Leg press - 32.5kg
Lat pulldowns - 25kg
Knee extension - 25kg
Hamstring curl - 30kg
Straight arm pull downs - 11.25kg
Calf raise - 25kg
Seated row - 25kg
Triceps extension - 16.25kg
Pec fly - 25kg
Chest press - 15kg
shoulder press - 15kg
Hip abduction in - 45kg
Hip abduction out - 55kg
Ab Crunch
25:00 core work
10:00 warm down on x trainer
10:00 stretching
2 x 25 reps (:45 rest)
Low intensity - never strain or fail
Leg press - 32.5kg
Lat pulldowns - 25kg
Knee extension - 25kg
Hamstring curl - 30kg
Straight arm pull downs - 11.25kg
Calf raise - 25kg
Seated row - 25kg
Triceps extension - 16.25kg
Pec fly - 25kg
Chest press - 15kg
shoulder press - 15kg
Hip abduction in - 45kg
Hip abduction out - 55kg
Ab Crunch
25:00 core work
10:00 warm down on x trainer
10:00 stretching
Sunday, 6 December 2009
Bike
65 miles in Zone 1
4:10:46
average HR = 131
average speed = 15.5mph
average cadence = 66
out towards Hallaton then up to Lanude Abbey, Withcote and Tilton on the Hill
was a very hilly route and was really windy so a good hard session, faded a bit in the last 15 miles, perhaps need to thing about nutrition more.
4:10:46
average HR = 131
average speed = 15.5mph
average cadence = 66
out towards Hallaton then up to Lanude Abbey, Withcote and Tilton on the Hill
was a very hilly route and was really windy so a good hard session, faded a bit in the last 15 miles, perhaps need to thing about nutrition more.
Saturday, 5 December 2009
Swim (pm)
4 x 1k with 2 x 500m warm down
18:13
18:20
17:55
18:08
9:50
10:40
Total distance = 5k
Was a good session - need to keep up concentration throughout though as tend to daydream quite a lot
18:13
18:20
17:55
18:08
9:50
10:40
Total distance = 5k
Was a good session - need to keep up concentration throughout though as tend to daydream quite a lot
Run (am)
16 miles slow pace
2:03:46
average pace = 7:44/mile
Home - Gilmorton - Peatling -Countesthorpe - Willoughby - Ashby Magna -Dunton - Home
Felt good up to about 12 miles, from then on really had to concentrate and work hard to stand up tall
2:03:46
average pace = 7:44/mile
Home - Gilmorton - Peatling -Countesthorpe - Willoughby - Ashby Magna -Dunton - Home
Felt good up to about 12 miles, from then on really had to concentrate and work hard to stand up tall
Friday, 4 December 2009
Thursday, 3 December 2009
Run
1m w/up - 3m brisk -1m w/down
7:53 - 6:45 - 8:51
time = 37:00
think need to eat more after big sessions (yesterday) as lost energy badly towards the end
7:53 - 6:45 - 8:51
time = 37:00
think need to eat more after big sessions (yesterday) as lost energy badly towards the end
Wednesday, 2 December 2009
Run
11m slow pace
1:26:17
average pace = 7.51/mile
work - aylestone road - blaby - fosse park - narborough road - office
1:26:17
average pace = 7.51/mile
work - aylestone road - blaby - fosse park - narborough road - office
Tuesday, 1 December 2009
Run (pm)
LTC track session at Saffron Lane
Keeping form, slowing down if form starts to slip
1m easy warm up (7:36)
8 x 75m strides
1 mile fast (5:41)
800m easy
25:00 of drills with Dr Tom
400m (:80)
14 x 300m (:60,:60,:59,:60,:60,:59,:59,:59,:59,:59,:56,:60,:57:,57)
400m warm down
Was a really good session and kept good posture throughout, calf's hurting a lot at the end (apparently this is normal and means its working!)
Keeping form, slowing down if form starts to slip
1m easy warm up (7:36)
8 x 75m strides
1 mile fast (5:41)
800m easy
25:00 of drills with Dr Tom
400m (:80)
14 x 300m (:60,:60,:59,:60,:60,:59,:59,:59,:59,:59,:56,:60,:57:,57)
400m warm down
Was a really good session and kept good posture throughout, calf's hurting a lot at the end (apparently this is normal and means its working!)
Swim (am)
Warm up -
4 x 100m freestyle (kick every 4th 25m)
Build up (repeat 8 times)
1 x 25m long dog (the underwater phase of the stroke only)
1 x 25m single arm (other arm by side, 6 left, 6 right, 6 both)
Core -
1 x 1500m @ 26:32 nice and easy concentrating on stroke with a couple of efforts
Warm down -
1 x 100m push & glide
1 x 100m freestyle easy
Still concentrating on hip rotation.
4 x 100m freestyle (kick every 4th 25m)
Build up (repeat 8 times)
1 x 25m long dog (the underwater phase of the stroke only)
1 x 25m single arm (other arm by side, 6 left, 6 right, 6 both)
Core -
1 x 1500m @ 26:32 nice and easy concentrating on stroke with a couple of efforts
Warm down -
1 x 100m push & glide
1 x 100m freestyle easy
Still concentrating on hip rotation.
Monday, 30 November 2009
Weights
15:00 on X trainer for warm up
2 sets of 25 reps (:45 rest)
Keep a low intensity and never strain or fail
Leg press - 32.5kg
Lat pulldowns - 25kg
Knee extension - 25kg
Hamstring curl - 30kg
Straight arm pulldowns - 11.25kg
Calf raise - 20kg
Seated row - 25kg
Triceps extension - 16.25kg
Pec fly - 25kg
Chest press - 15kg
Shoulder press - 15kg
Hip abduction (in) - 45kg
Hip abduction (out) - 55kg
Ab crunch bench
25:00 core work
10:00 on X trainer with hard resistance
30:00 easy spin on bike
Getting more used to weights now which is good, still find them boring.
2 sets of 25 reps (:45 rest)
Keep a low intensity and never strain or fail
Leg press - 32.5kg
Lat pulldowns - 25kg
Knee extension - 25kg
Hamstring curl - 30kg
Straight arm pulldowns - 11.25kg
Calf raise - 20kg
Seated row - 25kg
Triceps extension - 16.25kg
Pec fly - 25kg
Chest press - 15kg
Shoulder press - 15kg
Hip abduction (in) - 45kg
Hip abduction (out) - 55kg
Ab crunch bench
25:00 core work
10:00 on X trainer with hard resistance
30:00 easy spin on bike
Getting more used to weights now which is good, still find them boring.
Sunday, 29 November 2009
Bike
Long bike in Zone 1
64 miles
Time = 4:23:00 (inc stops)
average speed = 14.7 mph
average HR = 134
average cadence = 66
Rode back from Stratford, got lost a few times in the first half which accounts for slow time (speed)
64 miles
Time = 4:23:00 (inc stops)
average speed = 14.7 mph
average HR = 134
average cadence = 66
Rode back from Stratford, got lost a few times in the first half which accounts for slow time (speed)
Saturday, 28 November 2009
Friday, 27 November 2009
Run
14m slow pace
1:48:14
average pace = 7:44/mile
concentrating on form - is quite hard to keep when tired
1:48:14
average pace = 7:44/mile
concentrating on form - is quite hard to keep when tired
Thursday, 26 November 2009
Swim
LTC session at new parks
300m easy freestyle
4 x 25m kick
4 x 75m Pull
6 x 50m @1:00
300 freestyle moderate pace
3 x 100m IM @2:05
4 x 75m @1:30
150m freestle moderate
2 x 75m IM (no FC)
4 x 50 warm down
total distance = 2.4k
Good session, started to get cramp in last IM because of bike session beforehand
300m easy freestyle
4 x 25m kick
4 x 75m Pull
6 x 50m @1:00
300 freestyle moderate pace
3 x 100m IM @2:05
4 x 75m @1:30
150m freestle moderate
2 x 75m IM (no FC)
4 x 50 warm down
total distance = 2.4k
Good session, started to get cramp in last IM because of bike session beforehand
Bike
2hrs on turbo trainer
E8 from book
34:00 in zone 1
5:00 at cadence >90rpm
5:00 alternate :30 standing, :30 seated
6:00 alternate 1:00 at 80% on RL, 1:00 at 80% on LL
3 x 20:00 (10:00 at Zone 1, 10:00 at Zone 3 (152-158))
10:00 warm down
E8 from book
34:00 in zone 1
5:00 at cadence >90rpm
5:00 alternate :30 standing, :30 seated
6:00 alternate 1:00 at 80% on RL, 1:00 at 80% on LL
3 x 20:00 (10:00 at Zone 1, 10:00 at Zone 3 (152-158))
10:00 warm down
Wednesday, 25 November 2009
Bike
2hrs on Turbo Trainer
SS7 from book
50 mins in Zone 1, cadence circa 75-80
5mins easy with cadence > 90rpm
5 alternate 30secs standing in zone 2, 30 secs seating zone 1
6 mins seated alternate between 80% workload on RL then 1 min on LL
4 x (3mins in Zone 4 [158-168] at 100 rpm, 2mins in Zone 1 at 80rpm, 1min in zone 2 at 110-120rpm) - 5 mins rest between sets
10min warm down
Was a good session
SS7 from book
50 mins in Zone 1, cadence circa 75-80
5mins easy with cadence > 90rpm
5 alternate 30secs standing in zone 2, 30 secs seating zone 1
6 mins seated alternate between 80% workload on RL then 1 min on LL
4 x (3mins in Zone 4 [158-168] at 100 rpm, 2mins in Zone 1 at 80rpm, 1min in zone 2 at 110-120rpm) - 5 mins rest between sets
10min warm down
Was a good session
Tuesday, 24 November 2009
Run (pm)
Track session with LTC at Saffron Lane
400m warm up
various drills concentrating on body posture with Dr Tom.
Main set
4 x 100m
8 x 400m (77, 77,77,76,79,83,83,84)
last 4 were spent concentrating on posture and form, after speaking to Tom keep form even if have to slow down.
Warm down
800m
Was a good session, as per swimming need to concnetrate on form - 1st big thing to work on is standing tall with chest out to stop arms crossing
400m warm up
various drills concentrating on body posture with Dr Tom.
Main set
4 x 100m
8 x 400m (77, 77,77,76,79,83,83,84)
last 4 were spent concentrating on posture and form, after speaking to Tom keep form even if have to slow down.
Warm down
800m
Was a good session, as per swimming need to concnetrate on form - 1st big thing to work on is standing tall with chest out to stop arms crossing
Swim (am)
Warm up -
2*100m east freestyle (20 secs rest)
Build up -
6 x (1 x 50m single arm with fins[6 left, 6 right, 6 full stroke], 10 secs rest, 1x 50m streamline kicking with fins)
Main Set
12 x 100m freestyle (20 secs rest) steady pace, not an effort
1:37
1:40
1:42
1:41
1:43
1:40
1:40
1:40
1:42
1:42
1:40
1:38
Warm down
2 x (1 x 50m freestyle push & glide, 15 sec rest, 1 x 50m easy freestyle)
Total distance = 2.2k
Trying to concentrate on hip rotation.
Weight = 13st 1 lb
2*100m east freestyle (20 secs rest)
Build up -
6 x (1 x 50m single arm with fins[6 left, 6 right, 6 full stroke], 10 secs rest, 1x 50m streamline kicking with fins)
Main Set
12 x 100m freestyle (20 secs rest) steady pace, not an effort
1:37
1:40
1:42
1:41
1:43
1:40
1:40
1:40
1:42
1:42
1:40
1:38
Warm down
2 x (1 x 50m freestyle push & glide, 15 sec rest, 1 x 50m easy freestyle)
Total distance = 2.2k
Trying to concentrate on hip rotation.
Weight = 13st 1 lb
Monday, 23 November 2009
Weights
15 mins on X trainer as warm up
2 sets of 25 reps (45 Secs)
Leg Press - 32.5kg
Lat Pulldowns - 25kg
Knee Extension - 25kg
Hamstring curl - 30kg
Straight arm pulldowns - 11.25kg
Calf Raise -25kg
Seated Row - 25kg
Triceps Extension - 16.25kg
Pec fly - 25kg
Chest Press - 15kg
Shoulder press - 15kg
Hip abduction (in) - 45kg
Hip abdcution (out) - 55kg
25mins core work
10mins x trainer cool down
10mins stretching
2 sets of 25 reps (45 Secs)
Leg Press - 32.5kg
Lat Pulldowns - 25kg
Knee Extension - 25kg
Hamstring curl - 30kg
Straight arm pulldowns - 11.25kg
Calf Raise -25kg
Seated Row - 25kg
Triceps Extension - 16.25kg
Pec fly - 25kg
Chest Press - 15kg
Shoulder press - 15kg
Hip abduction (in) - 45kg
Hip abdcution (out) - 55kg
25mins core work
10mins x trainer cool down
10mins stretching
Sunday, 22 November 2009
Saturday, 21 November 2009
Swim (pm)
Warm up -
1000m easy freestyle
Main Set -
5 x 200m freestyle with 15 secs rest
6 x 200m with pull buoy with 15 secs rest
5 x 200m with fins with 15 secs rest
Warm Down -
400m with pull buoy
100m Breastroke
50m Back stroke
250m easy freestyle
Total Distance = 5,000m
Think its the longest I have ever swam at once, just trying to build distance before adding speed.
Distance felt ok just got a bit bored at the end.
1000m easy freestyle
Main Set -
5 x 200m freestyle with 15 secs rest
6 x 200m with pull buoy with 15 secs rest
5 x 200m with fins with 15 secs rest
Warm Down -
400m with pull buoy
100m Breastroke
50m Back stroke
250m easy freestyle
Total Distance = 5,000m
Think its the longest I have ever swam at once, just trying to build distance before adding speed.
Distance felt ok just got a bit bored at the end.
Run (am)
12m Slow
Time = 1:32:46
Average pace = 7:44 /mile
Ashby Parva - Gilmorton - Peatling Parva - Peatling Magna -Willoughby Waterleys - Ashby Magna - Dunton Bassett - Ashby Parva
Felt ok all the way round except last half mile which was quite a steep uphill.
Time = 1:32:46
Average pace = 7:44 /mile
Ashby Parva - Gilmorton - Peatling Parva - Peatling Magna -Willoughby Waterleys - Ashby Magna - Dunton Bassett - Ashby Parva
Felt ok all the way round except last half mile which was quite a steep uphill.
Friday, 20 November 2009
Bike
2hrs on turbo trainer
Endurance 6 session from book.
w/up - 5mins easy at cadence >90rpm, 5 mins at 30 secs interval alternating between 80 rpm and 100rpm, 5 mins easy at >95rpm
Set 1 -50 mins in zone 1, every 5th minute alternate between a 30 sec spin up and a 30 sec sprint
Set 2 - 50 mins in zone 2 (139-151) with the above alternate 30 sec intervals
5 min warm down
Keep forgetting to press lap button on HR monitor but average for set 1 & 2 combined was 143 with average cadence being 74.
Managed to keep in zones but stuggled with last 3 intervals (legs felt dead).
Endurance 6 session from book.
w/up - 5mins easy at cadence >90rpm, 5 mins at 30 secs interval alternating between 80 rpm and 100rpm, 5 mins easy at >95rpm
Set 1 -50 mins in zone 1, every 5th minute alternate between a 30 sec spin up and a 30 sec sprint
Set 2 - 50 mins in zone 2 (139-151) with the above alternate 30 sec intervals
5 min warm down
Keep forgetting to press lap button on HR monitor but average for set 1 & 2 combined was 143 with average cadence being 74.
Managed to keep in zones but stuggled with last 3 intervals (legs felt dead).
Thursday, 19 November 2009
Swim
LTC session
10 min warm up
Main session was all drills focusing on body position and technique
Each drill was 4 x 50m
300m w/down
Was really good session and gave me some good pointers:
1. turn with the hips
2. fingers should be pointing down at the catch
Probably about 2k
10 min warm up
Main session was all drills focusing on body position and technique
Each drill was 4 x 50m
300m w/down
Was really good session and gave me some good pointers:
1. turn with the hips
2. fingers should be pointing down at the catch
Probably about 2k
Run
5 miles Steady
35:04
average pace = 7:01/mile
Office - Ayelstone Road - Middleton Street - Narborough Road - Uppingham Road - Walnut Street - West Walk
Was very hard run and struggled to keep pace up as not done any speed work since marathon
35:04
average pace = 7:01/mile
Office - Ayelstone Road - Middleton Street - Narborough Road - Uppingham Road - Walnut Street - West Walk
Was very hard run and struggled to keep pace up as not done any speed work since marathon
Wednesday, 18 November 2009
Bike
2 hours on turbo trainer
45 mins at Zone 1, average HR =133, average cadence = 68
then into Speed Skills 2 session (from book)
5 mins easy at cadence 90
5 mins alternating 30secs between 100rpm and 80 rpm
10mins easy at cadence 95+
8 x 30secs maximum rpm (4:30 rest) - Zone 2
15 min warm down
average HR for second part = 139, average cadence for second part = 72
kept between 120rpm and 130rpm on intervals, struggle to keep HR controlled in high cadence and currenlty cannot push a big gear at high cadence, no big surpirses as I know biking is my weakest part. Have still made big improvements since January though.
45 mins at Zone 1, average HR =133, average cadence = 68
then into Speed Skills 2 session (from book)
5 mins easy at cadence 90
5 mins alternating 30secs between 100rpm and 80 rpm
10mins easy at cadence 95+
8 x 30secs maximum rpm (4:30 rest) - Zone 2
15 min warm down
average HR for second part = 139, average cadence for second part = 72
kept between 120rpm and 130rpm on intervals, struggle to keep HR controlled in high cadence and currenlty cannot push a big gear at high cadence, no big surpirses as I know biking is my weakest part. Have still made big improvements since January though.
Tuesday, 17 November 2009
Run (pm)
From office - Ayelstone Road -Soar Valley Way, Narborough Road - Uppingham Road - past Walkers Bowl - West Walk
8 miles
Time = 1:02:24
Average = 7:48 /mile
Felt good to get running again after two weeks off, felt ok but need to keep a more consistent pace.
8 miles
Time = 1:02:24
Average = 7:48 /mile
Felt good to get running again after two weeks off, felt ok but need to keep a more consistent pace.
Swim (am)
warm up -
4 x 50m with 15 second rest
Build Up -
6 x (1 x 50m freestyle with fins, 25m hard kick, 25m recovery, 1x 50m freestyle breathe and kick with fins and float)
Main Set -
3 x 200m with pull buoy, 30 sec rest
3 x 200m with paddles, 30 sec rest
Warm down -
2 x 50m easy with 15 second rest
Total distance = 2100m
Total time = 45 mins
Average swim session, could probably fit in a bit more before work (up to 1 hour)
Weight = 13st 6lbs
4 x 50m with 15 second rest
Build Up -
6 x (1 x 50m freestyle with fins, 25m hard kick, 25m recovery, 1x 50m freestyle breathe and kick with fins and float)
Main Set -
3 x 200m with pull buoy, 30 sec rest
3 x 200m with paddles, 30 sec rest
Warm down -
2 x 50m easy with 15 second rest
Total distance = 2100m
Total time = 45 mins
Average swim session, could probably fit in a bit more before work (up to 1 hour)
Weight = 13st 6lbs
Monday, 16 November 2009
Weights Session
Phase AA1
15 minute w/up on cross trainer
2 sets of 25 reps with 45 secs rest, never failing or straining
Leg Press - 32.5kg
Lat Pulldowns - 25kg
Knee Extension 25kg
Hamstring Curl - 30kg
Staright Arm Pull Downs - 11.25kg
Calf Raise - 20kg
Seated Row -25kg
Triceps Extension - 16.25kg
Pec Fly - 25kg
Chest Press - 15kg
Shoulder Press - 15kg
Hip Abduction (pushing in) - 35kg
Hip Abduction (pushing out) - 55kg
20 minutes of core work after with swiss ball exercises
Followed by 30 mins easy bike to warm down then 10 minutes of stretching.
Felt good to get back into training although weights tend to be a bit boring
15 minute w/up on cross trainer
2 sets of 25 reps with 45 secs rest, never failing or straining
Leg Press - 32.5kg
Lat Pulldowns - 25kg
Knee Extension 25kg
Hamstring Curl - 30kg
Staright Arm Pull Downs - 11.25kg
Calf Raise - 20kg
Seated Row -25kg
Triceps Extension - 16.25kg
Pec Fly - 25kg
Chest Press - 15kg
Shoulder Press - 15kg
Hip Abduction (pushing in) - 35kg
Hip Abduction (pushing out) - 55kg
20 minutes of core work after with swiss ball exercises
Followed by 30 mins easy bike to warm down then 10 minutes of stretching.
Felt good to get back into training although weights tend to be a bit boring
Wednesday, 4 November 2009
FTHR Test on bike
25min w/up then 30 min tt on turbo trainer taking the average heart rate for last 20mins
FTHR = 169
This will be used when ironman training, sessions refer to different zones.
FTHR = 169
This will be used when ironman training, sessions refer to different zones.
Wednesday, 28 October 2009
General
Gernally just doing odd sessions here and there to keep legs turning over after Leicester Marathon (3hrs 11min 27 sec) - went of to fast in marathon, so will need to concentrate on pacing in long distance runs.
Gernerally doing 5 sessions a week.
Ironman training starts on 16th November.
Aim for Roth
1hr on swim (have done 29 on half IM)
6hrs on bike (have done 2.42 for 85k in triathlon race) - this will be what I work on most
4hrs for marathon (have done 1.37 half IM run)
30mins for transitions and general leaway for things going wrong
total time to aim for is 11hrs 30mins
These are optimistic targets and may need amending depending on training
Gernerally doing 5 sessions a week.
Ironman training starts on 16th November.
Aim for Roth
1hr on swim (have done 29 on half IM)
6hrs on bike (have done 2.42 for 85k in triathlon race) - this will be what I work on most
4hrs for marathon (have done 1.37 half IM run)
30mins for transitions and general leaway for things going wrong
total time to aim for is 11hrs 30mins
These are optimistic targets and may need amending depending on training
Tuesday, 15 September 2009
Monday, 14 September 2009
Friday, 11 September 2009
Wednesday, 9 September 2009
Tuesday, 8 September 2009
Monday, 31 August 2009
Bike
2 x 18 mile efforts
1st one was 53.55 mins, average pace = 20.2mph
2nd one was 1hr 00mins 58 secs, average pave = 17.8mph
1st one was 53.55 mins, average pace = 20.2mph
2nd one was 1hr 00mins 58 secs, average pave = 17.8mph
Sunday, 30 August 2009
Chesterfield Spire 10miles
went to a wedding reception with Alcia night before and drank, bad mistake, total time = 1.09.56, avergae pace = 6.56/mi, total ascent = 1314ft
Wednesday, 26 August 2009
Monday, 24 August 2009
Wednesday, 19 August 2009
Monday, 17 August 2009
Sunday, 16 August 2009
Wednesday, 12 August 2009
Monday, 10 August 2009
Run
1 mile w/up then 3m brisk the 1 mile w/down
total time was 36.08
average paces were 7.58/6.42/7.59
total time was 36.08
average paces were 7.58/6.42/7.59
Saturday, 8 August 2009
Friday, 7 August 2009
Monday, 3 August 2009
Saturday, 1 August 2009
Tuesday, 28 July 2009
Sunday, 26 July 2009
Milton Keynes Olympic Tri
After doing nothing since i hurt my ankle i thought i would give it a go even though ankle still swollen.
finished in 2.21.40
Got bit lost in swim and had to ask canoist for directions as got caught between lead group and middle group. Bike felt good, frits time averaged above 20mph for olympic distance, run was dead flat but ankle started hurting after 2 miles so had to hold back slightly.
Splits were as follows
Swim 22mins 12secs
T1 2 mins 08secs
Bike 1hr 13mins 18secs
T2 57 secs
Run 43mins 02secs
finished 137 out of 392
19th in age group.
Could of really attacked a good time if had been training but not bad considering
finished in 2.21.40
Got bit lost in swim and had to ask canoist for directions as got caught between lead group and middle group. Bike felt good, frits time averaged above 20mph for olympic distance, run was dead flat but ankle started hurting after 2 miles so had to hold back slightly.
Splits were as follows
Swim 22mins 12secs
T1 2 mins 08secs
Bike 1hr 13mins 18secs
T2 57 secs
Run 43mins 02secs
finished 137 out of 392
19th in age group.
Could of really attacked a good time if had been training but not bad considering
Saturday, 27 June 2009
Whaly Waltz 5.5m fell race
got 2miles in then went over on ankle and had to pull out - immdeiatly swelled up - was in top 30 as well and felt strong - will have to see how long out for as quite painful and bruised.
Friday, 26 June 2009
Run
12m slow run, 1hr 33mins 43secs, average = 7.49min/mile
Felt good, had to go up to Owler Bar(went quite slow up here - need to get quicker up hills) - very hilly route but good training.
Felt good, had to go up to Owler Bar(went quite slow up here - need to get quicker up hills) - very hilly route but good training.
Thursday, 25 June 2009
Bike (pm)
35 miles with Jo P
Curbar - hathersage route
2hrs 30mins, total ascent = 3557ft, average =14mph
Felt really good and strong, tried to attack the hills.
Curbar - hathersage route
2hrs 30mins, total ascent = 3557ft, average =14mph
Felt really good and strong, tried to attack the hills.
Run (lunctime)
5m steady
time = 33.40, average = 6.44min/mile
Felt good to get pace back in the legs, surprised that I could keep it for 5 miles on tired legs.
time = 33.40, average = 6.44min/mile
Felt good to get pace back in the legs, surprised that I could keep it for 5 miles on tired legs.
Wednesday, 24 June 2009
Run
5m easy run home
time = 38.22, 7.40 min/mile, calories = 782
Total ascent =948ft
felty quite good - had to do two miles after to get home.
Legs felt lethargic once finished though
time = 38.22, 7.40 min/mile, calories = 782
Total ascent =948ft
felty quite good - had to do two miles after to get home.
Legs felt lethargic once finished though
Tuesday, 23 June 2009
Bike (pm)
26 miles, 1hr 30 mins, average =17.4 mph
Went riding with Jo for first time - was quite a hilly route, started to get bit tired towards the end.
Went riding with Jo for first time - was quite a hilly route, started to get bit tired towards the end.
Run (am)
4m slow with few strides
30.35 mins, average = 7.39 min/mile, calories = 694
Felt pretty lethargic as only had raisin's before, need to eat more for longer, harder runs in morning.
30.35 mins, average = 7.39 min/mile, calories = 694
Felt pretty lethargic as only had raisin's before, need to eat more for longer, harder runs in morning.
Monday, 22 June 2009
Swim
Lunchtime swim
100m w/up
5 x 200m intervals
100w/down
3.04
3.07
3.11
3.04
3.07
Some numpty with a triathlon hat held me up on 3 and 5, on 5 he pushed off as i was doing tumble turn.
100m w/up
5 x 200m intervals
100w/down
3.04
3.07
3.11
3.04
3.07
Some numpty with a triathlon hat held me up on 3 and 5, on 5 he pushed off as i was doing tumble turn.
Run (pm)
5m - Easy pace zone, time = 39.02, average = 7.48 min/miles
Calories = 794
Marathon training schedule start
Felt good to get the legs going.
Calories = 794
Marathon training schedule start
Felt good to get the legs going.
Sunday, 21 June 2009
Bike
50m Great Nottingham Bike Ride
2hrs 41mins, average 19.1mph
Felt good, although was blocked for last nine miles by 18 milers (lots of kids) and 1 mile over gravel. Very flat course though. Was first back out of the corporate entrants.
2hrs 41mins, average 19.1mph
Felt good, although was blocked for last nine miles by 18 milers (lots of kids) and 1 mile over gravel. Very flat course though. Was first back out of the corporate entrants.
Saturday, 20 June 2009
Open Water Swim
2.8k at Watermead Park (3 laps)
about 50mins
Felt good although badly need new wetsuit as current one very restricive and tires shoulders quickly.
about 50mins
Felt good although badly need new wetsuit as current one very restricive and tires shoulders quickly.
Friday, 19 June 2009
Run
Run Home from work
7 Miles, 55 mins, Average = 7.53 min/miles
Felt very lethargic at first due to steep long hills, however on the flat felt really good, had to keep something back as wanted it to be a recovery easy run.
7 Miles, 55 mins, Average = 7.53 min/miles
Felt very lethargic at first due to steep long hills, however on the flat felt really good, had to keep something back as wanted it to be a recovery easy run.
Thursday, 18 June 2009
Recovery Bike
10m bike on turbo trainer
54mins
average =11mph
short very easy ride to get the legs spinning after sunday.
54mins
average =11mph
short very easy ride to get the legs spinning after sunday.
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