I was rather happy filling in the training
diary last week, for the first time I had totals in all three sports.
SWIM – 1.6K
RIDE – 54K
RUN – 26K
Not massive numbers, but it’s a start. Each
week my neck muscles are feeling stronger. Getting back on the bike was the
last box to tick and something I’d felt I was ready for a couple of weeks ago.
I have to be cautious and reduce my risk of another accident, so there will be
plenty of time spent on the freeway bike path. For the non Perth residents it
is a bike path separated from traffic for a 100km or so and during the day it’s
nice and quiet.
The next month’s focus is to build up the
distance and make sure I’m relaxed and not tensing my neck and upper back. I’ll
train a bit with my brother Chris over Christmas as he’s building up to compete
in his first Ironman in Melbourne and it will be a good opportunity to build my
base.
In January I should have a new TT bike arrive for
the season ahead courteous of Churchill Cycles in Myaree, who have come on
board as a sponsor. It’s great to have Matt Illingworth’s and Rick Churchill’s
support and experience available to me.
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The new Steed
Going forward I’ll use the local WA races
to rebuild my fitness with the aim to try and defend at The Albany Classic in
March. After that it’s back to long course and racing through winter.
Karri Valley Long Course (Apr)
Busselton 70.3 (May)
Hawaii 70.3 (Jun)
Cairns 70.3 (Jun)
Post Cairns, I’ll make a call about where
to race next with a few different options overseas.
Train safe J
Mike
