Back into training and welcome aboard to Churchill Cycles

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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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