Training
Recovery run from the City
Track session (2×2 mi, 2×1 mi @ goal 10K pace)
I’ve switched to doing these late morning now the clocks have gone back. Overall pleased with the performance – definitely not easy but it’s not supposed to be and seem to be on track for a decent sub-40 performance in a little over three weeks time.
Didn’t quite mean for this to be 12 miles in total – had forgotten that with 6 miles of effort, plus recoveries and warm-up/warm-down, it would all add up.
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Surprisingly warm easy run
Easy spin while watching The Walking Dead
Purchased a nice big fan, which makes life a lot easier!
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Recovery run up to Hampstead Heath
Two laps of Regent’s Park and back
Another quick go with Zwift
Got the resistance control working this time – very neat hitting a hill in the game and feeling the difficulty ramp up, or drafting behind someone and feeling it get a bit easier.
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Track tempo session
(4 mi @ LT)
Felt a bit hung over today, and legs didn’t feel too strong on the warmup to the track so I wasn’t sure how today’s session would pan out. Felt strong once I got going though and managed a good, consistent pace.
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Trying out my new trainer with Zwift
Got myself a Tacx Vortex Smart trainer so I can put in some cycling workouts without having to worry about British winter weather! I also figure if I pick up any injuries I’m less likely to do something stupid if I have an alternative exercise ready and waiting.
Zwift seems cool, but definitely need a fan as cycling is hot work without a breeze!
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