Long rides and long runs.

Last weekend 2nd and 3rd of April I decided against racing at the Swindon duathlon and got 2 good days training in, same Sat and Sunday; Cycled up to Crystal Palace 5km swim sess, cycle 1hr home then 3hr run to Boxhill and back,

Felt pretty recovered on Monday so did the same again on Tuesday, rest of the week was abit more swim bike and run with 100mile bike on Wed raining all ride then got home and the sun came out!

This weekend I arranged to visit my friend William and his wife Jo in Birmingham, so I decided to cycle up there, 135mile each way, head wind all the way there took 1hr longer there then coming back, few wrong turns on route but generally good ride and felt pretty good again, I felt as though I should have been getting some good hard runs in seeing as I have London marathon this coming Sunday, but I had to keep thinking of the long term goal-Lanzarote(less than 6weeks to go)- had a short run when I got to Birmingham, I thought I would save my legs abit for some good short speed work sessions this week.

Looks like the Fred Cowley RR was a tough one this year, Tony Gibb winning in Impressive style, Looking forward to mixing it in the road races after this weekend.

1st at Thames Turbo Sprint Triathlon

I had the fastest swim and bike and my friend Gavin Smith who finished 2nd had the fastest run. It was a cold morning at 7am when we started and I did get v cold and was cold for the whole run so I hope I can run faster than I did.

My calf was fine which is great, it just got really tight last week and I think the tendon was a little irritated. I am testing a new massage product at the moment as well which seems really good and and has helped my calfs especially. They should be on sale soon, the American website is www.tpmassageball.com , have a gander.

Only 8weeks to go tomorrow till Lanzarote, I sort of wish it was further away, although my winter training has gone well and whatever happens it a great race to start the season with. I have also just had confirmation of the Elite Teams for the World and European Long dist teams this year and I have been selected for both which is great, so I will be aiming for my main peak on 7th Aug in Denmark(World Champs).

I haven't eaten much cake this week but have eaten 2 dairy milk chocolate bars and a little bit of some Easter eggs, well it was Easter!