Training Log Archive: MowbsIn the 31 days ending May 31, 2011:
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Sunday May 29, 2011 #
Note
slept:11.0 (sick) (rest day)
Saturday May 28, 2011 #
Note
slept:12.0 (sick)
2 PM
MTB 1:41:25 [3] 21.45 km (4:44 / km) +514m 4:13 / km
With mike and abi in llandegla. Used mike's dad's bike. Was a laugh :P fell off on jumps at end cos I'm a retard at mtb.
Friday May 27, 2011 #
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slept:5.5 (sick) (rest day)
Thursday May 26, 2011 #
Note
(sick) (rest day)
Social :P
2 PM
Golf 5:00:00 [1]
Played in Staff vs 6th Form round at Portal Premier Course.
I really enjoyed it. Hit some awesome tee shots, was good with iron and sunk a few decent putts. Also had some disastrous holes, but fortunately it wasn't stroke play :) Oh and me and Sutty were playing as a team where the best shot is the one you both get to play from next shot. Didn't help me loads cos Sutty had never played before and only hit one better than me off tee when I completely fluffed it. Gave us two chances on each putt though ;)
On Parr 4 whole with Stroke Index that gave us an extra shot I got it in the hole in only 3!!! Best hole I've ever played :D
Only managed 14holes before we needed to leave for social, but dead fun.
Oh it was raining periodically and stupidly windy which didn't help...
I really enjoyed it. Hit some awesome tee shots, was good with iron and sunk a few decent putts. Also had some disastrous holes, but fortunately it wasn't stroke play :) Oh and me and Sutty were playing as a team where the best shot is the one you both get to play from next shot. Didn't help me loads cos Sutty had never played before and only hit one better than me off tee when I completely fluffed it. Gave us two chances on each putt though ;)
On Parr 4 whole with Stroke Index that gave us an extra shot I got it in the hole in only 3!!! Best hole I've ever played :D
Only managed 14holes before we needed to leave for social, but dead fun.
Oh it was raining periodically and stupidly windy which didn't help...
Wednesday May 25, 2011 #
Note
(sick) (rest day)
Was planning to go for run, but felt like crap...
Monday May 23, 2011 #
4 PM
Running 28:15 [3] 6.78 km (4:10 / km) +55m 4:00 / km
shoes: Adidas Supernova Sequence
Run from school on my own usual route to blue bridge along tow path to Northwich and back through Castle. Was intending it to be nice and slow, but seemed to be going at a decent pace.
Sunday May 22, 2011 #
Event: Cheshire Sprint Triathlon
9 AM
Swimming race 9:45 [5] 0.48 km (20:19 / km)
slept:6.5
Swam in outside pool, but it was really salty, but I thought it went quite well. Overtook a few people and only got overtaken by two right at the end. (Overtook both in the transition).
Note
Transition 1
Decided to put GPS watch on before I got on bike cos almost crashed at Wilmslow when I was fiddling with it on the bike. This slowed me down, as well as the fact one of my stupid socks got stuck :/ Still decent transtion.
Decided to put GPS watch on before I got on bike cos almost crashed at Wilmslow when I was fiddling with it on the bike. This slowed me down, as well as the fact one of my stupid socks got stuck :/ Still decent transtion.
Cycling 39:56 [4] 20.66 km (31.0 kph) +70m
Wind... Absolute Nightmare!!! :( It was sooo strong. I thought generally I was going pretty fast, so I don't know where I lost so much time... Seemed to be doing 32+km/h most of the time. If it was totally flat it'd be fine. I screwed up some gears on the uphill sections and lost far too much momentum.
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Transition 2
Came flying off bike, really fast transition straight into shoes and off.
Came flying off bike, really fast transition straight into shoes and off.
Running 20:40 [5] 5.0 km (4:08 / km) +18m 4:04 / km
shoes: Adidas Supernova Sequence
Off bike my calves were burning so had to take pace out of first half of lap and nurse my legs to stop them cramping, but after I shook that off I nailed the rest :) Felt really good. Overtook everyone :P
Note
Overall Time: 1:12:29
Race Number: 197
Overall pleased considering conditions, but I wish there'd been no wind like last time so I could get under 1hr 12 again...
Timing From Website (doesn't take out transition times like last week which is a pain, so used my timing for the actual disciplines).
Swim: 9:40
Bike: 41:43
Run: 21:08
Race Number: 197
Overall pleased considering conditions, but I wish there'd been no wind like last time so I could get under 1hr 12 again...
Timing From Website (doesn't take out transition times like last week which is a pain, so used my timing for the actual disciplines).
Swim: 9:40
Bike: 41:43
Run: 21:08
Saturday May 21, 2011 #
Note
(rest day)
Friday May 20, 2011 #
5 PM
Cycling 43:40 [4] 22.0 km (30.2 kph) +57m
slept:9.0
Same route as last time. Nice fast roads with a slow section down Batemill Lane through to Over Peover. Its a shame it started to rain here, so I had to go quite steadily down hill :(
Decent pace :)
Decent pace :)
Thursday May 19, 2011 #
12 PM
Running 51:45 [3] 11.08 km (4:40 / km) +85m 4:30 / km
shoes: Adidas Supernova Sequence
Day 3 run at lunch with Bezy and Will. Went down the footpath we found last week to Cuddington, then a short 2km(ish) run round robin back down same footpath. Cut across a footpath we saw on the way there which lead us over the railway, and ended up coming out on road that has The Oaklands on. Not a nice road to run back along, but I enjoyed the rest of the route.
Will struggled to keep up and had to stop a few times to let him catch up, but to be fair we weren't hanging around. Oh and he got blisters... Don't think he'll be full of enthusiasm to come out again any time soon.
Will struggled to keep up and had to stop a few times to let him catch up, but to be fair we weren't hanging around. Oh and he got blisters... Don't think he'll be full of enthusiasm to come out again any time soon.
Wednesday May 18, 2011 #
4 PM
Running 25:00 [3] 5.0 km (5:00 / km) +10m 4:57 / km
shoes: Adidas Supernova Sequence
Legs felt a bit heavy and almost as if knee wasn't quite right, but it was Mr Hough who knackered his Hamstring so I took rest of session. We did 400m @ 25 per 100, followed by 100m at 18s then 400-200, 400-300, 400-400. Managed 74 for final 400, so just out on 18s, but not bad considering.
Tuesday May 17, 2011 #
5 PM
Cycling 44:00 [3] 22.1 km (30.1 kph) +44m
Watched Cavendish win Giro Stage 10, and thought leg could do without impact of running, so braved the semi-wet roads for a nice 20km spin. Back roads were considerably wetter, but I tried to stick on main roads where the volume of traffic had pretty much made it dry. Fortunately there was no rain whilst I was out.
18k (ish) on A50, I was on big ring at a really nice pace of 36-38km/h, but suddenly felt like I got a stitch in my chest (weird), or like I'd pulled something and my breathing fucked up, so ended up back down at 24-28km/h for next 1-1.5 km. By Townfield Ln I felt relatively normal, so took pace back up to 30+.
Back roads were slow. Absolutely flew up hill on Batemill Ln after too close for comfort encounter with a car on the descent.
18k (ish) on A50, I was on big ring at a really nice pace of 36-38km/h, but suddenly felt like I got a stitch in my chest (weird), or like I'd pulled something and my breathing fucked up, so ended up back down at 24-28km/h for next 1-1.5 km. By Townfield Ln I felt relatively normal, so took pace back up to 30+.
Back roads were slow. Absolutely flew up hill on Batemill Ln after too close for comfort encounter with a car on the descent.
Monday May 16, 2011 #
2 PM
Orienteering 40:17 [3] 3.75 km (10:45 / km)
shoes: Adidas Supernova Sequence
One of our last Day 6 games lessons, so we went to Marbury Park and did an orienteering thing followed by balloon olympics. Was quite fun. Shame only 30% of year went... Others missed out! :D
Dislike brambles.
Dislike brambles.
Sunday May 15, 2011 #
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(injured)
Since I can't do anything, I watched Beth compete in The Great Manchester Run! She did really well and managed 20secs under her target time, so really impressed.
Saturday May 14, 2011 #
Note
(injured) (rest day)
Friday May 13, 2011 #
12 PM
Rugby (Match) 30:00 [4]
shoes: Canterbury Rampage (Rugby)
Upper 6th vs Lower 6th
We won either 9-8 or 10-8 (tries)
7s... was knackering, and a Jimouis (pronounced juh-moo-eee) flopped onto my leg after tackle and seriously dead :/ Can barely put any pressure on it which sucks!!!
We won either 9-8 or 10-8 (tries)
7s... was knackering, and a Jimouis (pronounced juh-moo-eee) flopped onto my leg after tackle and seriously dead :/ Can barely put any pressure on it which sucks!!!
Thursday May 12, 2011 #
Note
(rest day)
Shattered after yesterday and need to catch up on sleep. Could feel legs today :/
Wednesday May 11, 2011 #
12 PM
Running long 1:19:11 [3] 16.64 km (4:46 / km) +207m 4:29 / km
shoes: Adidas Supernova Sequence
Long run with Bezy at Lunch/Free. Down A556 to Cuddington, then through a load of fields/footpaths near delamere park, and back past quarry. Nice route, and longest run I've done in ages!
Lovely cold shower to end :) turned warm in eventually!
Lovely cold shower to end :) turned warm in eventually!
4 PM
Running tempo 25:00 [3] 4.5 km (5:33 / km)
shoes: Adidas Supernova Sequence
Short 100m and 200m stuff on track with Mr Hough, Will and Amy. Mac just did slow stuff *chuckle* :)
Legs were a bit worn out from long run, but still pretty fast :P Good training for rugby.
Legs were a bit worn out from long run, but still pretty fast :P Good training for rugby.
Monday May 9, 2011 #
4 PM
Running 27:22 [3] 6.79 km (4:02 / km) +59m 3:52 / km
shoes: Adidas Supernova Sequence
Running with bezy. Rapid! Couldn't keep up with him at end. Wish I did this yesterday...
Dunno who's distance is right, but I'm sticking with mine :)
Dunno who's distance is right, but I'm sticking with mine :)
Sunday May 8, 2011 #
Event: Wilmslow Sprint Triathlon
Note
slept:9.5
Start Time 11:30
Race Number: 206
Was a bit worried since it rained last night quite heavily, but it was very windy and the roads had dried out quite well.
Race Number: 206
Was a bit worried since it rained last night quite heavily, but it was very windy and the roads had dried out quite well.
11 AM
Swimming race (Triathlon) 7:50 [5] 0.4 km (19:35 / km)
Swim went really well, just under my target time of 8mins.
Note
Transition Time: 0:59min
(+28secs from pool)
(+28secs from pool)
Cycling race (Triathlon) 48:21 [4] 24.2 km (30.0 kph) +100m
First 10km were brilliant, then hit the wind, and I couldn't get back above 30km/h for about 9-10km :/ which really hurt my time. Pushed it as it got a bit more sheltered but calf started to go, so couldn't go all out as I needed my legs perfect for run.
Drafted behind a Bentley!!! Proud moment :D There was another rider ahead and the bentley and car in front were stuck behind her, so I just sat behind the Bentley taking a much needed ease off (whilst keeping same pace) Almost overtook Bentley, but didn't want to go on outside and inside was too narrow...
Tranistion Time: 0:34min
(really annoyed cos they asked me to clip helmet back up even though I swear I was never told at any point I wasn't allowed to unclip it when in transition zone...)
Drafted behind a Bentley!!! Proud moment :D There was another rider ahead and the bentley and car in front were stuck behind her, so I just sat behind the Bentley taking a much needed ease off (whilst keeping same pace) Almost overtook Bentley, but didn't want to go on outside and inside was too narrow...
Tranistion Time: 0:34min
(really annoyed cos they asked me to clip helmet back up even though I swear I was never told at any point I wasn't allowed to unclip it when in transition zone...)
Running race (Triathlon) 23:43 [5] 5.6 km (4:14 / km) +25m 4:09 / km
shoes: Adidas Supernova Sequence
Really pleased with run! Felt on form! Pretty sure its one of the fastest runs of the day.
1 PM
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Total Triathlon Time: 1:21:57
3 seconds under target time :)
3 seconds under target time :)
Saturday May 7, 2011 #
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(rest day)
Friday May 6, 2011 #
1 PM
Ultimate Frisbee 45:00 [3]
shoes: Adidas Supernova Sequence
Fun (ish) when I wasn't shit :/ but actually really hot and more of a workout than I expected :)
3 PM
Swimming 15:00 [3] 0.5 km (30:00 / km)
Despite Mr Reeve cancelling swimming, I decided to go anyway even though he specifically said I couldn't, but he got distracted by Spiderman incident :D
Arm was feeling a bit weird... only 20 lengths to remind my body what to do on Sunday
Arm was feeling a bit weird... only 20 lengths to remind my body what to do on Sunday
6 PM
Cycling (Triathlon Training (T2)) 19:39 [3] 9.63 km (29.4 kph) +15m
Couldn't decide whether I wanted to go fast or slow, so kinda did bits of both on a short loop to Goostrey.
New gloves are pretty cool :D
Transition was really good. Only 30secs :)
New gloves are pretty cool :D
Transition was really good. Only 30secs :)
Running 11:57 [4] 3.02 km (3:57 / km) +10m 3:54 / km
shoes: Adidas Supernova Sequence
Really, really, really, pleased with the run. Felt sooo good. Feeling fitter than ever before tbh.
Just 3 laps of lane :) nailed last 200m, hit 3:17min/km!
300mile mark for shoes :)
Just 3 laps of lane :) nailed last 200m, hit 3:17min/km!
300mile mark for shoes :)
Thursday May 5, 2011 #
Note
(rest day)
Started raining when I got home and really tired, so opted to take a rest day.
Wednesday May 4, 2011 #
Note
Note to self. Slow down and chill. Mr Hough told me I need to wind down the training and he's right.
Thur: Short bike/run
Fri: Short bike/run (the one I didn't do on thursday)
Sat: Rest Day
Sun: Race Day
Thur: Short bike/run
Fri: Short bike/run (the one I didn't do on thursday)
Sat: Rest Day
Sun: Race Day
4 PM
Running 30:00 [3] 6.0 km (5:00 / km)
shoes: Adidas Supernova Sequence
With running club. Legs were stiff from weights session yesterday! Fast 200m ish on track. Was a good workout, but forgot GPS watch which is a pain.
5 PM
Swimming 8:00 [3] 0.4 km (20:00 / km)
Race prep. Practice with 2XU top and bottom on.
Swimming warm up/down 20:00 [3] 0.6 km (33:20 / km)
Was trying out all kit today. Goggles that are dead clean and look brill let water in however I adjust them which sooo annoying!!! Hate the swim cap, but on the plus side, I think I managed to reduce the drag of my 2XU top. Wore it for my practice swim and it was fine.
A lifeguard stopped me on way out and asked me if I did triathlons. She said I should go down to a swim session at Moss Farm cos it should help me improve my technique. Good idea tbh. Just need to find time to fit it in.
A lifeguard stopped me on way out and asked me if I did triathlons. She said I should go down to a swim session at Moss Farm cos it should help me improve my technique. Good idea tbh. Just need to find time to fit it in.
Tuesday May 3, 2011 #
12 PM
Running 30:30 [3] 7.52 km (4:03 / km) +50m 3:56 / km
shoes: Adidas Supernova Sequence
Run from school at lunch down to blue bridge, along weaver to Northwich, up through castle. Detoured to Moss Farm to pick up swimming timetable, then back up burrows hill to school. Decent run. Really hot day!
2 PM
Gym/Weights 30:00 [3]
12x5 legs machine
12x5 squats with 10kg dumbells
12x3 arms behind head thing
some core stuff like plank, sit ups, hold legs out for 20x3 secs etc...
some press ups.
12x5 squats with 10kg dumbells
12x3 arms behind head thing
some core stuff like plank, sit ups, hold legs out for 20x3 secs etc...
some press ups.
Sunday May 1, 2011 #
11 AM
Cycling 47:00 [3] 23.74 km (30.3 kph) +100m
slept:9.0
Drove to Wilmslow and checked out where triathlon is next Sunday, and then tried out the bike course. Wind was all wrong. Tail wind on first 6km side wind on next section that nearly blew me off, and then head wind almost stopped me dead on way back. Plus I didn't really know where I was going, so overall really glad I did it and hopefully it won't be as windy next weekend.
3 PM
Cycling (Triathlon Training (T2)) 10:56 [4] 5.73 km (31.4 kph) +20m
Short fast cycle along Middlewich Rd to pub, left down to A50 and then back up wash lane (old run route just not through shakerley mere). Wind down to A50 was brutal. Not as fast as I would've liked but I'm blaming that on the cycle this morning and the wind.
Running (Triathlon Training (T2)) 23:52 [4] 5.7 km (4:11 / km) +20m 4:07 / km
shoes: Adidas Supernova Sequence
Same route as cycle just cut through shakerley mere.
Fastest I've ever run this!!! Which is probably because I haven't run it in ages, but dead chuffed after having done cycling already!
Last 200m down lane was torture as I saw clock coming closer to 24:00 and trying my hardest to break that barrier as wind pushes me back with a stupid amount of force... Did it though :D
Fastest I've ever run this!!! Which is probably because I haven't run it in ages, but dead chuffed after having done cycling already!
Last 200m down lane was torture as I saw clock coming closer to 24:00 and trying my hardest to break that barrier as wind pushes me back with a stupid amount of force... Did it though :D