Friday - Limited to a swim in Belvedere College this morning. Family illness has meant that I am restricted for the past few days, and also for the coming few days, with regards to training. Swam 1800m in total. Swimming with the club makes it so much easier as there is always plenty of banter and slagging. Definitely makes the time go by faster. You also push yourself much harder than you would if you were swimming solo.
Time: 45 Mins
Saturday - Got out early with John Monks and Emma Quirke. Cycled for a total of 2.5 hrs. Had planned for a 3 hour cycle but my chain broke on the way to Loughshinny. A quick phone call to Petria, my wife, and I was collected by car. Just lucky that we had visitors staying as they took care of the three kids while she collected me. Also lucky that the chain broke 5 mins from home. My own fault as the bike had not been oiled for about..........6 months!!!
Brought the bike to Colm in Balbriggan for some TLC. He suggested I buy a new bike!!
Time: 2hrs 30 mins
Sunday - Unplanned rest day as my wife needed to visit her father in hospital and I had to mind the kids. Was meant to help out with stewarding for the FBD RAS but wasn't able to do so. Watched the race instead and was amazed at the speed the guys achieved going up Ardgillan hill. Need to lose a few kgs before I could even contemplate climbing at half that speed!
The organisation was fantastic and credit must go to all the guys in Swords CC who helped make it a great day.
Saw Mr. Gilbride who kept me up to date on the news re the Race around Ireland. Most (no all) of the logistics and planning have been put in his hands for the time being for this event. I will help out at some stage.
Weekly hours: 8hrs 45 mins - dissapointing.
Comments on week: Again no structure in place. Started of well but life got in the way. Still getting out most days but need to put in extra time on bike. Eating still bad. Need to get the discipline on the diet side going. I feel that the excess baggage I carry has always hampered my racing times, especially on the run, and if I could lose this weight then I could really go to a different level in both short and long distance triathlon races. Also help on bike when it comes to the hills.
Gonna work of a coaching plan next week.
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