The last week was intentionally kept easy enough with the RAI coming up but ended with an enduring sea swim that I though would never end.
The previous week ended with a cycle home on Thursday night which took 65 minutes. I ran for 45 mins on Friday but a cold kept me out of action for the weekend and all I managed was a Skerries sea swim race on Saturday for about 20 mins or so. Overall only managed about 7 hrs for the week.
The week started well with an hours run at lunchtime on Monday followed by a 90 minute fartlek session on Monday evening with Leewa. Ran for 30 mins the following day.
On Wednesday I swam for about 2000m and cycled home for about 65 mins.
Thursday was a 1500m swim and I did a 45 min run the following day.
Saturday meant an easy 2.5hr cycle with Swords with a bit of banter and some small intervals thrown in. Myself, Shaun, Locho and Robbie turned off at Ballyboughal to make the cycle a bit shorter than normal as all had things to do.
Sunday was the 'Frosties Mile' sea swim race in Skerries. With the current against the swimmers the swim seemed a lot longer. While the water temperature seemed okay at the start, the amount of time I spent in the water really made me feel cold. The swim seemed to go on forever but when I eventually finished I got the shock of my life to sea Killian and Garrett sitting there waiting to congratulate me. The sincerity in their voice would soon be replaced by gloating and boasting...But when u give it u gotta be able to take it. So well done lads.
The only disappointing thing is that it was the last race of the year, so gotta wait another 9 months to have a crack at them again.
The previous week ended with a cycle home on Thursday night which took 65 minutes. I ran for 45 mins on Friday but a cold kept me out of action for the weekend and all I managed was a Skerries sea swim race on Saturday for about 20 mins or so. Overall only managed about 7 hrs for the week.
The week started well with an hours run at lunchtime on Monday followed by a 90 minute fartlek session on Monday evening with Leewa. Ran for 30 mins the following day.
On Wednesday I swam for about 2000m and cycled home for about 65 mins.
Thursday was a 1500m swim and I did a 45 min run the following day.
Saturday meant an easy 2.5hr cycle with Swords with a bit of banter and some small intervals thrown in. Myself, Shaun, Locho and Robbie turned off at Ballyboughal to make the cycle a bit shorter than normal as all had things to do.
Sunday was the 'Frosties Mile' sea swim race in Skerries. With the current against the swimmers the swim seemed a lot longer. While the water temperature seemed okay at the start, the amount of time I spent in the water really made me feel cold. The swim seemed to go on forever but when I eventually finished I got the shock of my life to sea Killian and Garrett sitting there waiting to congratulate me. The sincerity in their voice would soon be replaced by gloating and boasting...But when u give it u gotta be able to take it. So well done lads.
The only disappointing thing is that it was the last race of the year, so gotta wait another 9 months to have a crack at them again.
Overall about 9.5 hrs for the week and a game of ball on Thursday night.
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