Training for a shorter Tri

well done ST

keep training and don't eat too many pies and you'll keep the weight off

just been looking at the full boar website - was just thinking the sportive in April would be good, but we are coming back from hols that weekend - I have entered the sussex marathon on 7th April so doesn't really fit, damn, would have been good to do it!

Must find another spring 40/50 miler to do though, it would be good training for outlaw half

Was supposed to swim tonight but ended up curled up with a sparkling rose - a snip at £3.70 from Asda! Swim and bike tomorrow now... Pies rule! 
Do you fancy the Big Sow Maths? That sounds bizarre and a little 'animal farm'

big sow doesn't really fit in with what I am doing - outlaw half on 2 June and dambuster on 22 June. BIg sow on 16th  would be a bit much! Shame everything seems to be in June

managed to get to the pool and back and do 60 lengths with a pull buoy could feel mu form slipping towards the end so decided to get out. Noticed my left arm is  a lot flatter than the right, so tomorrow I will work on high elbows.

So nice to do some exercise. Might even try out the spin bike at a low resistence tomorrow before the pool just to see how it feels. Physio said I could bike but I have been reluctant to do so really - can't walk properly yet

Maths - Forgot about Outlaw Half... It is a bit of a frenzy in June isn't it. Nice to hear you've been able to get some exercise in. Was supposed to swim tonight but my friend wants to join me tomorrow so a walk/run done tonight. Might even go to spin Thurs and see how I get on. Hope the biking goes ok, don't overdo it! 

yeah, I am not even sure about the biking, but the gym is in the same place as the pool, so I'll see how it is and decide, I can always just come out of the gym and sit and wait for the pool session if it doesn't seem like a good idea, or do some upper body weights.

Aye, just go with how you feel. Doing anything is a bonus whilst you're injured. Thinking I need to get some warm kit for the bike, bribe myself into getting out...

Nice run razor. After the sprain in Sep my ankle always hurts after a good run, and clicks loudly like a dolphin. Really good to see you getting back in to it!

Top work Razor, glad the ankle holding up. Nice to hear it feeling great. Shows patience is a virtue!

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Must find another spring 40/50 miler to do though, it would be good training for outlaw half

There is a sportif at jonral bank (sorry spelling even for me. ) in march that might suit you chuck. Mentioning it because highly likely a few pirate types might be doing it as very near the Slient Assasin's house. Was debating doing it myself if I can get sarah on board.

thanks cake - I'll look it up and have a think about it

ST - if it is man flu then there is nothing wrong with you

well, did about 10 or so minutes on the spin bike with hardly any resistence - not painful but felt odd, and then some core work and half an hour swim with the pull buoy. That was good cos I was in the 'medium' lane, and was going as fast as a young man in the fast lane I find I am faster with a pull buoy, which I guess tells me loads about my kick creating drag.....my arms ache though

Aw ST you got a bit of a cold. Take a few lemsips and have an early night. Just watch out there are some repetative bugs out there, my cold has come back just as I felt better and started doing some training. IronCat had similar.

Go Maths... Glad the bike went well and you're putting young men to shame on the swimming front. How's it feeling now? I've recently discovered the joy of trx bands for core work. Managed a mini brick today at gym. 10k on bike followed by 20min walk/run. Was intending to swim but the pool was absolutely jam packed with children - my ultimate nightmare! 

ST - you keep your man flu to yourself...
Razor - couple of screws coming out should because simple process. Hopefully won't set you back. I am taking you as inspiration to keep the patience and the faith.