We're Off!!

I don’t seem to be capable of updating this Blog often enough! But I want to keep it going as it contains some ‘history’! Catch up time. I am now based in the Staffordshire area, after returning from the horrible place where all Serviceman go at one time or another to do ‘their bit’ for Queen and country. I couldn’t do much specific training out there but I did complete a good bit of conditioning and spinning. So i was in ok shape. As ever, I was eager to get back to some decent training ready for the 2013 season. After missing the entire 2012 race season (apart from the early season cross country) I was perhaps too eager! Hence I picked up a few injuries since I returned at the end of August. The most annoying, and lingering, problem is my hip/ITB. This had wiped out all hope of any running. It still isn’t great but with physio and a gradual run build programme I am now up to 40 mins running. I am doing an intensive physio routine and also some gym circuits. Add to this around 150 miles a week biking on very hilly routes, I have actually bagged 2 months of good base training. If I can stay healthy I reckon I can get in shape for 2013. The long term plan remains an attack on the 2014 duathlon season, when I move into the very veteran age group! I would still love to bag an international Age Group medal – let’s see where this goes! As for 2013, I will race lots to get the edge back; however, the emphasis will be on bike/run. So triathlons for fun and duathlons for serious business. Also, bring on the bike TTs again! Shooting for a 1:55 50 mile TT but I would need a decent day for that, not to mention hitting 55 min again for a 25 mile TT. Nice to be back!