Overall a bit of a lighter week (all part of the plan), but made a bit more complicated by working away from home. Highlight of the week was undoubtedly Ian Murphy's training camp, held in the Ross-on-Wye area. Ian and his wife, Helen (herself an age-group triathlete who has competed at the World Championships) put on 3 days of biking, running and swimming in a stunning part of the UK. All standards of triathlete were catered for, from people training for the European Championships in Israel, to people new to triathlon. Ian creates a great social atmosphere where everyone feels that they are stretching themselves and learning, without feeling pressured that they might be 'not as good as the others'. His technical advice on the bike and swim sessions were particularly useful for me. One benefit of going on camps like this is that you get shaken out of the 'groove' of your normal training regime. It's often said that to get better you need to 'shock' the body, and it's all too easy to get into a routine - you end up doing the time and distance on your plan but you don't really improve. With Ian's blend of advice and encouragement yet his discipline which doesn't allow you to get away with anything, my body certainly felt 'shocked' when I woke up this morning! Great times.
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