A quiet week to finish off Ian's first 4 week block of training. I managed to get every session in, but had to fit it all in around a busy work schedule so the latter half of the week was loaded with more exercise than I wanted to do. Overall this week I did 10Km swim, 116.5Km bike and 25.3Km running, all done in Zone 1. I start Chris's core programme this week and I also started work with a physio, Paul Sanderson, who has given me some stretches to do. These seem to be making a big difference to a persistent shoulder problem that is most noticeable while swimming. One knock back this week was being told that I wouldn't be able to use the local cycle track for the bike section of the Deca. It would have been an ideal venue, but it wasn't a total surprise that I wasn't allowed to use it. No reason given, but I'm guessing that insurance and Health & Safety issues played a large part. I've got a few alternative routes in mind and now just have to go and check them out. As I tell more people about my challenge it is all seeming to get a bit real now, and the level of commitment is ramping up, as is Ian's training plan for Feb! I'm going to have to be more disciplined about when I do my training now, if I am to follow his plan. Off to see a dietician this week, which should be interesting.
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