Blog About Sam's Thoughts And Riting Diary

Every now and then I like to roundup a block of training that has culminated in an event by explaining the goal(s), training done, and any lessons learned along the way. Background I was exhausted after the Lee Valley Duathlon in November last year -- the fourth race in consecutive weekends -- and needed a break. What, for me, constituted a break was, rather than complete rest, a chance to reconnect with the reasons I enjoy running and cycling so much. So I still averaged eight hours per week (compared to the annual average of 12h/wk) with the majority nice and easy with not much intensity. During this six-week recovery period I thought a lot about the upcoming season and what I hoped to get out of it. Setting PBs for the 10 and 25 mile time trial would, in theory, be automatic given the new TT bike, skinsuit and aero helmet, so I needed to set goals that were, at the time, out of my reach in order that I could strive to achieve them. My hardest but most satisfying ride of