It's always nice to step back in your training program. And the one thing I notice is how refreshed I feel when I get out for a swim, bike, run. I have to be on the constant alert to slow down and make it just that - an easy aerobic, recovery session.
So yesterday at windtrainer session with TopNotch Performance and Health, my recovery week session entailed no run off the bike at the end. The session however, was no walk in the park but I do believe it is all starting to feel easier. I am no longer cringing and contorting my face in the efforts - I am now totally focused on maintaining a really steady cadence of between 94-96 during the efforts.
Session last night was:
- 4 x 10min efforts at just above race pace.
- 5 min recovery in between
- And then whilst everyone ran off the bike I sat and spun.
Then as I headed out for my run this morning on a cool, drizzly, overcast morning my left knee started to make me aware of it's presence. Not in a painful sort of way just a weird clickey kind of way. So I just continued on my way and thought if it starts to hurt I will stop - but it didn't. So with a pleasant morning for running I knocked out 10.16kms in 57 mins. I felt so good on this run and once again had to tell myself to slow down because it was meant to be an aerobic run.
I even made time to get a photo of the Clydesdale's just up the road - wished they were closer to the fence.
How did everyone fair during Valentines? I got spoilt. I am absolutely in love with the store DUSK. I want to own my own store just to always have an endless supply of these candles. Look at what I got for Valentines Day. Thankyou and love you Stephen.
The box didn't say Christmas on it though. If you could smell these candles you would know what I mean. Dusk describes this one as :Vienna
"Create all the romance of an evening in Vienna with the delicate scent of vanilla infused with cranberry. This wonderful combination will take you away to the historic streets of this wonderful city"
Check out their website.
Awesome on the cycling.
ReplyDeleteGood cycling form feels like nothing else. I know because for me it happens so rarely.
ReplyDeleteGlad the pain stayed at bay. Do make it your plan that if it shows up, you stop! Trust me on this!!
ReplyDeleteThe candles sound lovely!
Im always happy to hear about pure progress ! Good job. Your cycling is coming around and your runs are too :-)
ReplyDeleteI just came off my recovery week, all during that week I felt still tired and warn out, but come Monday, I had new life in my legs, I love that feel and embracing the recovery week
ReplyDeleteTri-James: Thankyou so very much.
ReplyDeleteKovas: It does feel unreal - you finally get a better sense of the word "Power".
misszippy: I most definitely will. I promise :)
TRI714: Yes they are - feels great :)
BDD: I think alot of people underestimate the importance or recovery and taper weeks.
Just came across your blog and I look forward to following you. I just came off of about a 2 week unplanned recovery (I've been out of town and a little under the weather).
ReplyDeleteMichael: Thankyou so much for joining me on my journey. I too look forward to following you. Hope you are feeling better.
ReplyDeletegreat with the A-ha moment!!
ReplyDeleteI love your PTC hat--super cute!!