Paradise lost ... and found again

Well it has been a strange week.

Having had an almost perfect few weeks of training, last Thursday on the bike was hell. No power at all in the legs and a requirement of colossal mental strength to complete the 75 minute bike session.

Having just put it down to "one of those off days", I rested on Friday and then hit the treadmill on Saturday and did 9 miles, but again no power and was struggling at 6 min mile pace. My health deteriorated on Saturday and in bed by 6pm I knew things weren't right. Seems some form of virus had taken over.

48 hours later and the body felt ok so a tough 45 min session on the cross trainer dusted off the cob-webs and some of the old power was back.

Tuesday's run was again 9 miles, with 8 miles done at sub 6 min mile pace. Back on track.

Today was again on the cross trainer for a tough 45 min calorie burning session, followed by flap jack!

Big race, and my first race for 5 weeks awaits me on Sunday. The usual 5 mile Centurion Grand Prix race. Tactics are to power from the off and use the jet heels to go sub 27m. A tough ask but gotta aim high!

Not sure what to do tomorrow night. Will either be the long cycle or a speed running session, probably the latter.

Just had to take advantage of a free delivery and 10% offer on High 5 products. The arsenal of goods will be arriving soon to fuel the engine.