Training Review - Week 50 - 11 to 17 Dec

Monday I did an easy jog around Inverness in the morning. Mostly just jogging between shops as I did last minute shopping for Mrs M's birthday card, present and cake. That took me through 800 miles for the year. I would need to do another 43 miles between now and year end for this to be my longest running year ever. Since I have had to give up on my swimming stretch target after missing so much last week, this is really the only numerical target I still have to aim for by year end. It will still be dependent on my groin injury and Dexter's grumpiness but it is possible. 

Tuesday was a travel day back from our holiday. I considered going for a jog once we were home but my groin problem is still not completely cleared up and the pavement surfaces in Dyce were appalling and not worth the risk.

Wednesday was back to work. I didn't fancy the road or pavement conditions at all so I decided to stick with the train. My groin problems are improving slowly, but not enough to risk sliding about on the ice.

Thursday was back to the doctor again. I got the all clear from my infection and was told I could go back to proper training. That was enough of an excuse to go back to the pool in the evening. The next couple of weeks are likely to be horrible as I try to build back from a fortnight off. 

Friday I started another stretch of holiday with a run at Kirkhill. I say run but there was a lot more walking and sliding involved than actual running. 

Saturday I did some stretching in the morning and then went for an easy jog around Dyce. 

Sunday I went for a steady swim at bucksburn just to have done something.

No huge surprise but my first week back was a bit rubbish. The icy conditions haven't helped but a chunk of this was just getting back in to it. 


Target totals -  Swim 2.0 miles. Bike 56.0 miles. Run 14.0 miles. 
1 short core, 1 short light weights and 1 short stretching sessions. 30 mins of yoga. 

Monday - Inverness jog 2.1 miles in 34 mins.

Tuesday - Travel day.

Wednesday - Sick day.

Thursday - Swim at bucksburn 1,000m in 24 mins.

Friday - Run(?) at Kirkhill 3.3 miles in 50 mins. 

Saturday - Stretching session.
Run Dyce 2.8 miles in 29 mins. 

Sunday - Swim at bucksburn 1,050m in 20 mins.
Stretching session.


Actuals - Swim 1.2 miles (2,050 m). Bike 0 miles. Run 8.2 miles. 
0 short core, 0 short light weights and 2 stretching / rollering session. 0 mins of yoga.

Cumulative (Cumulative target) [Cumulative Stretch target]
S 131.7 (121.0) [139.2], 
B 2,301.8 (2,220.0) [2,664.0], 
R 806.6 (781.0) [882.5].