I spoke to Maggie about how much training I should be doing last week and got a bit of a fright. I think of myself as reasonably fit - I cycle to work, or run (5miles each way) and would happily run a bit further. But in the context of a two-week endurance race, the ability to jog slowly every now and then won't cut the mustard.
My aim is to do more and build a good base of fitness and strength, but in a sustainable, flexible and non-psychotic way. The Derby is still six months away, after all and I do have a job and a social life! Plus, I'm not going on a diet because despite being a fatty I can't be bothered. That may be why I'm a fatty. I still can't be bothered. I'll worry about that later.
The Plan
- crossfit to build strength and fitness
- riding with the London Club London and whoever else will have me (!!) to build riding-specific muscles and endurance
- riding lessons to work on my seat
- commuting and running with the Lewisham Running Club to build endurance
After my first week of this sustainable, flexible and non-psychotic approach I feel on the verge of death.
After being treated to a glass of wine on Chancery Lane last night ...
Thanks, Adam!
And a kir royale with some old friends...
Zen Coates
I hit the sack and slept like a corpse for ten and a half hours, woken by the doorbell as the Lewisham Running Club started to arrive.
I managed the run but I did not enjoy it. And now I feel like a senior citizen. What to do? Straight to the cinema to sleep. I mean, watch a film.
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