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So it’s 3 weeks until the big race and I swear the world is conspiring against me.......
Firstly, the weather: We have been experiencing the wettest winter in about 50years. This makes training outdoors difficult so I have not been doing as many long walks as I wanted too.
Secondly, about a month ago, I hurt my knee and had to take a week off training.
Then, just as I was getting back into training after my knee, I came down with a nasty cold (not flu) and was useless for nearly 2 weeks.
Lastly, I managed to be completely stupid on the weekend and sliced my hand open whilst cutting an orange. Granted it doesn’t stop me walking, but I can’t do any upper body weight work for a while.
A part of me thinks this is all telling me not to do it.
You know what I say? Fuck this Shit!!! I’m going to do the race and I will do it well!!
I have 3 weeks to get my training back on track. Even my doctor says I should have no trouble doing it. I hit the gym for my PT session last night and totally impressed my trainer with my focus and determination
Tonight is a 5km hill walk. I will alternate between the gym and walking and will try to add some cycling on the weekend (weather permitting)
My goal is to walk the 14km in under 3 hours. I’m hoping to be closer to 2.5hrs, but as long as I’m under 3, I will be happy. And yes, I will be posting my time once I get it.
Firstly, the weather: We have been experiencing the wettest winter in about 50years. This makes training outdoors difficult so I have not been doing as many long walks as I wanted too.
Secondly, about a month ago, I hurt my knee and had to take a week off training.
Then, just as I was getting back into training after my knee, I came down with a nasty cold (not flu) and was useless for nearly 2 weeks.
Lastly, I managed to be completely stupid on the weekend and sliced my hand open whilst cutting an orange. Granted it doesn’t stop me walking, but I can’t do any upper body weight work for a while.
A part of me thinks this is all telling me not to do it.
You know what I say? Fuck this Shit!!! I’m going to do the race and I will do it well!!
I have 3 weeks to get my training back on track. Even my doctor says I should have no trouble doing it. I hit the gym for my PT session last night and totally impressed my trainer with my focus and determination
Tonight is a 5km hill walk. I will alternate between the gym and walking and will try to add some cycling on the weekend (weather permitting)
My goal is to walk the 14km in under 3 hours. I’m hoping to be closer to 2.5hrs, but as long as I’m under 3, I will be happy. And yes, I will be posting my time once I get it.