Belief

I genuinely believe now that I can make the necessary improvements to be fit enough to trial for the lightweights. By the way, for altitude training, I'm going to Switzerland in September. As for commitment, just remember I am doing all this lightweight stuff so that I can replace Andy's power and do it for about 20kg less weight. Anyway, here is the week:

8/8 - 5k @27 - 18:18.6 (PB). A few brief core exercises.
9/8 - 2*30' (5'r) @19. 7552 and 7576 (PB as well I think). Weights, core and cycled there and back - 9:51 for the sprint back.
10/8 - 10k @21 - 38:29.2 (PB, sub 1:55.5 splits - I'm slowly catching you Chris!). Weights - came down to 120kg on the leg press to concentrate on the weaker parts of my drive (i.e. the first 25cm); I also did core exercises.
12/8 - In driving rain managed to do Hartlip bike ride in 48:33 (was pleased with this). Went to the gym in the afternoon, started a 60' Fartlak, felt dead after the bike ride just 3 hours earlier, didn't give up, pushed harder and got a PB (15,061m). Weights and core exercises.

Have packed running kit so I can do something in Prague. Will probably update again next Sunday.