Apologies for the delayed update, I was actually back in Cambridge for a few days last week and forgot to update for the millions that read this website...
12/8 - 4x6k @18 (2'r) 2:01.8, 2:01.8, 2:01.8, 2:01.6.
13/8- 15k Fartlak as before, 1:57.8 @18 average.
14/8 - 60' on exercise bike - 20.4 miles. 3 circuits of endurance weights.
15/8 - 4x6k @18 (2'r) 2:01.8, 2:01.8, 2:01.7, 2:01.6.
16/8 - 5k test @26 (rate capped 28). 18:16.5 (1:49.6).
As you can see the 5k test was awful. 1500m in, and my legs were gone. I kept going and managed to keep it under an average of 1:50 splits, but no-one likes to see 1:57s at any point in a 5k test. I left for Cambridge, more than a bit miffed at my performance. So, that evening:
16/8 - 5k test, take 2. 17:46.8 (1:46.6) @27. PB.
Then:
17/8 - 15k @18. 2:06.4. I really struggled with this, so took a few days off.
25/8 - 15k @18. 2:04.8. Still not back to normal.
It appears the second 5k test was a last show of resistance. I think I suffered from the same problem as when I was at the lightweights - I just wasn't eating enough. I lost 8lbs plus in four weeks, so clearly I wasn't getting enough calories in me. It is a stupid mistake, especially as I made the same one before. So, I am going to have to start thinking very carefully about nutrition, especially once I start cooking for myself in Lancaster.
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A note on my possible ideas to ensure I get a better diet:
1. An extra slice of toast in the morning before training. Also need to have orange juice instead of just water (for the vitamins).
2. Lunch - I think doing myself some pasta/potato salads instead of crisps will help to add in some of the carbs I need.
3. Supper - do myself some cheese and biscuits or similar after dinner.
4. Snacks. Must always have one after training. I need to think of some better ideas than Kit Kat Chunkys...
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