Thanks to Craft clothing

I would like to say a quick thank you to Craft clothing for helping me out with some running gear for the winter months, this has certainly made it easier for me to put in the miles in the bitter cold that seems to have swept over the UK.

I would like to make special mention of the compression socks they sent through, which are great to train in and really comfortable. Compared to another manufacturers compression socks, they are easier to put on and a much more suitable length. Keep an eye out for them as they are soon to be released.

Another year closer

2009 is upon us and to me it serves as a reminder of how quickly time passes. It has been almost 7 years since I started to take part in Triathlon and the progress I have managed to make is clear, but the rate at which I have improved needs to increase.

How can I improve quicker? Efficiency, consistency and recovery; vital ingredients to every athletes training. After the poor end to my 2008 this is what I will be striving for in the next few months, although this alone may not be enough of a change.

The foot injury I picked up in November has eased enough to allow me to run without consequence the next day. I have also managed to start building up the muscle mass I lost when I was ill helping me to feel stronger in all disciplines.

But training must be resumed gradually as it is at these times you are at risk of picking up injuries and getting run down again, something I certainly can't afford to happen.