Apologies... It has been ages since my last post again, I just seem to be losing track of all time at the moment
So, what has been going on in my world I hear you ask?
Since the last post I have been working on a modified running technique moving towards a forefoot strike and heel touch. This has been going pretty well, although the calf soreness I suffered with initially was not particularly nice. I am feeling considerably lighter on my feet and my actual posture when running is much more upright and relaxed. I have managed a few decent mileage weeks hitting 100k several times but unfortunately, I have been having a few issues with my shins due to the change in foot mechanics brought about by forefoot striking. This has resulted in needing my orthotics to be modified, yay. Therefore it is back to the podiatrist I go for some in shoe pressure testing, although not for another month
I have also been crit racing up at Crystal Palace on Tuesday nights. This is excellent for getting some much needed bike strength and leg speed. I have also been running off the bike after the 60 minutes of racing to get the legs used to the hurt of the first 2K's of the run. Despite many attempts I am yet to get away in a break but one week it will come together.
My swimming has been getting stronger. Now it is just a case of transferring the strength I have from weight sessions to the water by increasing the number of K's per week. Over the next few months I will be looking towards 25k of swimming with some 4k sets on low swim and rest times
Right... Time to get back to work before I upset the general manager.
Catch you soon.
So, what has been going on in my world I hear you ask?
Since the last post I have been working on a modified running technique moving towards a forefoot strike and heel touch. This has been going pretty well, although the calf soreness I suffered with initially was not particularly nice. I am feeling considerably lighter on my feet and my actual posture when running is much more upright and relaxed. I have managed a few decent mileage weeks hitting 100k several times but unfortunately, I have been having a few issues with my shins due to the change in foot mechanics brought about by forefoot striking. This has resulted in needing my orthotics to be modified, yay. Therefore it is back to the podiatrist I go for some in shoe pressure testing, although not for another month
I have also been crit racing up at Crystal Palace on Tuesday nights. This is excellent for getting some much needed bike strength and leg speed. I have also been running off the bike after the 60 minutes of racing to get the legs used to the hurt of the first 2K's of the run. Despite many attempts I am yet to get away in a break but one week it will come together.
My swimming has been getting stronger. Now it is just a case of transferring the strength I have from weight sessions to the water by increasing the number of K's per week. Over the next few months I will be looking towards 25k of swimming with some 4k sets on low swim and rest times
Right... Time to get back to work before I upset the general manager.
Catch you soon.
