First of all sorry for not updating my training pages as they have become tedious and boring. I think it might be better to give monthly (or whenever) updates on my personal bests and training techniques / plans.
Injury
I've injured my shoulder, pulled or torn a muscle by my shoulder blade leaving me in excruciating pain when I sneeze, let alone swim. I did it about 2 weeks ago when training with the Cardiff Triathletes. I was the only bloke in the lane with 4 girls, lucky you may think but they were like dolphins in the water and making me feel like some sluggish elephant seal. I let my ego get the better of me and with no thought to technique started carving up the water with my superior upper body strength. Did I get any closer? Nope. Did I prove my masculinity? Nope cos I whimpered out of the pool feeling like someone had put a hook in my shoulder and kept jangling it for their amusement. Lesson learned - There are no medals won in training! The Doc has told me to rest it for 3 weeks minimum.
Adversity
I've been trying to arrange my race diary for this season. I initially had planned for 9 races. 2 of those I can't attend now because of my shoulder injury. I can't attend another as my mate has his stag do on the same weekend. Triathlon has my full commitment but I can do the race next year, I can't do my mates stag do next year. Quite inconsiderately he's getting married on another race weekend so that knocks another one off the list. That leaves 5. Also I've paid upfront for the first two races and can't get a refund.
Silver Lining
I always like to look on the bright side. Even though I'm not competing in the first race I had booked, I'm going along to help marshall it. So I get to see how the other competitors setup for transition and how they perform, I also still get the goodie bag!
I've also got my new bike, but due to injury and personal obligations, I've not had chance to try it out, buy and fix new pedals and shoes, bike computer etc. so the added time of not having to compete in my first 2 triathlons leaves me time to get used to my bike and get it how I want it.
I couldn't get a refund for my second race but they transferred the entry to another race that I didn't know about, that is better than the race I was going to do, and a week later thus giving me more time to train.
Injury
I've injured my shoulder, pulled or torn a muscle by my shoulder blade leaving me in excruciating pain when I sneeze, let alone swim. I did it about 2 weeks ago when training with the Cardiff Triathletes. I was the only bloke in the lane with 4 girls, lucky you may think but they were like dolphins in the water and making me feel like some sluggish elephant seal. I let my ego get the better of me and with no thought to technique started carving up the water with my superior upper body strength. Did I get any closer? Nope. Did I prove my masculinity? Nope cos I whimpered out of the pool feeling like someone had put a hook in my shoulder and kept jangling it for their amusement. Lesson learned - There are no medals won in training! The Doc has told me to rest it for 3 weeks minimum.
Adversity
I've been trying to arrange my race diary for this season. I initially had planned for 9 races. 2 of those I can't attend now because of my shoulder injury. I can't attend another as my mate has his stag do on the same weekend. Triathlon has my full commitment but I can do the race next year, I can't do my mates stag do next year. Quite inconsiderately he's getting married on another race weekend so that knocks another one off the list. That leaves 5. Also I've paid upfront for the first two races and can't get a refund.
Silver Lining
I always like to look on the bright side. Even though I'm not competing in the first race I had booked, I'm going along to help marshall it. So I get to see how the other competitors setup for transition and how they perform, I also still get the goodie bag!
I've also got my new bike, but due to injury and personal obligations, I've not had chance to try it out, buy and fix new pedals and shoes, bike computer etc. so the added time of not having to compete in my first 2 triathlons leaves me time to get used to my bike and get it how I want it.
I couldn't get a refund for my second race but they transferred the entry to another race that I didn't know about, that is better than the race I was going to do, and a week later thus giving me more time to train.
Even though I had to cancel some for my mate's stag do and wedding it made me look and find more interesting races.
Race Diary
The only category 'A' race is the London triathlon. Maybe because it's high profile, maybe because it's for charity or it's in just a nice time of year where I can get a lot of training and experience beforehand. The other races I have chosen is because I've heard of them through other triathletes or 220 and look forward to camping beforehand.
Race Diary
The only category 'A' race is the London triathlon. Maybe because it's high profile, maybe because it's for charity or it's in just a nice time of year where I can get a lot of training and experience beforehand. The other races I have chosen is because I've heard of them through other triathletes or 220 and look forward to camping beforehand.
