Training Log Archive: FE

Too much drama of the wrong sort today.
First time out in cleats only got 800m before I failed to flick my foot out and then fell heavily with my forearm taking the whole impact on the kerbstone. Thank goodness only badly shaken. Then spent 15 mins in Stoke Park trying to build up confidence with unclipping but left foot was often requiring two attempts. Finally reached Merrist Wood for the mini intervals feeling queasy from the heat and shock.

Back home badly over stretched the calf not realising the forefoot of the new bike shoes are higher than the heel, unlike my built up trainers heel that is around 10mm higher.
Spent 2 hours watching formula 1 with leg raised, compression sock and a bag of frozen peas. Later found an egg sized lump on hip bone that responded well to the bag of peas stuffed down lycra shorts!

2 x 2.56 miles: 8.20 and 7.45 (drops).
Had no idea what to expect, but was hoping for around 7.40 and 7.15 (drops). Disappointed, not great times, felt crappy when I woke and legs felt dead after the fall. Based on today I wouldn't break 30mins for a 10 mile TT. Need more miles under the belt and some intervals before experiencing "the race of truth". US 10min high.

Feeling the effects of massage, seems to do me more harm than good. US 10 mins high.
Bought recessed cleat bike shoes kindly fitted by the local Giant shop, can't wait to give them a spin.

Only a slight reaction from yesterday, just enough to be more cautious with stretching. 6mm knee to wall. 3 x 8 mins walking. Massage. US 10 mins high.

Slowish ride mainly round Stoke Park cycle tracks with plenty of obstacles to negotiate, learning technical bits whilst using hoods, felt more in control back on the road and needed to be!
US 10 mins high. 2 x 8 mins walking.

Went to watch a cycling race at Dunsfold to see what it is was all about and saw more than I bargained for. The Vets ranging from 1st to 4th category lapped the 3 miles at between 24 and 27 mph on a perfect still warm evening. All seemed uneventful with a clear winner, then followed a mass crash 2m in front of the ten officials and spectators. One guy was still on the ground 15 mins later with a possible broken shoulder and heavy landing on his forehead.
10 + 5 min walks, stride back to normal at last. US 10 min high.

Calf cramped in the morning and tweaked as it released. On a positive note feeling stronger and have better ROM than last week. US 10 min high.

Aggravated (not total surprise), takes 48 hours to fully flair up. 3 x 5 mins walking. US 10 min high.
Yesterday's ride backed up my hunch that it was worth buying a decent bike.