Training Log Archive: Dooby

Killarney road, across by Ballymac CofI, then back intro Tralee, up Oakpark and then left at Killeen and onto the Fat Mile to finish.

Again legs didn't feel too hot. Thought i'd get out for longer but got lost some time before I left the house trying to attach a holder onto the bike for my new pump. Will have to reattach it to the front drinks holder as it won't fit properly onto the other one.

Pace was steady enough this morning but avg speed is steadily falling. Felt a bit better after i'd turned for home. I havn't decided to get back onto the bike gradually, more a jump right into it, all due to calf trouble. Once calf is better will maybe cycle once a week until hour changes, then twice.

To Banna and back.

Out on the bike again this evening. Legs felt tired though after last nights cycle. To be expected I suppose since I havn't done any cycling in months. My pace was steady enough for the spin, up and down hills.

Road to Ardfert isn't too bad, worst parts are after the railway bridge and the downhill into the village.

Atlantic looked impressive along with the mountains out Brandon direction when viewed from the beach.

Castleisland direction, turned at quarry, then back into Tralee and home via the Fat Mile around the north side of Tralee.

After pain last two evenings running had to try the alternative this evening. Put steps in play this morning to go cycling and the weather was fine. Got through town and then onto the main road I cycled hard for a km or so. Really felt it, body not used to cycling. Got a good rhythm going after roundabout but not that good after I turned, tried but felt like a really strong headwind. Don't think it was my imagination, even though the trees weren't moving, maybe just felt stronger than it was due to cold! Feet really started to hurt from cold near the end. Was starting to get dark when I finished so I timed it nicely.

Took a lap time from the roundabout and then again when I got back to here. More realistic of pace as going through town means stopping and starting.
Did 21.21km, 42.09 time, avg. speed 30.2km/h, avg HR 153

Blennerville run, shortened, didn't go to Basin.

Calf felt slightly better so decided to run again. Deep heat was applied before running. Not as much pain in other parts of legs this evening and didn't need to stop for a stretch. Decided to cut the run short as it wasn't a comfortable run. Was feeling fairly negative the more I ran, not liking the pain.

Blennerville run, but not all of it.

Decided on running this evening, despite Calf not feeling 100% better. Rubbed some Deep Heat into it before running to make life a bit easier! Had the watch set to pace me 5.15min/km, an easy run, no point pushing. Managed the pace fine but calf and achilles started to hurt so I stopped to stretch again. This helped matters a bit but I still turned for home. Not too happy with the whole situation but will try running again tomorrow.

After running yesterday my right calf is sore today, doesn't feel good walking so running would not be a good idea. Gave it until late in the day to make a decision whether to run or not, would have been a nice evening to run.

Physio gets back from her holiday in Florida tomorrow so i'll get onto her later in the week for an appointment.

Instead I changed the rear tyre on my bike, so that's one less job to do before I get out on the road for the 1st time this year, not sure when that'll be yet, maybe Saturday if it's nice in the morning.