Post Mallorca Comedown

A funny old week as expected following the 'kicking in the Ballearics' we had last week.
Monday was straight back into the run group, fortunately it was a fairly tight session so no great distance - I managed 2 gentle laps of the park at first before my knees started to complain, followed by another 4 laps later on. Wheezy, wobbly & the body showing obvious signs of needing recovery. Took Tuesday as a complete rest, feeling very groggy & sleepy all day. Weds was much the same but we did make it to the Roller Session just to turn the legs over. We managed about 30 mins total, others there got on their bikes then just got off them & sat on chairs. Glad it's not only us feeling bushed!
Thursday was a gentle 4 mile run, starting to feel a bit more alive again, Friday an easy swim in probably the most unstructured swim session ever, Saturday rest day.
This morning, Sunday, we headed into the lanes for 1.5 hours easy run. A cracking day - bright, sunny & not too cold & we had a great run. Just the right distance & actually quite a good pace for the pair of us considering we haven't run over 45 mins for a month. We could definately feel the benefit of all the biking as the hills & wind around Auldhouse didn't bother us in the slightest.
I think I've forgotten how much I enjoy running - the nice weather makes it so much more enjoyable.

April sees the start of a 6 month countdown to Barcelona & time to get things moving. I have started to put together the training plan & we just need to select our target races through the summer & build them in to the plan. Ideally 4 x Sprint Tri's, 2 x Middle Distance Tri's (hard to find ones we can do though), a couple of long bike Sportives & the usual running races too.
The ATHelite Tri Club also needs some away days for some open water sessions etc. Lots to do.

Nice now the clocks have changed, Monday should see us turn up at the Harriers for the 2nd time this year as we now endeavour to start building up the running again now Mallorca has gone.

Anyone been watching the Track Cycling Champs from Poland? Love watching it (7.00ishpm every evening). The Brits seem to having a bit of a struggle following the Olympic glory but lots of young 'uns there looking like they are oozing with potential. Funny to see Cavendish being interviewed after the Madison & saying that following his win last week he was just taking these World Championships as a Recovery Week. Some recovery!