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I have managed to get back into the routine of training again after a race trip, a holiday and being sick in quick succession. It killed my rhythm but I had to let it go and go through that phase without judgement. Remembering that progress isn’t linear (as much as we want it to be).

Two blocks down (one 6 day and one 4 day with 1 day rest separating them) and the body has held up pretty well. It’s now 16 weeks to Noosa so that feels nice. A successful longer ride and run on the weekend felt reassuring.

Biggest change is going away from consecutive runs days in an attempt to fast track strength development. Didn’t work for me. My joints need the recovery.

Second biggest change was the 2 consecutive rest days experiment didn’t seem to work for me. It put me “out” and didn’t significantly impact overall recovery and ability to deepen my build.

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Coaching is deep within planning and the focus is developing nicely. Whilst it’s great to be focused we also have to time the preparation right and not leave key steps out. Don’t be distracted.

Here are 2 key steps ….

Recovery. The Kona athletes will be feeling time pressure but they needn't. All 3 are coming off an Ironman and whilst the body feels ready, it is still coming back to life from their qualifying races where they went deep. You can’t fast track recovery.

Awareness. Athletes should know their paces and I am setting sessions with that in mind. Make sure you know where you are at and develop without judgement.

Mostly it’s the mind that gets in the way and we get into a loop of over-motivation followed by frustration. You can’t think your way to fitness. The training steps need to be followed

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Cheers

Coach