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Week 17 - Return of the Training

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22/04/13 - Swim Session Back to Day 1 again with the 16 week training plan. The plan starts with a simple swim and I was lucky enough to have the pool to myself. A new pool for my training to since we have moved house, and its brand new too! 4 x 100 wu 2 x (16 x 25s) Sprint every 4th 2 x 100 wd I took it slow and steady, didn't smash the session out and keep it the same stroke speed throughout the session. Session Details Duration 00:45:00 Distance 1400 meters 23/04/13 - Turbo Session Simple spin on the bike, get the legs working and awake. I put the bike on a low to middle resistance and peddled for 45 minutes with the company of the British & Irish Lions tour 2005. I did this session without the Garmin, so flying solo. Session Details Duration 00:45:00 Distance 9 Miles 24/04/13 - Rest Day 25/04/13 - Turbo Session Same session as Tuesday and continued coverage of the Lions 2005 tour. I do miss my Garmin stats but guess what... I'v

Week 14, 15 & 16 - Nothing

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After moving in, and being ill and just loosing all my training mojo I haven't trained for 3 weeks, I'm 8 weeks into my half Ironman training plan and I feel really down hearts and lacking in motivation to train. This has put a big spanner in the works for my main race this season the Cotswolds113, it was my A race last year and I've got a time to beat but I am really struggling to just get up early or get home late from work to go and train. Whats wrong with me..

Week 13 - Its Here.. Moving Times

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No training planned this week as we are trying to move into our new house. I am a tad frustrated though as I've build my body up to handle the routine of training again, its going to be  a shame to not get any training in but I'd rather be moving house! Fingers crossed I'll get some training in next week