Scores on the door for the week

Not a bad week but a bit shy on the total hours required - it was the running that suffered once again.

2.5 hours swimming, 4 hours 15 mins on the bike and just over 3 hours running.

After Tuesday's faster tempo session on the track the running thereafter was a bit of an effort. As was the swimming (focus on improving the hand entry and overall technique). I missed the brick session (again!) - beginning to get a bit of a habit.

It is amazing that it is the last block of 3 weeks of base left. Then (according to Don Fink) we move up to 10 weeks of Build and the fun really starts. Before then I expect to have some testing with Coach4Tri with a view to building a more bespoke plan.

One point I am beginning to question is the logic of increasing the frequency over 3 weeks and then having a slightly easier week on the 4th. Some coaches believe 2 hard weeks and one easier (i.e. a 3 weeks cycle rather than 4) is better for athletes over 40 - I am beginning to think this may be the best approach.

Tomorrow I will review the weekly plan - another 9 hours required.