Continued swimming this week what with the dodgy knee. Really feeling quite good in the pool now. I feel as if good efficient technique is now replacing my thrashing need for more speed.
I was helped along at the end of the week by a new pair of swim shorts and goggles.
Only in the mind but it all helps.
Spoke to a man with experience in the field of Ironman and he outlined the importance of the bike leg in the Ironman and suggested that I focus predominatly on that, but do not neglect the other two disciplines. I guess 112 miles is a long way no matter which way you look at it, if you don't make the cut time on the bike you won't even start the run. Easy and efficient is the key to the bike, train hard on it so the race seems easy in comparison, no stresses and no going anarobic. This advice should leave you with enough in the tank for the run, oh and fuel, then more fuel, in my case, around 300 Cal an hour.
As a result of this advice I set up the turbo trainer in the garage, stuck on a DVD and spun for 1:40. I was focusing on leg speed and positioning on the bike. Taking some advice from a book that I have recently read, I set the cleats on my shoes bach a little. This creates less stress on your calves when cycling, therefore giving you fresher calves for the run.
It is becoming more and more apparent that there is more to this triathlon lark than meets the eye. It's not simply a case of doing three disciplines individualy. Sacrifices are made in each discipline to set you up right for the next. I have been riding my bike in more or less the same position for years, now I find myself changing that position, possibly to the detriment of my ride speed, but I wouldn't usualy be running a marathon after a 112 mile ride so I guess the changes are necessary for overall success.
I have some short runs planned for next week to test the knee. I don't want it to go on so long that it becomes more of a mental problem than a pysical one.
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