So despite the distinct lack of posting for a while, I have been riding again, the frequency has been about 3 decent sized rides a week with commuting on off days...
I have been trying to step-up the solo rides so that I am really pushing myself. Today I did 30miles of intense off-road riding in the scorching heat, pushing myself to the absolute limit, I aim to do at least one of these a week, preferably more though.
Group riding has begun again, but these rides are few and far between, especially with the distinct absence of Harry, due to holiday. Hopefully these will become a twice weekly thing, growing out skill and pace as a group.
I have suggested to the group that we partake in Mountain Mayhem 2011, the 24hour endurance race. This will be a bit of fun, and something to train for, a few friends of mine did the 2010 race just a short while ago, and they did pretty well so it isn't totally unachievable... will have to convince the lads on padded undershoots and race gel's though LOL.
Which brings me to my next point, shortly before I left Uni for the summer I picked up a nice big order of High5 goodies at the lovely sponsorship 50% discount XD, so now my training is including them. I have energy bars for early morning rides instead of breakfast, gel's to use for half way through longer rides, and then protein recovery drink for use afterwards and to help me build up lean muscle.
Hopefully I will also be using the workout bench in my room again, for days when I don't ride to help build up the muscle, and will be playing tennis with my sister alot to generally build fitness... So hopefully I should be on target to race in the BUCS 10/11 season when I get back to Uni after the summer... wish me luck :)
Until next time, big love xxx
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