A week in 'training'

[Jon H]

If it's an open-water swim then practice swimming in a wetsuit; I've never been in one, but from what I understand it makes you more bouyant so alters your position in the water slightly, and if it doesn't fit right it can restrict your arm movement and screw up that stroke you've just perfected.

Don't forget to practice the transitions too, as you can lose loads of time struggling to get out of the gimp suit.

[mlocke]

That will all come nearer the time I think though i do plan on doing this

Some time soon I would liek to try some Brick sessions -maybe run in hyde park after the commute or something

[quote="Andrew G"]Just get the miles in and eat flapjack

[quote="mlocke"] I still feel the effects of the injury from last August most days after doing some form of exercise be that Swimming, Running or Cycling.

[Michelle]

Seriously though Locky, I may be preaching to the converted here, but ever think you may need some help with that 'old' injury like physio or osteo or something? It sounds like it's turning into a chronic one IMHO.

[huw williams]

[quote="Michelle"]Seriously though Locky, I may be preaching to the converted here, but ever think you may need some help with that 'old' injury like physio or osteo or something? It sounds like it's turning into a chronic one IMHO.

[Ben]

Always take others people's advice and then ignore it, even if it's correct. Then you have nobody to blame but yourself.

Only you know what's good for your body. So you need to work this out, pain being a signal. If it helps, you can lose a lot of blood each day but as long as you don't turn anemic, you'll be fine.

[mlocke]

I had physio for about three months

During this time it got massively better but over christmas I lost the routine of going

I wouldnt say it is painful anymore its just that I am aware of it (my leg feels weak around the hip)

the physio did some really horrible massging for those months, twice a week, which he said got rid of some horrible lumps in my back and legs.

This is part of the reason that I am doing pilates because the physio said its now just a matter of stretching and strengthening to improve it and ensure it doesnt return. Also I think the running and swimming is helping as he did also say to do some cross training and not just biking as this will strenthen more musles around the joint and make it more stable

All that said though I do plan to visit again shortly to to get another assessment and see how the last few months have affected it though

[Andrew G]

Yes Mark leave the turbo alone. They are the tool of the devil.

[Graham O]

[quote="mlocke"]That will all come nearer the time I think though i do plan on doing this

Some time soon I would liek to try some Brick sessions -maybe run in hyde park after the commute or something

[mlocke]

Your not far off Graham but it has to be a nice Bitter though.

A brick session is running straight after being on the bike. I've not done it yet but its supposed to be tough

[quote="mlocke"]
The weights

I think one or two go the wrong end of the stick with regard to the weights. They are on my bike, under my seat post and another at the front. Both are on my heavier commuting bike. My theory behind this is that a heavier bike would make riding generally harder so that when I get back on my lighter racing bike the ‘training’ effect of being on the heavy bike with additional weight would be felt.

[quote]you're most likely putting out the same effort and riding slightly slower

[Marek]

I think what they are saying is instead of riding same pace with weights maybe ride faster without the weights, but I do agree that riding a heavier bike does have benefits when you get onto your racing bike, it works for me.

There are other advantages to riding with the faster group, for example you will get more of a feel as to what its like riding fast in a group and on the hills etc you will be pushed out of your comfort zone.

Cheers

Marek.....

[mlocke]

The problem that I have is if I move to the training group I will not be in control of how quick the group goes. Given my injury problems I need to progression to b more gradual so by staying in the 19's and adding weight to make it harder I can control more as you know the 19'a wont be going much quicker than that.

In a few months once the injury has healed more (its getting better all the time) and I am more up to speed I would consider jumping up a group.

I dont think that moving up groups on the club run is the answer to all the training needs.