Week 4 of Training

After a big weekend of house work, not a lot of training was done. I know what I need to do however it's just not happening. I'm finding this lack of time a little stressful at present as the miles just aren't coming as they should be. It could be the time of the year and maybe I'm just expecting too much when there's so much stuff other than bike riding to be done. It's not like I don't know what has to be done and achieved!

Over the weekend I bought a new pair of Hoka One One "Stinson Lite" running shoes. If I'm going to do this Everesting then I know the more weight I can lose beforehand the easier it will be. Anything to assist the effort!

Absolutely the softest, most cushioned shoes I've ever owned. I wish I'd had these when I was running half and full marathon's way back when. They would have been a huge asset and saved my knees a hell of a lot! They've attained a cult following amongst ultra runners and trail runners alike. Weird looking but awesome nonetheless.

This week will be difficult as Xmas Day comes in three days time, and it will be a time of family and cooking, eating and travelling. I know I won't have the time to ride, so hopefully now I have an excuse to get out and at least run when I get a spare half hour or so.

Other than that this week's plan is to  utilise a short and steep street about 1 kilometre from my home (70m gain in a couple hundred metres) to do a pile of hill repeats, and to stress my legs as much as possible. Then tomorrow I'll ride in to work at a fast pace, only taking a much longer route to build up some kilometres. I know it's only early yet, and time is still on my side so I'm trying not to feel too stressed just yet (am I kidding myself here?). Still, 37 repeats of this Everesting hill is a hell of a lot and so the more time I can spend climbing and riding the better.

I'm under no illusions when it comes to this endeavour. But I an stubborn and plan to both make some money for the homeless, and also prove to those that said I can't do this wrong.

Stay tuned and keep both wheels right side up.