So its well into 2007 and things move on so quickly. After some quality time off back in November / December I started to easy back into things over Christmas and am now well and truly in the full swing of things. This is kind of unusual for me at this time of year, but with my first important race – California 70.3 coming at the end of March, I’m looking to be peaking earlier than ever this year.
The 70.3 world series of races is really gaining momentum now and fields are stacking up with top athletes. Right now at California the likes of Chris McCormack (ITU World Champ and 2nd @ Hawaii last year), Luc Van Leard, Richie Cunningham, Clas Bjornson…. Are all down to race…. Personally I CANT WAIT to put myself up against these guys…. There’s no point in setting targets and goals to just hide away when the really BIG boys come to the party. Its now just a case of buckling down and making sure I’m in the best shape possible come the 31st March.
Elsewhere, things are generally going well too. I’ve thought for a long time that I’d love to head to warmer climes for an extended winter training camp (as so many athletes do) but my life back home just doesn’t lend itself to this anymore. The church I’m heavily involved with (http://www.eternitychurch.co.uk/) is a commitment I neither can or WANT to back away from. Gods doing some pretty awesome stuff there right now and I know I want to be right in the middle of it all. Whilst it does sometimes makes for longer days (less sleep) than is contusive to proper recovery and training, God’s getting me through amazingly… some nights of 4 hours sleep on the back of 5-6 hours training don’t seam to do the damage they should….. its REALLY COOL! So even if I were to be able to “go pro” and not work anymore (hint hint to any sponsors out there) I know I wouldn’t be heading off anywhere other than Guildford now!
What this has meant though is that most of my training has been done indoors. But you know I’m convinced that this is actually making me stronger. Mentally it requires a lot of will power to keep going when the kitchen stocked with food is right next door and you’ve still got 90mins left to go on your turbo ride. But physically too, I feel that its leading to greater improvements. My running is heading to new levels with the work I’m doing with Bridge (I’ll write more on this soon) and my target of running a sub 1:14 21k in a 70.3 race this year is looking like a distinct possibility… we’ll just have to see how things progress.
So all in all, the start of the year has been a good one. I’m keen to try and get my blogging up to scratch and post regular updates, so pop back soon and catch up with more of where I’m at.
