Well that's what it was like for 2 weeks after the classic as work took me to Munich, Dublin, Swindon and Exeter. Total work days at home = 0. Net result was very disrupted training in the week and just a 60 loop of the South Hams and an 80 miler over the moors at the weekend. Legs felt heavy as the classic and lack of midweek training took their toll.
The last 2 weeks have been much better as I've been working out of Plymouth. Rode for 9 out of 11 days, mostly the 20 miles to and from work but with a 73 moorland run and a fabulous 101 miler taking in coast and moor. Rode to the Torpoint ferry, along the Cornwall coast to Seaton then north to Liskeard picking up the LEJOG route through Callington, Gunnerslake, Tavvy, Princetown and Postbridge before turning home via Manaton and Dartmeet. Wonderful ride.
Problem is the cycling repetition has brought foot pain back in my left metatarsals. Same problem as earlier this year. Legs feel great but what good is that when your foot has had it? I think it went on Friday 23rd, that was certainly the first day the Crocs were on at work. Cleat and saddle adjustment tonight. Fingers crossed that helps.
Taken it steady this week with a couple of 1500m swims. With a week off now and down time for family I rode the South Hams route tonight covering 59 miles. Almost collided with a 4x4 reversing up the hill down to Slapton having to divert up a driveway to avoid a nasty crash at 30+mph. Lots of tourists camping in the fields as it's holiday season.
Next ride will be Friday hopefully with David (fatboy) from the LEJOG trip. Looks like I need to ride every few days so as not to mess the foot completely. All I know now is that come September it'll hurt!
Friday, July 30, 2010
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