The funny thing is, you have to keep trying hard, otherwise you can't repeat the last session. Much less make any progression to the next. It's a circle, but I won't describe it as virtuous, yet.
you'll have heard us talk about how an eleven year old can be such a fast swimmer despite having very little strength compared to an adult. One of reasons they can do that is that kids don't place limitations on themselves, every time they go to the pool they walk out excitedly on to the poolside with a clear head, jump in the water, go for it and see what they can do.
Maybe you've settled because of your age, your inexperience, your talent, your training time, your gender or your height. Are you sure the barriers you feel are not entirely self imposed? Take a leaf from that eleven year old's book: enjoy every moment, work hard, keep an open mind and believe you will become a better swimmer...and you will.
3 runs in 3 days last week. Back to back treadmill intervals and hill reps this week, should be four sessions assuming that i get out at the weekend. Looks like freq and intensity can be ramped up a bit...
Out for two days out of two this weekend and really enjoyed the trad. Moves technically easy but head was improving all the time. Slabs felt very doable by the end of Sunday.
Running priorities each week:
1. Treadmill intervals for progression
2. Hill reps, just go hard!
3. Kn/Pigs/Otley for movement
4. Moors for enjoying the scenery
with a monthly test at Parkrun.
Done some structured work in the past few weeks. Had a good session with Ellie last night and really delivered, felt proud of my effort. Looking forward to the next leap and bound :)