Tuesday, December 06, 2005

Training Day

At 15:30 I got on my bike, and started training. From there, almost immediately after the cycle, I went to gym. I got out the pool at about 21:15, ending a pretty long training day.

Cycle
I headed off despite a looming thunderstorm, and sure enough, a few hundred metres later big drops pelted down on me, stinging my cheeks. There was also dust and wind, but only for a minute, and then I was through Heuweilsig, drifting downhill towards the Kimberley Road.

Cycle time: 1h10
Distance: 35km

I interrupted the cycle by visiting Fransa. I arrived unannounced and she quickly stomped out her cigarette. I know because when I came in she was brushing her teeth.
We had some coffee as the 'fam' arrived, and then went to to Dulces for some salads. Pretty decent salads, I must say. Had a nice chat too.

After a short rest I went to gym.

Run
Run time: 20 minutes
Building: 8-12
HR: 162 (max)

Gym
Did some gym, nothing too heavy, including:
Pullups: 3x5
and plenty of stomach.

Swim
Swimming time: about 40 minutes (lots of talking)
1x250: 3:40
Best 100m: 1:14

Had a good chat with Basil and spoke about style correction. Am considering putting up an advertisements at the various pools around Bloem, to make video recordings for swimming clubs, of their swimmers, as a way to encourage better form and technique. Will set about doing that when my computer arrives.

Weight: 86.2kg (seems to be coming down slowly but surely).

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