A nice 3 week block of intensity completed and in the bag, it was pretty hard going but motivation is at an all time high with the season approaching fast. over the last few days I have been watching the tour of qatar in which the An Post cycling team are racing, the courses are pan flat with the wind being the only challenge but it still makes for interesting racing.
In my last blog I spoke about how I'm working hard to get my diet on track and steadily reduce the weight as march and the start of my racing season approaches, a lot of people have shown interest in this and have asked me to give more detail on diet plans and menus, so as well as this blog post I intend on posting a small blog with some sample plans and menus.
With 1 month of training left in the costa blanca which will compose of a tough block of riding before my return to Ireland things are looking good. I'm currently on a recovery period to give my body time to adapt to the load that it has been forced to endure over the past few weeks. A few mechanical disasters set me back slightly but nothing major, my rear mech exploded but I moved quickly getting a new one and installing it the very next day.
I am working extra hard on my health to ensure that I do not fall victim to any illness or injuries. Taking my Molloys Energy + Vit, Min & Herb capsules daily along with a combination of Arnica, Glucosamine & Udo's choice ultimate oil blend to ensure the upkeep of my connective tissue and EFA's.
Since I'm out here with limited access to a physical therapist or massage I have been making extra use of my "Injury Be Gone" massage roller which is doing the trick when it comes to working the knots and lactic build up out of my muscles.
I recently read on bike radar about the benefits that one can gain from taking a dreaded Ice Bath, the article claimed of the advantages of dipping your twigs into water ranging between 5-10 degrees for no more than 30mins. What is funny is that while I'm writing this article I'm waist deep in the outdoor pool of our villa which is perfect temp for cooling the muscles.
With not much else to report I'm going to leave it there for this weeks blog but keep a check as I will be posting on nutrition in the coming days so in the mean time keep the training going.
