Getting there

This morning I increased my turbo time by 50% to 45 minutes and although I felt a bit sluggish a the beginning I soon got into the rhythm. My garmin gave me a few scary readings on heart rate jumping from 145 to 155 up to 175 within a matter of seconds but I ignored that as I was still breathing easily. Time on the turbo allowed me to reflect on last nights MdS lecture and how Martin had given himself a whole year to get ready whereas I won't be. His first pair of running shoes were bought was after he entered the race - there was a 3 year waiting list back in 2008. So were starting in a different place. He talked of sub 3 hour marathon runners and ironman bringing up the rear and said that was down to their lack of appropriate training. In particular hill training, hill walking (time on feet) and back to back long runs (20 mile plus - each!). Good advice and as soon as I'm back to base level fitness and injury free I'll be putting it into practise. Have a great day!