Sunday, August 30
This training week I had to shorten some session due to illness and concentrate on quality and not always about quantity as I knew this would deplete my already not fully fit body. It is hard as an athlete to take time off when such a big race so close but we have to listen to our bodies sometimes and take the rest. I missed sessions and even had to take a couple of days off in the last week due to this. I have been working on some great strength work though to help activate musclesthat I should be using more on the bike to make my stroke more efficient. I am now hopefully on the mend and will be ready to get back on track next week.
I get asked a lot what I eat and main thing for me is keep it simple, natural and stay away from processed foods. Lucky where I work is The Cycle Bistro which is a Paleo Bistro and my favorite of post work out food is an omelette packed with mushrooms, served with The Cycle Bistro hashcake, kale and avocado washed down with a berry smoothie. Just what you need to start the day after cranking out some miles on the bike. Also make sure to carry healthy snacks with you for those times you get hungry fruit and nuts are perfect and better than reaching for that chocolate bar all the time!
