Definitely felt a bit more sprightly on last nights ride. 600m/14km, all very much winch and plummet. Legs still tired, but not as tired as if I’d been running the previous three days. Another half a kilo shifted as well these last two weeks.
Half way ish in- thoughts are: 1) it’s not difficult to fit 30 mins a day in (esp if you work for yourself), 2) running has come on a lot both in terms of pace (still pretty slow) and ability to maintain low-ish HR / improve recovery time. The treadmill really helps with this, keeps you disciplined, 3) Yoga has made a big difference to general well being. I still don’t really enjoy it but three times a week for 30 mins has reduced back pain and given me lots more flexibility. 4) None of this has really made me feel any stronger on the MTB!
Next week programme ends with a projected 55min 10km (on treadmill with 1% incline so it’s not a proper run). After that going to move to taster sessions at the Gym mostly for yoga/circuits/maybe spin bikes. I know – age wise – I should be lifting heavier weights but I really get zero pleasure out of that so it’s not going to happen.
Anyway, 8km run later proceeded by some appropriately targeted Yoga. Keep on, keeping on all 🙂