Training Plan

  • 03
  • October
  • 2007

Patrick, the men’s captain at Stratford, has sent through the men’s squad training plan and boy does it look like fun, not!

Really going to have to thing about how I manage rowing with training for other events. I might use the Tuesday to alternate through circuits, running and cycling but after last nights circuits I’d quite like to stick with them.

My biggest concern is still the swimming. I really need to get started on that. I’m thinking that as Friday is down as a rowing rest day I might use that to start swimming.

Looking forward to the Great South run next this month and further to the London Marathon I’m going to start more running in the next couple of weeks. After doing the Rat Race I know I can cover the distance but just not sure of pace. From past experience I know I’m going to have to kick in the Marathon training in November.

Oh the joy of winter training!

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Welcome to the personal blog of Robert A J Ford, a professional interaction designer and developer based in the UK.

I started this blog in 2007 to record my cycle training leading up to the Etape. I've never been one for diaries but this format works well with my job and lifestyle so I expanded it to record details of other training and events.

As the blog grew it became a space where friends and family followed my activities. Their feedback has inspired me to keep writing. I hope you find something of interest and please feel free to leave comments.

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