In the last two weekends I was quite busy racing in two local cycling races which are part of the Malta Cycling Federation Programme. The first cycling race was on the Zebbug By-Pass circuit, 22 laps for a total of 100km. The second race was on the St. Paul's by pass Circuit for a total of 80km. The first race was a fast race whereas the second race was very hill.
I have used these races as part of my preparation for Ironman Austria so I didn't taper at all. I am feeling quite tired coming in these race, and deep down I am not very pleased since I cannot race at my 100%. Having said that in both races though I managed to finish with the group so at least I was strong enough to hang in there. The only problem is that I was always dead last in the sprint in both races.
On the Zebbug Circuit I finished the race in 10th overall. Yesterday I finished the race 8th overall. I am pleased with my cycling strenght at the moment, not with my power, but that does not make much difference when you are racing Ironman, the important thing is that my legs are feeling strong and coping with the load of training. One thing I have realised though is that my sprinting ability went down the drain in the last year or so, probably due to all the long distance training I am doing.
After both races I kept on cycling to keep up my weekly milage, and after that I went for a long run. Legs of course are feeling as heavy as lead, but this is expected and on the Marathon they are not going to feel any better.... so this is good simulation training.
Next race is on the 22nd March - National Duathlon Championships
I have used these races as part of my preparation for Ironman Austria so I didn't taper at all. I am feeling quite tired coming in these race, and deep down I am not very pleased since I cannot race at my 100%. Having said that in both races though I managed to finish with the group so at least I was strong enough to hang in there. The only problem is that I was always dead last in the sprint in both races.
On the Zebbug Circuit I finished the race in 10th overall. Yesterday I finished the race 8th overall. I am pleased with my cycling strenght at the moment, not with my power, but that does not make much difference when you are racing Ironman, the important thing is that my legs are feeling strong and coping with the load of training. One thing I have realised though is that my sprinting ability went down the drain in the last year or so, probably due to all the long distance training I am doing.
After both races I kept on cycling to keep up my weekly milage, and after that I went for a long run. Legs of course are feeling as heavy as lead, but this is expected and on the Marathon they are not going to feel any better.... so this is good simulation training.
Next race is on the 22nd March - National Duathlon Championships
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