The start of my journey to the Outlaw 2014

My journey to the Outlaw next year, 27th July 2014 starts on Monday;  nearly 11 months out;  I'm so excited and raring to get going!

I've not been great since this year's Outlaw;  a combination of circumstances

Getting my wee muchen ready for starting school and a last minute decision to change his school,  a decision just a week in, I know without doubt was right, but it caused me a bit of stress while making it.

A couple of niggles,  I wouldn't go as far as to say injuries but this last problem has been very painful,  it seems to be clearing nicely now and I should be able to start the Super6 on Monday;  but I suspect I might have to trade the running for some alternative cardio at least for a few days.  Basically I will do this as long as necessary until my foot is okay.

I have been clearly suffering with a bit of demotivation latterly,  but once I entered the Outlaw I've been rejuvenated and I'm  itching to get back at it :-)

So a general run through of my plan over the next year;  I'm planning out my whole year now,  partly as I'm going into the free version of TP next month so won't be able to move things around as I do presently;  therefore I'm working an outline now,  plus I want to just get on with the training and not have to plan it.  

My running and swimming is going to be guided by the person who helped me with my swimming last year and the exciting thing is I don't have restrictions for how much pool time I can do now that Iain's at school compared to my very restricted swim programme last year!   

It has all worked out nicely for the biking element in 6 week blocks; in between each block I have a recovery week basically they fall superbly in school holidays! 

1st block - Super6

2nd block - December's Challenge but stretched over 6 weeks with some ABBs and long rides added in.  Basically I'm doing 2x interval sessions and 1x long ride a week; plus some ABBs and Technique each week;  I just don't feel confident enough to tackle back to back hard sessions.

This takes me to Christmas and a 2 week aerobic / recovery break, guess it's active recovery.

The new year will see me repeat the 2 Super6 6 weeks blocks allowing me to do the icing on the cake block which I feel will help my pace before going into the event specific training.

This will lead nicely into the 16 Week IM plan.

I'll be including regular strength work and a clean diet throughout to help me get to race weight this time :-)

This is going to be so much fun :-)

Thank you for those that stuck with this rather long blog :)