Run: 1hr 22min (9.5mi) / Gym: 42mins / Crosstrain: 3hrs 46mins
The foot soreness developed into a self-diagnosed case of tendinopathy across the top of my right foot (anterior tibialis tendon). Rest and rehab was going to be key.
Monday started with what was going to be a regular feature this week – an indoor turbo session, which to be fair suited to sub-zero conditions outside, and also got my legs used to a bit more pedalling, which will feature heavily in my build up to the early summer triathlon. 1 hour of grinding the cranks, and sweating a few litres, followed by some mobility work. This was repeated on Tuesday, and then coupled with a short upper body weight session on Wednesday. Thursday was a quick test – 10 mins on the treadmill, which confirmed I wasn’t ready. A turbo followed by weights on Friday morning, was added to by a 40 minute test on the treadmill in the evening. After 10 minutes of wincing, the pain eased, and I was able to push up the pace. Saturday was a runner-specific weights and mobility class, designed to improve resilience and ward off injury. Ironically I pulled my hip flexor, so headed home to ice it. Sunday morning was a tentative spin on the turbo, before a more convincing 30mins on the treadmill. I’m not fixed, but I’m not bad. 2 weeks to go before lining up at St Ives for the UTMB Arc of Attrition, and crossing my fingers
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