A basic but effective session today – 15k @18 (3x5k) to get around an hour in the legs HR capped at 70% HRR. Managed to get outside in the cooler air again which kept the HR under control.
Split into 3 sets with a 2 min rest. My lower back has taken a battering this week and my glutes and hamstrings are tight as hell causing my lower back to react how it shouldn’t. Won’t get into the chiropractor until next week so need to protect it as much as possible. (must stretch more).
Sailed through 1.55 pace @18/19 no problems. First set was a bit uncomfortable due to no time available to warm up so was very stiff. Settled well into the second and the third set went through as the fastest set.
Earlier in the day I wasn’t sure on the session today as i had to take a squad run this morning. Wore my HR monitor to keep an eye on HR and EPOC. Kept it as low as possible in the hills and just did 30 mins. It did go up a bit but only for short little bursts.
Weighed in around 96.5kg mid morning. Nutrition was better today with regular feeds, still dropping weight though.
Tomorrow morning is 4 x intervals which is going to be very uncomfortable and a weights session in the afternoon. Might lay off the posterior chain and focus on pushing muscles which have been neglected of late.
Looking forward to resting up on Saturday.