Wiggle Blog 3: Alex Prince (Osteopath, and triathlete!)
Sun 3rd Feb

January is over in a flash, and training is MOSTLY going to plan, although my plan is generally fairly relaxed.
A couple of unusual additions to my training week:

1.Yoga- I did a dynamic yoga class, which really was DYNAMIC, I was breaking a sweat whilst contorting myself. I’m sure this will pay off with better flexibility. I have to say though; I was crap!

2. I went with a pal to the Newport Velodrome. Now this was the Business! I loved it and can’t wait to go again. We did a drills session followed by a 10 minute race at the end. It was manic but an awesome feeling. I think that it is probably very good for handling skills and definitely good speed training.

Running has been the main issue (still). I have been getting treatment for my calf problems and trying desperately not to aggravate the issue, so this has meant that I have not run at all until today. This is all very frustrating but I guess par for the course with sport, and I would rather get things sorted in January than having to address a chronic problem in the middle of the season. However, a gentle trot today for 15 minutes has been promising, so I’m hoping all will be well.

I have been blessed with dry weather for my cycle rides (I don’t know how, certainly more luck than judgement), although it has been cold and windy. The dhb gear I have been wearing I must say has done a great job in terms of warmth and comfort.

Last weekends weather was so good, I treated my bling new(ish) bike to an outing. It gleamed in the sunshine and was admired! I was reminded of how nice it is to ride, smooth and comfy and most definitely quicker! Despite this, the 42 miler was fast, furious and although I kept up with the “racing snakes”(if I can use that term for cyclists??) for the first part of the ride, I was dropped like a stone at the first major hill (and with me, several other mere mortals who had slowed to cruiser speed)… highlighting my major cycling weakness-The HILL!

This weekend was a fresh 65mile ride which was great, and I felt great, so hopefully I’m getting there.
Swimming has been a touch sporadic, but still getting to the pool for most of the morning sessions, I just find it hard!
I’m hopeful that my calves be ok and then the running can start properly again. Coastal half marathon looming!

Osteopaths tips for February:
Try Yoga/ Pilates for a regular form of flexibility work. This will help improve performance and aid injury prevention.
Try the Velodrome- It rocks!!!

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