New boundaries required

A scientific approach has now been applied to my training schedule. I actually picked up and read an article about what I should be doing at this stage in the lead up to an Ironman (19 weeks to go). It's from 220 magazine, so they shouldn't be talking pish. It turns out that I've been doing far, far, far too much. And I was enjoying myself as well.

I've had to introduce short runs into my schedule. And short swims. And, admittedly due to circustances beyond my control, short cycles. Hardly seems worth it, if you ask me. I feel weaker and I'm eating more; my joints are seizing up, my muscles tightening.

I find myself trying out new and interesting ways to incorporate various physical activities into my steadily increasing social life. The main aim being to achieve improved core strength and a more evenly balanced muscle tone.

Current weight is 13 stones 2 pounds (184 pounds / 83.5 kg).