So far, so good. At the end of week one, we’re still on task for the quadrathlon. I’m feeling fitter already.
There are a couple of hurdles to overcome. I need to learn how to swim. That’s probably the largest one. Beyond that, we have to become less afraid of the weather. Earlier this week we were caught out on our bicycles during a 15-minute torrential downpour, complete with thunder, lightning and hailstones. I had standing water in my shoes as we cycled home. It’s all part of the conditioning.
In case anyone wants to join in on our fun, here’s the link to our (remedial) running programme: Couch to 5K. I think it’s fabulous. Plus, it has such a catchy, inspirational name.
We’ve also developed a tentative training schedule:
Monday, Wednesday, Friday – Morning run
Tuesday – Evening swim
Thursday – Evening cycle
Saturday – Longer cycle or hill-walk
Does anyone have experience training for a grueling fitness event? I am looking for tips on where to get good gear in Edinburgh, what gear is good (especially in the rain), and how to train better.
Image credit: Timtak