29-10-2015, 01:49 AM
Hi TheEd,
Been a long time since last post, but I haven't given up! I had plenty of issues with calves since last post. Went to physio, did strengthening, building back up etc but broke down a few times. But haven't had any problems with calves since June.
I was away in middle of the year, then started again in August but then came down with a horrible flu which took a couple of months to recover 100% from. In short, haven't been able to string together more than 3-4 weeks of training together for the whole year.
I've just done 2 week Recovery, and now in first week of Build Up. Feeling good so far.
A couple of questions - First, I was thinking of doing 6 weeks of Build Up before starting on a cycle again. Is that the way to go? I'm just wary of jumping in too quickly again.
Also, added complication has been going to one car for our family and I am running/biking to work. It's a hilly 8km run/ride. I've never been much of a fan of the bike, but I don't think doubling up is a good idea yet.
So I'm alternating between run/bike, ie run to work, ride home, ride to work next morning, run home etc. When I get back onto the cycles I will probably use the car on the quality days, e.g 2km and 1km sessions. But do you think this is workable on my schedule?
Many thanks,
Phil.
Been a long time since last post, but I haven't given up! I had plenty of issues with calves since last post. Went to physio, did strengthening, building back up etc but broke down a few times. But haven't had any problems with calves since June.
I was away in middle of the year, then started again in August but then came down with a horrible flu which took a couple of months to recover 100% from. In short, haven't been able to string together more than 3-4 weeks of training together for the whole year.
I've just done 2 week Recovery, and now in first week of Build Up. Feeling good so far.
A couple of questions - First, I was thinking of doing 6 weeks of Build Up before starting on a cycle again. Is that the way to go? I'm just wary of jumping in too quickly again.
Also, added complication has been going to one car for our family and I am running/biking to work. It's a hilly 8km run/ride. I've never been much of a fan of the bike, but I don't think doubling up is a good idea yet.
So I'm alternating between run/bike, ie run to work, ride home, ride to work next morning, run home etc. When I get back onto the cycles I will probably use the car on the quality days, e.g 2km and 1km sessions. But do you think this is workable on my schedule?
Many thanks,
Phil.