FUNNY OLD WEEK

FUNNY OLD WEEK

So this week was kind of a transition week for me as I enter a new training phase next week. My training is always planned well in advance, both rowing and strength and conditioning. I look forward to these weeks as it is a chance to take the pressure off and do a few different sessions. They generally disappoint me though. I have trained hard, but not felt particularly energetic or as motivated as I normally am. I advise rest (or relative rest) to my clients as it is so important in the overall balance of a programme, yet when I have these type weeks I always feel mentally and physically worse! The edge is taken off and I don’t enjoy that.

Most weeks are very positive, but I found myself drifting a bit counting down the days until monday. It has showed me once again that without a focus, short or long term, training is not nearly as productive or enjoyable. I am looking forward to next week and pushing hard again, moaning to myself that the sessions are tough lol. Took a screen shot from today’s steady paddle to prove I don’t only show the good ones.  Funny how days and weeks are so different as I didn’t enjoy one stroke this morning. Would have happily stopped at any time, but realise there is huge value and lessons from digging in when all you want to do is handle down.  Maybe the effects of yesterday’s wedding were playing their part….!!

Alcohol affected 60 mins!!