Scheduling training around your daily life commitments can be hard for a number of reasons, such as family commitments, working hours and so on. For me, it is very difficult because not only do I have a full time job and therefore work 5 days a week, I have to do all my training before and after work and around spending time with my wife, family and friends, which can be very tough.
Sunday is my longest day of training, so let’s assess this day. It always starts off with an alarm for 5am but I am always up before that time. I like to start early so I have the rest of the day to relax.
The day starts off with a cup of decaf green tea, followed by two pints of water and 4 Weetabix for breakfast. I then jump onto the Wattbike for a 3 hour ride, whilst I watch tv shows/films/sport.
This is a zone 2 power ride and for me it is about getting that aerobic and zone 2 work to build the engine and of course to help me improve. I hydrate with water only on the bike and only practice with gels when a big race is coming up. I normally have around 2 bottles of 750ml water.
After the bike session I will go for a run. Most of the time I jump on the NoblePro treadmill as it regulates my HR and pace better. I do an hour in zone 2 Heart Rate and just tick a long and focus on my breathing, form and of course, enjoy it.
After the run session, I will refuel with a big bowl of porridge and a long stretch.
After that, I will head to the swimming pool for around an hour working on technique and taking it very steady. I will then come back and have an early lunch.
That then gives me the rest of the day to relax, which involves taking Dino for a long walk and a coffee stop along the way with Mel. Sometimes we go to my parents and out with them for a coffee and meet up with friends in the evening for dinner.
This is what a typical Sunday looks like for me when I am not racing. This is a little insight into my training and although Sunday’s are a big volume day, it is an easy day for me. It’s important to get the right fit for you and fitting in what you can when you can.
This works well for me and also being flexible when I need to be if something comes up so I am able to change it. I believe I train smartly and most of my training is easy.
