What went well was that all the things that were lagging and all the things that were delayed, finally fell in place like the Tetris pieces. Life got loud with work, studying (Yes, 42yrs old and studying a Diploma.), kids and training/racing. It's all screaming at me because it's all happening. No biggie though, things ebb and flow. It's what's to be expected. One thing I would like from the community is more engagement. Come on people, don't keep it all in, let it out! Judgement free zone here. 😁 Race week is coming up. Looking forward to the next few exciting adventures on the horizon! LEEEEETTTTTSSSS GOOOOOOOO!

I would go so far as to say Nutrition is more important than the actual workouts! Without the right nutrition, you are not getting the full benefits of the workout, and you are not getting the best out of your body. Education on nutrition is so important. I was not fueling correctly. I was eating well below the calorie count I needed, and it led to dizziness, I felt lightheaded and some sessions were just slow and sluggish. I decided to invest in a nutrition coach for performance, and that exposed my poor calorie intake. I went from small plate sizes to eating larger quantities of good nutritious food. It took some getting used to at first but when I saw the direct returns in training and racing, it made sense. My body also changed. It looked fuller and my muscles had more density. If you are going to put your body through intense Hybrid Endurance training, then make the most of it by fueling the right way. Laura and I have both learned a lot about Nutrition from some of the best nutrition coaches. The Nutrition guide is ideal because it simplifies everything and it's what we experimented with in training, racing and everyday life. Also, its only $9.99 so we have made it affordable for everyone. Buy one for you and why not buy another copy for a friend for Christmas. Feel free to reach out or ask us any questions.

@Grant Charge Hi mate. Thank you.

We had a big interval session on Thursday this week. 8 X 1 km with 200m recovery jog. It was 79% humidity and about 29 degrees. IT WAS MESSY! I try to not go out too hard in the first couple of sets to feel where I am at, so I just check in with the body and feel where my mind is at. Then, I like to count the sets down, so 7 left, 6 left, 5 left and so on because I feel closer to the finish rather than counting up the sets. Then a bit of self-talk, positive words, "you can do this, come on, only 200m to go, lets push just a little bit more" etc. These sessions are supposed to be tough, so being prepared going into the session knowing it's going to be hard, helps. I also think to myself, the first morning coffee is not far away. There is also something to be said for that feeling of bliss after finishing a hard session. A sense of pride or self-satisfaction and joy. It feels peaceful.

Looking forward to this taper week like a sloth discovering espresso. That was a hard block of training. Time to absorb, recover and enjoy the journey. 😁