T'is done

Last training session today, spin with Tony. I've just been reviewing my training profile which doesn't have the nice 45 degree line to a peak that I'd hoped for, largely due to the constraints imposed on training by Beth's Uni work (she's currently doing three 12 hour days per week, plus an hour travelling at each end, ouch! Cycling to Paris is a breeze by comparison) and also the DGB (Dreaded Gastro Bug) which wiped out my Bank holiday weekend.

Here's the summary and a profile of distance (with avg HR overlaid)for the last 12 weeks (click on the image to enlarge)

and calories burned per session:

You can clearly see the gap from the DGB and a disappointingly incoherent pattern which reflects the lifestyle of someone fitting training around life rather than vice versa (which I suspect is what Mark Cavendish and Lance Armstrong do). I'm pretty confident I've done enough but I think these graphs illustrate the challenge really of taking on this kind of 4 day ride. Its not that it can't be done, I'm sure anyone with enough time and enthusiasm could get there, its more about having the focus and desire to make it happen with the time and tools available. I know I'm not alone in struggling to train as often as I would like. I feel fitter than when I started LEJOG which gives me comfort. I am really looking forward to le depart now. Peaches, Mad Mackem and I got together with partners on Saturday to talk plans. I think we're all set. Talking of focus there's nearly £2500 in the sponsorship pot now which is all the motivation I need. That's £5 per kilometre. Thank you to everyone who has supported me (and Beth). Its not too late however http://www.justgiving.com/craigmorrisfsid