Firstly, Sastre did it !!! Really pleased with the result. He deserved it and ultimately his aggression won him the race. Cadel Evans was I am afraid a let down, on the bike and with the press. Yes he must have been under immense pressure but he did his PR no good at all. Also, although 2nd on GC he didn't really 'attack'. He defended all along and maybe on Alpe D'Huez when he needed to be aggressive he had nothing left? CSC controlled the race and cleared up the results with 'yellow', best team and best young rider. If the Schleck brothers can learn to time trial they will be an awesome force for the future. Kohl also is a future winner maybe? Next year it will be good to have Contador back. To be honest I don't think anyone will come near him.... finally, a big 'up' for Cavendish. Four stage wins; awesome!!
This week for me has seen a slow and progressive return to training.. On Monday I just ran an easy 3 miles. Tuesday was 4 miles in the morning and 3 in the evening. Wednesday 5 miles in the morning and 3 in the evening. Thursday my legs finally start to feel normal again so I upped the miles and pace. Still nothing too fast but it was good to stretch out and cover just under 8 miles. Physio and a rest Friday and then a swim, bike, run Saturday followed by 12 miles steady run on Sunday.
I have a trail marathon 2 weeks today so I plan to build my volume up to this race with no reduction or tapering. This process will continue through August and then I have some 'ultras' planned for September. One a 40 mile trail run and then a 'two' day on the Thames Path covering 64 miles. October 5th I take on the Loch Ness Marathon. If I feel good I hope to have a go at PB. It's probably not the best course for a fast marathon but I will have a go...
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