It doesn't take long

I was really chuffed yesterday.

I jumped on the static bike and started pedalling as you do. Now, the triathlon is a 10k cycle followed by a 5k run, so I have been cycling the 10k to get used to the distance. When I first started had minimal resistance on the bike and it took about 25 - 30 minutes. That was at about 80 rpm.

Yesterday, I got halfway through the time that I cycle for and realised that I was barely raising a sweat or having to breathe heavily. I was ten minutes into my ride and on 5.3km. That made me feel awesome. What was even better was that the resistance level is now on 10. I finished my 10k in 20minutes and 14 seconds (I must have slowed down a bit) but felt so good that I just "rode" for another 5 minutes.

After that it was over to the treadmill. The dreaded treadmill. I hate running. With a passion. But focussing on my why...

I ran, albeit at a fairly slow pace (10 minute mile) for 20 minutes without slowing once. In fact about halfway through I again noticed that it was not affecting me as much as when I started. I was more bored than worn out!

My heart rate was also not as high. on the machine it gives me a reading and says what my target rate should be. At my age I should be upto 162 bpm. Well, after my cycling and then 20 mins on the treadmill I was only just above that at 175.

Not bad considering it was that high when I started walking a month or so ago.

I think my diet and supplementation has alot to do with it. For those following what I am doing, I am eating about 2000 cal per day and having approx 110 grams of protein within that.

I am also using the Melaleuca isotonic drink, Sustain, which I notice is helping my performance immensly.

My swimming is a little slower. I need to do 14 lengths of the pool in front crawl. I can do it breast stroke, but I only managed 3 of crawl. Still, I know that I will improve!

If you would like to know more about my diet, my supplementation or exercise programme feel free to email me and I can tell you more. If you are just starting out, or thinking about it, again let me know. I would love to support you.

Either way please keep thinking about me, at 6am every day, and please consider generously supporting Coeliac UK and all the work that they are doing.