06/09/2026
Weymouth Half Ironman is only a few weeks away… and my calf has spent most of this training block trying to convince me otherwise 😳😂
It’s been frustrating, but sitting around feeling sorry for myself isn’t going to be an option.
So we adapted, less running. More time suffering on the bike. Plenty of rehab and over the last four weeks, I’ve slowly introduced a few sensible runs each week m.
At the same time, I’ve been trying to become lighter for the endurance work without losing the muscle and strength I’ve spent years building.
That’s a difficult balance. Increase endurance too aggressively, cut calories too hard and strength and muscle can quickly disappear with it.
So I’ve kept two CrossFit classes each week, added some basic strength work and kept protein and carbs high 🙌🏻
Overall the last 4 weeks;
🔥 3.6 of body fat lost
💪 1kg of muscle gained
🥩 Around 211g of protein per day
😴 Sleep scores consistently between 88–92%
Recivery; I’m usually asleep before 9:30pm because I’m up at 5:00am every day. Not particularly rock ’n’ roll—but it’s difficult to perform well when you’re permanently knackered!
Nutrition has stayed simple. I eat mostly the same meals during the week, relax things slightly with the family at weekends and still enjoy the cakes from the market.
It certainly hasn’t been the perfect build. My recovery has ranged from 41% to 80%, training has needed constant adjustment and my patience has been tested more than my fitness at times.
But that’s training—and real life.
You work with the body you’ve got that day, keep doing the basics and find another way forward.
The goal now isn’t to suddenly prove how fit I am in training. It’s to arrive in Weymouth healthy, prepared and ready to empty the tank when it actually matters.
Special thanks to these physios who have helped get me here 👊🏻 Lewis Fearns Ashley Lewis | Polaris Rehab & Performance | Online Injury Rehab jadeleeder
Let’s see what we can do 👊🏻
