Tom's Blog

Pulled out of the ride in to work this morning at the slightest sign of rain which I was disappointed with as it turned into a beautiful day...

Got news today that the JPMorgan race is definitely on this year after some rumours to the contrary. 11th November is the date to aim for. ...

Big progression on the achilles in the last 2 days, partly due to JLP's new exercise. Strength training with Carl this morning where he ...

...now that the tour is over. Picked up a virus last Tuesday evening which laid me out all day Wednesday and still feeling sorry for myself ...

Glorious weather today; cool (although warm out of any breeze), sunny and fresh. Quite a big crowd for the usual Monday run of Serg, Timmy ...

Heel was a bit sore after Wednesday's run I think due to the hills. Plenty of ice on it yesterday and today and it's back to feelin...

Saw Carl at 6am for an hour, then rode in (36:50), then headed out at lunch with MC, Serg, Clyde, Kanser, Andy and John B for the Wednesday ...

Been watching it all. Tend to fall asleep on the sofa at about 9.30pm then wake up to see the final 60km. 3 great days in the Pyrenees so wi...

6km yesteday, 5km point reached in 20:42. Plenty of cycling in the rain. Result is I now feel a man cold coming on.

Probably not, but might as well get myself in the right frame of mind. 6km, 5km point reached in 21:22.

Acting the single Dad at the moment with Kirst in the UK. Managed to get out last night as I took the kids to Narrabeen track. Ran 8 x 400...

Easy 6km with Kanser at lunch today, same route as Monday. I say easy, but Kanser was piling on the pace just to try and make me suffer. S...

Rode in pretty quick (just under 36), then went out to Centennial with Ray at lunchtime and rode 4 laps then back. Fastest in 6:43 where I ...

Another 6km with Wildman and Timmy Cradock. Nice to be able to get out for a run with the boys again. Beautiful day and heel still feels goo...

Voltaren kicked in beautifully from Thursday. Swelling has come right down. Really pushing the stretching exercises and getting much more ...

I'm convinced this is what I've got. Sounds better than "insertional achilles tendinopathy" as well. Have done so much on ...

Last Friday was a gentle 6km with Springer. Monday took the kids to training at Narrabeen track with Tony Wong and the young Striders. Ran ...

Heel not so good this week which is very frustrating. Just as things seemed to be taking a step forward I take 2 steps back. Did a very ea...

Running wise, pretty uneventful. Drank far too much on Thursday, Friday and Saturday, meaning I'm wrecked. Running tends to curb my e...

Felt man fluey yesterday, so just a ride home. Couldn't believe how sore my thighs were following Tuesday's jog. Feck, it was only...