Reza Ali 17 March 2011 My current swim stroke. Still leading with my palm Sigh. I’m really frustrated with my swimming lately. I’ve been writing in my previous daily logs on swimming that I have a lot of challenges in my swimming technique. I can’t even begin to describe the technical issues I’m facing. From my legs … Read more
16 March 2011 My running form.. I’ve made a few changes to my workout routine based on some new stuff I’ve been reading. I’ve read a lot of books in the last few months ranging from traithlons to running to cycling. I’m currently reading ‘The Big Book Of Endurance Training and Racing’ by Dr Phillip … Read more
16 March 2011 Ever since my revelation about training slow to run faster all the workouts I do has a whole new meaning for me. I didn’t want to push myself too hard today as I have already done one medium hard workout on my run this morning. Tonight is cross training night so I … Read more
16 March 2011 I’m going to try to work out twice a day this week and see how that feels like so this morning I went for a run. It was raining quite heavily outside which the run more enjoyable. I feel like a little kid. I warmed up by walking this morning before I … Read more
15 March 2011 See how my running form changed over 4 months OK. I am deeply inspired to run now after my realisation yesterday. After a whole day of rest yesterday, I woke up and went for a morning run. I ran at my usual location, the park near my home. Today’s workout was a … Read more
14 March 2011 My change in running form over 4 months I had some time to think about saturday’s 7km race in my efforts to learn from it so that I can improve. There were many learnings which I wrote about in the Race Report and I will implement them for my next race, The … Read more
13 March 2011 My first medal and certificate for completing the FT Day 2011 7km run OK. This is a week of firsts and I am very satisfied with this weeks efforts. This is how the week went: Monday 5km run Tuesday Brickish bike and run Wednesday Elliptical Trainer Thursday Running drills Friday Pre race … Read more
13 March 2011 The changes in my running form within 4 months.. After my first race yesterday I wanted to take it easy. Tomorrow is my official rest day so today I decided to do some light swimming and a short run. I swam 250m today but with the aim of improving my stroke technique. … Read more
12 March 2011 I’ve done it. The FT Day 2011 7km run What a surreal day. Last night I wrote about my pre race jitters. After I wrote that post, I tried to go to sleep but couldn’t. How do you sleep before a race. I tossed and turned on my bed for several hours … Read more
11 March 2011 My tshirt for the race. Introducing race number C155- Reza Ali It’s finally here. My first running event – the FT Day 7km Run. I’m doing a very, very, very light workout on my elliptical trainer just to get my limbs lose. I have to admit, I have severe pre race jitters. … Read more