This was a good session and I felt Peter was taking a real interest in my running. Peter agreed with me that my pace is improving and he suggested that my mile repeats could be faster.

There was a big focus on how I’m taking the protein drink, and he correctly guessed I’m downing the drink as soon as I get in the door, the drink has about the same amount of protein as a steak and I should treat it as such and slowly drink it. – it is a meal. Peter said this is the reason I’m not able to eat my dinner afterwards and that is what is causing my lack of energy after my mile repeats – and the tiredness I’m getting which is stopping my Wednesday 75 min easy run.

I also picked up I need to eat more complex carbs – the rule of not eating after 8pm can be removed for the next month while I’m training for Dublin – a bowl of Weetabix is allowed late at night with hot milk!

All my stats (Weight, muscle etc.) are looking better, however my % water dropped from 60% to 59%. I’m guessing water % can go up and down over a day due to the amount you drink in one go (and the requirement to wee! after drinking too much in one go)

We discussed running Charleville 1/2 marathon as my next race, which will be very important as it will be the gauge of how I’ll manage in Dublin.

We also discussed including some 400 meter repeats in my training to help with my speed (I think?)

Peter will over the next few days get an email to me with a new plan to take me to the end of September.