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Planned and Performed Sessions
The lab tests on 07 January 2003 at the BLITS (part of the Vrije Universiteit Brussel) turned out alright: my basic form is very good, while the stamina needs improvement. My basis seems to be better than ever - my V02max is exceptionally high: 86.96ml/min/kg. The tests show that I'm far from being overtrained, but that I'm probably suffering from a viral infection instead. The viral infection is also the reason why my muscles get cramped so quickly and why I can't run with high lactate levels (which also shows in the test: only 8mmol/l). Take a look at my latest lab tests:
But it doesn't stop with there: meanwhile I'm also suffering from an injury at my ankle (tibialis posterior) for which I'm also getting treatment. (14 JAN 2003)
stiff muscles, and decreasing performance. I hope these problems will improve as the weather gets warmer. Meanwhile I'm trying to go back to pick up my normal training regime. (09 FEB 2003). February and March have not been great for my running. Recuperation was not good at all. New tests at the Catholic University of Leuven showed that I suffer from several allergies (pollen, cats, dust mites,...). Meanwhile I'm suffering more and more from asthma, esp. when I'm in the bedroom. The doctors are not sure what the effect of the allergies and asthma are on my recuperation, but they advice me to move (because of the fungi) and to get rid of our cat. Our cat dies on 1 April - no, I did not kill her. I'm not sure if it's related or not, but at the same time I'm recovering better from my running, and soon I'm back to running 100km and up to 3 interval trainings per week. However months of endurance runs without much speed have turned me into a snail (23 APR 2003). May and June are a disaster. I'm recovering slower again. My first 1500m is worse than a nightmare. On Sunday 15 May I'm feeling better, but the legs are still tending towards cramps, even though it's been a very calm week. After doing a 20K road race, I'm feeling better. <SIGH> When are all these health problems finally going to stop? (27 MAY 2003). New tests with a new doctor provice new insights. I (still) suffer from serious attacks on my immune system, but this time the doctor links it to the borrelia Burgdorferi bateria (which causes Lyme disease) and for which I test positive for at least 5 to 8 years now. To be continued. (11 JULY 2003). The disaster continues and no improvement in sight. New extensive testing is foreseen by the end of November. Meanwhile I'm trying to keep in some kind of shape without risking to end up completely tired. (10 NOVEMBER 2003).
performed Training Sessions in 2003 Take a look at my training sessions for 2003. Click on one of the links below to open the page in a different window:
planned Training Sessions for 2003 No planning available for now - waiting for my basic form to
be improved.
From January through March I gradually increased my mileage by 10 percent a week. At the end of March I was close to 70 km per week, but achilles pains came back (hitting both heels). While going back to physiotherapy we decided not to increase mileage. My first repeats came in April, but my achilles tendons reminded me that they are still very sensitive. I guess I need more time to let my muscles, tendons and ligaments adapt to the training. By June it was clear that there was more to it. A new orthopedic assessment by a real expert showed that my current soles were not tailor-made, and did not give much support to a.o. my pronation problem. New soles were made and a couple of hundred Euros later I switched to my new soles. Within two weeks the tension on my achilles was decreasing. Excellent running during the summer: I increased the intensity and slowly but surely managed to do 2 fast workouts per week by mid-August. I stayed free of injuries, and even managed to do some racing. My racing form and times are still on the weak side but it's been a good test. A 4'01 on the 1500m - run without pain is a good start.
November was an excellent month, and I did better than I expected. The overall volume decreased slightly, but the repeats were done at a faster pace. However, by mid-December, things started to change: just as I entered the
contrary I got sick during the last day of the year. performed Training Sessions in 2002 Take a look at my training sessions for 2002. Click on one of the links below to open the page in a different window:
planned Training Sessions for 2002 The 2003 preparation started during the last week of September. The goal is to increase the weekly training distance to 90 or more kms per week, without neglecting the anaerobic form. This means that I aim for 1 long run per week, 1 short Interval (intervals up to 300m) and 1 long Interval (400m or more) per week, and 1 Hill training. The rest of the week consists of normal Extensive runs or recovery runs if needed. For the first time I also try to do 2 gym sessions per week. The program is a 'best-case scenario'. It's very likely that i'll need to take more recovery in between to give my body more rest, or to prevent injuries from happening. We'll have to see how we react to this program. Anyway, check out my planning. For any comments or recommendations, please send a mail to thefastlane@borghoms.com.
Disappointing because the competitive level I reached did not go beyond my performance level back when I was 16 years old. Even more disappointing was the fact that I got myself a serious injury: achilles tendinitis. On the other hand, some of my 800m races were not completely hopeless - especially if you consider the low training volume and short preparation. And best of all: I finished the season without suffering fatigue symptoms (which kept me from competing between 1993 and 1997). Overall the 2001 season was marked by the complete absence of winter practice, and the very low volume. I hardly reached 45 kilometers a week during my top weeks. My endurance was insufficient and so was my stamina. Although I quickly picked up the pace of my repeats, they were soon crippled by my achilles problems and left me rather ill-prepared when the racing started.
performed Training Sessions in 2001 Take a look at my training sessions during 2001. Click on one of the links below to open the page in a different window:
planned Training Sessions for 2001 After a couple of months trying out, I started to run more frequently in the spring. In April I tried to build my endurance and introduced some repeats as well. Leg power was nowhere to find, so I introduced sprints and uphill repeats. I quickly gained speed and by June I'd done some very good sessions. I made a planning for the next 4 weeks. It was mainly based on sessions with short repeats at a high intensity. As I wanted to get ready to race, I mainly focused on increasing my speed endurance and speed. In order to keep my legs fit and explosive, I cut back on endurance miles. After these 4 weeks I did not renew my planning, as I seriously suffered from my achilles heel. Planning was re-evaluated on a daily basis instead. Anyway, check out my planning. For any comments or recommendations, please send a mail to thefastlane@borghoms.com. I entered Newyear 1997 with 4 months of training. On 1
September 1996 I'd started training regularly, but chronic fatigue hit me again
by the end of 1996. By Newyear 1997 I felt so tired that I had to quit running
for several weeks. The fatigue did not last as long this time, but it ruined my
winter preparation. In March I felt better, and by April I tried to get back to
normal workouts. In May I reached my basic level of fitness. My first race was
hopeful (1500m in 4'00"03), and by the end of June I performed some
great workouts (and my 2nd 1500m in 3'58"38): July was a good month. I did some great sessions, and was
probably very close to my best form. Unfortunately I never got the opportunity to continue and
compete. During the last 2 weeks I pulled a muscle (which healed quickly) and I
suffered from chronic fatigue again. As a result I had to stop running
completely, and underwent several medical investigation. The diagnosis was a
tick-borne disease. I was not supposed to run for many many years. Finally I
started running (and competing) again only 4 years later.
In July 1996 I came out of a chronic fatigue from which I had
suffered since April 1995. What gave me back my strength is unclear, but soon
afterwards I wanted to run more and faster. Too fast too soon maybe. I suffered
from stiff and painful hamstrings all summer. On 1 September 1996 I started training more
regularly, following a training scheme. I was amazed how quickly I picked up the
pace during my workouts: The cause of this chronic fatigue was unknown. So was the reason why I suddenly felt better in the summer of 1996. But it hit me again by the end of 1996, and by Newyear 1997 I felt tired again and had to take it easy for several weeks.
planned Training Sessions for 1996 My coach made me a 2 month training schedule twice. At the
beginning it seemed hard, but after a couple of weeks, it felt tailor-made: |
My running: contains: PLANNED AND PERFORMED SESSIONS: - 2003 Season
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