Run and Bike October Challenge

I've registered for my first race! It's a duathlon and it's in 1 month.

Despite being fit, I am far from race-worthy. It's been a long running joke between my friends that I run like Phoebe (from Friends - see right) i.e. like an excited puppy with an extra leg.

I think they're wrong. Oh, not about the technique - I'm just pretty sure I can't go that fast.

I AM GOING TO DIIEEE

Let's just say I have some work to do before being able to run 5k, let alone for a second time after a 20k bike ride. Then there's the mud. It's called the grim duathlon; let's just say there is dirt involved.

So, anyway, I need a challenge that, in one month, can prepare me for my duathlon. Given my mountain biking with my partner, and the bit of running I do in my various classes, I have a bit of a foundation I can build on.

I've done my research and pulled together an accelerated training programme that will get me used to running/cycling the distances of the race, and the transitions inbetween (see below). I don't really know what I'm doing to be honest, but I'm going to give it a go and see what happens!

A really valuable resource in devising this was the Chic Runner blog which is full of handy advice. I'll keep reading this blog in the month to keep me motivated, and see if I can find some podcasts on this subject too.

The Rules:
Exercise - Follow the training programme above, adapting where necessary
Diet - Stick with what I'm doing! Clean and Green with low carb days on rest days, and minimal alcohol intake.

Success will be finishing the race - ideally not last :-)