At the Welsh Harp Sailing Club, we have finished mid-week racing. Soon we will be down to only 2 races on Saturdays.
Although I have decided to pull out of going to the 2016 Workd Championships, I want to use this winter to consolidate my experience, and be fighting fit for next year. It would be great to do the "Travellers" series again - maybe even the Nationals in Wales.
As always, the weakest part of my boat is the Nut in front of the Rudder! Since the limiting factor in my sailing is my fitness;- it is back to the gym in order to build up my stamina and strength ready for next year.
My tips for getting "sailing fit":-
- get a really good personal trainer.
- explain what your sport involves and get them to devise a plan that focuses on your specific needs.
- expect to be doing high-intensity interval training (quick activity bursts) rather than just boring running.
- let your trainer vary the routine every 6 weeks or so.
I am convinced that I would not have been able to complete the Nationals this year, if it had not been for the support of Andy Howell, who devised the fitness training routines.
So it's time for me to invest time in the gym during the winter, and plan for the sailing next year.
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