Training Advice

I've been doing more sprint starts than before - for similar reasons to you tom, hoping one day this might pay off into leg strength. Last night I was doing them and couldn't stop yawning in between efforts. Was most weird and I ended up calling it a night after 10 as the yawns were taking over. Problem of working long days and then going out training I guess.

I hear that mate....

Im just letting off steam, shit chatting. Not really looking for answers, but if there are solutions, then that is good.
I just need to do 'more' of everything. I can train round regents park after/before work, but nothing beats track training, or even more so, actual racing to get fit. In desperation I am upping my gear for my commute/RP rides to make the little time I currently have for training/riding as hard as possible.
Maybe its a good idea, maybe its not. I just dont find spinning around (even if you dont agree its 'actual' spining, it feels like it to me),is doing me much good.
In answer to your question, Rob, it feels like I have no power when it comes to trying to make a break or even sprint for the line. My legs feel weak like there is nothing there at all. I cant push. I admit though, that even if I can sprint away, I cant keep it going for more than a lap at the very most. Therefore I realise I am simply not fit yet.

riding a bigger gear in your commute is unlikely to do anything for your sprint or ability to create or close gaps. Unless you ride race gear to work and sprint away from all stops at race intensity...

Keep the commute gear in a range that lets you average roughly 100rpm for the ride and add a proper sprint session a week, or if you have time, one sprint session with proper rest and one interval session.