Week one of training is complete and so far so good I only had to modify one workout but other than that I would call it a success. I find that the sprint work that is in my running program really works I have already gotten faster when I am doing a foundation run. I am loving the swimming workouts and having a bike trainer really makes getting in the miles in the rainy PNW a lot easier (but a touch more boring).
Thursday's hour long bike:
This was a great ride but can I tell that I have not been in the saddle as much as I need to. Painful when I got off but all in all I would deem the workout a success Watching a little Top Gun on the lap top while slugging out the miles, makes the fact that you are actually not going anywhere a bit more bearable.
Friday's 1400yrd and 35 min run:
Well I headed to the gym at about 8pm as per usual training friday night. First snag was there was NO parking at the gym. I was down town so I do not feel comfortable parking and walking to my car because I get out of the gym late. So I decided I would travel up north about 6 miles and use the gym there. I got there and bagged the run because I was so excited about the pool and not so excited for another indoor run. I had 300yd warm up followed by 8, 25yd sprints with 10sec of rest in between, then 6, 100yds (25yds hard 25yds easy) with a 10 second rest period and finished with a 300yd cool down. I got a new swimsuit and was feel especially fast in the pool that night and had a great workout.
Saturday 35min make up run:
I got to run outside God bless it. I had shaved on a minuet on my pace which was nice to see those sprints paying off. Felt great and had a great work out.
Sunday Rest day.
I watched the Oscars and vegged out!! Here is hoping that week 2 goes well.!!!
-RR-
Monday, February 25, 2013
Thursday, February 21, 2013
Officially offical 70.3
It is now official I have my race fee and my USAT membership paid for so there is no backing out now. I will be doing the Lake Stevens Ironman 70.3 (may have to get a tat afterwards).
Feb 18-24 week one of training:
This is my first official week of triathlon training so I am back in the pool on a regular basis and in the saddle as well. I have been running the past month with sporadic pool visits and some short rides on the trainer. I have decided to use a different training plan than last year. Last year's was free this year's I have paid for and it has a lot more detail and looks more challenging. So far so good. Mondays are my consistent day off and weekends are built for long rides and runs and brick workouts. This plan has more detail in the pool which is nice and the run portion has more specific dills as well (which I need).
Tuesday:
30 min run and a 60 min ride (from last year's plan I didn't have my hands on my new one yet).
I did the run and made it 35 mins and skipped the bike because I had an allergy attack from my roomie's flowers. I took a Benadryl and was out until morning (only saw bits and pieces of the bachelor) :(. Nothing like starting the first day of training cheating but onward and upward I say.
Wednesday:
30 min run with 8x30sec sprints worked in.
Swim: 1,400yd total.
300yd Warm up
8 x 25yd ( 10 second rest)
4 x 100yd ( 5 second rest)
8 x 25yd kick only ( 15 second rest)
300yd cool down.
The run was done on the treadmill so that I could do it all in one place and I loved the sprint work it makes the time go by fast but it is not easy that is for sure. After that it was off to the pool. The swim work was great I never really worked on short sprint in the pool or just doing legs but it was a nice change to help build strength. All in all happy with it and was able to be home by 11:20PM HECK YEAH!!!!!
Today is just a 60 min ride and I will be doing that on the good ole trainer. Until next time.
-RR-
Feb 18-24 week one of training:
This is my first official week of triathlon training so I am back in the pool on a regular basis and in the saddle as well. I have been running the past month with sporadic pool visits and some short rides on the trainer. I have decided to use a different training plan than last year. Last year's was free this year's I have paid for and it has a lot more detail and looks more challenging. So far so good. Mondays are my consistent day off and weekends are built for long rides and runs and brick workouts. This plan has more detail in the pool which is nice and the run portion has more specific dills as well (which I need).
Tuesday:
30 min run and a 60 min ride (from last year's plan I didn't have my hands on my new one yet).
I did the run and made it 35 mins and skipped the bike because I had an allergy attack from my roomie's flowers. I took a Benadryl and was out until morning (only saw bits and pieces of the bachelor) :(. Nothing like starting the first day of training cheating but onward and upward I say.
Wednesday:
30 min run with 8x30sec sprints worked in.
Swim: 1,400yd total.
300yd Warm up
8 x 25yd ( 10 second rest)
4 x 100yd ( 5 second rest)
8 x 25yd kick only ( 15 second rest)
300yd cool down.
The run was done on the treadmill so that I could do it all in one place and I loved the sprint work it makes the time go by fast but it is not easy that is for sure. After that it was off to the pool. The swim work was great I never really worked on short sprint in the pool or just doing legs but it was a nice change to help build strength. All in all happy with it and was able to be home by 11:20PM HECK YEAH!!!!!
Today is just a 60 min ride and I will be doing that on the good ole trainer. Until next time.
-RR-
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