4/22/2013 - 4/28/2013
Swimming - 3
Biking - 3
Running - 3
Strength Training - 0
Weight loss this week - 0
Total weight loss - 45.5
This was a solid week of training, especially after last weeks "mental issues." I ran outside twice this week, trying to get use to the terrain and and not having a treadmill in front of me telling me how fast I'm going.
I finished the week yesterday with a simulated tri. I wanted to see how close I was to my distances for an my 1st Olympic distance tri in July. So I was scheduled to swim 58, bike 117, run 58. I ended up doing 58 min swim - 1500 yds (slower than I would like but I had to swim in the leisure pool), bike 77 min - 20 miles (shorter than planned but my back was getting a bit sore and I didn't want to push myself to not being able to walk) and 58 min run - 5 miles (I went out too fast and had to do some walking but still very happy with my time).
Yesterday was also my first time outside on my road bike since August 7, 2011 and that resulted in a bulging disc and eventually my back surgery last year. Needless to say I was a bit worried but it was great. I realized just how much I love my girl, she is light, loose, smooth and fast. I enjoyed my ride. I also realized that I still have a long way to go to build up the time on the bike, which means I need to spend more time on her. The spin class / indoor cycling helps but I can't get that full feel for my back. Also need to work on the hills!
I'm extremely pleased with my accomplishment yesterday. My only concern for the sprint distance race in 3 weeks is the hills, which I haven't gotten enough practice. I also need to remember that nutrition is very important. I did NOT eat enough for yesterday by the time I made it home I was ready to drop from lack of calories but that was quickly solved with some peanut butter pretzels and a Subway sandwich.
This coming week is a recovery week - I'm looking forward to the shorter workouts that will allow me to focus on form and speed. Hopefully this will also give me some time to get in my strength training workouts which have clearly been lacking. I have to work on building the muscle.
Overall a better attitude this week that resulted in more success!
Swimming - 3
Biking - 3
Running - 3
Strength Training - 0
Weight loss this week - 0
Total weight loss - 45.5
This was a solid week of training, especially after last weeks "mental issues." I ran outside twice this week, trying to get use to the terrain and and not having a treadmill in front of me telling me how fast I'm going.
I finished the week yesterday with a simulated tri. I wanted to see how close I was to my distances for an my 1st Olympic distance tri in July. So I was scheduled to swim 58, bike 117, run 58. I ended up doing 58 min swim - 1500 yds (slower than I would like but I had to swim in the leisure pool), bike 77 min - 20 miles (shorter than planned but my back was getting a bit sore and I didn't want to push myself to not being able to walk) and 58 min run - 5 miles (I went out too fast and had to do some walking but still very happy with my time).
Yesterday was also my first time outside on my road bike since August 7, 2011 and that resulted in a bulging disc and eventually my back surgery last year. Needless to say I was a bit worried but it was great. I realized just how much I love my girl, she is light, loose, smooth and fast. I enjoyed my ride. I also realized that I still have a long way to go to build up the time on the bike, which means I need to spend more time on her. The spin class / indoor cycling helps but I can't get that full feel for my back. Also need to work on the hills!
I'm extremely pleased with my accomplishment yesterday. My only concern for the sprint distance race in 3 weeks is the hills, which I haven't gotten enough practice. I also need to remember that nutrition is very important. I did NOT eat enough for yesterday by the time I made it home I was ready to drop from lack of calories but that was quickly solved with some peanut butter pretzels and a Subway sandwich.
This coming week is a recovery week - I'm looking forward to the shorter workouts that will allow me to focus on form and speed. Hopefully this will also give me some time to get in my strength training workouts which have clearly been lacking. I have to work on building the muscle.
Overall a better attitude this week that resulted in more success!
Yippee !!! So happy you were out on the road...well done!!! Another week is before us...here we go!!!
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