Well the first day of training went well. I am sticking to my new diet and got in over 4000 yards in the pool. The main set was pretty tough. We did 3 sets of 3x200 on the 3:10 with a easy 50 in between each set.
WU:
10 Minutes - 50 Free + 25 Back + 25 Breast
5 Minutes - Flutter kick with board. Keep shoulders & head low while holding board.
6 x 150 @ 20 RI - Pull 100 at 75% effort. Drop pull buoy & swim with fast kick last 50.
8 x 50 @ 10 RI - EZ effort 25 No Free + 25 Free
MS:
Repeat 3 Times
3 x 200 on 3:10 - # 1 Long & Strong, #2 Work Turns, #3 90% Effort
EZ 50 Back or Breast between sets
CD:
100 EZ Kick on Back
200 EZ Swim Choice
Total: 4400 yards
On tap for today is 1:15 on the Bike.
Wednesday, December 8, 2010
Monday, December 6, 2010
My First Post
Today while working on my training schedule for the week I decided to create this blog. I figure it will be a good place to post my workouts so that I can look back and see what I have accomplished.
I decided to do my first Ironman 70.3 triathlon this summer and I officially started training today. I have been training for the last month but nothing has been structured. I have been riding and swimming here and there. I haven't been able to run because I have severe plantar fasciitis in my left foot and the physical therapist has not cleared me to run yet. Hopefully I will get clearance in the next week or two.
I chose Ironman 70.3 Racine as my first 1/2 after going back and forth between Steelhead, Racine and Muncie. I read a lot of race reports and talked with triathletes who have done one or more of the races in the past. After about a week of research I decided on Racine. Now it's time to put in the work in preparation for a good race. Since this is my first 1/2 I really haven't set any goals yet. I'm sure they will come once I get closer to race day.
Today is my first day of training and my first Rest Day. I want my Rest Days to be on Mondays to recover from the long workouts on Saturday and Sunday. This might change in a few weeks after I start to get a little more fit.
I also started a new diet today. It's time to start putting the right fuel in my body and at the right times. Some of the things I will be changing are: 1. Eating before morning workouts. This is something I have never done because I'm usually not hungry. 2. Eating 5-6 times a day as opposed to 3 meals and junk food in between. It's important to keeping the fire burning all day long. 3. Drink much more water. I have not been drinking enough water in the past and dehydration was a problem in my last two races last season. 4. Drinking at least 16 oz. of water first thing in the morning. This will help get everything jumpstarted in the morning.
Here is an example of what I will eat today.
Breakfast (7:15) - FiberOne Cereal with Blueberries and Skim Milk. Veggie Sausage Links
Brunch (10:30) - Red Apple with Almond Butter
Lunch (1:30) - Whole Wheat Pita with Veggie Burger with Swiss Cheese
Snack (3:30) - Pear and USANA Nutrition Bar
Dinner (6:30) - Mixed Veggies, Veggie Chili and Pita Bread
Snack - (8:30) - Red Apple and Peanut Butter
On tap for tomorrow: More healthy eating and Swimming.
I decided to do my first Ironman 70.3 triathlon this summer and I officially started training today. I have been training for the last month but nothing has been structured. I have been riding and swimming here and there. I haven't been able to run because I have severe plantar fasciitis in my left foot and the physical therapist has not cleared me to run yet. Hopefully I will get clearance in the next week or two.
I chose Ironman 70.3 Racine as my first 1/2 after going back and forth between Steelhead, Racine and Muncie. I read a lot of race reports and talked with triathletes who have done one or more of the races in the past. After about a week of research I decided on Racine. Now it's time to put in the work in preparation for a good race. Since this is my first 1/2 I really haven't set any goals yet. I'm sure they will come once I get closer to race day.
Today is my first day of training and my first Rest Day. I want my Rest Days to be on Mondays to recover from the long workouts on Saturday and Sunday. This might change in a few weeks after I start to get a little more fit.
I also started a new diet today. It's time to start putting the right fuel in my body and at the right times. Some of the things I will be changing are: 1. Eating before morning workouts. This is something I have never done because I'm usually not hungry. 2. Eating 5-6 times a day as opposed to 3 meals and junk food in between. It's important to keeping the fire burning all day long. 3. Drink much more water. I have not been drinking enough water in the past and dehydration was a problem in my last two races last season. 4. Drinking at least 16 oz. of water first thing in the morning. This will help get everything jumpstarted in the morning.
Here is an example of what I will eat today.
Breakfast (7:15) - FiberOne Cereal with Blueberries and Skim Milk. Veggie Sausage Links
Brunch (10:30) - Red Apple with Almond Butter
Lunch (1:30) - Whole Wheat Pita with Veggie Burger with Swiss Cheese
Snack (3:30) - Pear and USANA Nutrition Bar
Dinner (6:30) - Mixed Veggies, Veggie Chili and Pita Bread
Snack - (8:30) - Red Apple and Peanut Butter
On tap for tomorrow: More healthy eating and Swimming.
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