Last year, I did my first Olympic Distance Triathlon.
It was a success. I finished it, and right about my goal...of 3:00:00
I have an olympic distance race in 5 weeks. I want to blow that time out of the water.
Since the last race, I have done the following:
-Swam 2.5 miles
-Trained for a half marathon
-Bought a bike that actually fits me
-Have been working on a bike trainer
-Dropped my long distance swim pace by 8 seconds/100m
-Dropped my long distance run pace by 1:05/mile
-Can ride a bit faster on my new bike.
I am also switching up some nutrition that I hope will boost my body's performance.
I really want to not just complete this race...but I want to see how well I can do with a competitive mindset.
I am 5 weeks out and ramping up my training. This is my training schedule:
Sorry...I have no idea to get the following brackets out of this post...just scroll through them:
You will notice that I have added another race in that is one week before the olympic triathlon.
Historically, prior to races, I would take the family to a lakeside park to practice my transitions. I felt that instead of doing that, I am going to put in a smaller race before my "A-race" so that I can get a better feel for how the day is going to go. I am going to use this race to try new transition techniques, new nutrition, and new methodologies on race day. The race before my "A-race" is not going to be competitive. It is going to be a learning experience so that I can put every tool to work during my A-Race. It will also work as my brick workout and I will be recovering from that as I work through my race taper. It will also help me implement a lot more power and drive.
I am hoping that this helps me "Explode" in my A-race.
...besides...the sprint race is near my parents' home and where my wife and I really enjoy going in the summer time.
I am hoping for success in the next 5 weeks. No sickness, no injuries...Just success.
It was a success. I finished it, and right about my goal...of 3:00:00
I have an olympic distance race in 5 weeks. I want to blow that time out of the water.
Since the last race, I have done the following:
-Swam 2.5 miles
-Trained for a half marathon
-Bought a bike that actually fits me
-Have been working on a bike trainer
-Dropped my long distance swim pace by 8 seconds/100m
-Dropped my long distance run pace by 1:05/mile
-Can ride a bit faster on my new bike.
I am also switching up some nutrition that I hope will boost my body's performance.
I really want to not just complete this race...but I want to see how well I can do with a competitive mindset.
I am 5 weeks out and ramping up my training. This is my training schedule:
Sorry...I have no idea to get the following brackets out of this post...just scroll through them:
| Week 1 | <><>June 18th-June 24th | <><><><> | <><> | <><> | <><> | <><> | <><> |
| <><> | Monday | <><>Tuesday | <><>Wednesday | <><>Thursday | <><>Friday | <><>Saturday | <><>Sunday | <><>
| <><> | 1 Hour Bike Trainer | <><>Running Intervals | <><>OWS - 1 mile | <><><><> | lunch Ride | <><>4.5 mile run | <><><><> |
| <><> | <><> | <><> | <><> | <><> | <><> | <><> | <><> |
| Week 2 | <><>June 25th-July 1st | <><><><> | <><> | <><> | <><> | <><> | <><> |
| <><> | Monday | <><>Tuesday | <><>Wednesday | <><>Thursday | <><>Friday | <><>Saturday | <><>Sunday | <><>
| <><> | 1 Hour Bike Trainer | <><>Running Intervals | <><>OWS - 1 mile | <><><><> | lunch Ride | <><>5 mile run | <><><><> |
| <><> | <><> | <><> | <><> | <><> | <><> | <><> | <><> |
| Week 3 | <><>July 2nd - July 8th | <><><><> | <><> | <><> | <><> | <><> | <><> |
| <><> | Monday | <><>Tuesday | <><>Wednesday | <><>Thursday | <><>Friday | <><>Saturday | <><>Sunday | <><>
| <><> | 1.5 Hour Bike Trainer | <><>Running Intervals | <><>Pool - 2k | <><><><> | lunch Ride | <><>6 mile run | <><><><> |
| <><> | <><> | <><> | <><> | <><> | <><> | <><> | <><> |
| Week 4 | <><>July 9th - July 15th | <><><><> | <><> | <><> | <><> | <><> | <><> |
| <><> | Monday | <><>Tuesday | <><>Wednesday | <><>Thursday | <><>Friday | <><>Saturday | <><>Sunday | <><>
| <><> | 1.5 Hour Bike Trainer | <><><><> | OWS - 1 mile | <><>4 mile run | <><><><> | Ocean Shores Sprint | <><><><> |
| <><> | <><> | <><> | <><> | <><> | <><> | <><> | <><> |
| Week 5 | <><>July 16th - July 22nd | <><><><> | <><> | <><> | <><> | <><> | <><> |
| <><> | Monday | <><>Tuesday | <><>Wednesday | <><>Thursday | <><>Friday | <><>Saturday | <><>Sunday | <><>
| <><> | 30 minute Bike Trainer | <><>3 mile run | <><>Pool - 1k | <><>3 mile run | <><><><> | <><> | Race Day |
You will notice that I have added another race in that is one week before the olympic triathlon.
Historically, prior to races, I would take the family to a lakeside park to practice my transitions. I felt that instead of doing that, I am going to put in a smaller race before my "A-race" so that I can get a better feel for how the day is going to go. I am going to use this race to try new transition techniques, new nutrition, and new methodologies on race day. The race before my "A-race" is not going to be competitive. It is going to be a learning experience so that I can put every tool to work during my A-Race. It will also work as my brick workout and I will be recovering from that as I work through my race taper. It will also help me implement a lot more power and drive.
I am hoping that this helps me "Explode" in my A-race.
...besides...the sprint race is near my parents' home and where my wife and I really enjoy going in the summer time.
I am hoping for success in the next 5 weeks. No sickness, no injuries...Just success.
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