Ok, let the Tri Training begin! I've set a training plan up for the Evergreen Lake Triathlon on July 17th, 2010. I've also, just by chance, got another olympic distance triathlon one week later, so which ever one I feel good for and the weather is right for, that's the one I'm going to put all my effort into.
Mon- Bike: Plan called for 1 hr. I went 1:23 at a distance of 22.92 mi. Just kept an even pace.
Tues-Swim: 1600 yds with some base intervals mixed in. Run: 3.14 mi with some 1/4 mi repeats, split paces were: 8:03, 7:56, 7:40, 7:43, 7:55, 7:34.
Wed-Swim: 1800 yds with some fartlek intervals. Bike: Went with the Wheelfast group: 19.66 mi in 1:04:02. Sprint at the end.
Thurs-off
Fri-Swim: 1600 yds endurance swim 300 wu, 1000 straight, 300 cd. Run: 2.1 in 21:33 Just a short easy run to loosen up the legs for tomorrow's half marathon.
Sat- Lincoln Memorial Half Marathon: 13.1 in 1:57:07. PR!
So far so good, I'll try to give more updates on my training. Next up for races is my Pioneer Sprint Tri on April 18th!
Saturday, April 3, 2010
Wednesday, March 3, 2010
2010 Race Calender
Hmmm.... 2010 What Will You Bring Me?
It's the beginning of March, and I'm already signed up for multiple races. First, there's the Lincoln Memorial Half Marathon on April 3rd. That should be fun, I've got some friends running it, love the medals they give out. Then April 18 is the Pioneer Sprint Triathlon. I did this one last year and it was probably my favorite race ever! It was my first triathlon ever, and it was so much fun. I didn't go out there with ANY time goals. I just wanted to finish. I ended up getting an age group award, which totally rocked!
This year, however, I want to beat my previous time. I've been doing some speedwork in preparation for the half marathon, but my cycling is seriously lacking. I can't get motivation to do it. Running is so much more fun for me.... even on the treadmill. I would much rather do a treadmill run than any trainer ride. I force myself onto it about once a week or so. I have this issue where the right side of my right foot ALWAYS goes numb. I've tried doing so many different adjustments, but nothing ever works. I think I just have to live with it. I've noticed the numbness on an occasional run also so maybe it's a pinched nerve or something. Who knows.
Next up after that is another sprint tri... this one will be in Sullivan. I've never done this race before, but it looked like fun and it's a good one for the family to come and watch because it starts at 12:30 which means that they don't have to wake up at o-dark-thirty.
So far in May, the only one I'm signed up for is the Capital City Biathlon. I loved this race last year, but I remember being kinda sick with a cold going into it and not feeling that great. I'm hoping to improve this year.
The only other race that I'm actually signed up for as of right now is the Evergreen Olympic Distance Triathlon in Hudson on July 17th. I'm VERY excited about this race because I get to meet up with some new friends from the GOTRIbal community from Naperville IL/Aurura IL area. Plus there should be some pretty good talent there since it's some kind of qualifying race for something or other (can you tell I don't plan on doing THAT good?).
I do want to do the Ironabe on July 25th and the Railsplitter on August 14th, but we'll see.
My biggest goal this year is to volunteer for at least one race. I have a lot on my plate this year with my wedding planning adventures. That is the reason that I pushed my first 1/2 iron distance race to next year. I planned on going for it this coming June at Kansas, but it is just too much money and all of my funds are strapped with the wedding coming up.
So, up next is the half marathon. Last year my goal was to break 2 hrs. I came in at 2:00:01. Ouch. So this year my goal is to definitely break that 2 hr mark. Wish me luck!
It's the beginning of March, and I'm already signed up for multiple races. First, there's the Lincoln Memorial Half Marathon on April 3rd. That should be fun, I've got some friends running it, love the medals they give out. Then April 18 is the Pioneer Sprint Triathlon. I did this one last year and it was probably my favorite race ever! It was my first triathlon ever, and it was so much fun. I didn't go out there with ANY time goals. I just wanted to finish. I ended up getting an age group award, which totally rocked!
This year, however, I want to beat my previous time. I've been doing some speedwork in preparation for the half marathon, but my cycling is seriously lacking. I can't get motivation to do it. Running is so much more fun for me.... even on the treadmill. I would much rather do a treadmill run than any trainer ride. I force myself onto it about once a week or so. I have this issue where the right side of my right foot ALWAYS goes numb. I've tried doing so many different adjustments, but nothing ever works. I think I just have to live with it. I've noticed the numbness on an occasional run also so maybe it's a pinched nerve or something. Who knows.
Next up after that is another sprint tri... this one will be in Sullivan. I've never done this race before, but it looked like fun and it's a good one for the family to come and watch because it starts at 12:30 which means that they don't have to wake up at o-dark-thirty.
So far in May, the only one I'm signed up for is the Capital City Biathlon. I loved this race last year, but I remember being kinda sick with a cold going into it and not feeling that great. I'm hoping to improve this year.
The only other race that I'm actually signed up for as of right now is the Evergreen Olympic Distance Triathlon in Hudson on July 17th. I'm VERY excited about this race because I get to meet up with some new friends from the GOTRIbal community from Naperville IL/Aurura IL area. Plus there should be some pretty good talent there since it's some kind of qualifying race for something or other (can you tell I don't plan on doing THAT good?).
I do want to do the Ironabe on July 25th and the Railsplitter on August 14th, but we'll see.
My biggest goal this year is to volunteer for at least one race. I have a lot on my plate this year with my wedding planning adventures. That is the reason that I pushed my first 1/2 iron distance race to next year. I planned on going for it this coming June at Kansas, but it is just too much money and all of my funds are strapped with the wedding coming up.
So, up next is the half marathon. Last year my goal was to break 2 hrs. I came in at 2:00:01. Ouch. So this year my goal is to definitely break that 2 hr mark. Wish me luck!
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