I finished up my fourth week of training and it was a pretty good week. I was a little tired over the weekend, but I didn't miss one workout. Weights are what seem to cause me to tire. I have been getting stronger, so well worth it.
I have been making a much more concsious effort to stretch. It is an aspect I have done a poor job in the past with. It is too important to not do properly. I really want to be injury free all year, so stretching is going to help that.
Swimming - For the most part, swimming has been a steady improvement. I had a tough swim on Sat just because I was tired. I worked my core pretty hard on Friday, so when I got in the pool my legs were kind of hanging down. A lot of drag = a long slow swim. I should be all set on my Monday morning swim.
Cycling - Going well. My average speed on the trainer has increased to 12 mph. I have been able to keep my cadence at 90 rpms on my first gear, so in a week or so I am going to increase the resistance and work on keeping the same cadence. I am hoping I will have a very strong, high cadence by March.
Run - My running has been ok. I seem to always be tired when I run. Not sure if that is part of the coaches plan, but it makes sense. You run tired in the races, so during training it can't hurt. Running is the only time I notice any aches. Again, probably has something to do with being tired.
Weights - I will start a new weight regiment this week. I like the fact it changes monthly so I don't get bored. Lifting is something I didn't do last year, so that should make a large difference at the races this year.
Weekly totals
swim 6200yds 2h 30min 2.25 pace
Bike 27miles 2h 20min 11.7avg
Run 9.6miles 56min 9.14pace
Weight 1h 51min
Total 7h 30min
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