The Real Training Begins Soon

 



Back in the Grove after a 5 day trip to South & North Jersey for Thanksgiving. Now that Thanksgiving has passed that can mean only one thing......winter will soon be here. OK, not the answer many of you were expecting but it is just a little peek inside the mind of a triathlete. Winters in Central PA can be very hit or miss. We could get record amounts of snow and bitter cold or, just as likely, we could have a mild winter and I could bike outside 75% of the time. Obviously, the winters  don't effect the swim but it can add numerous issues to biking and run training. If it is a harsh winter, that means hours upon hours of ass numbing riding on the indoor trainer. For the most part, I will still be able to get outside to run but once in a while you will get stuck on a "dreadmill".

With one more of basic endurance training to go until things step up a notch, training continues to go well. My swimming volume was on the low side as the holiday travel kept me away from a pool. The volume of running continues to climb and the length of my long run increases (11.75 miles). I still managed to get outside twice this week which helps mentally. Like any triathlete or cyclist, we will do anything to not get stuck on the indoor trainer.

New Training Totals
Week
Bike - 5 bikes/ 157 miles/ 7.25 hours/ 21.7 mph
Run - 4 runs/ 28.75 miles/ 3.47 hours/ 7:14 per mile
Swim - 2 swims/ 2.25 miles/ 1.05 hours
Total - 11 workouts/ 188 miles/ 11.77 hours

2012
Bike - 250 rides/ 7927 miles/ 368.88 hours/ 21.5 hours
Run - 166 runs/ 1040 miles/ 124.95 hours/ 7:13 per mile
Swim - 118 swims/ 105.5 miles/ 51.90 hours
Total - 534 workouts/ 9072.5 miles/ 545.73 hours

Goals For This Week
Bike - 5 rides/ 150-60 miles
Run - 3-4 runs/ 23-27 miles
Swim - 3-4 swims/ 3-4 miles

While the main focus of my early season still remains the Eagleman 70.3, I am hoping that the schedule workouts that I will be able to get a smaller race in May to shake off the cobwebs. Either way I know I will be ready to achieve my goals on June 9th!