Starting Final Two Weeks Of Base

   

Just feeling a lit bit of 90's alternative rock for this week's blog.....

Every once in a while, I like to listen to the songs that I used to motivate me during my first stint as triathlete, when I was at my best. Listening to a few of them the past two days makes me think that tomorrow some time will be spent downloading songs on Itunes! I may not get back to the same shape physically as I was then but at least mentally I can feel that way! Looking at my results from this year and seeing how small of a number of triathletes in their 20's actually beat me can always help bring back the glory days!

Training continues to go well and I am getting excited for the next phase of training that will begin in two weeks. For the next 2 weeks I will continue in my base phase bring the total weeks of base to 13 weeks. With no major races till June, I am trying to be patient and make sure my mind and body is fresh. Physically, I have feeling stronger than I have in years (and healthy). Mentally, I feel fresh and excited for the racing season.

New Training Totals
Week
Bike - 5 rides/ 164 miles/ 7.25 hours/ 22.6 mph / 137 BPM Avg
Run - 3 runs/ 17.75 miles/ 2.17 hours/ 7:20 per mile
Swim - 3 swims/ 3 miles/ 1.41 hours
Total - 11 workouts/ 184.75 miles/ 10.83 hours

2013
Bike - 43 rides/ 1212 miles/ 54.32 hours/ 22.3 mph/ 138 BPM Avg
Run - 24 runs/ 95.75 miles/ 11.61 hours/ 7:20 per mile
Swim - 21 swims/ 21 miles/ 10.22 hours
Total - 88 workouts/ 1328.75 miles/ 76.15 hours

Goals This Week
Bike - 5 rides/ 165-180 miles
Run - 3-4 runs/17-20 miles
Swim - 3-4 swims/ 3 miles

For those who read the blog week to week.....the healthy salad at lunch during the week continues. I am not going overboard but just trying to eat a little healthier. I just know I will never cut out the coffee, ice cream and beer! Have to have some vices to keep you sane.