It is pretty wild to think that less than a year ago I was preparing for a 70.3 and the very thought of the distance was daunting. Fast forward 10 months and I am completing the same distance as a tune up? Looking at this weeks training, there is not much different than prior race tapers. continue reading…
Base period 1- Concentration on Endurance and Force
Week 2
Total Hours 9.5
Percent of total: S- 19%, B- 35%, R- 35%
Specific Volume(minutes): S- 108, B- 200, R-200, W- 60
Monday-
Bike- 50 (Speed)
Tuesday-
Run- 50 (speed/force)
Swim- 49 (Endurance) continue reading…
This prior week provided a solid week of training. I was able to log the most volume of since beginning my training. The most important aspect for scheduling, I feel I have a better understanding of my schedule. I feel more confident that I am placing workouts in the best possible time slots to ensure they occur.
My new percentage structure has me feeling a bit better about my approach to training. I have set realistic expectations and this break down allows me to see measureable results. I am scheduling 8 total hours of training this week, the main focus will be to log every workout and stay on track. I feel if I can stay on path for the next few weeks I will be more confident to increase weekly hours. continue reading…
Base period 1- Concentration on Endurance and Force
Total Hours 10
Ideal Break Down: 2:30, 2:00, 1:30, 1:15, 1:00, 1:00, :45
Percent of total: S- 19%, B- 30%, R- 35%, W- 16%
Specific Volume(minutes): S- 114, B- 180, R-210, W- 90 continue reading…
Tomorrow marks the first day of training for IM Kentucky. The first week will be an easy transition volume wise, but consist of mainly two-a-days. Below I have calculated my weekly time per sport to be able to monitor my efforts.
Each week I will include the total hours of training and the break down for each sport. The weather is definitely a driving factor in my allocation of time. It will be very difficult to cycle during the winter months and I must be aware of this and adjust as the weather becomes better.
Monday: R60/W45
Tuesday: B30/S45
Wednesday: R60/W45
Thursday: B30/S30
Friday: S30
Saturday: B15/R120
Sunday: S45/W45
Total Hours= 10 (600 minutes)
Swim= 25% (150 minutes)
Bike= 12.5% (75 minutes)
Run= 40% (240 minutes)
Weights= 22.5% (135 minutes)
