Just under 6 months till my ultimate test!! My first Ironman. While training started back in November, I figure the 6 month mark is a significant milestone. Unfortunately there was a little set back this past week (see Dog Bite) but otherwise training has been going well. Nov, Dec, and Jan was all about getting in the base. 5k of swimming a week, 4hrs of bike (not nearly enough, but thats what it was), and 50mi of running. Running has been my main focus still, as I prepare for the Boston Marathon in April.
One thing that I have decided on is to implement a routine. While it might sound very basic, but without a routine you can easily get off track or start missing workouts. Plus, with a routine, I can help myself and my family know my defined schedule. While I might not always keep to it, it is a good goal to have. As the wise Bruce Denton (Once a Runner) used to say, Live like a clock.
Do you have a Routine?
What are the pitfalls you have found and how do you avoid them?
Where is the best place for flexibility in your schedule?
This plan allows for me to keep track of what I am doing, where I am going to be, and provides the structure I need. Too many mornings (or evenings.
My Ironman Routine.
Monday: AM - Sleep or easy shakeout - basement.
PM - Masters Swim - CAC Boulder Gym
Tuesday: AM - Run Workout - Fairview Track (or road next to track)
PM - Easy Swim - CAC Boulder Gym
Wednesday: AM - Ride - Basement or Road from home.
PM - Mid week long run - BRC (Boulder Run Co).
Thursday: AM - Masters Swim - CAC Boulder Gym
PM - Rest
Friday: AM - Run Workout - Fairview Track (or road next to track)
PM - Ride - Basement or Road from home. Lunch ride if time permits.
Saturday: AM - Brick Workout Bike Run - CAC Boulder Gym
PM - Rest or Easy Swim - CAC Boulder Gym
Sunday: AM - Long Run - Boulder Res
PM - Swim - CAC Boulder Gym
One thing that I have decided on is to implement a routine. While it might sound very basic, but without a routine you can easily get off track or start missing workouts. Plus, with a routine, I can help myself and my family know my defined schedule. While I might not always keep to it, it is a good goal to have. As the wise Bruce Denton (Once a Runner) used to say, Live like a clock.
Do you have a Routine?
What are the pitfalls you have found and how do you avoid them?
Where is the best place for flexibility in your schedule?
This plan allows for me to keep track of what I am doing, where I am going to be, and provides the structure I need. Too many mornings (or evenings.
My Ironman Routine.
Monday: AM - Sleep or easy shakeout - basement.
PM - Masters Swim - CAC Boulder Gym
Tuesday: AM - Run Workout - Fairview Track (or road next to track)
PM - Easy Swim - CAC Boulder Gym
Wednesday: AM - Ride - Basement or Road from home.
PM - Mid week long run - BRC (Boulder Run Co).
Thursday: AM - Masters Swim - CAC Boulder Gym
PM - Rest
Friday: AM - Run Workout - Fairview Track (or road next to track)
PM - Ride - Basement or Road from home. Lunch ride if time permits.
Saturday: AM - Brick Workout Bike Run - CAC Boulder Gym
PM - Rest or Easy Swim - CAC Boulder Gym
Sunday: AM - Long Run - Boulder Res
PM - Swim - CAC Boulder Gym
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