Falling off the couch
Well, I've had my roughly 4 weeks of full rest. Okay, so maybe I cheated a little and ran a 5k, but other than that, I really did rest! Besides, I had the OK from my coach to do it. But, the 4 weeks are up so that means that it's time to fall off the couch and get back into the swing of training.
I'm going to be hitting the gym a lot more this winter, as I've got a pretty decent base built up, so now the goal is to add some strength to that. Add in a bunch of core work, and I'll be pretty busy.
Started with my first day of weights and core work last night ( Thursday ). First planned day of sport training will be this Sunday, when I'm heading out on a group ride with my coach and a couple of friends. First week back starts Monday. I'll be putting in 3 runs, 2 bikes, 3 swims, and 2 strength sessions. Mostly easy stuff, zone1/2, so that I ease back into it, but start up the normal routine again.
I feel good. The rest was fun, but I'm getting the bug to get back out there and train, so it's time. Only 10 months to go until Ironman Wisconsin!
I'm going to be hitting the gym a lot more this winter, as I've got a pretty decent base built up, so now the goal is to add some strength to that. Add in a bunch of core work, and I'll be pretty busy.
Started with my first day of weights and core work last night ( Thursday ). First planned day of sport training will be this Sunday, when I'm heading out on a group ride with my coach and a couple of friends. First week back starts Monday. I'll be putting in 3 runs, 2 bikes, 3 swims, and 2 strength sessions. Mostly easy stuff, zone1/2, so that I ease back into it, but start up the normal routine again.
I feel good. The rest was fun, but I'm getting the bug to get back out there and train, so it's time. Only 10 months to go until Ironman Wisconsin!
posted by Chris Parker at
11:40 AM
3 Comments:
Glad to see you are taking it easy with only 10 workouts per week!! ;)
Actually, I think that is the way to go, as long as the workouts are easy. I'm going to do something similar - a workout (easy and possibly just technique drills; no junk miles!) for base.
It'll be fun to read about your progress towards IM Wisconsin!
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klbarrus, at 4:10 PM
I forgot to add, part of the reason I think that is the way to go is to get used the schedule. I find myself working out more consistently when there is something to do every day (well, except for a rest day), rather than now when I've sorta taking a break from swim and bike.
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klbarrus, at 4:11 PM
Time to lose that post Ironman poundage!
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