Training is going well so far, but there is only so much one can do indoors. I've been averaging around 9:30 - 10:00 hours a week, almost eclipsing 11 hours, but I've had to cancel a few long bike rides to help the legs recover after some not so good feeling runs.
The big thing is finding the balance between cancelling a workout because I'm lazy and I think I need it off, and needing to take it off because my body is telling me. I've been doing pretty good lately understanding the too. If I'm tired I force myself to start the workout and build up, which leaves me with more energy afterwards and a positive feeling of not quitting, but the last three runs have left something wrong with my ankle when I wear my outdoor running shoes. I may have to buy a new pair sooner than I thought because of the sharp pain I get 70-85% through my runs.
The big thing that I keep reminding myself is that although this base is going to be great when I can go outside, it's important to keep my training in perspective and realize that my race isn't until August, and that it's important that I'm healthy when I can get outside and really hammer out some good rides, because right now 3 hours in the saddle staring at the tv is not cutting it!
So now I'm finishing my recovery week, and next week I'm going to start building to a big week for March Break which is in 3 weeks, and then I'll recover after that big one.
week of Feb 27:
5hr spinning (both in the gym)
3.5hr running (speed work and LSD)
1.5hr swimming (long pull session, and short full motion session)
1hr weights
week of March 5:
5.5hr spin/bike (2.5hr basement, 3hr gym)
3.5hr running (14km speed, 27km LSD)
1.5hr swimming (3500m pull, 1500m full motion)
1 hr weights
BIG MARCH BREAK WEEK:
2hr weights (Lifesource and gym)
6.5hr spin/bike (3.5hr spin, 3hr bike)
2hr swimming (3800m pull, 1900 full motion)
4hr running (speedwork, 30km LSD, 5km recovery)
then recovery week to prepare for Around The Bay AKA Redemption!!
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