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I ran about 3.5 km during lunch, with a 98m assent. Felt good getting up to the top.
Then I went to the squad swim. Good news, my swim has improved about 750%. I am now able to swim five stokes per breath if I want (I have switched breathing side since starting), and I am much, much faster. I need to build it up, as the same distance (100m) still takes it out of me, however I swam about 4 times as many laps than I ever have, and I did not get panicked or flustered once. I also did not suck water in, except once, however I was able to quickly recover and keep going. The trainer had me do some drills, and it was such a good move to go, I should have done it sooner. It only cost me $10 in total also. Win. I will post a pic soon, I am looking heaps thinner I recon.
I am so excited! They have a fun run every Wednesday lunch right near my work, 6km. I am there. Thinking about going in the race this weekend, if I can get the entry fee together. I don’t get paid until the 19th damn it.
Anyway, all is well.
Tom
Then I went to the squad swim. Good news, my swim has improved about 750%. I am now able to swim five stokes per breath if I want (I have switched breathing side since starting), and I am much, much faster. I need to build it up, as the same distance (100m) still takes it out of me, however I swam about 4 times as many laps than I ever have, and I did not get panicked or flustered once. I also did not suck water in, except once, however I was able to quickly recover and keep going. The trainer had me do some drills, and it was such a good move to go, I should have done it sooner. It only cost me $10 in total also. Win. I will post a pic soon, I am looking heaps thinner I recon.
I am so excited! They have a fun run every Wednesday lunch right near my work, 6km. I am there. Thinking about going in the race this weekend, if I can get the entry fee together. I don’t get paid until the 19th damn it.
Anyway, all is well.
Tom
Good news about the swimming. As far as the schedule goes...
If you're planning on racing this weekend, follow the week accordingly. If not, go back to the week that fits the schedule and follow from there. If you train consistently between now and your race, I may adjust the schedule but if not, the canned weeks should work just fine.
If you're planning on racing this weekend, follow the week accordingly. If not, go back to the week that fits the schedule and follow from there. If you train consistently between now and your race, I may adjust the schedule but if not, the canned weeks should work just fine.
I just did a weekly fun run of 6km. The group, right next to where I work, times you and gives you a handicap after your first three runs.
You must run the 6km in 40mins or above to qualify for a “win” to get prizes to keep it fair. But they will still record your runs. The first 3km is nearly all up hill. I started with a 6.15 handicap, so ppl left of, and I started 6.15 mins in. There are runners from all walks of life, but the more serious guys must have left 10 mins into the race or so. Anyway, I won, overtaking everyone, and I even went a little further as I was unsure of the course at the end as I had no one to follow. I ran 6km in 32.07 mins which means my average per km was 5.3minutes. This means my average mile on this run was 8.75 minutes. Keep in mind a lot was up hill, more than half when I think about.
Suffice to say I am extremely proud of my achievement thus far. I think I will keep training up to the 2nd March at this point. I really need to increase the length of time I spend in the pool. My current goal is to be able to swim 600m no stop in the pool. This way I should be able to do 400m in race conditions.
You must run the 6km in 40mins or above to qualify for a “win” to get prizes to keep it fair. But they will still record your runs. The first 3km is nearly all up hill. I started with a 6.15 handicap, so ppl left of, and I started 6.15 mins in. There are runners from all walks of life, but the more serious guys must have left 10 mins into the race or so. Anyway, I won, overtaking everyone, and I even went a little further as I was unsure of the course at the end as I had no one to follow. I ran 6km in 32.07 mins which means my average per km was 5.3minutes. This means my average mile on this run was 8.75 minutes. Keep in mind a lot was up hill, more than half when I think about.
Suffice to say I am extremely proud of my achievement thus far. I think I will keep training up to the 2nd March at this point. I really need to increase the length of time I spend in the pool. My current goal is to be able to swim 600m no stop in the pool. This way I should be able to do 400m in race conditions.
Swam about 600meters today (with breaks). I am making progress here. I am not sure if I will make enough progress before the race, but I will try. I probably should have gone in the race this weekend, but I just don’t have the cash money, plus the lake has an algal bloom and may be closed!
Diet is a bit up and down. Trying though. Great news is I have hardly been drinking for ages, big improvement here and probably one of the best I could make.
Diet is a bit up and down. Trying though. Great news is I have hardly been drinking for ages, big improvement here and probably one of the best I could make.
Bike today, was hard to get motivated (it is valentines day here) but my partner was understanding of my need to train, so I donned my outfit and I was off.
I felt like doing some more hill work, so I headed for my local mountain.
It is about 2km up to the top, and it was easier than last time. Once at the bottom, I turned right up another road and was hit with about another 2km of climbs. I was getting sore, but not out of breath. I am training my mind to like the burn, my friend was a really top notch biker once (Australian Institute of Sport) and he told me he used to enjoy the burn. I don’t get out of breath so easy either. Nice, but damn windy decent (I felt I was going to get blown over a few times), and then I turned right up another, yet steeper climb. This one really tested me, and once I got to the top I would only find more hill. Once at the top I felt great, as I had pretty much down hill all the way home, got my fastest speed yet on the way down a nice long road I trust, 61.4km/h.
The total was 16.5 km, I felt like I could go for a 4km run if I wanted to, but I didn't as I needed to get back to the gf for valentines days stuff.
Will play soccer tomorrow, feeling great that I am committing to my training, I can't wait for it to be over so I can focus on other areas though. I really is like a second job.
My gut seems to be happy where it is, I have to get off my arse and post a pic soon!
Peace.
I felt like doing some more hill work, so I headed for my local mountain.
It is about 2km up to the top, and it was easier than last time. Once at the bottom, I turned right up another road and was hit with about another 2km of climbs. I was getting sore, but not out of breath. I am training my mind to like the burn, my friend was a really top notch biker once (Australian Institute of Sport) and he told me he used to enjoy the burn. I don’t get out of breath so easy either. Nice, but damn windy decent (I felt I was going to get blown over a few times), and then I turned right up another, yet steeper climb. This one really tested me, and once I got to the top I would only find more hill. Once at the top I felt great, as I had pretty much down hill all the way home, got my fastest speed yet on the way down a nice long road I trust, 61.4km/h.
The total was 16.5 km, I felt like I could go for a 4km run if I wanted to, but I didn't as I needed to get back to the gf for valentines days stuff.
Will play soccer tomorrow, feeling great that I am committing to my training, I can't wait for it to be over so I can focus on other areas though. I really is like a second job.
My gut seems to be happy where it is, I have to get off my arse and post a pic soon!
Peace.
Just played Soccer for 90 minutes, looking forward to my swim tomorrow. Feeling damn sore, can't wait for off day!
Good news, and I have you to thank Vince, one of the guys I played soccer with said he could hardly recognise me, said I "lost that gut, and your face is thinner". Great result, pity we got whooped like 6 - 1.
Cooked a big meal to freeze for easy mid week dinners today also.
Good news, and I have you to thank Vince, one of the guys I played soccer with said he could hardly recognise me, said I "lost that gut, and your face is thinner". Great result, pity we got whooped like 6 - 1.
Cooked a big meal to freeze for easy mid week dinners today also.
Currently this injury is on your CASE.
But, you thunder your balls in PLACE, cause' you're a fitness ACE, BackSPACE.
Soon, this injury will leave your body without a TRACE.
And, this brings a smile to your FACE
Stay in the fitness CHASE, and soon you will EMBRACE your goal, and GRACE this same PLACE with your FACE.
Keep "thundering" the balls!.........It rocks!
Wish you well, and get better!
Best wishes
Chillen
But, you thunder your balls in PLACE, cause' you're a fitness ACE, BackSPACE.
Soon, this injury will leave your body without a TRACE.
And, this brings a smile to your FACE
Stay in the fitness CHASE, and soon you will EMBRACE your goal, and GRACE this same PLACE with your FACE.
Keep "thundering" the balls!.........It rocks!
Wish you well, and get better!
Best wishes
Chillen
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I choose not to go, I know my body and I needed to let it heal. Otherwise I could hurt myself worse (this is my weight training and martial arts experince comming in). But I wanted to really badly. So I made today my rest day, and will swim in class tomorrow and move my bike to Thursday!
Cyclist
Thanks Cyclist.
Tonight I managed to improve my swimming once again. Under instruction from the triathlon club coach, I performed several different drills including the "sweet spot" drill described in Vince's blog (felog.net). I would like to note that I still don't posses "budgie smugglers", therefore I am hoping that when I do get my "**** togs" my speed will increase very slightly due to less drag. In addition, I am hoping by using a swim cap I can decrease my resistance even further.
Despite my sore back, I was able to swim a total of approximately 500m (with small breaks). Rebecca, the swimming coach, noted that my swimming has improved "heaps" in the two lessons I have had so far.
Tomorrow I have a 6km fun run, however, if I still have a sore back I may reconsider this run. Considering I have invited two people to join me, I doubt that I will do this.
Thomas
Thanks Cyclist.
Tonight I managed to improve my swimming once again. Under instruction from the triathlon club coach, I performed several different drills including the "sweet spot" drill described in Vince's blog (felog.net). I would like to note that I still don't posses "budgie smugglers", therefore I am hoping that when I do get my "**** togs" my speed will increase very slightly due to less drag. In addition, I am hoping by using a swim cap I can decrease my resistance even further.
Despite my sore back, I was able to swim a total of approximately 500m (with small breaks). Rebecca, the swimming coach, noted that my swimming has improved "heaps" in the two lessons I have had so far.
Tomorrow I have a 6km fun run, however, if I still have a sore back I may reconsider this run. Considering I have invited two people to join me, I doubt that I will do this.
Thomas
Here in the states, we call that a banana hammock.
That's good to hear about your back, Backspace! Go get it! You are going to beat this time!
Best regards,
Chillen
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