The Beginning of Chapter Two

I have decided my next milestone will be an Olympic distance triathlon. For those of you that are not familiar with triathlons, the race includes: a 1.5k (0.93 miles) swim, a 40k (25 miles) bike and finish with a 10k (6.2 miles) run. This will require a new schedule of training to include both swimming and biking. Luckily, I already own a great bike and a decent bathing suit so I'm all set :-) Just need to find a pool to work out in. I am a little intimidated about the swim but I plan to take a few swimming classes to help boost my swimming confidence.

My training for my first triathlon will begin on March 18th. I plan to race my first triathlon on June 2nd in Show Low, AZ at the Deuces Wild Triathlon event. www.trisportsracing.com

 

As you can see, I don't have a set training schedule until March 18th; this is the first time in my entire journey that I have not been on a set training schedule. In fact, I have been forced to make my own. Eek! I have molded my routine from the workouts that have gotten me this far, together with pieces from my upcoming triathlon training. My workouts will be as follows:

Monday - Spinning class in the evening

Tuesday - Speed work Run on Treadmill
Wednesday - Strength Training and Cross Training

Thursday - 4 Mile run (or more) outside

Friday - Spinning class in the morning

Saturday - Strength Training and Cross Training

Sunday - Long Run outside

This is also the first time since Insanity that I am working out all week. The running training schedules I have done have all required rest days or cross training days to allow your body to heal from the running. While I am still incorporating the cross training days (Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday), I have added strength training. I have also submitted my paperwork to start swimming lessons. Hopefully I will hear back this week on those. I am nervous but excited to get back in the pool again!

I have also adjusted my weight loss goal. When I started this back in May of 2011, I set a goal to be in 'onederland' (a term that means you are finally out of the 200s). As I am currently about a half from my goal, I have adjusted my goal to 185lbs. I have set the goal of reaching that weight, losing about 15lbs, by March 18th. It is going to be hard! I have realized that in the last month or two of my half marathon training, my diet has slipped a little. I will be refocusing my diet and going back to the basics that helped me in the beginning.

If you would like any further details about my workouts or diet, send me an email or message me on Facebook.