Sun 3/11
- Swim #1
10 x 50 meter swims
resting 45 seconds between 50s
Did this today, except I cheated a little. Instead of doing freestyle all the time, I alternated between a freestyle lap and a kind of weak backstroke to let myself recover a bit. Took me about 25 minutes total, and was very tough. Took me until the 7th lap to be able to do a full freestyle lap without stopping (stopped at about 3/4 the previous times to catch a breath or two). On tuesday I will try to do 2 freestyle laps between backstroke laps.
Mon 3/12
- Combo:
(Run :01 / Walk :01) x 5
Bike :30
Had to approximate this guy... forgot I need to get a new watch so I can time things. So, I just ran and counted in my head. The run was tough on my wind, but not so bad on my knees (which was my big worry). The ride was ok... rode for about 10 minutes, then started to go up Cedar hill and decided it was a bit too much... so I went back and forth near home a bit extra til it was over 30 minutes.
Tue 3/13
- Swim #1 (again)
10 x 50 meter swims
resting 45 seconds between 50s
Managed to force myself to do this... and I was even able to do the plan of 2 freestyle between each "backstroke". Took me about 20 minutes this time, and I was exhausted again. I really need to work on my technique... I take a breath every other stroke, which I don't think is very efficient or good for my breathing.
Wed 3/14
- Combo:
(Run :01 / Walk :01) x 7-8
Bike :30
First time running / riding with Fox in the trailer... he's heavy! Wasn't too bad really, I did 8 of the runs (again guessing on time, I got a watch later so I won't have to guess anymore), and biked almost 30 minutes (Fox was getting grumpy about it... I think he wanted to switch places so I'd be in the trailer and he'd ride the bike). The run was tough... it's a good thing I forgot to set up the bike to accept the trailer beforehand... gave me a little bit before the bike to catch my breath.
Thu 3/15
- Bike :45
I don't know why, but I decided today that Cedar hill would be a good idea (after turning around without the trailer on). Rode up to Buffalo Park up there, and sat around for a few minutes before riding home. Took a little detour up a tough hill on the way home (thought it would link with my street, but nope). Was about 42 minutes of riding time.
Fri 3/16
- Off
Thought about riding the exercise bike or something... but just took the day off.
Sat 3/17
- Off
Another day off. Was going to take Fox for a little ride in the afternoon, but we both took too long of a nap :)
3 comments:
Good to see what you have done thus far. Commitment is the key and I know that you have it. I prefer to call it modifying, not cheating. Changing the task and completing it is far better than trying to bite off more than you can handle, especially this early in your program. Your capabilities will improve each day and you'll be on track soon enough. Keep up the good work.
If you continue being such a slacker we'll have to get R. Lee Embry in to motivate you properly. He's the guy that was the drill instructor in Platoon - I'm not sure that I spelled his name correctly. Just kidding anyway; you're doing a lot more than I'd ever think of doing! I think Dad is ready to take over Tony Robbins' spot as the #1 motivational speaker in the world!
Phil - you are kicking butt! Keep it up. Hey, in light of your swimming concerns, you might want to check out a book called Total Immersion. It is all about efficient swim technique and has a bunch of drills and such on improving your stroke for the purpose of conserving energy during the swim. It seems to be very popular with triathletes. I found it very helpful. Keep tri-ing!
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