So today is Day 1 of official triathlon training, according to an 11-week tri training manual that I downloaded. Already, I'm ready to modify. For starters, day 1 is a rest day. That's not gonna fly. So instead, today I'm off to christen my new All-Star fitness membership after work. I ended up breaking down, ultimately because the pool at All-Star is just sooo nice. I figure I will use the membership long after the tri, and it's convenient to both home and work. There are worse things we could be spending our money on.
So I've decided that my goal is to get up to a 10 minute mile. Slow for the common man, but hard work for a girl who could barely do a 12 minute mile in 6th grade. I'd like to maintain the pace for a significant distance, so that when race day comes, 5K after swimming and biking will feel as natural as 8K (maybe more?) on its own. Today I'll start with a lesser amount, and couple it with some weight training.
Tomorrow morning I'll hit the pool, again modifying the training, which calls for 200 yds. That's like a warm-up. Wednesday I've mapped for myself a 5 mile bike loop throug Beacon Hill. Thursday I'll attempt some more weight training, and then in the evening will be attending a Tri Clinic, where I can get all my questions answered. Send me some if you have 'em too!
Keeping you posted!
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