Yes the first block is done. It’s taken me from the couch to well, back to the couch. Although my state of mind/body has gone through a successful transformation.
Whats a typical week look like?
Monday – Swim (3000ms) in the PM, sometimes a short run in the AM
Tuesday – Run (30mins) AM, Swim (3000ms) in the PM
Wednesday – Bike (45mins) with lots of high speed spinning AM, Tempo run in PM + ultimate frisbee
Thursday – Bike/Run (45mins) AM, Swim (3000ms) in the PM
Friday – Swim (3000ms) in the PM
Saturday – Swim (3000ms) in the AM, Tempo run PM
Sunday – Bike long and run.
Below is an excellent description of how training works (written by Chuckie V):
You, the organism, are to apply a training stress over a given time (e.g., day/days), enough of one to “shock” the body into a new level of adaptation, particularly in the discipline where it’s needed most, whether it’s swimming, cycling or running (as demonstrated by your race results). This is how the human body works; we adapt to stress. And this pertains even to a guy like me, who’s set his life up to avoid stress (and has managed to do quite well, he might add).
Next, the organism (you) would be prudent to back off and recover, noting the stress’s effect and the time it takes to fully adapt to it. Naturally, noting the effect isn’t entirely easy but it is not all that hard if you’re in tuned with yourself. Unnaturally, it is also not entirely easy for many triathletes to back off and recover; they’re simply too compulsive. Don’t be one of these types. (But do be careful, you may stand alone.)
Regarding recovery, backing off doesn’t mean you shouldn’t stay active! I tell those lucky souls I coach (including a horse named Pistol Whip) that while recovering “don’t just wait; do your best to speed time.“ (In other words, work on hastening your recovery, so you can apply MORE stress sooner; after all, that’s how so many performance-enhancing drugs work and that’s how you should too! Be your own steroid!).
The last paragraph is in paticular the most important. This the part that I’m hoping to learn more this year.
This week has my last race of the season, wrapping of the 5peaks series. I’m looking to clinch the series and would love to do so with a win!
Happy Trainin!
Cliff
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