Wednesday, 7 April 2010
Review Base Period III
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This week I start of the beginning of the build phase of my training. Unfortunately, I am limping into my first week nursing an injury which is a minor set back. So now is a perfect time to review base III and how I did with respect to my goals. Let's break down each goal.
Prepared For First Triathlon
I think I was prepared as well as I could for my first triathlon. I wasn't ready for the chaos in the pool, but their is no way to replicate the experience so I am not going to hold it against myself. I didn't have any problem completing the distances and did it quite well. My transitions were not great, but they weren't horrible considering it was my first race. The only thing I didn't do was push myself as hard as I could have. I held back and had way too much in the tank at the end of the race. Personally, I think that is more of a learning experience than anything else. Hopefully, I can apply what I learned in my first race and knock 5 minutes off my time next go around.
Nutrition: Goal Weight Under 155
I struggled early on, but towards then end of the period the weight started falling off. I am now below 155 and starting to head south of 154. I feel like I am in good position to hit my goal weight by the middle of June.
Sport Goals: 400 Yard Swim in 10:00, 75 Minute Run at 5:10 pace, 86km in 3 Hours On Bike
I easily broke 10:00 on the swim in 400 yards. Heck my race swim which was horrible was under 10:00. Now I am trying to bring it down under 9:00 for my next race. I didn't get a chance to do a 75 minute run because the race interfered with my last weekend run, but I was able to maintain that pace for over 60 minutes which puts my basic endurance where I want it for running. Now I just hope I don't lose too much of it waiting to heal. On the bike, I was able to do 85km in 3 hours, but there was a strong wind that day so I think I met my goal. I am really starting to feel good about my 60-90 minute rides where I need to be to start training the build.
Overall, I think my entire base period was a success. I built up the basic endurance in all 3 sports. I am ahead in running, a little behind in cycling, and still trying to learn the art of swimming. It is exciting to feel myself getting stronger and I am really looking forward to the intensity of the build period. Now if only I could heal quickly!
Prepared For First Triathlon
I think I was prepared as well as I could for my first triathlon. I wasn't ready for the chaos in the pool, but their is no way to replicate the experience so I am not going to hold it against myself. I didn't have any problem completing the distances and did it quite well. My transitions were not great, but they weren't horrible considering it was my first race. The only thing I didn't do was push myself as hard as I could have. I held back and had way too much in the tank at the end of the race. Personally, I think that is more of a learning experience than anything else. Hopefully, I can apply what I learned in my first race and knock 5 minutes off my time next go around.
Nutrition: Goal Weight Under 155
I struggled early on, but towards then end of the period the weight started falling off. I am now below 155 and starting to head south of 154. I feel like I am in good position to hit my goal weight by the middle of June.
Sport Goals: 400 Yard Swim in 10:00, 75 Minute Run at 5:10 pace, 86km in 3 Hours On Bike
I easily broke 10:00 on the swim in 400 yards. Heck my race swim which was horrible was under 10:00. Now I am trying to bring it down under 9:00 for my next race. I didn't get a chance to do a 75 minute run because the race interfered with my last weekend run, but I was able to maintain that pace for over 60 minutes which puts my basic endurance where I want it for running. Now I just hope I don't lose too much of it waiting to heal. On the bike, I was able to do 85km in 3 hours, but there was a strong wind that day so I think I met my goal. I am really starting to feel good about my 60-90 minute rides where I need to be to start training the build.
Overall, I think my entire base period was a success. I built up the basic endurance in all 3 sports. I am ahead in running, a little behind in cycling, and still trying to learn the art of swimming. It is exciting to feel myself getting stronger and I am really looking forward to the intensity of the build period. Now if only I could heal quickly!
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