triathlon training: week 1
Boom! And just like that, week 1 of triathlon training is in the books Daily Mile! Well, except of course my swim/run brick I have tomorrow morning. Otherwise, I’m one week closer to my first sprint triathlon. This week has definitely been about learning about my 2 new sports. I’ve had no issue with the runs, obviously, but boy, do I have a lot of work to do on the swim and bike!
My first brick was Tuesday. I had every intention of getting up early to get my swim in before running club in the morning, but MacKenna has definitely had other plans this week. (Apparently, there is an 18 month sleep regression. I would say waking up at 5 AM instead of her usual 6:30 or 7 a sleep regression. Yesterday, it was 4 AM. Grrrr…) So, I spent my morning cuddling with my baby instead of in the pool. I guess that’s a fair trade off…
I ended up going to the pool after running. I have so much work to do in the pool – more than I even imagined. My gym has a 25-yard pool. I’d do one lap, turn, and start my way back only to have to stop in the middle to catch my breath. I ended up alternating between freestyle for 200 meters and breaststroke for 200 meters. I am much stronger in breaststroke than freestyle. My flutter kick is just horrible and I can’t quite figure out how to breathe correctly, but I’ll get there.
Friday
{ CrossFit }
5 rounds:
Sit-ups 20x
Sumo-High Pulls 20x, 20 lbs dumbbells
Saturday
4 mile easy run
(29:34)
{ CrossFit }
My first WOD at CrossFit 70
Sunday
Rest Day
Monday
4 mile easy run
(29:10)
{ CrossFit }
Back Squats 3x3, 95 lbs
21-15-9 reps:
Thrusters, 15 lb dumbbells
Push-ups
Run 800m after each set
Tuesday
3 mile run with the jogging stroller
(24:00)
25 minute swim
(850 yards)
Wednesday
(4.8 miles in 35:11)
{ CrossFit }
Shoulder Press 10-8-6x, 30-40-45 lbs
As many rounds as possible in 10 minutes:
Power Clean 3x, 65 lbs
Bar Facing Burpees 7x (sideways)
Thursday
3 mile walk with the jogging stroller
45 minute interval spin
get this
Not too bad for my first week! But between the increase in training (multiple sports) and MacKenna’s early wake up calls, I’m totally exhausted! Hoping to catch up on a little bit of sleep this weekend!