I took a look at my training log for all my training in April, and every year I've had a drastic drop off. I attribute it to two things. The first is that's when race season starts, so I cut back for a few key races to see how my fitness is. The second, I think I forget to log workouts.
This month has been hectic. My first race went ok, but outlined my weaknesses (mainly bike fit). But I'm enjoying working out more, building a base, and not killing myself (or getting injured). After next week, I'll be registered for all my races this season.
I'm excited for my first 5k race, that starts in front of my house. I'm hoping to go sub 18, but I've done no speedwork, so I'll take anything under 19 minutes. In June, I'm doing a sprint and a half, and finally racing in my Xterra Vortex 3 and my Kiwami Konami trisuit.
Blog about my triathlon excursions.
Tuesday, April 19, 2011
Sunday, April 10, 2011
First race under wraps
Finished my first tri of the year, the Hempfield sprint. My training compared to last year is drastically different. Last year I couldn't run much (or bike), so I did all power/speed training. This year has been all base building.
Swim went better. I had about the same time as last year, but much more relaxed. Bike started off well, but 5 miles in my hip flexor started cramping. I wish I could have pushed it harder, but didn't want to kill my run. Transitions went much better then last year.
The run was miserable. I got off the bike and couldn't breathe...same issue I had last year at the Keystone Memorial triathlon. My abs and chest were tight...even walking wasn't helping. I finished at a7:42 pace, which was casual (and good to know for the full).
Post race, I packed up and went to breakfast with Lauren and my dad. When I got home, I tried my inhaler, which seemed to help. I think both cases were an asthma attack. I did take my inhaler before other races (and will now).
Trying to schedule a bike fit to work on the hip issues, otherwise I was happy with it. There were FAST guys out there, and it was great to gauge my fitness. I took a nap, and feel great after the race. I should be back to training tomorrow, which is a first. Now I see how my buddy Chandler does back to back races.
Swim went better. I had about the same time as last year, but much more relaxed. Bike started off well, but 5 miles in my hip flexor started cramping. I wish I could have pushed it harder, but didn't want to kill my run. Transitions went much better then last year.
The run was miserable. I got off the bike and couldn't breathe...same issue I had last year at the Keystone Memorial triathlon. My abs and chest were tight...even walking wasn't helping. I finished at a7:42 pace, which was casual (and good to know for the full).
Post race, I packed up and went to breakfast with Lauren and my dad. When I got home, I tried my inhaler, which seemed to help. I think both cases were an asthma attack. I did take my inhaler before other races (and will now).
Trying to schedule a bike fit to work on the hip issues, otherwise I was happy with it. There were FAST guys out there, and it was great to gauge my fitness. I took a nap, and feel great after the race. I should be back to training tomorrow, which is a first. Now I see how my buddy Chandler does back to back races.
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