I have finally decided to start a training log. Because many of my workouts are done alone, I feel like keeping a log will allow me to gage my progress more accurately, encourage new and harder workouts and remember which workouts worked best to achieve my goals.
23 February, 2009 – 2000yd swim. 10x100 descending pace to 1:10. 500yd easy. 2x250yd tempo pace.
24 February, 2009 – 9.07 mile run @ 7:11 average pace descending to 5:10 for the last half-mile. New high heart rate of 206bpm recorded. 1hr spinning at tempo pace, interrupted with 6x30sec one-foot drills.
25 February, 2009 – 2500yd swim this morning.
26 February, 2009 – 7.47 mile run @ 8:06 average pace descending to 5:30 for the last quarter-mile. 30min jump roping immediately followed by 30min spin secession @ 270 watt average.
27 February, 2009 – 3000yd swim this morning. 500 warm-up, 10x50 at tempo pace with 10 sec rest between sets, 450 easy, 5x100 on a 1:20 pace, 800 tempo, 250 cool down.
2 March, 2009 – 2700yd swim this morning. 200 warm-up, 500 easy, 5x100 @ 1:15 pace, 2x500 @ tempo, 500 descending.
4 March, 2009 – 73 degree day for Colorado in March means some extra practice is in order. 2200yd swim this morning. 2000yd @ aerobic pace followed by a 200 cool down. 54.4 mile out-and-back bike @ 21.6 mph. Felt easy today and was able to sustain about 27mph on the highway, but stopping at 11 lights in town killed my average. My Garmin 305 says I hit a new personal high heart rate of 222bpm. Finished the day with a 7 mile group run @ a 7:15 pace descending to 5:50. Few things are as effective as a spring day in March to get you fired up about the upcoming race season.
5 March, 2009 – I am convinced that a short run/walk following a bike ride is the best way to mitigate muscle soreness the next day. I thought I would be reeling after yesterday’s workout, but, aside from slight muscle fatigue and a huge appetite, there is no soreness to speak of.
6 March, 2009 – 2250yd this morning at aerobic pace. Emphasis on consistent, small, top-water kicks and even body rotation.
Colorado
Such a beautiful place to train and race.
About Me
- Ron Boyle
- Greeley, Colorado, United States
- Ron is an aspiring writer completing his degree in journalism in May 2009 from the University of Northern Colorado. He is a philosophy minor and glad to be gaining extensive practical experience as a reporter writing for The Mirror in 2009. Having graduated from Aims Community College on the Deans list and being named runner-up for the Dorthy M. Stewart Writing Award, he has shown that he is capable and excited to learn more. Ron hopes to pursue a graduate program in Communication at UNC in the Fall.