NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!
I hit the back button and erase my whole post... ARGH!
Okay, we will try again.
THis is a bump from a very grateful semi-newbie. This post actually helped solidify a thought that I have had for the last couple of week. It's time to get SERIOUS!
(what I mean is it's time to get a HRM, and a PLAN!
)
I, as well, have been frustrated with the lack of coordination in my training. Here's my problem. I have a copy of Friel's Tri-training Bible. It's a great book, which really gives you a good understanding of how to set-up your own training plan. Here, though, is the issue. I can set up my annual plan, and know how many hours I am suppose to put in in a week. But when I get down to working my weekly plan, I draw a blank. i just can't come up with a workout scheudle that works. When should I do a LSD bike, vs. a power workout. Or spints at the track vs. running a 10 miler. Swimming...should I do a drills day, or should I do some OWS practice.
I seriously hit a brick wall. I want to maximize my training to where I am REALLY allowing my body time to heal and strengthen, but I also want to push my body to where I am building that foundation so I can achieve my goals.
It's awesome to hear of someone going from worst to first in there category. You're comments about your first race are very similar to mine. While I am not in horrible shape, I haven't placed above 3rd to last in my age group yet
(three races in.
) Grandmothers, mountain bikers, and some guy with a inflatable shark fin and a bottle full of Corona in his drink cage have ate me for breakfast in races. While I attribute a large amount of my problem on the bike to my expierence, and my poor fitting bike
(which will be upgraded over the winter
), I know I need to get a plan that is going to work. My two MAIN goals are not "Just to finish." They involve the words Kona and Boston, which means that "average" training just won't help. I need to understand how to put my days together.
again thanks for the post!