lisazapato - 2008-09-22 12:02 PM
it's been quiet lately group!!! who has more races besides matt, traci, and jim? everyone else, what kind of plans do you have for the offseason? i think i am going to try and become "a runner" with occasional swimming, and let the biking handle itself in the spring.
i rode my bike yesterday for the first time since july 27 and it was a pathetic attempt. i was over 1mph slower than a few months ago and i felt tired afterwards, as if i'd ridden 40 miles instead of 17. oh well, you gotta start somewhere.
this fitness stuff is crazy, you can't take time off or you lose it soooooo fast!
I've been short on time and not on BT much lately
Congrats about getting back on your bike. Not easy to do after a long break. Just keep at it. I think you'll improve fast because of your background.
My plans for the off season include:
1. Run 3x week and build up my long run to 1 hour (once a week at that distance)
2. Bike 2 or 3 x week. Mostly short rides. Work on form and high cadence
3. Use Gale Bernhardts "swim workouts in a binder" to get in 3 structured swims a week + one additional masters swim a week for a total of 4/week
4. Strengthwork with a focus on exercises that will strengthen my core and muscles around my knees
5. Rest, have fun, and don't worry about training plans!