I have been an avid cyclist for 4 years now, both mountain and rode. Aside from the usual group rides and family outings, I have completed several endurance type rides over the past couple of years. Rides like RAGBRAI
(2008 & 2009
), Moab Skinny Tire Festival & Moonshadows, Granfondo San Diego Century and Copper Triangle
(2010
).
I decided to make 2010 the year of the marathon. January and February consisted of running thoughts and visions only. In March, after Granfondo San Diego, I got serious on my training for the San Diego Rock and Roll Marathon. I thought I trained hard enough for a sub 4.5 finish time, but it wasn't enough, finishing 5:23:23. About two hours after the race, I decided to shoot for a sub 4.5 marathon at the Denver Rock & Roll Marathon in October. The good news is that I have shed almost 40 pounds since March
(was 227, now 189 lbs.
). My bike thanks me every ride
I will finish the Denver marathon in under 4:30!
Sometime between June and now, I got the crazy idea to give triathlons a shot. I have never been one to go small, go big or go home, right? So I have registered for an Olympic distance tri that is 6 weeks away. As of today
(8/9/2010
) my running consists of three 7 mile runs a week and two, sometimes three, 25-45 mile rides with ~2000 feet of climb a week. You notice swims are not in that weekly workout agenda?
Is it feasible to think that adding two, 45 minute swim sessions in a pool 2X a week for the next 5 weeks will have me ready to finish an Olympic tri?
Any advice or suggestions is welcomed and will be greatly appreciated. Thanks.