Thanks. I am overwhelmed by all the training plans out there. Looking for one that applies to me.
As a goal, I plan to start with a sprint distance race, but I don't care about time, just finishing strong without too much discomfort.
I am willing to stretch the program out long
(20+ weeks
) because I am likely to have many interruptions to routine, due to parenting responsibilities and work.
I have ready access to a gym across the street from me, with nice bikes, treadmills, and pool and early/late hours.
To start, I am able to:
* easily run about 3 or 4 miles at a 9:00/9:30 pace with some faster speeds mixed in.
* swim about 1200 yards as long as I mix in breast stroke
(I can breast stroke forever without getting tired
). My front crawl gets sloppy after about 100 yards
* I bike 20 minutes 2x/day for most of the year, but slowly. I haven't pushed myself farther, as far as resistance. Biking is probably my weakest discipline, but I bike to work, so I could probably figure out how to add distance to my commute and call it a workout.
Where I'd like to end up:
* Run comfortably at 8:00 to 8:30 pace or so for the 5K
* Swim freestyle without the stroke breaking down before the end of the race
* Survive the bike without embarrassing myself
* Learn how to do a transition
(sounds like fun
)
* Not hurt myself
Suggestions welcome!