Last Monday kicked off Week 1 of training for the Augusta Half Ironman in September. (See full plan here)
Here’s what was on the original schedule for the week:
And here’s what actually went down:
There are lines through anything I missed and the red font translates to all the add-ons. I’m a BIG BELIEVER that any training plan can be flexible. Trust me, I’m not one to miss out on swimming or riding with friends just because I’m not scheduled to do so that day. If something fun and active comes up and it fits with my HIM Training journey, then I am always 100% up for it. 🙂
Wrap Up
Monday
- First attempt at Pace Swim Workout (1900 yds)
- NROLFW Stage 1A
Tuesday
- Fartleks on the Treadmill (3.5 miles) <– was sad to discover track nights had switched
Wednesday
- Warm up: 20 min Elliptical <– realizing I need some form of cardio before jumping into strength training
- NROLFW Stage 1B
Thursday
- Spin Class
- 20 Minute Run (2.5 miles)
Friday
- 20 Minute Elliptical
- NROLFW Stage 1A <– kicking off part two of stage one!
- Oldsmar Tap House 5k (3.1miles)
Saturday
- Open Water Swim (1500 m)
- 30 Minute Run (3 miles)
Sunday
- 75 Minute Bike (20 Miles) <– nice and easy ride
Numbers Breakdown
- Swim: 3500 yds (approximate)
- Bike: 20 miles + Spin (should those miles count?)
- Run: 12 miles
- Strength: 3 Days
- Misc: 40 mins
Final Thoughts
- When I added the swim on Saturday and moved the bike ride to Sunday I accidentally removed my rest day for the week. Whoops.
- Only 12 miles of running for one week is very low for me. Part of my training strategy was cutting back on running to allow more training time for biking and swimming. Surprisingly with all the cross training, I didn’t miss it as much as I thought I would.
- Training for a Half Ironman is serious business. Enough said.
Can’t wait to see what Week 2 brings! 🙂
Today’s lunch
I had a pretty busy morning and didn’t end up breaking for lunch until late. By then I was at the point where I knew I wanted something, but my mind wasn’t made up on anything. I ended up finding frozen beef-less beef tips in the freezer. Just a little heating up on the stove top with some bbq sauce and they made the perfect faux taco filling.
After a weekend apart, the pretzels were calling my name. 🙂
I’m not a fan on Mondays. Can we institute three day weekends please? 😉
I had a one day weekend, boo! I could definitely use a three day weekend 🙂
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Great week you had. Following blogs with people training for half ironmans always inspire me. That’s good you didn’t miss running as much like you thought… I have that fear that I will if I decide to train for something other than a running race
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Wow, your lunch looks like something from a restaurant! And I tried mustard on my pretzels and loved it. Thanks for the idea.
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Girl, I’m not a fan of Mondays, either. I may or may have played hooky from work today. It is too beautiful, and I have a slight eye infection… that counts, right? I took advantage of the breeze and ran on a paved trail out in the suburbs, and it was perfect. Running on new trails is my favorite activity, no question.
If you ever start your own business, I think you should make three day weekends mandatory. I’d love to work for you!
Liv @ The Salty n’ Sweet recently posted..Munchies
geat job on week one!! I’m no coach, but I think the pin class should count-I count it when I train. It works the same muscles and pushes you in ways an outside ride done “easy” wouldnt 🙂
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I hear you on 3-day weekends!
I would totally love 3 days weekends. They should be mandatory! 🙂
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I love how many of your meals involve pretzels. I could eat them every single day. Yum!
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I agree on 3 day weekends.. I am trying my best to keep my eyes prodded open after getting 3 hours of sleep post-Glee tour last night. I am NOT good at this! On a training note, I think you did great!! I agree that it’s best to be flexible – listening to your body is far more important than doing a workout (or not doing a workout) just because it’s written down.
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Wow, you did awesome sticking to that training plan for the most part. HIM training is no joke, huh?
Three day weekends for everyone!!! That would make my lifetime for sure!
See I would be all for three day weekends except that I then Tuesday through friday would be super busy! 🙂
Awesome job with your training! I am all about the flexible training schedules because you have to be able to listen to your body and adjust as life demands! 🙂
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I love 3 day weekends — I wish they happened more often though!
I would be exhausted without rest days. I don’t know how you do it!
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I hate Mondays too, good luck on your training!
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If we always had 3 day weekends, then you’d hate tuesdays just as much as you hate mondays! Good work on week 1 of your training plan, I love swimming laps, I think the bike is what would get me in tri training.
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More 3 day weekends, more tacos, and more serious training!!
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I think companies/businesses would save a LOT of money if we all worked 4 10 hour days instead of 5 8 hour days. I think it would boost moral until we all get use to 3 day weekends and look forward to 4 day weekend 🙂
Yes, three day weekend, please! I was not ready for an early alarm this morning 🙁
Love your lunch…looks like a great stabilizing meal…I have a craving for pretzels now 😉
hehe it was a three day weekend in france today! we’re making up for mem day 🙂
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Wowza – awesome training week!
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Wow you really are addicted to exercising. A day off a week is actually healthier then constantly going 7 days a week. Not to mention you never indulge…enjoy yourself!
I was going to say the same thing. excessive exercise can’t be good.
I’ve had Gardein Beefless Tips in my freezer for ages, but it’s been so long since that I’ve eaten meat that I couldn’t figure out what to do with them. BBQ sauce is such an obviously easy choice, but I totally forgot about it… Now I know what I’m having for dinner! Thanks 🙂
I’m allllllllll for three day weekends!
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Holy smokes! Intense! I admire your dedication!!!
I agree! Mondays are crappy 🙁
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I am seriously in awe of your dedication to the training schedule! I should email you actually – I’m currently training for my first half marathon and am having some injury issues already, and now am a little worried about how to stick to the training plan….
I totally am with ya on the being too hungry to pick something to eat- that always happens to me and then I end up snacking on whatever the easiest thing to grab out of the fridge is (usually Greek yogurt bowls!). 🙂
I love how flexible you are with your training. I think it is one of the most important aspects of training. If you get hung up on what you missed with working out, the training will not be enjoyable at all.
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