Is it just me or are these reviews coming faster and faster? I can’t believe I’m already in week! Only 10 more weeks now!
A Review:
- Half Ironman Mental Preparation
- August Half Ironman Training Plan
- HIM Training: Week 1
- HIM Training: Week 2
- HIM Training: Week 3
- HIM Training: Week 4
- HIM Training: Week 5
The original plan:
What actually went down:
I knew when I built my plan that I would be on a tropical island this past week with very limited access to equipment, a bike, or a gym. I had already scaled the plan down a lot, but the addition of my injury had me scaling it back even further. Still, for being on vacation on a tiny island, I’d say I did pretty good.
Recap:
Monday
- Pace Swim Workout w/ Ben and Kelly (1500 yds)
Tuesday
- 60 minute Walk (3.1 miles)
Wednesday
- 4 mile run on the island (4 miles)
Thursday
- Pyramid Swim Workout (1750 yds)
Friday
- Last Vacation Run ( 3 miles)
Saturday
- Rest
Sunday
- 60 minute Bike ride with Kelly (13 miles)
By the Numbers:
- Swim: 3250 yds
- Bike: 13 miles
- Run: 7 miles (Walk): 3.1 miles
- Strength: 0 Days
I’ll consider this week a taper week. I took it easy, scaled back, and enjoyed my vacation. I went into it not expecting much and I think that helped. Trying to plan a million workouts on vacation would have been crazy. Going in with moderate expectations and building vacation into the training plan was key. Otherwise I would have felt nothing, but guilt the whole time for not being able to keep up with it.
Do you pencil vacations into your training plans?
Lunch
I had a big, beautiful salad for lunch today.
Look at all those colors. Colorful food makes me happy. 🙂
In the bowl:
- Spinach
- Carrots
- Olives
- Cherry Tomatoes
- Roasted Red Peppers
- Almond
- Hummus
- Mozzarella Cheese
Cinnamon Pita Chips on the side. They were the perfect sweet ending treat to lunch.
This Monday is flying by. Is it really 2:00 already? Wowza!
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That salad looks awesome – right down to the cinnamon pita chips!
I wish I had something that I could be training for in order to “pencil in” vacation! But alas, I’m sidelined with an injury so I’ll just have to live vicariously through you 😉
Cait’s Plate recently posted..One Happy Camper
I like to be able to include exercise in my vacati0ns but it’s tough to maintain your regular workout schedule, especially if that involves weight training.
I like to have a repertoire of body weight exercises that I can do when I travel to keep up my exercise routine but I’m usually excited to hit the gym again when I get home!
Looks like your training is coming along wonderfully! You did pretty great considering you were on vacation. I never workout more than once or twice when I’m on vacation. 😕
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Haha it’s only 2 PM for some of us…others of us are still waiting! 😛
Lisa @ Sunny Seed Stories recently posted..Sunny Seed Story #25: Sunny Seed Runner
When I’m on vacation I try to plan a few runs and a few circuit workouts (pushups/planks/squats/etc) but if I don’t get to them I don’t sweat it, unless I am training for an event, then I try my best to fit them in. I think you did great!
Holly @ The Runny Egg recently posted..Strength + Speed Recap
you did great for a vacation week! having siblings that are into working out with you must help. My mom has been doing couch to 5K for about 6 weeks now so I’m going to recruit her on our upcoming beach vacation to run with me!
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Hey NICE job on the training, especially for being on vacay!
I love huge, flavorful salads. YUMM!
Annette @ EnjoyYourHealthyLife recently posted..Pure Joy
When i’m on vacation, I like to enjoy my time. I usually scale back my workouts too. there’s nothing like a little sweat time out of town though!
mary recently posted..Things I wish I had learned in Nursing School
I love your recap posts! It is always so amazing how fast training goes. 🙂
Ali @ Ali Runs recently posted..Moonlight Sail & Cast Away Party
I think you did an awesome job of keeping up with your activity/training/workouts while on vacation. What a great example of how fun exercise can be when you do it with family! 🙂
Jenny @ Fitness Health and Food recently posted..Monday Motivation to Get Outside: Health Benefits, Tips & More!
I 100% pencil vacations into my training/workout schedule.. Otherwise I get frustrated that I can’t do my workout as planned! That just concludes with me being cranky, so it’s better to think ahead.
Joelle (On A Pink Typewriter) recently posted..How to roast a chicken on a Monday
Glad you got some rest and workouts while on vacation!
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Nice work!!!
Im curious, in what week of the plan are you supposed to make longer runs?
It’s coming up. I had a little set back this week with my accident. :/
Your salad looks delicious! That’s great that you kept up with your training and workouts on vacation, even if they were scaled back! I don’t know if I would have the motivation haha.
Lindsay@ In Sweetness and In Health recently posted..Gross Water
Nice pita chips! Love it 🙂
Katherine recently posted..Because Words Will Never Do
Awesome job planning your workouts on vacation! I’m going on a cruise next week and I already have some fun exercise ideas in mind!
Alexa @ Simple Eats recently posted..Friday Favorites
As someone who is looking way forward to wens and, well, every other day, I’m GLAD this Monday is flying!
Jessica @ The Process of Healing recently posted..Myrtle Beach 2011
What type of protein do you use in your smoothies? I thought I read that you use the Whole Foods brand. How would you rate it? Thanks
I use the Whole Foods Whey Protein. Personally, I love it. It tastes great and doesn’t change the texture of the smoothie like some protein powders do.
Such a pretty colorful salad! You kicked butt with your vacation workouts! I try my best to stay active and exercise while away… Guess it depends if i’m training for anything.
You did a great job of keeping up with your training while on vacation!
Laura (Cookies vs. Carrots) recently posted..Back in the Swing of Things
I always adjust my workout schedule so that vacation weeks are taper weeks– however you definitely were still pretty productive for a vacation mode! Awesome job
yum! Pita chips are so addicting aren’t they? I went through a whole bag of stacy’s just grabbing handfuls this weekend!
Meghan recently posted..Tourist outfit
That salad is so colorful and summery! I always love hummus as a topping.
I try to stay active on vacations but not necessarily through working out. If I get one or two workouts in and make an effort to explore the area by foot, I feel good about that.
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I just started reading your blog. I didn’t know you were training for a Half Ironman! Congratulations and good luck. 🙂
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