A New Season

5k went well. A total time of 22:35, a 7:17 pace. I was right where I wanted to be.

Here is this week’s schedule:

Sunday – 30 mile bike
Monday – Strength Training
Tuesday – 3 mile run
Wednesday – Swim 30 laps
Thursday – 20 mile bike
Friday – Rest
Saturday – Run 8 miles (hills)

In good health,
Joe
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A New Start

Now that PT is all done, I am in full triathlon training mode. Starting this weekend I will begin posting my schedule.

I have been progressing slowly. I think I may have done too much, too soon. I feel some shin splint pain. I need to keep an eye on that.

I am running twice a week, biking 2-3 times a week, swimming once and strength training once. P90X has been put on hold for a while. My strength training is just an overall body workout lasting about 40 minutes.

I have my first race coming up in about 5 days. It’s just a 5k, but it will help in seeing where I am at.

In good health,
Joe
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joe@eeathlete.com

Going Up!

Things have gone in a positive direction this week. I had a solid 30 miles on the bike, some good runs and strength training. I got killed at my last PT session, lots of sprints and plyometrics.

I finally made my way out to the hills. I went a total of 6 miles at an 8:45 pace. I didn’t want to push too much considering it was my first time out. I climbed a total of 889 feet and descended a total of 882 feet. The ankle didn’t swell too bad. The following day the legs felt heavy.

I also ran 3.1 miles at a 7:29 pace. My ankle felt strong throughout the run.

Things are improving!!!

In good health,
Joe
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Moving Forward

Things are progressing nicely. I had a 5.5 mile run at an 8:30 pace and also a 5k at a 7:58 pace. The ankle is still swelling a bit and a little sore, but I think I need to expect this for a while. I am going to tackle some hills this weekend and see where I am at.

I am getting ready to switch up my strength training routine again. I will probably add some core synergistic and intervals from the P90X series.

I rode 30 miles on the trainer and am looking forward to getting outdoors. Triathlon training is starting to take over. I still need to build some more endurance. I am not exactly where I want to be. I will try to push it as much as possible without being stupid.

In good health,
Joe
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joe@eeathlete.com

Extended

Just when I thought things would be coming to an end, they get extended. Three more weeks of physical therapy. Luckily I get to cut down to once a week.

I am hoping to start making some progress soon and start getting a more set schedule. Once therapy goes down to once a week, it will be easier to manage.

I am up to running 3 miles outdoors and got the ok to bump it up to 4. I also started doing some hill intervals. I have to walk the hills and they are only a 5% grade, but its movement in the right direction.

Swimming is also increasing. I am getting close to ¾ of a mile. So far there have been no problems with the foot in the water. Regardless, I am pacing myself. On the bike, I am staying at 20 miles until I am able to get outside. I am not trying to go crazy with the speed on the indoor trainer. Again, just pacing myself.

I have completely taken a break from all things P90X and shifted to the Bowflex for the next 3 weeks. I figure it would be a nice change of pace and really throw my muscles off.

Next week will start some solid triathlon training.

I still can’t believe how long this ankle is taking to heal.

In good health,
Joe
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joe@eeathlete.com

Bored

I get to take a break from physical therapy this week. Hopefully next week will be my last. The ankle still gets sore and the progress seems to have slowed.

I am up to 2 miles running at about a 9:15 pace. This weekend I am shooting for three miles and then I will slow things down a bit.

I am also back in the pool. I started at a ½ mile and will build from there.

My bike workouts have been good. I have stayed at about 20 miles. On the weekends, I have been doing a combination ride and lift. I ride the bike for a couple of miles, pop off and then do a set of some form of strength training. I have been enjoying this. It breaks things up nicely.

I wish I had more to discuss, but things are not too exciting right now. I need to start building my workouts. It is almost time to start focusing strictly on triathlon training and endurance. I really need to get my running miles up to 6 or 7 by the end of the month.

In good health,
Joe
www.eeathlete.com
joe@eeathlete.com

Progress

Things are still progressing slowly. As each week progresses, I know I am losing more endurance. I am trying to focus on the bigger picture and not let it get to me.

The weight training is going well. I am sticking with a mix of exercises from the P90X routines and throwing in some BOSU work. I am up to an hour on the bike which is good. I am keeping my fitness there. I am using the elliptical once a week and pushing myself. I am hoping this will help with the running endurance.

I have definitely lost a lot of my plyometric lungs. I performed some simple exercises at physical therapy and was winded on a few of the moves. This did not make me happy. I am up to 4.9 mph on the treadmill and it looks like I will be running at my next PT appointment. Yippy!!!

In good health,
Joe
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joe@eeathlete.com