To train or not to train

To train or not to train, that is the question! And the answer is PLEASE TRAIN! I signed up for my next race, this time a Duathlon- Howdy Du Duathlon. It is in July, which gives me 6 or so weeks to get in shape. This means I should train! :). I want to get stronger on the bike- I have hardly spent anytime biking. I am happy with my running on a whole, but this event will be different as it will be in the peak of summer. July is going to be hot, middle/upper 90s- hence I need to practice running in the hot weather. I also need a session with Coach A and get a prelim training plan from him. My cricket season is getting to its busy time, looks like I will have a game almost every weekend from now on.

Training so far this week:
Mon- Rest day
Tues- 4 mile run and sit-ups/push-ups
Wed- Cricket practice: running/catching/bowling
Thurs- 3 mile run
Fri- Rest
Sat and Sun- Cricket match (Colorado)

I am hoping I will bring my bike back (Anderson lives in Austin right now) with me. I have some hilly routes in my subdivision, it will be good practice. I also found a bike store in San Antonio- Bike World, they have weekend brick session which I want to participate in once cricket season rolls off. Brick sessions will be good for me as I have no experience in transitions etc, other than the Rookie Tri of course.

Alrighty, more later. For now I leave you with my tip/lesson of the week. (Some of them might be obvious, nevertheless useful)

LESSON OF THE WEEK: Simple exercise like push-ups can be very effective. I intend to try and do 30 push-ups a day to start off and build it up.


Adios.