Week 1 Training Rundown

Last week was my first week of training for the Rookie Triathlon. I discussed my training schedule for the week in my previous blog entry. Here I will discuss how I did, what I could do, what I couldn't do and the lessons learnt for road ahead.

Sat 4th: Cricket - went well, I got a good run work out as I bowled 6 overs. I was very rusty, to be honest I didn't really bowl well. All in all an average start to my cricket season.

Sun 5th: Cycling - I got to test out my bike- Anderson (it has been named). The weather was rather chilly, but Cha and I had a solid bike session, we did 2 loops of 3.5 miles. I got the Biking 101 from her :). In the process I got to test out my clip-on pedals- with some success I must say. I can't wait to get back on the bike.

Mon 6th: Off-day, I did some push-ups/sit-ups at home.

Tues 7th: Run/Swim. I ended up going for an unexpected 5 mile run with a couple of work colleagues. It was a rocky/trail route, my left knee was a little sore from it. It was a gorgeous day to go for a run, I pretty much set the pace for the other folks. In the evening I had my 1st swim class, I learnt basic strokes and techniques to breathe efficiently under water. I HAVE SO MUCH TO LEARN, I am definitely worried about the swimming part. I really need to take it seriously.

Wed 8th: X-trainer/Pilates. I had a good 20 minute session on the elliptical before I went for the pilates class. Pilates was quite hard, its a joke how some of the ladies make it look so easy. But the core got a good workout, I really need to work on my posture.

Thurs 9th: Gym/Swim. Today at lunchtime I had a good weights session. I focused on arms- mostly biceps. And soon I am off to my next swim class. My aim today is to just work on breathing. I might try to use the basics to do a lap. Lets see how it goes.

Friday is my off day. All is all a decent first week of training. My legs are sore, I guess they will get used to the training schedule too. Over the next week or two I will know how my body responds. I will be back tomorrow (or Sat) with my training schedule for next week. Have a good Friday!

Adios!