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!

The week of nothing!

I write this while I hog on another cheesecake at 28,000 feet on my flight back from Trinidad. After the race in Dallas last weekend this week has been nothing but rest. I initially didn’t plan on taking a week off training, but a combination of recovery from left knee pain (as described in previous post) and work travel essentially compelled me t¬o be off training this week. I have been in hot and humid Trinidad all week, I had to visit a client to take some important data for a study that we are performing for them. I didn’t bring my runner shoes along with on the trip, something that I started to regret on Thursday. In hindsight I should have throw them in my luggage. But running was the last thing on my mind when I was packing for the trip on Sunday evening. By Friday I was itching to get back into it, I think my legs are ready. It would have been a good test to run in the hot and humid conditions. I had a blissful leg massage at the Hyatt yesterday. The hotel was kind enough to give me a complimentary 15 minute massage voucher, which I pounced on as soon as I got into my room. I must say having a leg massage is something that I could totally get used to!
Even my eating habits this week hasn’t been the best. For those of you who don’t know Trinidad has a huge East Indian community, almost 45% of the population is of Indian origin. I have been eating Indo-Trinidadian food, it is very good, but it’s rich in Potatoes! All I have been eating this week is LOTS of potatoes. Don’t get me wrong, I love potatoes (aloo- as we call it), but I have had too much of it. To add to this the 2 hour time difference and weird working hours has messed up eating schedule. One thing I was proud of was that I managed to stay away from alcohol, something that I intend to do till I finish my target race (for the most part!). I wonder how ever-traveling consultants manage to eat/sleep/work-out healthy. Hats off to them!
All in all it’s been a decent week off training. I do however wish I had taken my shoes along and squeezed in a short 3 mile run yesterday. It would have been a good opportunity to test out my knee. Lesson learnt- take your shoes along EVERYWHERE with you!  The next two weeks of the holiday’s period will involve some travel for me, hopefully I can squeeze in a short run or two and eat healthy.