0.65km - 22 minutes
Rubbish session - I felt tired before I started and struggled to get out of bed.
I managed to do the first 500m in about 13 minutes, and forced myself to stop a lot less, however the effect of this was that about 30% of the time I had to go into breaststroke.
Struggle with my breathing during crawl - felt like I could not intake enough air.
Jim Poole quote of the day: "Getting up and training when you're up for it is easy. Getting out of bed and forcing yourself to train when you really don't want to is what makes you an ironman".
Thursday, 31 July 2008
Wednesday, 30 July 2008
30th July - Run
5km - 30 mins (treadmill)
According to the gospel that is known as James Poole, the run in the ironman is not a marathon, merely 8 sets of 5km with a victory lap at the end.
My plan is to hold 6min/km pace and as training progresses, increase the length of time. I would like to do as much as I can outside, rather than in a gym
Today's run felt fine, I had played 40 minutes of squash beforehand, and ran the distance without any problems. Would've liked to have gone on for longer but had to get to work! Found the treadmill rather boring though.
Looking forward to the swim tomorrow!
According to the gospel that is known as James Poole, the run in the ironman is not a marathon, merely 8 sets of 5km with a victory lap at the end.
My plan is to hold 6min/km pace and as training progresses, increase the length of time. I would like to do as much as I can outside, rather than in a gym
Today's run felt fine, I had played 40 minutes of squash beforehand, and ran the distance without any problems. Would've liked to have gone on for longer but had to get to work! Found the treadmill rather boring though.
Looking forward to the swim tomorrow!
Tuesday, 29 July 2008
29th July - Swim
1km - 28 minutes
Felt a LOT better than last week. First 500m was approx 90% crawl, second 500m was approx 75%.
Stop for fewer and shorter rests.
Jim pointed put my right-hand reach does not have enough glide. Also my breathing has too much head movement.
Felt a LOT better than last week. First 500m was approx 90% crawl, second 500m was approx 75%.
Stop for fewer and shorter rests.
Jim pointed put my right-hand reach does not have enough glide. Also my breathing has too much head movement.
Sunday, 27 July 2008
26th July - Bike
Hackney to Southend on Sea - 65km - 2hrs30 mins
Felt really good and strong, enjoyed it and at no point wanted/needed to stop.
Time it took is not accurate as I got lost a few times, had to make phone calls etc.
Had a headache afterwards which suggests I didn't drink enough water (which was a bottle and a half)
Felt really good and strong, enjoyed it and at no point wanted/needed to stop.
Time it took is not accurate as I got lost a few times, had to make phone calls etc.
Had a headache afterwards which suggests I didn't drink enough water (which was a bottle and a half)
Friday, 25 July 2008
24th July - Swim
1st swim session.
25 mintues - 0.6km (approx)
I expected this to be tough, and it was.
I couldn't hold front crawl more than 100m without stopping for a rest.
My aim was not for distance, but to build up the length of time I can crawl without stopping. I hope to try to do 150m sets of crawl next time and keep building up.
25 mintues - 0.6km (approx)
I expected this to be tough, and it was.
I couldn't hold front crawl more than 100m without stopping for a rest.
My aim was not for distance, but to build up the length of time I can crawl without stopping. I hope to try to do 150m sets of crawl next time and keep building up.
The beginning...
I've created this page in order to log training sessions.
The Ironman Switzerland race on July 12th 2009 is my goal and as of yesterday my training began.
The task I have ahead is a daunting one. I have only taken part in one triathlon in my life before, and that was all indoor. By signing up for the Ironman I think I have definetly jumped in at the deep end with an anchor tied to my feet, as it is regarded as the toughest triathlon out there.
Wish me luck!
Hinksy
The Ironman Switzerland race on July 12th 2009 is my goal and as of yesterday my training began.
The task I have ahead is a daunting one. I have only taken part in one triathlon in my life before, and that was all indoor. By signing up for the Ironman I think I have definetly jumped in at the deep end with an anchor tied to my feet, as it is regarded as the toughest triathlon out there.
Wish me luck!
Hinksy
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