Rough Winter training Cycle

I started to train for a marathon in preparation of a Full Ironman in the later summer, although it did not seem to go as expected. With all of the cold temperatures and snow and my schedule it seemed to be tough to complete the takes by the expected date Jan 29th. Although I took a couple weeks off and then, have tried to start back up. I have since moved my training and in the mean time of 2 weeks of not running I have gained 4-5 pounds. There seems to be alot of other distractions that are not allowing me to focus my time on training, and the time commitment that is necessary makes it very tough. Went on a 4 mile run and it seemed to be a breeze, but then knee pain after the run?????? Not sure what that was about.

Training a July

As June wrapped up I had a successful sprint season, with top 5 finishes in my division and placing 3rd at Peru. These results were very affirming in regards to my training process. I took the month of July to focus on the Olympic distances and also a 1/2 marathon on Aug 1. I wonder if I will have the same results in the Olympic distances as I did with the sprint tri's The training went well till vacation and the start of school, time seems to go and have to get a new focus on training. Although what will come of my training for the 1/2 ironman if I am unable to find the time to train? It would appear that weekends will be packed with training.

Triathlon Season Began

I have trained for the mini marathon and sprint triathlons and have already competed and completed 3 with great results a 7th, 3rd and 4th in my age/group division. My training plan was set up great and I was excited to get the season started.

I have now set my sights on the Olympic distances and have begun my training plan, with A.M. and P.M. workouts, I will use our planned vacation to be a recovery phase as then I will move into the next level of training. With the ultimate goal of completing a 1/2 ironman in Sept. You have to be a little crazy to be a triathlete but that is what I love about it. I will keep you updated on how the training and how I feel as I et into my plan.