This month I'm adding a weight loss goal for the first time. I don't like specifying it in pounds, because that's not something that's directly under my control - only what I put in my mouth is under my control, and how my body (and the scale) responds is up to physiology. However, for the sake of simplicity in this blog I'll just call it a conservative number. Mostly this is a reminder to myself that I need to pay strict, particular attention to changing my body composition during these times when training volume is light. Or, to put it another way, I'm going to pay attention now to creating good eating habits in the off-season.
* Swim: 4000 meters.
* Bike: 50 miles.
* Run and walk: 40 miles (including 26.2 miles in the marathon).
* Crunches: 1000.
* Weight loss: 4.0 pounds.
* Events:
- November 6: Complete the New York City Marathon upright and smiling. No specific time goal. My pace plan is to finish under 6 hours, but if I don't, that's fine.
- November 6: Hope that my husband gets me signed up for Ironman Florida in November 2006.
- November 11-20: Take a nine-day vacation trip with my two girls in a motorhome.
- November 21: Launch a 50-week training program for Ironman Florida.
5 comments:
Hey, thats a great article regarding off season planning.
I also blogged about that article yeaterday, read it here.
I've started thinking that I might focus on some heavy weight lifting to build strength and focus less on endurance for now. The weather/sun prevents long days in the saddle now.
Good luck at NYCM!!! You can do it!
Yeah, I checked out that article too. And bookmarked it. And the homepage. And subscribed to the newsletter.
Your planning is so ambitious!! I might take mine up the same way, grading myself (as in October Summary)but then I'd look like I copied...
Ellie -
That's what blogs are FOR! To share information and ideas!! Whatever works in your training - do it!!
And William - sorry I didn't give you proper credit for bringing that article to my attention! It's a good one!
Sounds like a heck of a month! I hope your hubby can get you signed up for IMFL and I hope you have a great time at NYC Marathon and on vacation with your girls!
GO NANCY GO!
No appology needed Nancy. We are all here to share. I figured you were subscribed to that feed like I am.
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