Since I do not have a date yet for my first full distance Ironman, I am just going to train at the moment. Will and I are racing a 70.3 mile distance in November so this training will definitely be beneficial.
I also have three children :-) Yes, I am busy... So, while my oldest is at school during the day, I have to make training a family affair with my boys. This past week I have placed them in the jogger and took to the mean streets of the Village of Creekside Park in the Woodlands. I have not pushed a jogger in some time so taking on a simple 4 mile run has proven to be a challenge for me. My arms are not free to move with my rhythm and it is starting to get hot out and the boys just get irritated with the weather.
The boys came on a few runs with me and we have also gone to the YMCA so I can get some time in the pool. In an hour I swam 1.2 miles. This is the same time I had for my swim in Galveston. Granted I was in a controlled lap pool with no waves and other participants but I was not at 100% effort. It was more 75%. I concentrated more in proper stroke technique. 200meters were just arms with a foam board between my knees, 200 meters with just flutter kicking, then 200 full freestyle. I did this until I hit 2000 meters.
I also went on a few rides. Mostly on the trainer since I am home with my kids. Trainer rides are boring! During naps, I put on a movie and just ride and pass time. Will and I did go out for a nice ride this past weekend. Nothing major, just a short 15.5 mile ride through his parents neighborhood.
I am still working on the perfect training plan for my abilities and needs. When that is complete I will post it.
Adding some Insanity workouts and strict core and abdominal exercises as well. Planks, planks, and more planks!!!!!
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