My first week of ironman training is officially in the books. I completed every workout but not exactly when I was supposed to. I had to get creative about when I could fit in workouts with a weird work schedule last week. This week should be more normal so I am hoping to hit workouts when they are scheduled.
The highlight of last week was an 8 mile run on my favorite running path in Denver. The Highline Canal is long and winds through a wooded part of South Denver.
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This picture was from last winter now there are still some leaves on the trees and fall colors.
Here is what my second week looks like:
Monday: 45 min yoga
Tuesday: am- 60 min full body strength training pm- tempo run
Wednesday: am- spin class pm- pilates
Thursday: 90 min masters swim
Friday: am- 60 min endurance run pm- full body strength training
Saturday: 3 hour bike ride
Sunday: 8 mile run, 2400 yd swim and full body strength
Totals:
Swim: 5000 yards, 3 hours
Bike: 60 miles, 4 hours
Run: 20 miles, 3.5 hours
Strength: 5.5 hours
Overall: 16 hours
What does your week look like?
Sounds like your first week went well! Today I have a trainer ride, strength and stretching to do! And the rest of the week…run. bike. run. Bike. Swim? 🙂
keep up the solid training!!
I am still in my offseason/prep stage
Great week!
GREAT job out there last week!!! I’m mostly doing base, with some quality workouts sprinkled in.. Hovering around 40-45 miles/week right now..
Nice job on the first week of IM training :).
I looked at that picture and knew EXACTLY where you were! Oh how many times I’ve run that path. Love it, too!
Looks like you had a great week!
And now I’m going on a hunt for that trail!