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.
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?
Caratunk Girl says
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? 🙂
big-daddy-diesel says
keep up the solid training!!
I am still in my offseason/prep stage
Christi says
Great week!
Meaghan says
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..
Jill says
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!
runaroundaroo says
Looks like you had a great week!
And now I’m going on a hunt for that trail!