Triathlon Training: My December Mileage & Statistics
I thought I would post an update today on my triathlon training, since I get lots of mail asking me how it is coming along (which, by the way, I appreciate so much).
I am very happy with how things are going so far. An ankle injury did set me back in regards to my running during the month of December (you can see on December 10th how it leaves the tally chart until just this past week when I started walking again). But I think that the worst is behind me and ran this morning and it felt good. I need to ease back into my running pace slowly, as the Achilles Tendonitis that I was diagnosed with does tend to flare up again easily; but if I play it safe, I think I will have much more productive running numbers for this coming month.
I racked up 527.40 miles cycling during the month of December and 44.89 miles swimming, so I'm pretty stoked about both of those. I also do almost an hour or weights & pilates every morning, which you can see denoted with the little yellow icon.
Since I am new to this triathlon game, I really am unsure if I am on a good track and pace for what I need to be prepared for, but I'm doing what I can do right now and try to just keep a steady, strong pace and never push myself too far. I know that the name of the game in endurance sports is patience and stamina, and not necessarily speed, so I'm keeping that in mind at this point in the game and trying to build up strength and endurance one day at a time.
Anyway, I just thought I would update a bit as to where I'm at and be sure that you know I still have full intentions of making this goal happen.
Thanks so much for your support.
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Saturday, January 2, 2010 at 9:12AM
Reader Comments (5)
Sweet! Thanks for the updates! This is very cool. =)
I'm not authorized to tell you if you're on track, but my opinion is "you are tearing shit up!!!"
Go Jinxi!
Yay for the update :)! You are really kicking butt! I'm so proud of all your hard work and perseverance through the tendonitis. You absolutely rock :)!
WAY TO GO GIRL!!!!!!!!!!!!!! keep up the great work, you are rockin this training out!! love ya xo
My best advice is to get a heart rate monitor and and good triathlon training book ( I can recommend some) and learn to train within your heart rate zones. It is not the mileage that counts, but the quality of training and duration within your training zones that matters!!! This is the most valuable piece of information I got when training for my first triathlon. Let me know if you want more advice. You an do it! :)
@kohlson - Thank you so much for your comment and advice. I really do appreciate it so much and would be most grateful if you could email me with more recommendations and a list of those books. If possible, can you email me through the link on my website ("Contact Me" on the left-hand side)? I would really appreciate your time and help!