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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