Bring it On!

We're doing our first triathlon!!

October 25, 2009

Swim: 600 yards (550 meters)
Bike: 20km (12.4 miles)
Run: 5km (3.2 miles)

So I told Ben we're doing it and he's in. It's 10 weeks away. I'm starting this week and when Ben gets home on Friday, we're really starting training next Monday. I'm not too worried about Ben, he's a guy and a power house. He could probably do it tomorrow and be fine.

But here's how I feel about everything:

Swimming: I was on the swim team and water polo team in high school, so I definitely feel confident and comfortable in that area. I just need to get back in "swim shape." Which I can't wait for! However, I definitely need to teach Ben some technique...

Biking: I'm worried about. At first I felt like it would be the easy part, the part where I can catch my breath...but I've changed my mind. I really like to bike and did a lot in the past with my mom. But it's been a while. We don't have bikes and we're working on that. Ben has a friend that has one he can borrow, we might have to look into renting a couple times for me and on the day of the race. Mostly it will have to be the machines.

Running: I feel okay about this. Not great though because I really don't enjoy running and having it at the end, I know it will kill me. I've also got to get rid of this side stitch that I've had for the last 2 months, ever since my 5k on the 4th of July. I just need to work on it and build up to it more than I ever have before. I'm looking forward to when I will finally enjoy running.

I've been working on the training schedule, pulling ideas from friends who have just done one, and also from sites online. It's ready! It's posted below for the next month, and then I'll put October up when we get there. Really excited about those brick workouts!

So I'm using this blog for my training journal. I'm just going to write how I feel each week about the training and what we're doing. Mostly so I can see my progress, and be able to look back at everything. But possibly for anyone out there who is thinking about doing one...JUST DO IT! If I can do it, anyone can do it.

Ok. Off to bike today! And I'm getting hungry so I better hurry...