87 days and counting until Ironman 70.3 Oceanside

I haven’t written a blog post in a while, been busy enjoying my oh so short off-season and the holiday season (which included 2 trips to Fresno to visit my new nephew, as well as my brother and sister-in-law). So now that the New Year is here, it’s time to get back on the wagon, writing more and training more, while working part time and trying to find full time employment.

Yesterday’s workout plan: swim, run, & yoga

Swim (workout modified from Workouts in a Binder for Swimmers, Triathletes, and Coaches by Eric and Nick Hansen- Stroke 5B)

Warm Up- 100 Free, 100 (25 kick, 25 drill back), 200 Free, 100 (25k, 25 d breast) 300 Free, 100 (25k, 25d free)  (900 yards)

Main set- 2x200s 50 back, 50 free
100 Back Fast
2x150s 50 breast, 50 free, 50 breast
2x75s breast fast
2x100s 25 back, 25 free
2x75s back fast   (1300 yards)

Warm Down- 4x50s free easy

Run- changed after swimming and headed to the treadmill for an about 20 minute run before yoga class started. I strongly dislike running, but I have been working on it more during this off-season. Still trying to get to the point, either by finding new shoes, new ways to lace shoes, or finding the right run form so that my foot does not go numb during my run.

Yoga- I try to do this every Tuesday, at my local gym. First Tuesday of the month is Sunflower series, instructor added a bit of extra core work this week to help those of us who may have over-indulged during the holiday season.

Random thought—Why have there been so many reality documentary shows on television based in Alaska recently?? No offense to Alaska, I do have a couple of friends who call the state home. Off the top of my head, I think I have seen about 7 or 8 shows: Deadliest Catch, Ice Road Truckers, Sarah Palin’s Alaska, Alaska State Troopers, Flying Wild Alaska, Coast Guard Alaska, and  Gold Rush Alaska. And there’s supposed to be another one coming out soon. I propose the next great Alaska based show should be about triathletes in Alaska!! ;)