The Training Blog of JasonMD

It has been awhile since I posted a blog. Twelve weeks have come and gone. The big race is Sunday. I have lost 2 inches on my waste 1 in on my neck, and lost 5 lbs since I started. I am in great shape, and I am very excited, and nervous, about my first sprint triathlon. I haven’t bee swimming in a group or open water yet, so if anyone has a tip or two I would appreciate it. Wish me luck.

Workout:

• Type: Run
• Date: 04/17/2008
• Time: 06:00:00
• Total Time: 00:20:00.00

Workout:

• Type: Cycle
• Date: 04/16/2008
• Time: 16:00:00
• Total Time: 00:35:00.00
• Max Heart rate: 150
• Distance: 8 miles
• Average Speed: 13.71 mph

The smim today was a challenge.  I have no idea the distance I am swimming in 15 minutes but it is probably not far.  open water swimming is harder.  I just have to keep plugging away. Tomorrow will be a nice rest.

Workout:

• Type: Swim
• Date: 04/14/2008
• Time: 05:30:00
• Total Time: 00:15:00.00

Workout:

• Type: Run
• Date: 04/13/2008
• Time: 19:12:01
• Total Time: 00:15:00.00
• Average Heart rate: 140
• Distance: 1.5 miles
• Average Pace: 10:00/mile

Today was my first bike and run. I did well. The run was easier this time believe it or not. I look forward now to each work out. It has been a week and I can already feel a difference in my energy levels during the day.

Workout:

• Type: Cycle
• Date: 04/13/2008
• Time: 19:05:36
• Total Time: 00:20:00.00
• Max Heart rate: 156

I enjoyed my first swim. 15 minutes in the water is tough, but I liked the work-out my upper body got. I started with the crawl stroke, but I found that the breast stroke was easiest. I have a swim and bike on Sunday and we will see how I do.

Workout:

• Type: Swim
• Date: 04/11/2008
• Time: 05:00:00
• Total Time: 00:15:00.00
• Max Heart rate: 150

I have never enjoyed running. Now I am reminded why. I was able to complete 16 minutes than I walked 2 and finished the last 2. I know it will get easier, but I am going to have to learn to enjoy it.

Workout:

• Type: Run
• Date: 04/10/2008
• Time: 05:00:00
• Total Time: 00:20:00.00

Another Bike ride. Rode 5 more minutes than last time. It went well. I felt pretty energetic today. I am looking forward to my first run tomorrow.

Workout:

• Type: Cycle
• Date: 04/09/2008
• Time: 05:00:00
• Total Time: 00:35:00.00
• Max Heart rate: 141
• Calories: 255
• Distance: 8.14 miles
• Average Speed: 13.95 mph
• Max Speed: 15 mph
• Average Cadence: 85
• Max Cadence: 105