For the week I ended up with:
- Cycling - 3:30
- Running - 1:50
- Swimming - 1:45
- Weights - 1:15
I did a LTHR test on the bike this past week and the results came back where I thought they would. The protocol I use is a 20 minute warmup, then 40 minute time trial as hard as I can go and then I take the average hr of the 40 minute time trial. The run protocol I use is essentially the same thing.
I was supposed to do a LTHR test today on my run but I re-injured my calf trying to throw down a tomahawk dunk (8 foot goal) on my nephew on Thursday. This calf issue is really becoming annoying. Essentially, anytime I do any type of hard effort (sprint, jump, etc) on the run I tweak my calf and then I can't run for 3-4 days. I'm wondering if I have a slight tear or something along those lines. I'll probably go see a doctor at some point in January if things don't get any better.
I'm going to crank it back up for the next few weeks. I'll probably be in the 13-16 hour range over the next 3 weeks and then I'll back off for a week and recover a bit. This will be the pattern I will follow leading up to New Orleans.
I'm still trying to plan my training schedule for 2009. My two "A" races are New Orleans and Florida but I would like to strategically schedule several smaller sprints and possibly a half ironman leading up to Florida as training events. I only raced in 2 races last year (Arizona & Stonebridge) and that's just not enough. I should have asked for race entry fees for Christmas.
On a lighter note, my training partner, JT, is back from Marathon world and we are working on some strategies to try and talk his wife into letting him do Ironman Florida....
4 comments:
I'm thinking of getting in touch with Sally Strothers, for an infomercial to help sponsor a needy Ironman.... to get me to IM Florida. For the just the price of a cup of coffee per day, you can ensure that I make it to Panama City Beach. Please give!
Tidwell, in response to your comment, ask Coco for some help, he had some experience at LSU in acquiring sponsorship for his excursions to local bars. He can show you how to place a tip/donation jar in a high traffic location, with a good phrase such as "support the National Guard" or some such.
Frank - Your bringing back some bad memories. I'm trying to put those days behind me :)
Enough already with the look how much I did with the 4 kids over the holidays!! You got your props now chill out. I know you don't want me to go into how much trouble you were that weekend!
jr
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