In my post yesterday I omitted one important aspect of the changes I am planning on making with my training. I did note that losing weight, more running off the bike and a focus of more intensity in my training were keys to approaching this years test at Coeur D'Alene. I want to go faster than I ever have which to me means doing that race differently.
Common sense tells me that I need to train differently to make that happen. There is nothing wrong with what I have done in the past and I am proud of my finishes but I want to go faster. So yesterday when I went to Mission Valley Y to lift and swim I realized I left out weight training on what I am going to do differently this year.
I have been back in the weight room the past few weeks now that I am recovered from my bike accident and I have to tell you it is scary how weak I have become. I can do an Ironman Triathlon but I can't squat 100 pounds yet! Uggg..... I really believe that making my body stronger overall will translate to handling that second half of the marathon. Also, it will help me lean out as weight training is known to accelerate weight loss.
The plan now is to be in the weight room twice per week before swim practice. Working hard on upper body on Monday and Legs on Wednesday. It is a long battle that I face but it should be a very interesting journey. Stay tuned for updates and share with me your favorite exercises in the gym.
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