16th Sept 2013
So how does my training plan work? Well I have broken it down into quarters with Q1 as I call it being June, July and August, and Q2 being the next 3 months and so on. The idea is to then have weekly plans with objectives and goals set by the end of each quarter. I measure this usually in the form of a time trial in swim, bike and run and plot my progress via an excel spreadsheet. I have also set quartely goals, so for example by the end of quarter 2 I have set a target of running a sub 41 minutes 10 km but by the end of Q3 the target is sub 40 minute..
However there is more to this plan than simply training hard, I have identified other very important elements, so in no particular order my focus is on the following:
1/ To improve my swim speed (currently at around 7 minutes for 400 metres)
2/ To improve my cycle times and strength on the bike, also look at aerodynamics
3/ To imporve my run speed and times (curently running just over 7 minute per mile)
4/ To loose a few pounds (eat healthy and natural foods but not go overboard)
5/ Rest when I can
6/ Stay relaxed and enjoy life
7/ Do some strength work (for example core strength)
8/ Plan for next year and identify races to target
In my next blog I will look at the above in more detail to highlight how I have set about making these aims a reality (or not as the case may be!)
David Ed Smith
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