HOW TO USE THIS BLOG TO HELP WITH YOUR TRIATHLON TRAINING


Welcome all to the training site for the Relief Society Triathlon. This can be your one stop resource for help and information about this unique opportunity and how to get ready for it! Here you will find training tips and introductory information for all three disciplines of the triathlon race- swimming, biking, and running. If you are new to triathlons, or fitness in general, please take a few minutes to read and learn. It will give you the confidence you need to be successful!

On the right hand side you will find a list of blog posts by date, and also by category. For example, if you want to research swimming info, look for tags for swimming. Also posted will be a full 12 week training schedule, giving an outline of what you should be doing each week to gradually prepare your mind and body for the race. Along with that, each weekend I will post the specific training details for the upcoming week, and give ya a little love and motivation to help you through the week. Follow this blog and stay up to date with new posts by adding your email in the link on the right of the page. I am always available to help with your questions!

Online Registration: www.racerpal.com/races/WonderWoman.html
Registration deadline will be Sept. 12th
T-shirts will be available for purchase until September 7th


Enjoy the Journey!



Dennese Mahoney

Stake Triathlon Specialist

neecymahoney@hotmail.com




Sunday, August 16, 2015

Week 8 August 17th-August 22nd

Week 8 August 17th-22nd
Happy week 8!

Never give up, if you still have something to give!
Check out this comment from one of our past years' participant......

“3 miles baby!!! I just ran over 3 miles this am. This is going from a couch potato to a super athlete since May 30th (Just kidding, but I am proud.) I am feeling like I may have a chance to really complete the sprint triathlon I am signed up for. The swimming and biking are going really well and I am feeling like a tough chick!!!”

That’s the kind of thing we love to hear! If you have any successes you would like to share, both to pat yourself on the back, and to inspire others, PLEASE email them to me so we can all share in the journey!

Don't forget September 1st is the registration deadline so I can adequately plan for the right amount of people, and order t-shirts. Online registration can be completed here https://www.racerpal.com/register/WonderWoman/ 

Speaking of t-shirts.....I would love to hear any ideas and suggestions for this year's cute and catchy t-shirt design.  I love the 'girly stick figures' that you will see on the registration page, and would like to have them included in the design.   Drop me a line by email or phone if  you have a brilliant idea :)

Now (drum roll please), here are the instructions for this weeks training…..

Monday: Run 30 Minutes, Strength Training
9 and 8/45 - 9 minute warm-up followed by 8 minutes jogging and 45
seconds walking for the remainder of the run.

Tuesday: Swim 500 yards (meters)
Warm-up: easy 50 swim
Main set: 8 x 50's swim freestyle -10 seconds rest between each
Swim down: 50 swim easy

Wednesday:: : Run 50 minutes
9 and 7/1 - 9 minute warm-up, then 7 minutes jog, 1 minute walk for the
remainder of your run. Remember, as we up the distances, injury
prevention is key! Try to keep your Heart Rate Low!

Thursday: Brick Workout 30 Minute Bike/10 Minute Run/20 Minute Walk
Follow the steps of the brick as you did the week before. Remember on
the run, warm-up for 2 minutes then 3 minutes run/1 minute walk for the
remaining 8 minutes. Then a 20 minute brisk walk.

Friday: Swim 500 yards (meters)
Warm-up: swim 50 easy
Main set: 16 x 25's swim freestyle - 5 seconds rest between each
Swim down: swim 50 easy

Saturday: Group Training/Bike 17 miles, Walk 30 minutes
Make sure to warm-up, cool down and don't forget to stay hydrated! Are you working on your pre-race nutrition?
Walk: 30 Minute
Keep the walk brisk. This will act as great means of active recovery.

1 comment:

  1. Is there a location yet? I really liked training at the location site last year to get my mental "game" ready.

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