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 9, 2015

Week 7 August 10th-August 15th

Week 7 August 10th-August 15th
Have you been forming  good habits this summer with your physical goals and  training?  Hopefully, that answer is YES!  If you're still in the process, no worries - you have 5 more weeks to keep working on it!

Monday: Run 30 minutes, Strength training
9 and 7/1 - 9 minute warm-up, then 7 minutes jog, 1 minute walk for the
remainder of your run.

Tuesday: Swim 400 yards (meters)
Warm-up: Swim easy 50
Main set: 12 x 25's swim freestyle - 10 seconds rest between each
Swim down: 50 swim easy

Wednesday: 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.

Thursday: Swim 500 yards (meters)
Warm-up: swim 50 easy
Main set: 16 x 25's swim freestyle - 5 sec. rest bet ea.
Swim down: swim 50 easy

Friday: Bike: 15 miles
Make sure to warm-up, cool down and don't forget to stay hydrated!
Walk: 30 Minute
Keep the walk brisk. This will act as great means of active recovery.
Saturday: Run 40 minutes
9 and 6/1 - 9 minute warm-up, then 6 minutes jog, 1 minute walk for the
remainder of your run.

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