Twofold meaning to this heading:
What time of day is best to train?
In Taupo, it is best not to train to 5.30pm on a day when it is 28 degrees!
I decided I couldn't fit in the gym AND 90 minutes riding before I left Wellington yesterday morning, so I juggled my schedule. Went to the gym in the morning and was left with a 45 minute walk/run to do when I got to Taupo.
It was so hot. Even though I got to go around the lake front on the lovely path from Kaiwaka Point to Wharewaka Point, there was no breeze at all. I really struggled to keep up my 3 minute walk/1 minute run intervals for half an hour. When Mark arrived 45 minutes after I got back, I still looked like a fluorescent beetroot!
By contrast, I went out again this morning at 7am. Overcast, cool and a gentle breeze off the lake! Ran intervals for a full 50 minutes and now I feel great.
Shaping up to be another scorcher here in Taupo today.
How do my training times look?
As part of my training in the last few weeks, there have been time trials for the race distances. The different disciplines are tested on different days.
My current times are:
300m swim - 9:53
10km ride - 31:06
3km run (walk) - 23:25
Some of these times are quite old - the swim especially, timed on the 8th of December. This week I am going to re-do all my time trials.
These are the times I used to set my triathlon goal of 75 minutes, taking into account transition times and the fact that I have to do all these things one after another!
I still think my goal will be quite hard to reach, but it is better to aim high and fall short, than to be aimless!
Racing update: while track-testing at Manfield yesterday, the bike suddenly stopped! Appears to be an electrical fault that Mark hasn't managed to pinpoint yet. Barring miracles (in the guise of some clever motorbike man), it looks like he'll spend today as a spectator.
12 comments:
I'm looking forward to seeing your updated race times - I bet you'll be very surprised at how much you've improved your times in the last couple of months!
Yesterday was pretty warm wasn't it!! I'm sure it was much hotter during the late afternoon than it was during the middle of the day. Looking overcast so far today, but hopefully the sun comes out again this afternoon.
During summer I definately find it easier to do my exercise in the evening, but even then its still pretty sweat-inducing :-)
Oh gutted about the bike!
I like the training idea - walk 3min/ run 1 min. I might just have to borrow that and give it a go.
:)
Looks like your training is coming along so well - good for you.
Bugger about the bike - hope he wasn't too upset about it.
Have a great week and keep up the fantastic job you are doing.
Me
I'm impressed with your training. Love the little bit abotu how it is better to aim high. Good luck:)
I can't wait to see the updated times. With the training you have been doing and a few posts where you have mentioned what you did, I think you will have shaved off quite a bit of time overall.
Have a great day :D
I am a bit over the hot weather, I wish for winter again, or at least spring! Hope it's cooler for you today.
Bri
Your times for your swim, ride and run/walk are fantastic! And well done on the loss too!
Wow Sue, Im impressed. Your training is fantastic, you must be feeling wonderful. Make sure you keep the fluids up in the heat! Hey do you get regular massages on your legs, or just stretch. I imagine you must get really tight with all the cross training.
you are doing great with the training, i think the 3km time is really good! loving the new look blog too!
Oh my gosh Sue! I finally had a moment to come over and peek at your website. I looked at your journey and what an amazing journey you have taken on! I am glad I converted my numbers to metric. I now an understanding of where other people are in relation to me. You are an inspiration to me! Thanks for sharing and stopping by my site. Good luck with your training.
Nicole
Sue your training and times are incredible. You amaze me. I am now going to go to gym tonight and training in the morning. Thanks for the kickup the butt..I needed it.
And Happy New Year to you too!! Way to go Sue, you haven't missed a beat, your progress is just fantastic. I don't know Rose Park area well but I'm glad you know Adelaide.
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