Wednesday, October 14, 2009
Sprint Triathlon
Ive decided that Im going to train for a sprint triathlon over winter break instead of an olympic in the spring. Presently I spend 2 to 3 hours a day running 2 miles biking 8-15 and swimming 1/3 of a mile. this is about a third of an olympic and 2/3 of a sprint. While what I am doing is physically sustainable, and satisfying besides, it would be a seriose time commitment to do the 5 hours a day nessisary for an olympic. on a side note im finding strength training is waaayyyyy easyer for geting quick easy results... If the sprint is gratifying then I can continue/increase my regimin for a spring. otherwise F dat S all I need is fluffy muscles.
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I really want to do a sprint, more manageable, but still bad ass. The problem is that i need a training partner to be motivated, and at the moment, there is no one here who would be willing. Nathan, if we were together i would train like crazy with you.
I propose a late summer sprint where we all train together, or at least those interested. Much fun
man you guys are fucking brave ...
there is a group of cyclists here that race around the river which is about 12 miles about 4-5 nights a week when its nice. its good those kids are fast i can definatly tell that i am improving but as far as running and shit ...
who all is learning how to climb? if enough of us know how it would be pretty awesome to have climbing themed or climbing component trip or something ...
Word to squats. Single best lower-body exercise; it helps everything. If you're looking for improvements for a sprint-length triathlon, i would try mixing up the order of the training components, their duration, and their intensity. The most time-efficient and effective way to improve endurance is doing sprints/interval training. You don't need to pound long distances every day to improve, and doing so may limit recovery as well. If you want to be successful dietary improvement is also paramount, if you're up for it. What are you eating in general?
I would highly recommend throwing in some alternative exercises as well. Burpees are great when they're alternated with legs of running/biking/swimming. E.g. you could do 4-6 rounds of a 400m run followed by 25 burpees, or something like that. Make sure you give yourself plenty of rest and throw in some off days once or twice a week.
thanks matt
kinda a moot point now that I severely sprained my ankle... I appreciate the brainpower though! as for diet it has been increasingly refined carbohydrates the closer to workout I am(to ensure full glycogen stores, thats all ditzy western dietitian could say "glycogen stores glycogen stores glycogen stores")and protein + Vietnam supplements after to support muscle recovery . and lots of beer and weed. all the time, to help with... running more gooder?
btw when I can the burpies sound like a great idea on a busy day...
fuck, being injured sucks. i've had a pulled groin for > a month. diet sounds good for what you want, but, as always, the more you can replace grain-based carbohydrate sources with fruits and vegetables the better. carbohydrate-dense fruits/veggies can be great post-workout, like yams/sweet potatoes or applesauce. and make sure that dinner isn't the last time you put food in your belly, if it more than like four hours before you go to bed. good luck with the ankle...
or just drink semen, great recovery beverage. if you miss your mouth, then chocolate milk is a good alternative.
imagine if semen tasted like chocolate. or apple.
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