Tri Training Has Begun

So this week I started my tri training. I’ve been back on the bike for a while, and that is going well; this week I started swimming, and did a thirty minute lap swim in the pool. It is still a bit cold but feels great once in. I plan to do a second lap swim today, thirty minutes again, working up to 45 before July’s triathlon.

I’ve invited my mom to come. My husband has a tough time bringing the girls to these things, since they have to get up and ready so early and since it takes me a while. But I want someone there at the finish line, especially since this is my first: And I know my mom will be proud. She won’t even complain about the July heat!

I had a lot of great runs this week. My overall mileage has been:

Sunday 8.5

Monday 5

Tuesday 30 min swim

Wed 6 miles

Thurs 2.5 miles and a 9 mile bike

Friday 4 miles, and I will swim in a bit

I’ll do 10-12 on Sunday.

I will be moving that Tuesday swim to another day of the week when I’m already exercising. I found I can do a lot of cardio in one day, but I need those two days a week off from all cardio. When I don’t have it, I get too run down and tired. I’ll juggle that around as I train.

In non running news, I’m looking for some cute marathon shirts with great sayins – anyone know where to find great running apparel?

Stretching:

Just a reminder, get in your stretches. I’ve been devoting at least half an hour each night to stretching while watching television. I do my back and legs, concentrating on my hamstrings since I’ve had so much knee pain. And it has been very beneficial! Increasing my mileage generally means some knee tenderness but I haven’t had that lately. I’m using the foam roller as well – and I know that works from my injury after Disney. So, get in your stretches this week!

Happy Running Friday Runners!