Well two posts in one day is a rarity but I needed to post this training update.
As a coach I try out stuff before I release it to my team. I have been working on a very high intensity program for the past 8 weeks focusing on building my threshold on both the bike and the run. Today on the run I think all that intensity caught up with me and I was stricken with knee pain that has continued for a few hours now.
I am going to lay off running for a few days. Focus on cycling and the 32 Day Challenge and see how the knee responds. I am hoping this is a fleeting thing but we will see.
On the flip side this is why I test things out first. This appears to have been too much intensity for the age grouper body. I am young as well so anyone who is older I would see having even more issues with this training plan. As is this training protocol will not make it onto the plans of my clients.
Like most things intensity is good but it has to be in correct amounts.
I am not positive if the intensity over time has caused the knee issue but I cannot point the finger at anything else.
Monday, November 28, 2011
Offseason & Spinervals 32 Day Challenge
Offseason:
Well even though I did not really take much time off from training as I have been doing a ton of Threshold workouts I have taken the offseason to not eat like I should and endulge in things I otherwise would not have. This has resulted in me being about 10-12lbs over the weight I would like to be for IMTX in May. So, for the most part my offseason eating whatever I want is pretty much over. I will not get too strict till February but I am starting the process now.
Changes Going Forward:
Less monster energy drinks, cokes, sweet tea, beer and more water.
Less sweets and more fruit (apples and bananas being my go to).
Less second helpings at dinner time.
Spinervals 32 Day Challenge:
Well because I thoroughly enjoy Spinervals and have a rather large library of DVDs I am going to partake in the Spinervals 32 Day Challenge that Coach Troy has put out there on Twitter and Facebook. I have already planned these 32 days for myself but I think this challenge could be the extra kick in the butt to get the workouts in more so than the normal.
The main problem I am going to have to work through is getting in my other sport activities while on the 32 Day Challenge but I will figure it out. The challenge starts this week and I will do my best to keep updating the blog with how the challenge is going and how I am incorporating other sports.
Well even though I did not really take much time off from training as I have been doing a ton of Threshold workouts I have taken the offseason to not eat like I should and endulge in things I otherwise would not have. This has resulted in me being about 10-12lbs over the weight I would like to be for IMTX in May. So, for the most part my offseason eating whatever I want is pretty much over. I will not get too strict till February but I am starting the process now.
Changes Going Forward:
Less monster energy drinks, cokes, sweet tea, beer and more water.
Less sweets and more fruit (apples and bananas being my go to).
Less second helpings at dinner time.
Spinervals 32 Day Challenge:
Well because I thoroughly enjoy Spinervals and have a rather large library of DVDs I am going to partake in the Spinervals 32 Day Challenge that Coach Troy has put out there on Twitter and Facebook. I have already planned these 32 days for myself but I think this challenge could be the extra kick in the butt to get the workouts in more so than the normal.
The main problem I am going to have to work through is getting in my other sport activities while on the 32 Day Challenge but I will figure it out. The challenge starts this week and I will do my best to keep updating the blog with how the challenge is going and how I am incorporating other sports.
Tuesday, November 15, 2011
New Bike and Training Slow Down
Well I found an awesome deal on a 2010 Trek Speed Concept 7series and swept it up. I just got it back all built up and I am super excited about riding it. Problem is the seat post is too long but already scheduled my fit appointment with Tad Hughes from http://www.tadhughescustom.com/ probably the premier bike fitter in Houston and maybe all of Texas.
I have already sold my other tri bike so this is where the training slowing down comes in. I am training on my roadie which I love but I cannot do long threshold intervals on my road bike. So, I am still working on the intensity but have not reached my 2x20min intervals yet.
Looking forward to the bike being done and the new fit. Maybe get a few free watts out of the fit and be a little faster on the road with the Speed Concept.
I have already sold my other tri bike so this is where the training slowing down comes in. I am training on my roadie which I love but I cannot do long threshold intervals on my road bike. So, I am still working on the intensity but have not reached my 2x20min intervals yet.
Looking forward to the bike being done and the new fit. Maybe get a few free watts out of the fit and be a little faster on the road with the Speed Concept.
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