Training
Overtraining… a non-reality?
Jan 27th
Many of the limits that we bump into on IM race day are coming from the brain protecting the body — by blowing through those in training, we can access more of our potential. That, however, is not without risks to our immune systems and general health.” –Gordo Byrn
More proof to me that there is no such thing as overtraining, just underresting.
7P’s vs 5T’s
Jan 9th
So there are two methods in which to win by, and really the T’s could fit within the P’s. I learned about the 7P’s during college. It was always told to us when something we attempted to do, did not work out as hoped. We could then look back and go over why whatever it is I/we attempted to do did not work perfectly.
The T’s deal more specifically with racing than business. While you can equate both they are unique. To be the best you do need to have talent first and foremost, because no matter how much you train there is a certain level of fitness/speed to can achieve. It may only be 1-3% off a consistent 1st place finisher Macca, Lance Armstrong, Michael Jordan, Tiger Woods. All of them have and would admit that while talent is important, training is even more so, because without that consistent effort and repetition, all the talent in the world will be wasted.
Proper
Preparation and
Planning
Prevents
Piss
Poor
Performance
It takes the 5 T‘s, in order of importance:
Talent
Training
Time
Timing
Treasure (money)
2008 Totals
Dec 31st
I nailed my SBR goals for the year:
2008 (Goals)
- 3000 Miles Cycling
- 600 Miles Running
- 150, 000 Yards Swimming
It was a good year for me. A lot of changes, most for the best. My numbers were good, and a huge change over 2007. I log everything now, have a coach, some serious goals, and a happier more fulfilling life than I started the year with. I like my life.
Swimming
Dec 12th
While I still do not love swimming, I have found that I enjoy it as long as I keep yards up. When I look back to about 1.5 years ago and having not swam for a long time and how I could barely swim a lap in the pool to where I am at now (over 250k yards in 2008), I am amazed.
Reading the Total Immersion book and watching videos for free online was a huge boost for me, which I then backed up with a adult conditioning class and then master’s swim class. I still swim with the Master’s group Saturday mornings and its a huge benefit.
Combine all that with a coach that loves swimming and I have no where to go (except the other end of the pool for the winter) and all the speed to get there. I really did go from loathing swimming, to tolerating it to enjoying it.
More Changes for 2009
Nov 8th
I am now working with a coach. I had emailed quite a few well know companies, a bunch of individuals. Some were great with responses, while others had bad email address on their websites or were terrible at responding. I chose John Hirsch, we sent a few emails back and forth and spoke on the phone. Talking to him on the phone got me real pumped.
I had already registered for Timberman, I will more than likely be racing RI70.3 along with 2-3 other 70.3 events depending on fitness.
We have periodized the off season for training purposes. I have already started a heavy swim focus which will be followed by a run focus ending with a 10miler or 13.1 race. After which I will start my bike focus which will then lead into my race season.
Ideally I would like to Clearwater qualify, but I can give that another year. Depending on how well I do this year and what I can do schedule-wise in 2010 will determine if I race 70.3, 140.6 or go solely for ultramarathons.
I think having John as my coach will be very beneficial and a much better aid than a PT.