Hardbeck, 2015 (and beyond)
Before you throw your hands up and scream obscenities, this might be easier than it appears. Thinking you can relate with all those times that you have stayed sharp/fit, despite no official race (or even tri) on the radar....
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Yeah, I know, I really was outta here. And, now, I'm sticking around for a bit longer, and gonna bug the hell out of you & P while I'm here
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I know it's bad form but I'm putting this post in both the Micro and the Macro b/c I want feedback from both of you guys. Relevant to the Micro cuz of the work day juggling stuff and relevant to the Macro cuz it has parallels to your response from the other thread.
You guys are super busy right now, the races are the priority, got it.
But, any feedback will be greatly appreciated.....
I'm going to go ahead a kick around some thoughts just to get things started. Remembering that I'm not on any specific plan right now. As far as the season planning survey for 2015 goes, I'll prob use Augusta 70.3 as the target peak. But, I really have no idea if I'm going to race at all next year.
The first thing I want to do is look at my work hours and the challenges that presents.
It's a 6 week rotation, basically. Have to be ready to work by 6:30am.
Mon 12+ hrs
Tues 10+ hrs
Wed 8+ hrs
Thurs 16 (potentially up to 24) hrs
Fri 6+ hrs
rotating along so that each shift gets each day.
and 1 weekend every 6 weeks requires me to be on call which translates to a tri rest weekend, or short sessions on the bike/treadmill/in the pool.
(I over think and over analyze everything)
The beauty of the Micro thread is that every Saturday or Sunday I can hit you up for advice on how to juggle the week. And, this year, I'm going to actually use the Micro for a change. But, you might be able to shortcut some of that now.
Before Work:
Realistically, I have, at most, 1 hr to sweat in the morning before work. 4:45 -5:45 wko time. That's getting up at 4:15 to wakeup a bit, shot of espresso. And 15' to clean up and get out the door.
When Opportunity Arises:
I always have my pool bag and run bag in the car b/c there is an occasional 45' to 1 hr break between facilities or between cases that I might get to a very close LifeTime for laps or treadmill work. I can't ever plan this, just have to be ready.
After Work:
Obviously, the 12 hr and 16 hr days just don't bring a big window of time for training. I've grown to accept that these days are simply a No Workout in the Evening days. It's ot worth the stress of pushing at work, to try to rush home and hurry out for a 45' run or bike when the fam might be sitting around hanging out and I just come in and go right back out. I don't want to be 'that guy', especially since the whole goal is for a slow, long term build that has Zero races in the near future.
So, here's what I've been working on....
Rest Days or very light workout (if the opportunity arises) are the 12 and 16-24hr days
The 8 and 10 hr days get a typical EN workout...riding or running
The 6 hr day has a chance for something a bit longer for a weekday, kind of like how we do the Thursday Long Run.....But, the down side of doing that is the day rotates and will often be before a harder effort during the work week or before bigger weekend workouts. This might be where I'm overthinking it b/c I'm basically asking for 2ez days during the week (the 12 and 16hr days).
Pre Work workouts ..... I've enjoyed catching up on my sleep so the idea of getting up at 4:15 every day is not very sexy to me right now. I think I can manage 3 early workouts consistently. I'll just watch my signs for when I need to catch up on the rest.
Weekends are pretty much a green light from Sheri. As long as they are early workouts.
Saturdays: We typically are riding by 6:30 (7 in the Spring and Fall), do some ez stuff, then lots of hard work within our own little group before we merge with some group rides around here that are typical roadie VI type riding. But, it's a good way to pass the time, lots of fun. A few cool down miles and we're back at the house by 10:30 to 11. If opportunity arises, I'll punch out a steady 4 mile run in the afternoon.
Sundays: 1 of these 3 workouts......a quick pre-bike run, then a shorter (~2hr) ABP ride, with another quick little brick run. OR my long run (8-12mi). OR I hit the track for mile repeats (about 7-8 mi total).
That's my canvas.
Been working on my diet. PlantPowered stuff. Sleep could always be better. Don't go to bed until 10-11.
Again, I'm looking at the big picture. Years, not year. I'm not getting any younger but neither is anyone else my age I'm fit, I'm competitive, I'm stubborn. I want to get leaner, stronger, faster. I won't have any races other than the local back alley slugfests but that's all I need. Big time races with lots of glitz and glamour and pretty little timing anklets will always be waiting for me when the opportunity arises. They can wait until I feel the time is right.
Know you guys are super busy right now with the races and you're own training, so take as much time as you need to get back to me with any ideas that pop up.
thanks a ton!