Howard Matthews Adjust Training Plan Recaps
Coach P:
Week 11 was quite a detour from the plan but still some good solid workouts. On Monday had a great swim as scheduled, with sone extra pulls to focus more on high elbows and good catch; Tuesday was a significant deviation as PT was x-fit with EMOM pull ups, push-ups, and air squats, which went a solid 45 minutes (every 5 sets, the group ran a qtr mile and I did more air squats)...that evening was able to squeeze out 3 miles on the elliptical; Wednesday I did a twelve mile road March with no ruck supporting one of my Soldiers in a competition which was on rolling terrain with some jogging and a lot of fast pace walking; Thursday was more x-fit with AMRAP dips, toes to bar, and air squats, which went a solid 20 minutes and crushed my back (some soreness but no injury); Friday was mobility drills in our combat readiness center that focused on high reps medium weight on multiple machines focusing on upper body for 20 minutes then transition to tire drills (including the sledge hammer) polished off with an intense 15 minute ab work...all led by CRC trainer..."picture 'boot camp motivation'; Saturday, I was unable run, but squeezed in 3 hours on the bike and some drills will at the beach with the family; was off on Sunday.
Will get the week 12 recap out on Sunday after I complete the Honolulu Century.
Couple comments observations:
1. Still challenged getting my nutrition right. This will be my first IM using Infinite, which my blends are significantly different for my run and swim as I am a very heavy sweater. Any recommendations on getting over hump considering I am a slow swimmer would be appreciated; and
2. Finally got my shoes straight and anticipate transitioning to some running by week after next.
"Go get it!"
Week 11 was quite a detour from the plan but still some good solid workouts. On Monday had a great swim as scheduled, with sone extra pulls to focus more on high elbows and good catch; Tuesday was a significant deviation as PT was x-fit with EMOM pull ups, push-ups, and air squats, which went a solid 45 minutes (every 5 sets, the group ran a qtr mile and I did more air squats)...that evening was able to squeeze out 3 miles on the elliptical; Wednesday I did a twelve mile road March with no ruck supporting one of my Soldiers in a competition which was on rolling terrain with some jogging and a lot of fast pace walking; Thursday was more x-fit with AMRAP dips, toes to bar, and air squats, which went a solid 20 minutes and crushed my back (some soreness but no injury); Friday was mobility drills in our combat readiness center that focused on high reps medium weight on multiple machines focusing on upper body for 20 minutes then transition to tire drills (including the sledge hammer) polished off with an intense 15 minute ab work...all led by CRC trainer..."picture 'boot camp motivation'; Saturday, I was unable run, but squeezed in 3 hours on the bike and some drills will at the beach with the family; was off on Sunday.
Will get the week 12 recap out on Sunday after I complete the Honolulu Century.
Couple comments observations:
1. Still challenged getting my nutrition right. This will be my first IM using Infinite, which my blends are significantly different for my run and swim as I am a very heavy sweater. Any recommendations on getting over hump considering I am a slow swimmer would be appreciated; and
2. Finally got my shoes straight and anticipate transitioning to some running by week after next.
"Go get it!"
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That's a really solid week. And I think those road march workouts will really help you be ready for running...but we have to start smart. Think 1 mile elliptial, then 1/2 mile on t-mill (or outside) then back on elliptical, etc. Last thing I want you doing is a 8 mile run out the door!!!
Tell me more about infinite for the swim? When I used infinIT, I had one blend -- I used it all day. There was no "sport specific" blend.
Before we go deeper, why not Gatorade Endurance (on the course)? Is there an issue with it?