Week #11 in Review

February Week #11 Training

15. Bike 40' & Strength or Stretch

16. Swim 60'

17. Bike Hill Workout 50'

18. Swim 60' & Run 70' 60'

19. Rest

20. Bike 110' 90' T Run 20' 10'

21. Run 40' 30' O Swim 30'

As you can see by the week 11 schedule, I made some adjustments to my training schedule, mainly due to the snow storms we encountered the previous 2 weeks.  I must say though, I'm quite pleased that I didn't deviate too far from the original schedule.  Between the 15th and the 19th, the trails were still covered by snow, so, the majority of my training was indoors.  Biked in my basement on the trainer.  On the 17th, I put two blocks down to make it seem like a hill, and did interval training for about 50 minutes.  The swim's were tough, not because of the weather, but because of the workouts.  On both swim days, I did 10 minute swims, and then 5 minute swims right afterwards.  We are getting to the point where our swim practices are beginning to incorporate long distance straight swims.

The weekend was really nice weather wise.  Saturday the 20th was a group ride in Chevy Chase, MD on Rock Creek Parkway.  Since most of the team wasn't able to get long distance bike rides in, they adjusted the training plan.  I was so relieved to get out of the basement, off the bike trainer and outdoors on the road, even though the roads were really messy.  Wet, sandy, and debris everywhere.  I probably feel the most comfortable cycling, and so I always want to do it.  I know that my swim and run can improve a lot more, but it's so hard to get out there and train for those.  Well, I brought myself to do it Sunday, the 21st.  Out for a swim with Christine for about 30 minutes, and the afterwards a 30 minute run through the neighborhood.  The run was challenging, but something I needed.  The run had a little bit of everything, including  some high-stepping through a foot of snow through one stretch.

The weather is clearing up, for the most party.  Temperatures are warmer, snow is melting, so I'm looking forward to the last two months of training.  The weather calls for rain today, so, I'll be indoors again on the bike trainer.

Fundraising Progress
I wish I could be more positive on this front.  I'm still $2,000 short of my minimum goal of $4,200.  I have two months left to go, and a lot more fundraising to go.  Right now, I have only one fundraising event coming up.  Our friends at Maple Ave Restaurant in Vienna, VA are so awesome to host a fundraising wine dinner on Tuesday, March 16th.  A representative from Willamette Valley Vineyards will come to share some wine's.  We're still working on details, and I'll be sure to share with everyone once those are finalized.  All proceeds from the evening will go towards the triathlon.  Thank you all for your support.