As this was the first Saturday of the 12 week course it
was more of an introduction overall but moving forward Saturdays will be BRICK
day! COOL (I say that now…we will see!)
To say that I have been excited about starting this
course is probably one of the bigger understatements of the year. Coming from a
year of self-motivated activity it is nice to have the structure and
accountability of group based training. In truth, it is new to me in my adult
life (yup – class myself as an adult) to train in a group environment, I think
the last time I truly trained in a group was when I was at school….and that was
a while ago!
Well the lead up to Saturday’s training was comical. As I
mentioned, I was excited, even to the point of my wife pointing out that I was
visibly bouncing about getting my gear packed and ready. Getting “ready”….hmmm
I am out of practice in what it takes to get ready. I was packing everything up
the night before due to the early meeting time we have. Checked the bike, tyres
pumped, pump in the car, bike carrier and straps next to the car for quick
getaway, running gear in the back pack and cycling gear in the bathroom. I was
content all was done and sat down on the couch for a spot of TV before bed when
my dearest turned to me and asked if all was done…I scoffed at her assumption
that I wouldn’t be. Innocently she asks if I packed my cleats….DAMN IT! Up I
jump and get the shoes and stuff them into the bag. Just as well I did cause I
had also forgotten my gloves and helmet!! Sheesh….no comment!
First time in AGES I was awake before my alarm (1 min
before still counts as before!) and I was up and changed earlier than
planned…good start. Bike loaded and out of the house ahead of schedule….run
back inside cause I forgot my water bottle!
Needless to say I made it to the meeting point with time
to spare! Met with the two cycle coaches there and got to chatting to a couple
of other people on the course. It would appear that we have a good mix of
newbies and veterans, fit beasts and not so fit beasts. As it was an intro day
we just did a couple of bike ride drills to test abilities and a short run. It
was more an ice breaker and introduction to the course that we will be using
for our BRICK sessions going forward. The session is conducted conveniently
close to a coffee shop and I can see it being frequented a fair bit as the
course continues! Must find out if they have a loyalty card program (mother
would be proud!)
Monday was run training. Again, an introductory session.
New coach and location. Took us through a warm up lap (about 1.5k) and then
into some stretches and running drills. After which it was running laps to
assess styles and abilities. I am a solid mid pack running in the group that I
am in so am actually really happy with that. We will have a time trial in two
weeks’ time. This will be my first time trail so am not certain what to fully
expect but will embrace it as a chance to get a base line of my fitness.
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Wednesday is going to be cycle training but this only
starts next week. Thursday is my swim day. This is probably the session I am
most looking forward to. I personally think that this is an area that needs the
most assessment having last trained at swimming in primary school (and breast
stroke at that!). I understand and appreciate that the swim is really a small
part of the day overall but I think that a proper technique will set me up for
a strong swim and fresh body for the ride. Time will tell – stay posted for
updates here….
Next Thursday (2/10) marks the start of the WA tri season
so I am going along to the launch at the TWA HQ. There are two reason for this…firstly,
it will be interesting to see what goes on and what it is all about for the
year and secondly, there is a ballot for priority entry to the Busselton 70.3
next May. I would like this race to be my intro to the long course side of tris
and as such priority entry would be mighty convenient…
Thanks for reading and welcome back to the training
journey!
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