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Lk’s Training Journal Archive
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6 things I learned while training & competing in my first few triathlons
Posted on August 18, 2010 | No Comments1. Things will go wrong, but as long as you are mentally strong and quick to adapt, you’ll be just fine. Go ahead, roll with punches! ___________________________________________________________ 2. PRACTICE THE TRANSITION!!! T1 & T2 is just a part of the triathlon as the swim, cycle,... -
What to pack on Race Day
Posted on August 18, 2010 | No CommentsI was getting ready for a triathlon and here are things that I packed. Swim: bathing suit swim cap (don’t assume your triathlon will include one) goggles towel Cycling: helmet bike shorts/pants (not mandatory) jersey/shirt (may be mandatory) socks (not mandatory) cycling shoes cycling glasses... -
Strength Training – Abs, bit of Arms & Legs
Posted on July 16, 2010 | No CommentsHi everyone! I had a great 1 hour workout yesterday; here’s what I did: Warm up 10min on treadmill 7.0miles/hr - squatting with ball weight on one hand by your side, other hand straight out; stand up touch weight to other hand – 15reps –... -
Kayaking Session #2
Posted on July 13, 2010 | No CommentsSunday morning was my second session kayaking. Neither of my teammates were able to be present so I took out a single kayak and did 5km (the actual route of the Adventure Challenge). 5km on a kayak is far! I wasn’t wearing my heart rate... -
Running – The Zone
Posted on July 13, 2010 | No CommentsIt’s the beginning of July and finally it feels like summer! Today I took the opportunity that the sun was shinning and decided to take my training outdoors. I haven’t done much running outside due to such terrible weather, so I definitely wanted to take... -
Strength Training – light & basic
Posted on July 8, 2010 | No CommentsWednesdays is the day that I do my in gym strength training. Studies have shown that incorporating strength training in a triathlon training program can help control weight gain and contribute to endurance building. The key is to keep the weights light and do lots... -
Sometimes you gotta just jump in
Posted on July 7, 2010 | No CommentsI had a great swim yesterday. As previously mentioned in Prepared for Okay, I haven’t been on top of my training as I should for this upcoming triathlon on July 25th; so early this morning (4:30am) I woke up and got ready for my early... -
Prepared for Okay
Posted on July 7, 2010 | No CommentsMy sprint triathlon is in about 2 week’s time. This should be the time where I am packing in the last miles and preparing to taper a week before my race. Unfortunately due to a late registration for this triathlon (mid June) and with all... -
Kayaking Training #1
Posted on June 28, 2010 | No CommentsThis past Friday I did my This past Friday I did my first kayaking training session. The first trainer led kayaking session won’t be for a few weeks so I decided to rent a kayak and go out on my own. My boyfriend Jason was... -
The Adventure Begins
Posted on June 24, 2010 | No CommentsSo yesterday was day one of training for the Innovative Fitness Adventure Challenge. This particular training session was meet with some of the Innovative Fitness instructors. I for one love the opportunity to work with people who are able to give me tips and teach...