The first week of Ten to get ready for the 5150 race on the 13th of August went pretty well. It is the 1st race in South Africa under the 5150 series banner and although the entry fee was ridiculous(but what do you expect from WTC) I decided to do it.
Some triathletes can race week in and week out and others aim for one big race during the season and train for that. I am one of those that choose one race and really put everything into it. My "A" race is only beginning of December (IM70.3 Phuket) and I will go insane if I just train for the rest of the year without aiming for something before the year end. I prefer IM distance racing but missing IM this year and with no other one soon in SA, I am going to give an Olympic distance race a go as my "B" race.
Olympic distance is a bit too fast for me but I'll give it a go and I think 10 weeks will be enough time to get ready.
On the home front we had a terrible week with the passing away of Niel on Wednesday morning. We will really miss him so much. The Memorial service is next week Tuesday. The rest of the week was really emotional as it was Kim's late mother's birthday on Thursday and the 5th anniversary of my Fathers death on Friday. Now that's a different kind of Hat-trick, having three days like that in a row.
The photo above is of the rainbow I took on the morning of Niel's death on my way to work. I took the picture at about 7am and he past away at 6:45. Coincidence??
The picture below is one DJ created while fooling around on the Ipad, just the motivation I need!
Training wise my 1st week of 10 towards 5150 was good. Coach gave me an easy week and we are slowly getting back into it.
Week's Training:
Monday: 30min easy run, 5.3km
Tuesday: Bike: 10x1min all out at 110+ rpm on 1min recovery. Surprised to be able to maintain close to 400 watts per interval with the lack of bike work lately. Managed a couple at 400+ but last two intervals a struggle and only getting to 368w & 358w
Wednesday: Run, 5x2min fartleks on 3 min recovery- could manage 3:36, 3:30, 3:35, 3:40, 3:49min/km, dropping of quite a bit at the end
Thursday: Swim: 2500m
Friday:rest day
So sorry to hear of Niel's passing. It must be really tough for you guys at the moment. Please accept my condolences.
ReplyDeleteSad to hear about Neil. Thoughts go out to you and your family.
ReplyDeleteGood luck on your race prep for 5150. Should be a nice distance for a tune up come 70.3.
I am so sorry for your loss Johan, such sad news. I am thinking of you and your family.
ReplyDeleteLove the pic DJ made for you!!