Solo Super Sprint Tri

Well I'm signed up for a super sprint tri in September, so I have been working on a 13 week training plan.  Today I decided to deviate a bit from the plan and see how much I could already do. This was all done at the YMCA, so I know the road will be different, but I am hopeful. The super sprint I am doing is 400m swim, 8 mile ride, and a 2 mile run. I started with a 400m swim, then went upstairs to one of the stationary bikes and rode for 8 miles, then to the treadmill.  The treadmill or should I say running is always my weakness.  I ran the first mile, walked 1/2 -3/4 of a mile then ran the final 1/4 mile.  I know I can run a 5k if I am not doing anything else, so I should be able to do the 2 miles.  I think the running bores me more than it does tire me out.  I keep thinking am I done yet, am I done yet. So I still have over 2 months to go, and I almost did it today.  I should be good to go by the time of the race. Scott

Scott, Sounds to me like things are going well and you'll do great! My guess is that when you're actually doing the race, you won't find the run portion boring because you'll be motivated by the people around you. I wish I knew how to help you not find the running part so dull.  All I can think of is to constantly try to challenge yourself with it.  That's what I have to do with swimming. Linn

Scott: sounds like you did great! I can't ride indoor bike, hats off to you to do 8 miles inside. I agree that once you are outside the running won't be as boring. It is way more fun to watch the scenery change than whatever is going on in the gym congrats! judi

Sounds like a great dry run (well except for the swimming part).  I'm gonna have to try that myself once I get closer to my first tri.  I can't wait to hear how it goes!

Good deal Scott.  Factor in the excitement on race day you could do your tri tomorrow no problem.   You'd be surprised what a little adrenaline pumping through your body can do!

 

Very nice Scott. Getting your legs used to the transition from bike to run will be good training no doubt.