Wow, has this Winter been busy with training, trips, birthdays and work - and more! I've been particularly busy since getting a new manager in January. However, I've been able to keep up my training as Jill has proscribed. I finally had some time tonight to write a little about the build phase.
Speaking of Jill, she's been great. She stays on top of me while not being overbearing. She's constantly telling me to slow down, which is exactly what I need. I'm hoping that we have more time to train together. Speaking of which, I haven't really found a training partner. That's mainly due to having a very stressful schedule that constantly changes. My workout schedule hasn't been too strenuous but enough to get into good shape. Now that I'm about seven days away from my first test of the season (the Mercer Island Half), my body feels heathly, strong and ready to go hard. My mind is a little tired, but more sleep throughout the week should help.
So far my bike seems to have improved the most. My swim has improved and I think my run is about the same. My goal is to become a better cyclist than runner...I've got awhile to go. I'm probably a solid Cat 3, but I'd have to get closer to a high Cat 2, even Cat 1 to feel like I've attained that goal. Another way to determine the relative strength is to look at finish times and division places in the triathlons. I'll review these relative strengths at the end of the year and determine which is better. Jill and I will probably also use this analysis to determine next year's season.
I'll try to write more throughout the season. I'll be including race reports and possibly race strategies. I'll post my race schedule sometime this week.
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