"My" Next Phase

There are phases to training for triathlon. I think the first phase is endurance, then strength, then speed. I also believe there are a recovery and off season phase as well. Whatever the phases are, I have definitely stumbled upon "my" next phase. MY next phase may not conform to the actual phases referenced but I know I have entered some kind of new phase to my training.


MY version of the next phase consists of:

• Learning to eat A LOT while on the bike but not too much. For eating too much can be disastrous on the run.

• Aero Positioning - Now that have decided to "go fast" I have to "look fast" therefore I have installed (and was fitted for) aero bars. I am told that looking fast is a huge part of actually being fast.

• Curbing alcohol drinks and heavy foods on Friday and Saturday night. I can do this temporarily then celebrate hugely after the race. No loss here.

• Arming myself against those looks of disgust from Kathy as I sweat like never before on the trainer. She doesn't really mean it. She is really just concerned about the carpet getting ruined.

• Aligning the pets up comfortably before my workout is key. If I fail in this duty I am faced with animals in waiting as I try to transition as quickly as possible. They need to be pooped and peed just before I jump on the bike.

• Having less and less time for everything else including blogging, reading blogs, sleeping late, doing nothing..

I think that covers it. It may not consists of the correct "phase" elements but this I know to be true; it sure does feel like a new phase. Tuttaloo.