Training Plan - Week 23 - Jun 2 to 8

Racing season kicks off in a big way this week with the Knockburn Sprint Triathlon. Normally it is an enjoyable race, but not a hugely important one. This year it is the Scottish Sprint Championships, so it will be a much tougher field than normal. It is also a larger field so it looks like they are going to split it into heats to avoid some of the issues with the first turn on the swim. 

The scales suggest I am a bit heavy for my ideal race weight. But the veins on my arms suggest I am not carrying much that I don't need. The watch shows I am training well and my training diary shows the most consistent block of training since before my marathon in 2011. I could have prepared a little better for this particular race if I had targeted it specifically, but it is a bit early in the year.  

Because the race is on Sunday, that means Saturday really has to be a rest day. So I have cut back all my numbers for the week. I also need to get some time on my TT bike so I have it in for rides on Wednesday and Friday. 




Monday - Swim with TPT. Bike both ways or a short run. Weights session.

Tuesday - Run reps session. Core session.

Wednesday - Bike and Swim at Knockburn. Stretching session.

Thursday - Long run >10km. 

Friday - Short brick, TT bike check.

Saturday - Rest day. Stretching and race prep.

Sunday - Knockburn Sprint Triathlon - Scottish Sprint Champs.


Target totals - Swim > 2 miles. Bike > 35 miles. Run > 12 miles. 1 short core, 1 short light weights and 2 short stretching sessions. 10 mins of wii yoga.