Ironman

In 2008, I was already to do the Ironman 70.3 California Triathlon for my fifth time, but unfortunately I had a cleavage tear of the medial meniscus a few weeks before the race. I had it repaired just 10 days before the race and my knee was not ready.

Once the surgeon gave me the go ahead, I restarted my training (sort of) and on October 25, 2009 did the San Diego Triathlon Challenge, a half Ironman distance event. The run wiped me out, taking a whopping 2 hours and 50 minutes. I was not ready by any stretch of the imagination.

So, I have recommitted to being in shape for the March 27, 2010 Ironman 70.3 California Triathlon. I am going to bike hills and do track workouts. I am going to work hard and break six hours in the race. In 2005, my time was 6:02:36. Five years older and all I have to do is shave off three minutes. Piece of cake!

Here is my weekly schedule give or take:
Monday
- Swim Masters
- Pilates session
Tuesday
- Hard bike ride on a Computrainer in the AM
- Short run right afterward
- Second hard bike ride on Computrainer in the PM
Wednesday
- Swim Masters
- Pilates session
Thursday
- Track workout with sprints
- Easy bike ride
Friday
- Swim Masters
- Pilates session
Saturday
- Long bike ride
- Short run right afterward
Sunday
- Long run

See you out there and remember train safe!