Training for Tri – Day 1: It Has Begun

Last night I hit the peak of my mindset to actually get back to form when my daughter patted my belly and told me, “Dad, you have a baby in your belly too!”. That was the final straw. Now, I am not that overweight, but obviously my daughter has noticed a change in my body and therefore it is time.

My other motivation is to possible sign up and run in an indoor triathlon at the end of January. I am out of shape and this race is not too far off. I feel like I need to sign up to stay focused, but not sure if I will be ready. The race is
1. 36 laps in the pool (900 meters)
2. 10 mile bike ride on stationary bike at level 6
3. 2.5 mile run on small indoor track

I will see how the next week goes with training and make a decision. Tomorrow I plan on swimming the 36 laps to gauge my time. I hope I don’t drown.

This morning I knocked out the following workout. I incorporated some cardio(still working on my foot), the 100 Push-Up Plan, and the IMPACT workout. I built a hybrid workout and it was a good one. Here it is folks.

1. 1 Mile Run @ 7:52
2. 100 Push-Up – Week 1 – Day 1

Set 1: 10 – 10
Set 2: 12 – 12
Set 3: 15 – 15
Set 4: 10 – 10
Set 5: 12+ – 50

3. Impact Training – Day 1

1. Hover Plank 30 Sec
2. Hip-Up 15 each side
3. Bicycle and Rotate 2 x max
4. Running Man Situp 1 x max
5. 100 Pushup Training
6a. DB Deadlift 2 x 12 (40lbs)
6b. DB Incline Bench 2 x 15 (55 lbs)
6c. Pulldown 2 x 10-15 (115 lbs)
7a.Stepdown 10 each side (50 lbs)
7b. Db Rolling Tri Superset 2 x 15 (40lbs)
7c. DB Single Arm Row 2 x 10-15 (40lbs)