started on the 80/20 plan a few weeks ago. it was going fine, but I think even that is too much intensity for me at this point. I really need to build up durability.
since I started tracking again, I've been averaging 1 run per week (I know I know). 3 rides and about 2.5 swims. that's the starting point.
so - dial up the run frequency over the next few weeks to start on the 100/100 (with the caveat that I'd realistically be looking at 75/100 to be a success). All easy runs, nothing over Z3 and aiming to keep it in Z2 or Z1. Keep the bike frequency at 3 rides per week, but dial back the intensity so they're simply Z1 recovery rides for anywhere between 45mins to 1:30 on the trainer. Then maintain swim frequency or even try to find an additional slot to fit in an hour each week.
The idea is just to build up run durability and strength, and build cardiovascular (central) fitness to support the real work on the swim.
Then in the spring, after swim season is done, then start adding intensity to the run and bike.
Swimming Workout of the Day:
Favourite Swim Sets:
2020 National Masters Champion - M50-54 - 50m Butterfly
since I started tracking again, I've been averaging 1 run per week (I know I know). 3 rides and about 2.5 swims. that's the starting point.
so - dial up the run frequency over the next few weeks to start on the 100/100 (with the caveat that I'd realistically be looking at 75/100 to be a success). All easy runs, nothing over Z3 and aiming to keep it in Z2 or Z1. Keep the bike frequency at 3 rides per week, but dial back the intensity so they're simply Z1 recovery rides for anywhere between 45mins to 1:30 on the trainer. Then maintain swim frequency or even try to find an additional slot to fit in an hour each week.
The idea is just to build up run durability and strength, and build cardiovascular (central) fitness to support the real work on the swim.
Then in the spring, after swim season is done, then start adding intensity to the run and bike.
Swimming Workout of the Day:
Favourite Swim Sets:
2020 National Masters Champion - M50-54 - 50m Butterfly