I'm training for Escape from Alcatraz triathlon in June. I thought this would be a good way to document everything although I really should start a blog (have no idea how to do that - LOL) Here is some information about the race:
Welcome to the Escape from Alcatraz Triathlon!
For one weekend each summer, 2,000 of the world's best triathletes assemble in San Francisco for one of the most infamous and extreme sporting events…the Escape from Alcatraz Triathlon. In its 29 years as a maximum-security prison, no one ever escaped alive from the menacing shores of Alcatraz. Every year, this popular event draws over 20,000 spectators to see who can accomplish that daunting task.
On Sunday, June 10, the 32nd Annual Escape from Alcatraz Triathlon will be packed with heart-pounding action featuring a 1.5 mile swim through frigid waters from Alcatraz Island to shore, a grueling 18-mile bike race, and a demanding 8-mile run through the rugged trails of Golden Gate Recreation Area. Set against the natural beauty of San Francisco, this thrilling triathlon is a virtual postcard of the City by the Bay.
http://www.escapefromalcatraztriathlon.com/
I've been training for triathlons for a few years. Biggest distance I've done is olympic and last year I ran a half marathon. But with a year off here and there while I had kids, I haven't been consistent. I currently have a 19 month old and a 3 and a half year old. I'm lucky to have been granted an additional year leave from work (following my mat leave last year) so I am able to put some time into training that I wouldn't otherwise have. I've picked up a job at a local gym teaching some spin so I could get some extra training in a score a free membership. In addition I am taking a computraining class on Friday nights (the Friday night thing is killing me) but get actual bike time in.
Here's what my week looks like:
Sunday Jan 22 - 45 min run on tm
Monday - swim 2000m
Tues - teach spin 50 min and weights
Wed - speed workout on tm 30min and 1 hour weight training class
Thurs - teach spin 50 min followed by 25 min run on tm
Fri- taught spin 50min and 2 hour computraining in evening
Sat - off day
Sunday Jan 29 - 50 min run outside
Monday - Swim 2000m
Tues - teach spin followed by weights
Wed - hill workout on tm followed by 1 hour weight class
Thurs - teach spin followed by 30 min run on tm
Fri - 55min run on tm
Sat - off
Welcome to the Escape from Alcatraz Triathlon!
For one weekend each summer, 2,000 of the world's best triathletes assemble in San Francisco for one of the most infamous and extreme sporting events…the Escape from Alcatraz Triathlon. In its 29 years as a maximum-security prison, no one ever escaped alive from the menacing shores of Alcatraz. Every year, this popular event draws over 20,000 spectators to see who can accomplish that daunting task.
On Sunday, June 10, the 32nd Annual Escape from Alcatraz Triathlon will be packed with heart-pounding action featuring a 1.5 mile swim through frigid waters from Alcatraz Island to shore, a grueling 18-mile bike race, and a demanding 8-mile run through the rugged trails of Golden Gate Recreation Area. Set against the natural beauty of San Francisco, this thrilling triathlon is a virtual postcard of the City by the Bay.
http://www.escapefromalcatraztriathlon.com/
I've been training for triathlons for a few years. Biggest distance I've done is olympic and last year I ran a half marathon. But with a year off here and there while I had kids, I haven't been consistent. I currently have a 19 month old and a 3 and a half year old. I'm lucky to have been granted an additional year leave from work (following my mat leave last year) so I am able to put some time into training that I wouldn't otherwise have. I've picked up a job at a local gym teaching some spin so I could get some extra training in a score a free membership. In addition I am taking a computraining class on Friday nights (the Friday night thing is killing me) but get actual bike time in.
Here's what my week looks like:
Sunday Jan 22 - 45 min run on tm
Monday - swim 2000m
Tues - teach spin 50 min and weights
Wed - speed workout on tm 30min and 1 hour weight training class
Thurs - teach spin 50 min followed by 25 min run on tm
Fri- taught spin 50min and 2 hour computraining in evening
Sat - off day
Sunday Jan 29 - 50 min run outside
Monday - Swim 2000m
Tues - teach spin followed by weights
Wed - hill workout on tm followed by 1 hour weight class
Thurs - teach spin followed by 30 min run on tm
Fri - 55min run on tm
Sat - off
