A New Week Some New Goals and a Check Up!

Leesseebee

Hey Guys!
I just read through the goals and some updates and wanted to say congrats and some and send supportive and kick butt vibes to those of you recovering, competing and trying some new things (Drudoo-we are now two weeks away, I think, and I am excited to hear how well you do).
So what is up, all?
What are this week's goals?
I am going to slowly up my gentle workouts and try not to blow out my good streak on my pending birthday fun times...I am hoping my week will look like this (oh and last week I totally kicked *kitten*-the weather was awesome and I walked a ton because of that and for campaigning and I just got my hybrid city bike from home today so YAYAYAYAY):
-Monday: jog 36-37 minutes
-Tuesday: Either-outside bike/masters swim
-Wednesday: jog 36-37 minutes
-Thursday: swim am and/or pm spin
-Friday: yoga pm
-Saturday: run and/or bike and probably walk...oh, unless I have to work at a stupid conference from hell
-Sunday: bike and yoga

electriq

Yay! Please to see this thread all ready for the week.
My plan is as follows...

Monday: Run 3km + 8 Minute Abs
Tuesday: Swim 1.7km + Cycling commute (approx 50 mins) + Push ups
Wednesday: Rest / Cycling commute (approx 50 mins) + 8 Minute Abs
Thursday: Run 3km + Cycling commute (approx 20 mins) + Push ups
Friday: Swim 1.7km + Cycling commute (approx 50 mins) + 8 Minute Abs
Saturday: Run 6km + Push ups
Sunday: Swim 1.7km + Cycling commute (approx 30 mins)

symegeer

Sounds great you guys! My plan (to accommodate business travel) is:

Tuesday: 30 minute run
Wednesday: boxing class and abs work
Thursday: spin class
Friday: Lane swim (about 800m)
Saturday: trainer (strength training and run)
Sunday: long bike ride

Wish me luck to get it all done! Have a great week folks x

Drudoo

Two weeks out from my first 70.3 of the season so reduction in volume and time is in full swing.

Monday: 2600 yds (60 min) Swim, Weights and Core
Tuesday: 90 min Bike
Wednesday: 2200 yds Swim
Thursday: 60 min Bike, 60 min Run
Friday: Off Day
Saturday: 120 min Bike, 1700 yds Swim (45 min)
Sunday: 45 min Run

It'll be weird to have a little extra free time this week. Hopefully the knee will be fully recovered after a week lighter sets!

carolinagirl7

I am not setting any real goals for the week except to do SOME form of activity most days this week. I have been banned from weights and running until I am cleared. I can walk, swim and bike as tolerated. My 5k is this Sat, and I am bummed that I will probably have to walk the entire thing. My back spasm stopped (4 days later), but it still feels strained. It is not painful, but I am so afraid of having the same thing happen again, I can not afford to be not exercising d/t injury. I am debating if I should go to PT. I have a high copay, and not sure if what I would get out of it is worth it.

Good luck to everyone in meeting their goals for the week!

electriq

I am not setting any real goals for the week except to do SOME form of activity most days this week. I have been banned from weights and running until I am cleared. I can walk, swim and bike as tolerated. My 5k is this Sat, and I am bummed that I will probably have to walk the entire thing. My back spasm stopped (4 days later), but it still feels strained. It is not painful, but I am so afraid of having the same thing happen again, I can not afford to be not exercising d/t injury. I am debating if I should go to PT. I have a high copay, and not sure if what I would get out of it is worth it.

Good luck to everyone in meeting their goals for the week!

Sorry to hear about this. Missing out on exercising due to injury sucks, and being effected by injury for an event sucks even more (I missed out on my half marathon last year due to injury which was really disappointing because I had been slowly working towards it most of the year). Of course returning to working out too quickly is also the worst thing you can do so I encourage you to take the time needed to heal and get the right help and advice. If PT means Physio then I would say that's a pretty good idea. Even just one or two consultations can make a big difference and that way you know you're not creating more damage as well as doing the right stuff to recover as soon as possible. Good luck!

trimom10

Just joined this group and you caught me on a busy week with two indoor tris (the first of the season!). Here's what I've done so far and planned for the remainder of the week:

Sunday: Indoor triathlon (10 min swim, 30 min bike, 20 min run)
Monday: Yoga 60 minutes
Tuesday: Swim 30 minutes and Zumba 60 minutes
Wednesday: Bike 60 minutes
Thursday: Yoga 60 minutes
Friday: Easy run 30 minutes
Saturday: Indoor triathlon - 30 min for each leg

carolinagirl7

More American abbreviations PT here in the US stands for physical therapy which I believe is the equal to physio. Yea...I have made an appointment for this week. It will cost me $50 a session, but I think it is important to isolate what repetitive strain that made my back spasm to start with. Also, I need to strengthen my core--safely. I think if I can get a plan together, and be upfront with expectations for PT, the money will be worth it. It is hard for me to take it easy when I am not in true pain (Hello I walked around in the sprained ankle for 9 months...because I could!)

electriq

Yay! Please to see this thread all ready for the week.
My plan is as follows...

Monday: Run 3km + 8 Minute Abs
Tuesday: Swim 1.7km + Cycling commute (approx 50 mins) + Push ups
Wednesday: Rest / Cycling commute (approx 50 mins) + 8 Minute Abs
Thursday: Run 3km + Cycling commute (approx 20 mins) + Push ups
Friday: Swim 1.7km + Cycling commute (approx 50 mins) + 8 Minute Abs
Saturday: Run 6km + Push ups
Sunday: Swim 1.7km + Cycling commute (approx 30 mins)

Yay! I pretty much did all of this, minus 100m on Sunday's swim because I was following a new swim plan and plus a little bit on few of the runs.

Thanks for the translation from American carolinagirl. I'm sure the PT will be worth the investment