tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-41321640223489478622011-07-08T01:09:03.380-07:00Couch to Triathlon: Training For Your First TriathlonA triathlon blog, supported by a local newspaper to help provide you with everything you need to train for your first triathlon.Aaron Davidsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16784428819680970626noreply@blogger.comBlogger201100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4132164022348947862.post-90215734137151204092010-08-19T07:59:00.000-07:002010-08-19T08:00:25.776-07:00Further Updates
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for further updates.Aaron Davidsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16784428819680970626noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4132164022348947862.post-73593924569943728582010-05-10T19:03:00.002-07:002010-05-10T19:03:51.366-07:00Week 8: WorkoutsAgain late.
Aaron Davidsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16784428819680970626noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4132164022348947862.post-82464502666259313922010-05-10T19:03:00.000-07:002010-05-10T19:03:00.537-07:00Week 7: WorkoutsSorry for the late post, out of town for a while and auto-post feature did not work as intended.
Aaron Davidsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16784428819680970626noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4132164022348947862.post-47412977319429217432010-04-27T15:40:00.000-07:002010-04-27T15:40:50.879-07:00Week 6: WorkoutsUpdated for week 6. Nothing crazy but lots of running this week.
Updated spreadsheetAaron Davidsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16784428819680970626noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4132164022348947862.post-40065266433198653472010-04-24T05:23:00.000-07:002010-04-24T05:23:54.213-07:00Fear Often that first step is the hardest or most complicated step to take. For many this first step is hard because it requires going into the unknown or beyond their comfort zone. It's funny but you could have everyone rooting for you, and everything might seem perfect but if you take your focus off of your mission and crossing that finish line you start to focus on the “what if I fail?” Every Aaron Davidsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16784428819680970626noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4132164022348947862.post-92064835991879592862010-04-18T12:06:00.000-07:002010-04-18T12:06:01.017-07:00Week 5: WorkoutsSpreadsheet has been updated. Check it out here.
This week you have your longest swim set yet on Monday, a total of 1100 yards/meters and your first enforced brick.
The goal for the brick is to give your body and understanding of what it feels like to run after biking. Do 10min or 1mile whatever comes first. Keep it easy.
Your Wednesday run should be fun. Do a warmup and then you should run Aaron Davidsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16784428819680970626noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4132164022348947862.post-13854108068028924472010-04-17T04:23:00.000-07:002010-04-17T04:23:36.177-07:00The Importance of SleepThe three pillars of health are fitness, nutrition and sleep. Sleep could outweigh either of the other two. While you could be active and eat well, not receiving enough sleep has numerous side effects beyond simply being tired.
Sleep helps your body in a variety of ways, ever heard of beauty sleep? We are designed to properly function on the standard 8 hours of sleep a night, while some can Aaron Davidsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16784428819680970626noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4132164022348947862.post-7400701416796356712010-04-11T17:59:00.000-07:002010-04-12T05:48:17.711-07:00Week 4: WorkoutsThe spreadsheet has been update and as always you can click the image below.
Aaron Davidsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16784428819680970626noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4132164022348947862.post-10417511870140027542010-04-09T08:01:00.000-07:002010-04-09T08:01:14.963-07:00Basic Weight Loss Tips for Endurance SportsThere are probably millions of different diets and fads out there for losing weight. The basics of weight loss are that you need to consume fewer calories than you burn to lose weight. The amount of calories out needs to be greater than the amount of calories you take in. You can get into a whole bunch of specifics for ratios of protein to carbohydrate to fat; the end result is the same.
Reduce Aaron Davidsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16784428819680970626noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4132164022348947862.post-30168950415799097282010-04-05T04:29:00.000-07:002010-04-05T04:29:31.457-07:00Week3: WorkoutsYour workouts have again been post. Tri Bulletin workouts for week 3: Spreadsheet.
Aaron Davidsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16784428819680970626noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4132164022348947862.post-62163635177113674732010-04-03T16:41:00.000-07:002010-04-03T16:41:57.965-07:00Create a Winning EnvironmentAs you progress in work or in sport, the most critical piece to excel is to create and live in a winning environment. A winning environment does not mean you need to live in Boulder, CO or San Diego, CA, what it means is that you need to surround yourself with people and tools to allow you to achieve.
At the United States Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs, there is a sign above the Aaron Davidsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16784428819680970626noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4132164022348947862.post-55770435302459577632010-04-01T18:41:00.000-07:002010-04-01T18:41:44.037-07:00Tips For Buying Running ShoesBuying a good pair of running shoes should be simple and fun, however even for the experienced running it can be a hassle. There are many running shoe specific terms, which I will not get into much since a good store should be able to guide you through the terms and to a correct pair of shoes. This should serve as a guide as to how to buy running shoes.
First and foremost, PLEASE! PLEASE! Aaron Davidsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16784428819680970626noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4132164022348947862.post-90936796192251755872010-03-28T18:21:00.000-07:002010-03-28T18:22:37.250-07:00Week 2: WorkoutsYour workouts for the week have been post. If you think they are to hard or to easy let me know.
http://spreadsheets.google.com/pub?key=tjZ9uTUJI68_yQJgOa0e2xg&output=html
Aaron Davidsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16784428819680970626noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4132164022348947862.post-73680491650510713012010-03-26T07:57:00.000-07:002010-03-26T07:57:16.323-07:00Common Mistakes to AvoidThe most common mistake is what I call under-resting, but is more often known as over training. This is different than doing too much too fast. Make sure you keep the hard work hard and the easy work easy. It is essential that you leave enough time between workouts so that your body can recover. Sleep is the ultimate way to recover, listen to your body. As we progress the workouts will change up Aaron Davidsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16784428819680970626noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4132164022348947862.post-70818165250763211022010-03-23T06:03:00.000-07:002010-03-23T06:03:54.138-07:00Essential Training GearNow that you are committed to the race, your race, a race what do you need? You can stay cheap, practical and economical when it comes to triathlon or you can go out and spend any amount of money you choose. Where you decide is up to your budget and what you think will work best for you. The things
Swim:
Proper Swim Attire. A one piece bathing suit for the ladies, and jammers for guys. Both mayAaron Davidsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16784428819680970626noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4132164022348947862.post-43877896447648239372010-03-21T16:09:00.000-07:002010-03-21T16:15:47.129-07:00Week 1: Workouts
For your swim workouts substitute yards for meters if you swim in a yard pool. Most pools are either 25meters or 25yards long. Next week will get into more specific workouts.
There is also a Google Docs version of the above workouts, if you would like another format please let me know. Click here to view the document.Aaron Davidsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16784428819680970626noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4132164022348947862.post-83521116897873788232010-03-19T06:38:00.000-07:002010-03-19T11:57:32.460-07:00Triathlon Time ManagementBefore your first weekly workout log is posted on Sunday, I wanted to go over some ideas on how to squeeze extra workouts in. Like many of us you may have a family, kids, a job and other obligations. One of the biggest things you can do is wake up before the family is up.
1) Wake Up Early. Believe it or not, but gyms are open long before dawn, some even 24hours/day. Get to the gym (see #2), get Aaron Davidsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16784428819680970626noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4132164022348947862.post-7845605485232410622010-03-16T07:52:00.000-07:002010-03-16T07:52:44.922-07:00Free Stuff and What to ExpectEverything on this site is being provided for free by me, Aaron Davidson as a resource for The Norwich Bulletin. In a bid to enhance the overall fitness level of the local area the following will be provided for readers.
Weekly training schedule
Group workouts
My knowledge
My Experience
Q&A With Professional Athletes
Each week I will be providing you with the key workouts needed to help prepare Aaron Davidsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16784428819680970626noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4132164022348947862.post-79060069159767863582010-03-16T07:01:00.000-07:002010-03-19T07:01:50.045-07:00Can You Do It?The simple answer is, Yes! Of course you can as long as you have the determination to set aside a few hours a week. My goal here is to provide all of the information that you need, including what workouts to do each week in preparation for racing your first triathlon.
I am writing this a a person who has raced triathlons for four years. I have raced everything from local sprint distance Aaron Davidsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16784428819680970626noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4132164022348947862.post-44933039980381872282010-03-16T07:00:00.000-07:002010-03-19T12:02:49.904-07:00AssumptionsFor those of you following along, and hopefully training to race along side me. I will be making a few assumptions about you. I am going to assume the following:
You have the ability to swim 1 length of the pool.
You have access to bike
You are in good health
You want to do this and create a healthy lifestyle
That you will consistently follow along
If you can not swim and have never swam, Aaron Davidsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16784428819680970626noreply@blogger.com0