April 21 First Day of Training Plan

Ok I'm back on track.  Actually I have been working out about 8 hours a week.  It's been a bit haphazard though.  I have been running and biking and weight training but have forsaken the swim.  Now Syd's training schedule starts up.  I won't post daily workouts here, I am logging those in a few spots at the moment to see which one is the best.  I think I'll log mostly on ontri.  Their week totals are pretty convenient.  This first week there is a test workout for each discipline and I will log those here with some general comments if I get enough time.

Today was a rest day.  I did tomorrows workout today though.  I will have switch up days every once in a while.  I had a day off yesterday so I thought no harm.  I'll try to stay true to the spirit of the work out.  Later in the week I have to switch things up again but will put a rest day before the next test.

Swim test.  w/u then 1000 time trial.  Did 500 w/u as 200 free, 200 IM w/u, 100 (25 easy - pick up pace on each 25.

1000M - 15:24.

I was not looking forward to this swim which is unusual.  Perhaps I'm still recovering from closing As You Like it on Saturday (lots to drink, up late).  But I'm pretty happy with the time though if I were to get on the bike I think I would be too worn out.  Also, my watch is in the shop for up to 2 weeks.  So no GPS or heart rate.  will have to do it by time and feel.