long term and short term (w/ new training plan)

Hey all,

We’ve set our sites on a goal for next year that is super exciting, that I’m not quite prepared to to share just yet. What I will say is that the event is a formal event, and takes place in 2023, and that we’re going to be training hard all the way up to it. I will also say that it involves a team of 5 people… and we’re a couple people short right now, so if you’re into crippling punishment, feel free to reach out!

In the meantime, as part of gearing up for the yet-to-be-named event, I’ve decided to run the Edmonton Half Marathon at the end of August of 2022. Completing this length is a goal I believe I can reach, but since I’ve never run a formal race in my life I believe there is a vibe I need to familiarize myself with. The training program I’ve put together is centered around that event in conjunction with some other non-competitive strength goals I have. It’s difficult to convey how someone can be passionate about picking up heavy things and then putting them back down, but if you’re into it, you’re into it. Weight lifting is a thing I’ve missed through endurance training – to the point that I started doing it more in the past month or so and am making it part of my plan going forward.

I’ve really been pushing my running distance with running since the triathlon training, too. I’m mainly focused on being able to maintain my elevated heartrate and keep my legs moving for extended periods of time right now. I don’t aim to let the swimming and biking drop off too much though, as I love them and really want to keep them as part of the regimen, as well as lifting weights to work the muscles I don’t get to hit with the tri-sport. There’s a mental game there that I need to take on as well and I’m excited to see how that manifests for me.

So I’m officially utilizing a new training program for the next 15 weeks, and I’ve included it below. If anyone ever wants to join me for a session, or connect and share some fellowship over sweating & cursing, don’t hesitate to reach out. I don’t expect that anyone will since I do all of this at 6am, BUT sometimes I can be flexible with my schedule, too.

Feast your eyes on the next few months of training: