Official Training......Almost Ready!!

Well my official training for the Half Ironman in June was supposed to start last week, but with wrestling season still in full swing, I will probably put that off for a few more weeks.  We are down to about 2-3 more weeks of wrestling season, then it will be time to switch gears and get triathlon training in full swing.  My body feels great but I really have only been doing my wrestling training.  I am trying to fit in a couple of days of my winter cycling plan to help keep my legs under me, but with meets it is getting hard to fit in.  So I will do my best here in the remaining weeks of the season to get in as much bike training as I can.  My overall fitness level is good since I practice everyday with the team, but it still isn't run, bike, and swim training.  I am contemplating what to do about my swim training.  I am thinking of joining a Y about 25 minutes from my house.  My plan is to swim at 5:30 am, then shower and get to work by 7 am.  This really won't be ideal for my longer swims but my schedule at work or training will have to adjust to make it work.  This really should only be just for a couple of days per week.  I really don't get to see my kids in the morning, so why not get my butt out of bed and head off to the pool and get it done with.  This will leave my lunch hour for my bike or run training, then I can come home at night and spend time with my family after work.  This is what I am thinking as of now, and I have a few more weeks to get that squared away.

I am really anxious to get my training started.  I think this will be an exciting tri season, as I have a season under my belt and kind of know what to expect......or at least won't be shocked.  I am looking forward to the HIM distance and the marathon in October....both distances are new to me, so that is fun and exciting.  I think my wife is going to get her training started in a few weeks for her half marathon in May.  She did such an amazing job last year and I think she wants to beat her time this time around. 

As for wrestling season, it has been and up and down year.  We have been bit a little by low numbers and injuries, so we have not yet had a full team at any event.  We have some great kids and it is going to be hard to say goodbye to this year's senior class.  Alot of memories with these guys and hopefully we can bring some championships and medals home from the state tournament.  It has been a grueling season with training and the weather, but these next few weeks are going to fly by.  Thanks guys for letting me be a part of your lives these past year and lets go get some hardware at the state tournament!!!