I started my training for the 2011 last Sunday and tomorrow is my first REST/RECOVERY day. I have hit all my numbers so far. Will be doing a lot of reading over the next few weeks on weight training and nutrition.
I decided I will seek some coaching help for some single sessions but don't think I will get a coach on a monthly basis. I kind of figured out, since no one has worked with a little person, most of what they suggest will be a lot of "guess work" on their part. I will seek some help on specific matters, but I think that's all I need at this point. That may change, but we'll see.
I worked out a plan using an IRONMAN distance training plane. The reason being, since I always finish races at about twice the time of the best finishers, it should make sense I use an IRONMAN plan. All plans I have seen are based on time, so since it takes me about twice as long, if I use a 1/2 Ironman training plan, I won't have put in enough time. That's what I think will work.
About 3 weeks before the event, I will be at my peak training time at about 16 hours per week. Right now I am at about 6 hours. I don't know where the time will come from, but we'll see.
On the trainer in the basement I've been enjoying catching up on SHOGUN. A mini-series I remember from the early 80's. SO RETRO.
Happy New Year !!
