There is a great difference between training and going for a run, ride or swim... At least, this is something I believe I found out for myself this weekend even though you may disagree with what I say below.
On Saturday, I awoke with a purpose; I was going to swim, bike and run the distances of my upcoming sprint triathlon. My goal was to complete all the challenges in the same morning with the least amount of time required between each (i.e. driving from the pool home to bike and run) while noting the things my body was requiring. This is training!
For Sunday, I planned on going for a ride with a friend. I originally took this as my training for the day, but as the plans quickly deteriorated I got ZERO training in and no exercise at all. This is unacceptable!
My point is that you must train regardless of what your plans for a beautiful sunny day may be. Taking a 12 mile leisure ride is not the same as training for a 12 mile sprint in a tri pack of bikers.
Everything I read and am learning on my own is real- you must plan your workouts. Have a purpose, reason and goal for the training session. For me:
My Purpose is The Flat as a Pancake and then whatever event(s) follow(s).
My Reasons for training a certain way are set before each workout. For example, I will complete 3 strength circuits with a run or ride for as long as I can go at 70% at least 3x this week. I am doing this specifically to gain strength. I feel very comfortable with the endurance portion of the race and am comfortable completing all the required distances. Therefore, I will ride and run, but not at the expense of strength training.
My Goal for training this week is to scare off my last 7 pounds and get stronger, leaner, bigger muscles. If I get stronger my performance will benefit and this is what I want to happen.
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