The first three weeks of training for the Lobo Triathlon, set for Sunday, April 9, built an endurance base. The next three will focus on building strength and begin with a recovery week, where yardage/mileage are slightly reduced.
Daily fluid intake measured in ounces (water or sports drink) should be half of your body weight. Example: Body weight is 150 lbs., fluid intake should be 75 ounces.
Week 2 Training: January 23-29:
Monday: Swim 800 yards – 6 x 50 yards with a 20 second recovery between sets, then 5x100 yards with a 25 second recovery between sets.
Tuesday: Core: 10 minutes - 4 x 30 second planks, 2 x 25 modified crunches. Repeat 2 or 3 times through the day to equal 10 minutes.
Wednesday: Bike 45 minutes at moderate pace, keeping cadence at 90 RPM.
Friday: Run 25 minutes, moderate pace, 85-90 steps per minute.
Saturday: Attend 90-minute coaching session – 8 - 9:30 am. Meet Coach Marc on Johnson Field outside of pool area. Bring bike and cycling gear (helmet, gloves, sunglasses, cold weather gear, water) for a group ride. In case of inclement weather, bring running gear for a group run.
Week 3 Training: January 30 – February 4
Monday: Swim 950 yards – 8 x 50 yards with a 20 second recovery between sets, then 5 x 100 yards with a 25 second recovery between sets.
Wednesday: Bike 60 minutes, moderate pace, keeping cadence at 90 RPM.
Thursday: Core strengthening. 4 x 30 second planks and 2 x 25 modified crunches. Repeat 2 or 3 times through the day to equal 10 minutes.
Friday: Run 25 minutes at a moderate pace, 85-90 steps per minute.
Saturday: Yoga or dynamic stretching.
Faculty and staff wishing to use tuition remission for the coaching sessions and/or the triathlon, Lobo staff register. The public may register at general registration.
For more information, contact Byron Piatt, bpiatt@salud.unm.edu or Lori Peterkin, lpeterkin@salud.unm.edu.