Careful what you wish for

The Saying goes "careful what you wish for, cause you just might get it!" So the saying is true. I want to become a triathlete. A statement that is not a newsflash to anyone who knows me. I want to complete and compete an Ironman, again not a news flash. So as I wrote in my last blog I enlisted the help of a Pro. Literally.

I am working with a coach whom I know would push me beyond my limits. Who will work with me on form, technique, knowledge,  and so on. What I did not expect that she would have me jump off a cliff the first week. I did not expect this to be easy and it is not. The running yes I have no issues with. I am doing new drills but a 75 minute run is nothing. The bike and swim! Oh my lord. Below I have attached my 4 next work outs. my first task is to convert them to english. The learning curve is step and an hour on the bike like that taught me many important lessons. I learned right away about bike fit and seat position. 2 things I will need to correct at my new scheduled bike fitting next week. I also learned that my self produced posterior padding is not enough and I will be testing ne seats.

A fish I am not. So I have done a few pool sessions. 200-300 yards. Below is my first pool session. please do the math, it is not 200 yards rather 800 + yards. WHAT??? Fins?  Carful what you wish for... what doesnt kill me only makes me stronger! running long miles wasnt easy at first and swimming in my mind is the same. Time, sweat, and effort = ease, efficiency and confidence. It only took me 5 months to run 26.2 miles, I can train to swim 1 in 4 months.

This morning I got off work and was able to watch the run portion of the Tri Rock Annapolis Triathlon. it was a beautiful morning and there was 1300 athletes  in the event. As I watched each of them pass I was reminded that each and everyone of them had there first week of training. Each one suffered, had a hard day and had to do more than they thought they could. I remember very well my first training runs and the first time I ran 10, 12, 14, 16, 18, 20 and 26 miles. Each day was a continuation of the previous day and my 4th marathon was much easier and better than the first and my goal for Disney this year is 4:48. 2 hours and 11 minutes faster that my 1st last year.

I remembered Drill Sargents Paris and McCallister who took a fat 17 year old kid and made him a soldier. I remember my RTO's who took made pushed me everyday to graduate the Fire Academy. I realized that this is not new but old hat. I have been here before, at the beginning and as always I will reach my goal and I will succeed.

So I will push through week 1. It will be painful. I will go through the next 4 months and I will post my success at Nations. I will continue and grow and post a picture of my Ironman tattoo when that time comes.

careful what I wish for cause I will get it!

Please remember that I will be doing the Nations Tri with Team in Training to raise money for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. Please read my fundraising page and if you can make a donation. Every dollar makes a difference.
http://pages.teamintraining.org/md/nattri12/ddushkin


DRILLS
WU: 15 minutes
4X1 minute fast pedal drills at 100 plus rpm's. EASY gear. Small ring if necessary
5 minutes easy spin.
6x30 second single leg drills with 30 second recovery both legs. EASY gear. PLace foot on trainer behind you.
5 minutes easy.
4x1 minute low cadence drills with 1 mibute easy spin recovery. LOW gear. Should simulate hill. BIG RING 11-13 gearing. Stay seated.
CD: 10 minutes

Endurance run. 1:15. Start at a comfy pace, gradually increase the pace over the course of the run, pace towards the end should be to the point of discomfort but sustainable hold that steady with good form. Work on form, arms, footing, cadence.

Planned Distance: 5.0 miles
Run 4 miles
Gradual warm-up over 10-15 minutes to Z3. Near end of run complete 8x100m strides on grass or track. Strong relaxed for sprint with perfect form. Easywalk/jog back to start.


EASY swim. WU: 3x50 as freestyle with 20 sec ri, 100 swim with fins, 2x50 kick with fins and board
6x25 swim with 10 sec ri.
100 swim with fins 20 sec ri
6x25 swim with 10 sec ri
100 swim with fins 10 sec ri.




2012 Calander

March 17th- DC Rock and Roll Half Marathon (2:45)
April 8th- Charlottesville 8K Road Race (55:36)
April 27th/28th- American Odyssey Relay- Gettysburg to DC (32:04)
May 20th - Marine Corps Historic Half Marathon, Fredricksburg, VA
June 16th- Baltimore 10 Miler
Sept 9th - Nations Tri Washington DC (TNT)
October 28th- Marine Corps Marathon #2
November 18th - Philadelphia Marathon
December 8th- Seashore Marathon, Rehobeth Beach. De.
January 13th- Disney World Marathon #3