Miss_V_V Posted July 30, 2012 Share Posted July 30, 2012 (edited) In terms of training I'm new to triathlon and just joined my local Tri club today. Swimming is my weakest disipline so my focus will be on that for a while, I kind of feel ok about my ability to get through the running and cycling componants. I like cross training and hope to throw some weight in too I'd like to get to consistant high-raw veganism. I'm just transitioning from an apalling junk food vegan diet to a cleaner one and know what I will be logging won't be very balanced at first (and yeah I love my fruit!) I just need some tips and a bit of time! Today's training* Salute to the sun and inner thigh stretches (aprox 7 mins)* Swimming25m pool – 8 lengths (300m)18m pool – 8 lenghts breaststroke (144m) + 8 lengths of leg work (144m) + 6 lenghts of crawl (108m) 4 lenghts of backstroke (72m)Total 768m (which would equate to 30 lengths @ 25m)Rested when needed (I need plenty of it till my stamina builds) – total time of session was approx 50 mins Today's food log*1 bowl of blueberries* Protein pudding (post swim) - 2 bannanas, raw cacoa powder, sunwarrier protein powder, ground flax. *1 Avacado with a bit of himalyan pink salt on*Bar of raw chocolate*1 Avacado* 1 Banana* Large handful of carrot battonsDrinks, 3 cups of tea with soya milk, water also a cup hot water with lime juice Edited August 1, 2012 by Miss_V_V Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miss_V_V Posted July 31, 2012 Author Share Posted July 31, 2012 TrainingMorning – 3.1 mile run (didn’t time it, need to start timing it as I want to get my speed up!)Afternoon kettlebell routine with 7.5kg/16.5lb kettlebellAll 1 set of stated reps unless specified 10 two handed swings10 one arm swings each arm10 alternating 1 arm swings 10 two handed high pull 10 arm high pull each arm1- alternating high pulls 5 clean5 clean, squat, 5 clean, squat, push pressRepeated on other arm 5 forward, back and curtysy lungesRepeated on other side 10 woodchoppers per side 10 one chest press on both sides10 overhead tricep extension (skull crushers)10 close grip tricep press 10 pull overs Repeated this sequence 2 more times 60 crunches holding kettle bell and a few stretches Also done quite a lot of walking from place to place today (I walk everywhere) – will start to calculate and log it it but must have done about 6 or 7 miles today. Food1 bananaPost run shake – soya milk, ray cacoa, sunwarrier protein powder1 banana1 avocado1 banana100g of dried mangoPost kettlebell shake – soya milk, raw cacoa, sunwarrier protein powder, cinnamon Nearly reached for a sticky bun today but the thought of not wanting it in my log kept me on the straight and narrow! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miss_V_V Posted August 1, 2012 Author Share Posted August 1, 2012 Evening kettlebell routine with 7.5kg/16.5lb kettlebellOne set unless otherwise stated 10 two handed swings10 one arm swings each arm10 alternating 1 arm swings 10 two handed high pull 10 arm high pull each arm1- alternating high pulls 10 clean5 clean, squat, 5 clean, squat, push pressRepeated on other arm 5 forward, back and curtsey lungesRepeated on other side 20 twist crunches holding kettlebell 15 one chest press on both sides15 overhead tricep extension (skull crushers)15 close grip tricep press 15 pull overs Repeated this sequence 60 crunches holding kettle bellI’ve probably walked about 4 miles today DietRaw chocolate pudding – 2 bananas, raw cacao, sunwarrier protein ground flax1 large courgette (spiralized) spinach and salad leave with vegan pesto1 punnet of raspberries2 apples4 shredded wheat cereal with soya milk and cinnamon1 appleSoya milk and sunwarrier protein powder (post kettlebells) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miss_V_V Posted August 3, 2012 Author Share Posted August 3, 2012 (edited) Training16km/10mile bike training in the gym60 crunches with 5kg medicine balls1 hour group swim session with Leicester Triathlon ClubOverall walking probably about 4 miles Food diary2 bananas1 courgette (spiralized),1 handful of spinach leaves, 1 handful of salad leaves + 1 dessert spoon of cider vinegar + 1 table spoon of vegan pesto1 bar of raw chocolate1 Banana3 trek bars Edited August 3, 2012 by Miss_V_V Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The PhytoAthlete Posted August 3, 2012 Share Posted August 3, 2012 Welcome to the forum. Glad to see you have been eating some leafy vegetables last two days, that would be my biggest suggestion, is to try to increase your vegetable intake some, especially cruciferous vegetables. Good luck in your training. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miss_V_V Posted August 3, 2012 Author Share Posted August 3, 2012 Thank you PhytoAthlete I think it's my sweet tooth that loves the fruit so much, some weeks I think I could be a frutarian lol - certainly on taste alone! I'll get planning some nice vegetable based dishes and salad including some cruciferious vegetables. Thanks for the input. Today has been a testing day to say the list, lots of things have gone wrong and I've felt totally fed up - and when I feel like that I tend to reach for junk food. Luckily I maintianed a clean diet even it it was still a fruit heavy one! TrainingTotal of 14 lengths (350m) swimming. Mix of front crawl and breast stroke, rested a little after most laps as my swimming needs a lot of work!General walking 4-5miles Food diaryMilkshake made of 2 small bananas, soya milk and raw cacoa powderBar of raw chocolatePrepacked wholefoods salad500ml of unpasteurised orange juicePrepaked wholefoods salad2 large bananas4 majool dated Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miss_V_V Posted August 4, 2012 Author Share Posted August 4, 2012 No training todayTotal walking today probably totalled 5-6 miles Sticking to a healthy diet felt a bit of a struggle but managed a reasonable one. I’ll be glad when my busy weekend is out they way and looking forward to including a healthy salad and veg dish and snacks so my diet is not so fruit heavy, much as I love it!!! . Banana and 2 majool dates120g of fresh coconut fleshFresh soup with handful of chopped spinach and 3 slices of wholemeal bread1 majool dateI banana2 bags of soya crispies (they are like flavoured rice cakes but high in protein)1 trek bar1 banana Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greenprotein Posted August 5, 2012 Share Posted August 5, 2012 Hi Ms V V I used to do triathlons 15 + years ago Anyway, if I may give you some tips on the swimming: concentrate on getting the technique correct, right from the beginning, even if it means going to the library and getting some swimming books, video olympic swimmers ecpecilly underwater shots; when doing weight training make sure you train the muscles used for front crawl (the width of your press-ups, bench press, upper back muscles etc)... Apologies if I sound like a know it all...i'm really not that way inclined...I just wish you the best in your training... A story from my past triathlon days....when I turned up at the tri swim club (in London) my front crawl was DOGGY PADDLE style ...there was this guy in the club that just hated the look of me...he would swim over me in the pool and kick me on purpose...he never spoke to me...anyway I wasn't too happy with the coaching from two ex- European swimmers...there was no feed back on technique etc..so off I went to the library..off I went in search of another club and found a back-street club with a coach who could not swim well at all but BOY COULD HE TEACH TECHNIQUE ..wooo hoooo...within 6 months my bi-lateral breathing front-crawl changed dramatically and my first 400m pool swim was 6:07 minutes...SWEET JUSTICE...I was now faster than the guy in the tri club who used to kick and swim over me...he was shocked at my transformation and came up and spoke to me for the first time...needless to say I was very dismissive of him... I didn't need his approval to know that I was okay...I simply ignored him after that...hahaha... Don't give up girl and live your dream... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miss_V_V Posted August 6, 2012 Author Share Posted August 6, 2012 Sunday’s tend to be my “eat whatever I like” day although I want to phase this our really and be healthy all the time. I’m hoping by the end of Aug I will have ditched the Sunday fry up! Considering all my days were junk day before this week I've not done too bad! 1 banana4 majool dates 2 slices of fried bread, baked beans, grilled tomatoes, boiled mushrooms, 1 hash brown, brown sauce, salt1 large carton of vegan icecream2 punnets of bluberries8 marmite ricecakes No training today, looking forward to some swim training tomorrow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miss_V_V Posted August 6, 2012 Author Share Posted August 6, 2012 It’s been one of those days! I’ve not trained which means I have a session to make up later in the week, doable just not ideal (or very disciplined!) Another fruit heavy food diary that shows large gaps for improvement! Milkshake – 1 banana, 1 glass of soya milk, 1 scoop of raw cacao1 bananaCup of sprouted sunflower seeds3 wholemeal bread rolls with vegan pesto1 banana1 bar of raw chocolate4 apples Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miss_V_V Posted August 7, 2012 Author Share Posted August 7, 2012 Another day lacking greens! Oh if only I could be as enthusiastic about greens and salads as I am about (sugar free) chocolate and sweet things! TrainingSwimming – 14 laps, a mix of front crawl and breast stroke but included 2 lengths of back stroke.1 kettle bell workout with 7.5kg/16.5lb kettlebell10 two handed swings10 one arm swings each arm10 alternating 1 arm swings 10 two handed high pull 10 arm high pull each arm10- alternating high pulls 10 clean5 clean, squat, 5 clean, squat, push pressRepeated on other arm 5 forward, back and curtsy lungesRepeated on other side 40 twist crunches holding kettle bell 15 one chest press on both sides15 overhead tricep extension (skull crushers)15 close grip tricep press 15 pull overs Repeated this sequence. 60 crunches holding kettle bell Diet3 shredded wheat cereal with soya milk1 banana1 carob and orange, sugar free bar1 punnet of blueberries2 redwoods sausagesMilkshake – 1 banana, 1 glass of soya milk, 1 scoop of sunwarrier protien, 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract.2 redwoods sausages1 banana1 baked sweet potato Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C.O. Posted November 25, 2012 Share Posted November 25, 2012 Still training for triathlon? Hope you haven't giving up, you were off to such a great start. -Dylan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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