Jan 22 2009
Fight Training
Two-thirds of the time I mention this triathlon idea to someone, they say something along the lines of “I hear you get beat up pretty badly in the swimming part.”
Bearing this in mind, my tri training for the past two weeks has consisted of two one hour TRX classes and at least one Krav Maga class per week. I know I won’t out-swim everybody, so I figure I ought to be able to hold my own in this underwater Mortal Combat I’ve been hearing about.
Other than that, my training schedule has been mostly about avoiding injury. Seeing as how slow and steady wins the race, I will be going on four 2 mile walks this weekend, partly to get ready for that running portion but mostly to get to work and back. I might start jogging soon, and not just when I’m trying not to be late for work. I’m keeping my eyes open for a place to run that’s easily accessible and won’t require dodging regular pedestrians.
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I think you’re off to an excellent start! Your strategy is probably pretty sound. People have told me the same thing about swimming and I’ve decided that, since it’s more blessed to give than receive, I’ll just be as punishing in the water as possible to anyone that makes the mistake of getting close to me.
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Yeah, I’m terrified of swimming anywhere near you, Dad. I’d hate to receive a head injury in the first leg of the race.
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I figure anyone near me that weighs less than 150 lbs. may be in danger of drowning unless they’re a pretty strong swimmer.
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