Hour Of Power Triathlon Brick Workout

Since I partook in my first brick workout on the new bike, I'll post this.

Today was a Zone 2 bike day and good run. I really wanted to see how the legs were going to feel after a high cadence bike today.  Also, with a solid swim session yesterday, I was eager to see how my body was going to do with both sports after 24 hours of recovery.  The short answer to both was "awesome"!

It's never too early to start working in some brick sessions to the training.  You know, to mix things up and see how you'll adapt.

Here's a plan from Jene Shaw over at Triathlete online magazine from April 2013:

http://triathlon.competitor.com/2013/04/training/hour-of-power-triathlon-brick-workouts_74788

Training Periodization

Interesting video on periodization.

http://www.canal-insep.fr/fr/training-periodization-deep-root-cultural-heritage-and-innovative-paradigms-2013/ei_13_10_va_pr_stephen_seiler-mov

'X' is race pace

Remember planning

Plan now while you're not in the midst of spring training.  Winter base miles are boring inside.  Use that time on the trainer or treadmill while staring at the wall to come up with your A and B races.  Great article from USAT today on top 10 tips for planning your season.

http://www.usatriathlon.org/about-multisport/multisport-zone/multisport-lab/articles/triathlon-season-planning-011014.aspx

Winter Base

So I should give you something to start with.

http://mos.triradar.com/Training_Plans/Build_Winter_Foundation.pdf

This is the plan I am following from Jan 1 through the end of March.  I'll share the 2 other plans soon. TriRadar.com has some great resources and tools.  Very simple approach and time manageable.

Get some!