FLETCHER TRAINING BLOG

2019-2020

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Training Log - 5/10

Today, I set up the bike again to do some indoor training with the Sufferfest app. I really like the way the app works, but need to get some new batteries for my sensors - regardless, I did a 20minute base workout and the details are outlined below. The sensors didn’t really work. My heart rate was at 150 pretty quick but the band wasn’t reading correctly. Once I get the sensors working, it should be a good way to train although I hate the mag trainer. I may need to find a new one. Anyway, I burned some calories and got on the bike, so that is a success in my mind. 

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Training Log - 5/9

Temp 86 degrees / feels like 89 degrees. Ran in middle of day. Mistake. Still sweating through my clothes as I type this. Ran down to lake and then back up first to oltorf then to campus. It was a killer. I had to walk twice at the end. It was a combo of not eating enough calories or bringing gu, not drinking enough water, and not being in shape. Felt like the end of a marathon. 

sweaty. 

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Training Log - Summer races

I have put together an 8 race series for myself this summer as a way to stay motivated. Here is the list of my running tri, and swim events. Ambitious, but ultimate goal is to run a marathon in Fall and a 50 miler in Spring 20. 

June 15 - Norman Bird Sanctuary 5K - Middletown RI  June 20 - Narragansett Summer Nights 5K - Bristol RI  June 23 - Backroads Ramble 5.8m- Charleston RI - trail race July 4 - Quonnie 4 miler July 13 - Fat Clam Tri Sprint- Coventry RI July 26 - Blessing of the Fleet 10 miler - Narragansett RI - Goal race July 27 - Save the Bay swim - Newport RI to Jamestown RI - optional Aug 3 - Block Island Tri.  

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Training log 5/8

Today was a pool / strength day. I swam 300 W/U, 6x50 with 1 min rest, 100 closed fist, 100 catch up, and 200 c/d (1000m). I aquajogged for 20 min.  Gym workout: Leg presses 10 reps x 3 @ 90#, Seated overhead press 10 x 2,  Seated leg curl (hamstrings) 10 x 3, Seated arm row 10x2, Hanging leg raise 10x2 with rotate, adduction/abduction 10x2 for each. Felt good to work out the body with some cross training. Felt no real tightness. Swimming strength is slowly improving but my form is still pretty bad. I am slow. 

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Training Log - 5/7

Tuesday run - building consistency is key when getting back into a fit lifestyle. I drove down to ladybird lake today to stay consistent. Calves bothering me but I pushed through and ran a little faster but only 4 miles.  The Garmin didn’t pick up a signal for first part of run so it doesn’t show up as 4. Total for week so far - 9 miles. Need another 5 then 7 on Sat. That would put me at 21. 

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Training Log 5/6/19

This week starts my more formal summer training. Goals are for 15-18 miles running, 2 strength workouts, 2 swims and 1-2 bike sessions. 

5/6 - ran 5 down to the lake and back from SEU. Slow and steady. I will need to add a HR monitor. Goal for May is to remember to train consistently and not overdo it at first. So a 9:15 pace is fine for the first month. I’ll need to build some tone and muscle back into system.