I started my blog in early ’07 so that my family and friends could track my progress as I trained for IM Austria. I was diligent about reporting about my training log, but haven’t been so much this time. (I guess I’ve enjoyed writing about other things…). I’ve looked back at my training miles from last time around, and here’s a little comparison between the two years:
IMA Totals:
Swim: 62,800 meters (39 miles)
Bike: 2117 miles
Run: 416 miles
IMS Totals:
Swim: 64,000 meters (40 miles)
Bike: 1718 miles
Run: 304 miles
Hmm, there seems to be a slight discrepancy between the number of miles I logged in ’07 and the number of miles I’ve gone over the last few months. After a little research, what I found was that I started training for IMA on January 21st, and I officially started training for IMS in mid-February after Rocky Raccoon.
But that also means that I was doing a lot of runnin’ up until that point (around 392 miles between mid-November and mid-February, including Rocky’s 50-miles).
I also realized that I miscalculated my training plan for IMS, and got behind a week…
But the biggest difference is that even though the mileage is less, I feel stronger, faster and more efficient…because I feel like I’ve trained more appropriately this time. The majority of our rides have been in the hills of San Ann, Clermont or Central Florida.
OK, those aren’t the Swiss Alps I know, but compared to nearly all of our long rides for IMA being at flat Suncoast or Withlachoochie Trail, something has to be better than nothing!
I’ve been happier and more positive about and during training. I’ve had lots more fun training with groups of people, instead of logging hours upon hours alone. And I haven’t felt completely dog tired until these last two weeks or so.
Maybe there is a difference between Quality and Quantity. Only time will tell…
