2013 is here, a couple of weeks back I released my race schedule with the exception of the local races and also rode road bike races I would like to do during the late spring. I’m currently training towards an ITU continental cup, but I’m having a hard time getting a hold of my national federation, that said, my season opener might be later than expected. I’m going to break down this post with the most important things of the month of January.
Training – It has been completely different than before, I’ve decided to not do a massive swim block since my fitness from 2012 is still there. The current weekly avg. stands at 14-16,000 yards during 4-5 sessions. The run has been great, I’m working on muscular endurance rather than crazy fast sessions/tempo runs and my body has responded well to it. (30 miles per week) the bike training changed drastically, I’m using a powermeter and all my sessions are being extremely controlled. Again I’m working on muscular endurance more than anything else. Overall I’m in great shape and healthy.
Sponsors – 2013 will have new players backing me up. The only company that I will be working with that I’m returning with is CeraSport, any other sponsor that you see is new for 2013. I will swim wearing nineteen wetsuits, the bike sponsor still on the works right now, my wheel selection will come from FFWD fast forward, and I will use SPY optics sun glasses. I’m having conversation with a few local companies, all the help that I can get counts! If you have a business and would like to have me endorsing your products just drop me an email.
Coaching – Right now I’m only doing private swim lessons and I have a small group of clients that I’m helping with their triathlon plans. I still have a couple of openings, if you are looking for a coach just fill out the form at the coaching page and I will get back to you.
Training tips – It is very early, focus on good form and start developing good training habits. If it is too cold outside don’t try to be a hero and do your run indoors, treadmills are boring but being sick for a week is worse. If you have time to recover between sessions, take at least a 2-3 hr break between sessions and make sure you are eating well, stay hydrated all day.
Happy Training,
Jose
Training – It has been completely different than before, I’ve decided to not do a massive swim block since my fitness from 2012 is still there. The current weekly avg. stands at 14-16,000 yards during 4-5 sessions. The run has been great, I’m working on muscular endurance rather than crazy fast sessions/tempo runs and my body has responded well to it. (30 miles per week) the bike training changed drastically, I’m using a powermeter and all my sessions are being extremely controlled. Again I’m working on muscular endurance more than anything else. Overall I’m in great shape and healthy.
Sponsors – 2013 will have new players backing me up. The only company that I will be working with that I’m returning with is CeraSport, any other sponsor that you see is new for 2013. I will swim wearing nineteen wetsuits, the bike sponsor still on the works right now, my wheel selection will come from FFWD fast forward, and I will use SPY optics sun glasses. I’m having conversation with a few local companies, all the help that I can get counts! If you have a business and would like to have me endorsing your products just drop me an email.
Coaching – Right now I’m only doing private swim lessons and I have a small group of clients that I’m helping with their triathlon plans. I still have a couple of openings, if you are looking for a coach just fill out the form at the coaching page and I will get back to you.
Training tips – It is very early, focus on good form and start developing good training habits. If it is too cold outside don’t try to be a hero and do your run indoors, treadmills are boring but being sick for a week is worse. If you have time to recover between sessions, take at least a 2-3 hr break between sessions and make sure you are eating well, stay hydrated all day.
Happy Training,
Jose