Allow me to start by stating that Nancy Toby is evil. Not in a dark, scary movie kind of way. In a "make me look at things" way that forces a self-evaluation I'd rather not have done sort of way. All because of a four sentence post.
When Nancy posted her training figures for the year, I thought, "Hmmm, that's a good idea." There I go, thinking, again. Sometimes I should just leave things well enough alone. A simple, "What a nice post. She's training and getting better," would have been enough. But nooooooooo! I have to go and check my trianing numbers.
There's some good and some bad. First, my training numbers are fairly decent for a non-Ironman year. Comparing stats to last year is perhaps a bit skewed. Still, it's what I have. Second, my mileage puts me on target for a 1000 mile year. The bad is basically the result of comparison. So, here are the numbers.
Swim - 118,695 yards compared to 191,863 in 2007. I consider that kind of a wash. I'd like to have put more yardage in, but must admit this is a non-IM year and it's been harder to get the weekend time for 3-5K swims.
Bike - 383 miles compared to 722 in 2007. If there's a sad part to the numbers, this is it. In fact, last year I did 479 miles in June alone. And I wonder why the bike seems like more of a struggle, this year. If there's something to fix, this is it.
Run - 410 miles compared to 413 in 2007. My runs have been roughly the same because I had pretty much the same pattern. In the second half, mileage is going to take off as I prepare for the 50-miler I hope to run in October. Since I've identified it ISN'T the running that is messing my back up, I'm more confident then ever that I'll take on that challenge.
So, jump on board and see where you are in your training when compared to your goals. I'm falling short of my targets as stated at the beginning of the year. My swim yardage is nowhere near last years numbers. My bike is suffering horribly. And my run is considerably short of 1000 mile pace.
There's room for improvement. And there's also cause to celebrate. Despite the lower volume, I set a 15-minute PR in the marathon. I have the opportunity to set a PR at the half-IM distance. And I have the chance to complete a 50 mile ultramarathon. I'll celebrate the victories while I determine if the original goals were realistic.
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