Not much to report on training today. More and more base training. Trying to set "a base" from where to work for the rest of the season. It is essential to establish this base, as it allows us to find the foundation for our summer's hard work. Typically, we would swim, bike or run purely based on our heart rate, or some others like to chose RPE (Rate of Perceived Effort). Either, the biggest obstacle at this stage is yourself. The temptation of "I don't feel like I have really worked out unless my heart rate is up and I'm sweating." Attitudes similar to this are a good way to "burn out" before you even get started. By keeping you heart rate aerobic and maintaining this early discipline will serve you well in the future.
Today was a workout just as I described. A steady, easy swim of about 1200 yards. Nothing too fast or exuberant. Although, it was very relaxed for Napoleon as he started the day with a flat tire and didn't make it to us in time. Conveniently, he did eventually show up, and provided coffee as needed.
We joked about the tough 730am start time and then it quickly dawned on me that come April and May we shall be starting much earlier, as the workouts will be much much longer. Good times ahead,
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