Today I took the plunge and officially signed up with Pro K training. I have been swimming with Karen's guppies class for about a year now and I have been going to track workouts for about a month or so. Also we just completed our 3rd week of cycling at Richmond Cycling Corporation. I have enjoyed the workouts and the people. It's nice to get to know like-minded individuals who share a passion for health, exercise, and camaraderie. Quite refreshing really.
Not to bash my former soccer teammates too much. But I got the feeling they were weekend warriors who were more concerned with football, beer, and partying when not on the soccer field while I was more dedicated to staying fit throughout the week. Not everyone was like that but there were just enough to turn me off a bit.
There is still some gentle trash talking amongst my new triathlon friends but it is not hateful. For some reason when you put a bunch of guys together, they tend to bash each other. It is as if that is the only way they know how to communicate. Pro K training is a community of co-ed athletes with various levels of skill, strength, talent, and experience (way more than me) who work together to train their minds and bodies for the rigors of Triathlon.
Before I signed up with Karen (that is where the K comes from in Pro K), I had to piece together my 2012 plans so she could train me properly. I have set out a very ambitious schedule. This past season I completed 6 triathlons, 3 running races, and a mountain bike race. Not too shabby. This year, I have decided on 3 running races and 6 or 7 triathlons. Also I will be tackling longer races. I am still going to race nothing longer than a half ironman distance race but in 2012, I am planning two Halfs as well as more International distances rather than sprint distance races.
My first race of the season is tentative at this point. On January 14th, there is a 35K trail run that I have been toying with. Right now I am not sure if my knees can handle all the hill work. I am still bothered by my knees with good days and bad days throughout the week. The more I sit at work, the worse they get. If I am going to do this trail race, I am going to have to make good friends with my foam roller as well as do some strength training.
I am excited to be training with my new group and am looking forward to the 2012 race season. It won't be all exercise. I do want to carve out some beach time this summer. Last summer I got zero hours on the beach. Not that I am a beach bum or anything but I do enjoy the laid back atmosphere of lying on the beach, reading a magazine, falling asleep, etc.
That is about all I have for you right now. Comments are appreciated. Thanks for reading.
2 comments:
Way to go, Jim! Sending good vibes that the knees cooperate, especially when you need them to.
I, for one, admire your intense dedication to fitness and diet, although I expect some might regard it as overkill. It's obvious that it makes you more aware of others around you and the direction of society in general, and I think that's good.
It looks like you're stepping it up a notch in the upcoming year.
I only hope your knees hold out!
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