The Running Mike

Paleo / Primal Coach, Runner, and Triathlete

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09 Jan 2012

2012: My Schedule Part 1

Tumamoc Hill conquered... Mount Lemmon a long ways to go!I’ve really struggled with a schedule this year.  It’s usually easy for me to pick out all the fun events I want to do over a year – but I’ve decided that I need a rebuilding year.  I’m going to take it a little slow and focus on shorter events including a few half marathons and shorter triathlons. Also, since I’m new in town :)   I’d like to do a few more local events, 5ks and club runs to get to know other runners in the community.

Below are some of the events I plan to do this year.  It’s pretty accurate up to the Mt Lemmon Half, but expect a revision in the March timeframe where I hope to have picked out 2 other traithlons and 1-2 more halfs for this year.  My training will be focused on that half, since it is a 3000+ foot climb and is at elevation.

February 24, 2012  Pueblo’s Rodeo Run 4 Mile Run/Walk

March 4, 2012  The Race With No Name 10k  SAR

March 17, 2012 11th Annual Walk the Loop for Lupus

March 25, 2012  Tucson Triathlon  Tri Tucson

April 7, 2012  Catalina State Park 5.5 & 10.75 Mile Trail Run

April 14, 2012  Sabino Canyon Sunset Run (7.4 miles)

April 29, 2012 Mount Lemmon Marathon and Half Marathon

May 13, 2012 Tucson 5000 (5k)

July 1, 2012  Firecracker Triathlon  Tri Tucson

July 4, 2012  3rd Annual 4th of July Freedom Run/Walk and Family Fun Run

August 12, 2012 Tombstone 10k

September 3, 2012  TMC Saguaro National Park 8-miler and 5k

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02 Dec 2011
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Why you should try a Triathlon

English: Triathlon photographs from the Chinoo...

Swim, Bike, Run!

A few years ago, I did a bad thing.  I had injured my left calf and since I was training for an event….I didn’t want to miss a workout. I pushed through a long run and made my injury worse (Note: many runners make this same kind of mistake sometime, try to avoid it in the first place if you can!).  In fact, it was so bad, a doctor told me I needed to take 4 to 6 weeks off from running. I had to spend that time in teh swimming pool and on a bike… and during that time I thought since I was already swimming and biking – why not try a triathlon?

I did, and I was hooked.  Running is still a love of mine, but there are many awesome advantages and reasons to do more than just run.  Here are some reasons why you should try a triathlon:

  1. It will help prevent Injuries! These sports will help correct muscle and flexibility imbalances.
  2. Cross training helps! If you start swimming and biking with your running, you’ll find your cardio improves, injuries decrease, and improved efficiency!
  3. Mental rejuvenation – Motivation is a big thing :) and if you’re tired of the same old 5k, why not try a sprint triathlon?  Also, if you get a little burnt out or tired of one sport, you have two other to work on!

Also, there is some confusion that people think triathlon equals ironman distance…. the fact is that’s not true :)   A sprint distance is a great starting point, and something I would suggest to even an experienced marathoner getting into the sport.  It’s generally a 500 yard swim, 13 mile bike and 5k (3.1 mile) run. Most people will finish in 1 to 2 hours.  Sounds much better than a 4 or 5 hour marathon right? :)

So, nothing to be afraid of – why not get it added to the upcoming new years resolution list?

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