I’m going to keep you in suspense about the Soggy Feet while I digress…
Now that I have my race schedule set, I have started a training plan for my first ‘A’ race: the Rev 3 Tri Half Iron race in Connecticut. I am doing that race as part of Team Trakkers 2009. I’m following the Level 6 Half Iron training Plan from the secret training plan book. I’m sure you can figure out what that book is. If not, read the comments on this post.
Now, onto the Soggy feet. I just completed week 3 of the training plan. Sunday’s plan this past week called for a 2000 yard swim and a 1 hour run. Whenever my day includes two workouts, I like to do them back to back if time permits. For one, I don’t like to take more than one shower a day (I have dry skin, and showers make it worse). Secondly, smushing workouts together actually helps build better endurance. A two hour workout is better than two one hour workouts.
Normally, a 1 hour run does not give me pain at all. In fact, I can run for almost two hours no problems. If I am planning to run longer than that, I will put some type of lube in between my toes to prevent blisters.
After yesterday’s 7 mile, 1:19 run, my poor toes were full of painful blisters. That last mile was excruciating. The only difference was the fact that I started out with wet feet because I swam first. I figure that soggy skin is more tender and prone to damage due to friction. Lesson learned: if you are running right after a swim, put some lube on your toes!
The lube I use for my feet is Mission Products Anti-Friction Creme.
http://www.missionskincare.com/product/antifriction-cream.html
PS: I have also used just plain old vaseline, too, which works great… but vaseline leaves a residue in my shoes which traps dirt, ew!
Blisters and all, it appears your training is going well. Exciting year coming up! It’ll be fun reading about your events. I’ve read about the b2b, that could be a good event for me in the future.
🙂 Sara
What kind of lube are we talking about here? KY? Which training book have you been working out of btw?
Chris Aul
Thanks for blogging your experiences. I’m going to take many of them to heart as I keep on training.
good tip… keep up the good work. help for beginner’s can be found on my blog at mytri.wordpress.com. it’s broken down week by week so you can refer to week 1 when you’re ready to begin.
never thought about using lube on the toes, i seem to only get blisters on the backs of my feet (heel area).. maybe it would help there too.
Blisters ewww!! So what’s your secret?
You will have to let me in on your ‘secret book’/ spreadsheet 🙂 …Seems you are having a blast training. Enjoy!….Marcelo
Sorry to hear about your blisters.
I love your counter ticking down to your Ironman!
Bob
Hi John,
Good luck with your first triathlon! The book I use is Triathlete Magazines Essential Week by Week training guide. http://tinyurl.com/5mc92w It might be a bit hard core for your first tri! If you want something basic, I recommend going to http://www.beginnertriathlete.com and follow one of their free training plans.
Most important – remember to have fun!!!
Carol
I could use the clue on the secret training book. I’m beginning to train for my first triathlon, and could use a good plan!