| February Training Note to Athletes |
Athletes,
By this time I’m sure you have built up a foundation using high volume and low intensity training sessions J If not don’t worry there is still plenty of time.
For those of you that have been racking up some slow miles over the winter, spring marks the time to start introducing some higher intensity training into your schedule.
| Running |
The weekly running session which is now on Tuesday and has been going since November, begins tonight to introduce some threshold intervals in to the workout. So as not to surprise anyone this means that each athlete will complete a set number of 4minute intervals at their threshold pace. For someone who walks this could be a jog and for someone who is running it’s just a slight increase in pace to where it’s comfortably hard.
These intervals will be completed in loops around the Sligo IT Gaelic football pitch meaning anyone who is just coming along for a jog will not be left behind.
| Cycling |
Depending on the weather we could have our first club cycle of the year this Saturday @ 0900 from Summerhill car park, beside the roundabout. Depending on numbers and abilities the groups will be set out and varied spins will be completed.
Turbo training continues on Thursday Nights in the Grammar School on the Mall.
| Swimming |
Swimming sessions continue Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday evenings with the spring time trail next Wednesday the 16th of February.
Strength and Conditioning
Sean and I have been developing the SAC class to include some Yoga based stretches and Pilates base core work which I’m sure you’ll agree is tough going but trust me it’s all worth it. This continues every Thursday night after TT as normal.
A big thank you to all who have supported the club training sessions, it makes our time worthwhile when we see all the progress you are making.
See you at training,
Regards,
Ronan McNamara
Sligo Triathlon Club
Coaching Coordinator
