One Week Down, 11 weeks to Go

For many of you this is the end of your first week of training for Iron Girl Atlanta. I've heard from some of you and know you've done well. If you managed to get all 6 training sessions into your schedule that is fantastic! If you didn't, that does NOT mean you failed. All or nothing is not the attitude you should have. For sure I want you to aim to do it all but count each session that you did as a success.

Linda, Maria, and Lauren all got in the pool for their first swimming this weekend. A terrific first step. Ansley is doing "just a little" running (haha!) on the lacrosse field.

Courtney made it down to Encinitas for a visit this weekend so we had a chance to work on her swimming. She did a great job. She now has some things to work on that will make her more efficient in the water - leverage, body position, rotation, and modifying the kick. If you happen to live in Atlanta but want me to look at your swimming, get someone to shoot a video of you with an iphone and send it to me. I might be able to help from afar!

First Week of Training for Iron Girl Atlanta

Everyone has their training plans now except Linda. She IS in training though - we walked for 15 minutes at the beach today, rested, and walked 5 more minutes. This was exhausting but she is doing well and improving every day! Wooohooo!

This week is the "official" start of most of your training. Please feel free to move workouts around to suit your schedule. Let me know if there is anything you don't understand, if you have concerns, or just want to talk about things. I'm here to help and support you in your efforts.

Do you need me to call you on Sunday or Monday to help you? Just ask!

Just because I've gone over the deep end and done two Ironman triathlons doesn't mean I can't remember what it was like starting out. You may not know this but my first triathlon was also a "sprint distance" like Iron Girl Atlanta. I rode Linda's mountain bike from Target and had to walk for almost half of the 5K run to make it across the finish line. You all will be fine! I'm here to help.

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Training Plans

Alright you future Iron Girl Atlanta finishers, 3 of 7 of you have received your training plans. Our chief instigator and leader won't get her's for another week or so as she recovers from her 4th and final round of Chemo. (Hooray!!!) That leaves 3 young ladies that I have yet to hear from. Next week is a preparation week. Regular training sessions begin February 21 for most everyone so let's get ready to get in shape and build confidence in your abilities.

Anyone who has questions or concerns should feel comfortable in getting in touch with me so we can resolve things and get organized for your success!

Train smart - have Fun!
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