February IRONMAN training

I can not believe we are already in the 2nd week of February! A lot has happened in the last couple of weeks both professionally and personally.

My IRONMAN training has increased by 2-3 hours so I have  re-directed my focus to accommodate the changes. Swimming and running has been added to my schedule but I plan on keeping the bike as my main focus. Biking is my weakest leg of the race so I want to make sure I can master biking 180 km (112 miles) with relative ease! So here is my plan for February:

Bike 2 times a week for 1 hour (mileage will increase each week)
Run 3-4 times a week: Mileage will increase each week as I prepare for the Ottawa half marathon
       which is 14 weeks away
Swim once a week for 1 hour (incorporating drills to incorporate speed, form, technique and
       endurance
Strength train 3 times a week for 1 hour (with an emphasis on core stabilization)
Yoga 1-2 times a week (more if I can fit it in!)
Visualization: Once a week for 20 minutes
Nutrition: 
After my nutrition cleanse last month, I've continued to increase eating more green vegetables  and drinking more water.  I've also managed to keep my sugar intake very low. This includes wine, desserts and pastries! This is HUGE for me and I'm looking forward to seeing how much more my training will be impacted. I have more energy, faster recovery and I'm more regular. I know, too much information, but it's important when training hard!

But the training does not stop there. I recently updated all of  my certifications: CPR, AED, Personal Training Specialist and a Healthy Eating and Weight Loss Coach. I also attended a 2 day conference with CanFit Pro and registered for some great lectures and workshops.

Essentials for fat loss
Fueling for exercise
Crazy core
Mentorship and Leadership
The truth about detox
100% crunch free core exercises
Movement training

I can not wait to implement what I learned for my clients as well as for my own training! Let the fun begin!


Stay active and anything is possible!
Donna