I consider myself an avid cyclist, but this year I’m biking to get in shape for my first ever triathlon!  Now don’t get too excited, I’m doing the sprint distance in the Capitol View Triathlon (maybe an ironman will be in my future).  The event is June 7 and training just started, so it’s not too late for those of you who would like to join the rookie club with me!

Here’s a look at the training schedule for the rest of the month:

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16: Wednesday -- bike 4 miles

17: Thursday -- run 1.5 miles

18: Friday -- swim 250 yards

19: Saturday -- brick workout

20: Sunday -- REST

21: Monday -- run 2 miles, lift weights

22: Tuesday -- swim 300 yards

23: Wednesday -- bike 6 miles

24: Thursday -- run 2 miles, lift weights

25: Friday -- swim 300 yards

26: Saturday -- brick workout

27: Sunday -- REST

28: Monday -- run 2.5 miles, lift weights

29: Tuesday -- swim 400 yards

30: Wednesday -- bike 8 miles

The brick workout is a bike/run combo.  For more information on training, check out www.endurancehouse.com or www.capitolviewtriathlon.com.

And if anyone has any triathlon tips for me, I’d love to hear them!  I have to admit, the swim section is a little daunting to me, especially since it is in Lake Mendota and I’m just learning how to freestyle this month!  But I’m very excited to tackle this new athletic challenge!  And hope you are, too!

Leigh