Dec 01 2025 2025-12-01 2026-01-04 by Ross

This Week in Training – Week 10: Oof, Thanksgiving….

Posted in Cycling, Running, Swimming, Training, Triathlon

IMWI 2026: The Long Crawl to the Base Phase
(A reminder that snowstorms and road trips are not part of any structured training plan.)

Oof, Thanksgiving. It did not end well — and not entirely my fault this time.

I started strong with a swim on Monday before we headed out of town. Got in two runs and some island biking while away, but the Midwest snowstorm torpedoed the weekend. Instead of flying back early Saturday and finishing strong, I spent 14 hours sitting in a car doing absolutely nothing. The only endurance event was my patience.  I lost that event.  It’ll be a funny story once my family starts speaking to each other again.

So no, not the week I hoped for. But it was a vacation week, and it is what it is.

Swim 🏊

  • Workouts: 1
  • Total Distance: 2,025 yards
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Notes: Got this one done before traveling. Felt good to move, knowing the rest of the week might get messy.

Bike 🚴

  • Workouts: 3
  • Total Distance: 5.85 miles
  • Total Time: 38 minutes
  • Notes: Island riding — short, easy, mostly for fun. The scenery was better than the mileage.

Run 🏃

  • Workouts: 2
  • Total Distance: 10 miles
  • Total Time: 1 hour 42 minutes
  • Notes: Two solid runs early in the trip before the weather and travel schedule took over.  Plus, running along the ocean is always a nice change for me.

Strength/Other 💪

  • Workouts: None
  • Notes: Unless car-seat core tension counts.

Relative Effort 📈

  • Total Weekly Effort: [Not tracked this week, but probably “Low to Moderate Frustration” on the perceived exertion scale.]

Reflections ✍️

Not a great week, but not a total wash either. I did what I could around travel, weather, and long hours of sitting still. The important part is that I’m itching to get back into it — a good sign heading into the next stretch.

Goals for Next Week 🎯

  • Get back on top with consistent training across all three sports.
  • Aim for three solid weeks before a planned rest week over Christmas.
  • Rebuild rhythm and routine — the real victory after a disrupted week.