Saturday, June 16, 2012

Kepler Challenge 2012 - Training

With the support of two wonderful friends, I have decided to embark on another incredible adventure.  The three of us are going to run the Kepler Challenge on December 2, 2012, http://www.keplerchallenge.co.nz/content/asics-kepler-challenge.  This marathon will take place in Te Anau, South Island, NZ, on a small island which is sandwiched between Lakes Te Anau and Manapouri, this 60 kilometre circuit is part of the Te-Wahipounamu - South West New Zealand World Heritage Area, which encompasses four national parks and almost 10% of New Zealand’s total land area.  http://www.newzealand.com/int/article/kepler-track/ 

My Training Plan

Week #MondayTuesdayWednesdayThursdayFridaySaturdaySunday
AM/PMAMPMAMPMAMPMAMPMAMPMAM/PMAM/PM
Apr. 30 - May 6Pumpeasy 30-60mLower BodyrestSwimeasy 30-60mUpper BodyRestPumprestSwimRogaine 1
May 7 - May 13Pump10Lower Bodyeasy 30-60mSwimeasy 30-60mUpper BodyRestPumprestSwimRogaine 2
May 14 - May 20Pump11Lower Bodyeasy 30-60mSwimeasy 30-60mUpper Body35 tempoPumprestSwimRogaine 3
May 21 - May 27restCTS, boxingeasy 30- 60minboxingeasy 30-60 minBB, Boxing8 x hillBoxingrestLBSwimRogaine 4
May 28 - June 3restCTS, boxingeasy 30- 60minboxingeasy 30-60 minBB, Boxing8 x hillBoxingrestLBSwim1.5
June 4 - June 10Yogaboxingeasy 30- 60minboxingeasy 30-60 minPylometricsFartlet 20 minBoxingrestKenpoSwim2
June 11 - June 17restCB, boxingeasy 30- 60minboxingeasy 30-60 minSA, BoxingFartlet 30 minBoxingrestLBSwim2
June 18 - June 24restCB, boxingeasy 30- 60minboxingeasy 30-60 minSA, Boxing10 x hillBoxingrestLBSwim2.5
June 25 - July 1restCB, boxingeasy 30- 60minboxingeasy 30-60 minSA, Boxing10 x hillBoxingrestLBSwimrest
July 2 - July 8Yogaboxingeasy 30- 60minboxingeasy 30-60 minPylometricsFartlet 30 minBoxingrestkenpoSwim1.5
July 9 - July 15coreboxingeasy 30- 60minboxingeasy 30-60 minCTS, boxingFartlet 40 minBoxingrestLBSwim2
July 16 - July 22coreboxingeasy 30- 60minboxingeasy 30-60 minCTS, boxing12 x hillboxingrestLBSwimXterra Waiuku
July 23 - July 29coreboxingeasy 30- 60minboxingeasy 30-60 minCTS, boxing12 x hillBoxingrestLBSwimrest
July 30 - Aug 5Yogaboxingeasy 30- 60minboxingeasy 30-60 minPylometricsFartlet 40 minBoxingrestERG/bikeSwim2
Aug 6 - Aug 12coreboxingeasy 30- 60minboxingeasy 30-60 minBB, BoxingFartlet 40 minBoxingrestLBSwim2
Aug 13 - Aug 19coreboxingeasy 30- 60minboxingeasy 30-60 minBB, Boxing12 x hillBoxingrestLBSwim2.5
Aug 20 - Aug 26coreboxingeasy 30- 60minboxingeasy 30-60 minBB, Boxing12 x hillBoxingrestLBSwimrest
Aug 27 - Sept 2Yogaboxingeasy 30- 60minboxingeasy 30-60 minPylometricsFartlet 50BoxingrestkenpoSwim1.5
Sept 3 - Sept 9coreboxingeasy 30- 60minboxingeasy 30-60 minCTS, boxingFartlet 50BoxingrestLBSwim2
Sept 10 - Sept 16coreboxingErg/Bikeboxingeasy 30-60 minCTS, boxingErg/BikeBoxingrestLBLydiard Marathon3km easy
Sept 17 - Sept 23coreboxingeasy 30- 60minboxingeasy 30-60 minCTS, boxing14 x hillBoxingrestLBSwimrest
Sept 24 - Sept 30Yogaboxingeasy 30- 60minboxingeasy 30-60 minPylometrics14 x hillBoxingrestERG/bikeSwim2
Oct 1 - Oct 7coreboxingeasy 30- 60minboxingeasy 30-60 minBB, BoxingFartlet 35 minBoxingrestLBSwim2
Oct 8 - Oct 14coreboxingeasy 30- 60minboxingeasy 30-60 minBB, BoxingFartlet 40 minBoxingrestLBSwim2.5
Oct 15 - Oct 21coreboxingeasy 30- 60minboxingeasy 30-60 minBB, Boxing15 x hillBoxingrestLBSwim2.5
Oct 22 - Oct 28Yogaboxingeasy 30- 60minboxingeasy 30-60 minPylometrics15 x hillBoxingrestkenpoSwimrest
Oct 29 - Nov 4coreboxingeasy 30- 60minboxingeasy 30-60 minCTS, boxingFartlet 50 min BoxingrestLBSwimrest
Nov 5 - Nov 11coreboxingeasy 30- 60minboxingeasy 30-60 minCTS, boxing10 x hillBoxingrestLBSpeights West Coaster - 30kmrest
Nov 12 - Nov 18coreboxingeasy 30- 60minboxingeasy 30-60 minCTS, boxingFartlet 50 min BoxingrestLBSwimSwim
Nov 19 - Nov 25Yogaboxingeasy 30- 60minboxingeasy 30-60 minPylometrics10 x hillBoxingrestERG/bikeSwimSwim
Nov 26 - Dec 2Erg/Bikeboxingeasy 30- 60minboxingeasy 30-60 minrestrestBoxingrestLBKepler Challenge3km easy
Dec 3 - Dec 9coreboxingeasy 30- 60minboxingeasy 30-60 mineasy 30mUpper BodyBoxingrestLBSwimSwim
Dec 10 - Dec 16coreboxingeasy 30- 60minboxingeasy 30-60 mineasy 30-60mUpper BodyBoxingrestLBSwimSwim


My Sample Menu
Weekly Meal Planner
BreakfastLunchDinnerSnack
Sunday•    Muesli Crisp Slice                                        •    Fruit•    Minestrone with Basil and Parmesan•     Peas and Beans with Garlic Chips and Almonds                                                    •     Chicken, Chickpea and Bean Salad•     Granola Bars                                •     Fruit                                           •     Nuts                                            •     Veggies
BreakfastLunchDinnerSnack
Monday•     Creamy Eggs with Smoked Salmon and Dill•    Tuna and Lemon Mayonnaise Stacks•     Capsicum and Bocconcini Pizza•     Granola Bars                                •     Fruit                                           •     Nuts                                            •     Veggies
BreakfastLunchDinnerSnack
Tuesday•     2 Pieces of Raspberry Bread          •     Fruit•     Capsicum and Bocconcini Pizza•     Salmon with Dill Buttery Sauce      •     Couscous Tabouli                         •     Maple Syrup, Balsamic and Coriander Pumpkin•     Granola Bars                                •     Fruit                                           •     Nuts                                            •     Veggies
BreakfastLunchDinnerSnack
Wednesday•     Muesli with Yogurt•     Chicken Wraps•     Prosciutto, Chilli and Rocket Linguine                                            •     Baked, Toasted Garlic Bread•     Granola Bars                                •     Fruit                                           •     Nuts                                            •     Veggies
BreakfastLunchDinnerSnack
Thursday•     Muesli Crisp Slice                         •     Fruit•     Prosciutto, Chilli  and Rocket Linguine•     Grilled Steak with Asian-Glazed Asparagus                                          •     Smashed Rosemary and Garlic Potatoes•     Granola Bars                                •     Fruit                                           •     Nuts                                            •     Veggies
BreakfastLunchDinnerSnack
Friday•     2 Slices of Raspberry Bread           •     Fruit•    Can of Tuna with 7 Grain Crackers •    Cranberry, Cucumber, Tomato and Lettuce Salad•     Grilled Fish with Butter                 •     Asian Chickpea Rice Salad           •     Caramelized Onion and Carrot•     Granola Bars                                •     Fruit                                           •     Nuts                                            •     Veggies
BreakfastLunchDinnerSnack
Saturday•    Asparagus and Leek Frittata•    Ricotta Veggie Pies with Greens•   Spaghetti with Meat Sauce             •     Granola Bars                                •     Fruit                                           •     Nuts                                            •     Veggies