Training Week In Review (1st Hard Week Post-op - 4/19-4/26)

I have decided to analyze my training after each week. This last week was my first week of documenting all of my training. I had a pretty good week of training the week before, but this last week I pushed myself pretty hard. It has been a bit of a trial-and-error process due to me recovering from my hernia surgery, but the area is healing nicely and I'm able to push myself very hard.

Sunday, April 19

Session #1: 4 Mile Run (7.5, 8.5, 9.0, 9.5 mph) - 35 minutes
Session #2: 5 mile Run (Steady State @ 7.0 mph) - 43 minutes

Monday, April 20

Session #1: Circuit (Strength) - 6 x [25 push-ups, 100 rope skips]
Session #2: 4 Mile Run (7.5, 10.0, 10.0, 10.0 mph) - 26 minutes
Session #3: Ballwork (w/others) - 45 minutes

Tuesday, April 21

Session #1: TC Fitness: Speed Ladders (8 min), Abs (8 min), Fartlek Run (24 min), Stretch
Session #2: 3 Mile Run (Steady State @ 8.0 mph) - 23 minutes

Wednesday, April 22

Session #1: Small Sided Scrimmage (7 vs. 7) - 75 minutes

Thursday, April 23

Session #1: Trail Run (5 Miles)
Session #2: Bike Ride (26 Miles) - 100 minutes

Friday, April 24

Session #1: Bike Ride (15 miles) - 55 minutes

Saturday, April 25

Session #1: Bike Ride (13 miles) - 50 minutes

Sunday, April 26

Session #1: Bike Ride (10 miles - Recovery) - 60 minutes
Session #2: Ballwork (w/Bruno) - 45 minutes

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TOTALS
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Running - 21 miles
Fartlek Run - 24 minutes
Biking - 64 miles
Ballwork - 2 days (Total time: 90 minutes)
Strength - 1 circuit (Total: 150 push-ups)
Scrimmage - 1 day (Time: 75 minutes)

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Areas for Improvement
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• More Ballwork
• More Strength work and Abdominal Work
• More Time Pushing Pavement (i.e. Running)
• Use the Bike as a Supplement
• More Small-Sided Games
• More Stretching
• Utilize Ice Baths and other recovery methods
• Get more Sleep to aid in recovery
• Eat Properly