Base 1 Training

Monday was the official start of my Base I training.  I've set up my schedule a little bit different with 3 base periods, each with a specific emphasis on a discipline.   With that being said, Base I will consist of 4 runs, 3 bike sessions, 3 swims, and 2 weight training sessions.  Base II will have 3 runs, 3 bike sessions, 4 swims, and 2 weight training sessions.  The last Base period will emphasize the bike with 4 sessions.  The reason I did this is to gain some much needed endurance by adding frequency and volume for that particular sport.  I like this setup because with 3 sessions in the other 2 sports I can expect to see significant gains in the 2 disciplines while adding a higher frequency and volume to the sport of emphasis for that period.  I started with the run because I've had a decently high running volume in the past few weeks so it just made sense to continue building on that frequency and volume.  I don't have a concern on the bike and swim because they are pretty easy on the body, the recovery will be quicker,  and they are less likely to cause injury.  Each training block will be 4 weeks long, with 3 'on' weeks, and 1 recovery week.  The recovery week will have the same schedule, just the volume will be reduced 30-40%.

Here's an overview

Base I - 4 runs, 3 swims, 3 bikes, and 2 weight training sessions
Base II - 3 runs, 4 swims, 3 bikes and 2 weight training sessions
Base III - 3 runs, 3 swims, 4 bikes, and 2 weight training sessions.