Apr 15
The end of the build weeks for 3rd training block has arrived. I have been feeling pretty good this last week. I did manage to push things a bit with some good interval work runs on Thursday bring myself almost to the point heaving. The weather has been finally getting better with temps in the …
Apr 08
As I finish up my first 2.5 months of training, all bodyparts are still intact and muscles still functioning without pain. I am thinking this previously abused, middle-aged body still has some miles in it. The last few weeks have been pretty similar in volume(time) with a few small increases here and there. I feel …
Apr 02
I am a little late with my weekly post this week due to a busy Easter Sunday and my April Fools pranks. Easter Sunday started out with a rapid pace. I finished my 2 hour run in in the morning, then back home to cook up a couple plant-based dishes for the family Easter dinner, …
Mar 18
Well another build cycle comes to an end and a welcome recovery week awaits me. Spoiled by a beautiful, Spring-like weekend the week prior, this past week I was not as lucky. I ended up doing a 2 hour trainer ride on Saturday which always tests your ability to handle monotony due to a fresh …
Mar 11
My sixth training weeks went from one extreme to the other in terms of weather. The first part of the week consisted of all indoor workouts due to cold and very windy conditions. I can handle the bike trainer, but I really try to avoid the treadmill as much as possible. After failing to secure …
Mar 03
The weather report for this Saturday indicated a day clear of any precipitation and a high of around 40 deg F. Armed with my new Pearl Izumi Thermal cycling jacket and Craft windproof gloves, I thought I could finally get a long ride outdoors instead of hunkering down in the basement on the trainer. Unfortunately, …
Mar 01
This week was a bit more hectic than usual. I had the opportunity to attend some training classes down at the regional Microsoft office in Malvern, PA. While it nice to get out of the office for a change, the hour and fifteen to thirty minute commute put a bit of a crunch on my …
Feb 24
Another week down and 22 more to go. This week was a much needed recovery week and it fit in well with the funeral activities on Wednesday. Although I did end up running after the funeral on the treadmill. It was a good time for reflecting on the day. Thursday was a total day off …
Feb 07
Wow, ESPN article on RIch Roll by Matt Fitzgerald. Worth a read if you have any interest in turnaround success stories… via Endurance Sports – Ultradistance triathlete Rich Roll is the ultimate self remade man – ESPN.
Feb 03
Well vacation came to an end and the first week of training is complete. Coach Scott has been engaged and the training plans are flowing. It is always a bit of a adjustment the first week or so with a good training plan since it is usually a little less volume than what I had …
