Played hookie today. Work's been crazy and I needed a mental break. Headed out for a 4 hour ride since I haven't been able to put one in yet. Headed out to Riverton and through the hills of Hartland. Perfect weather, minimal traffic and just an all around good day. Grabbed a nice slice of pizza in Riverton at the two hour point and got right back to it. No GI issues, one gel and two and a half bottles of gatorade endurance.
Hoping to get another 4 hour in this weekend.
Summary:
Time: 4 hours
Distance: 71 miles
Avg HR: 147
Friday, April 25, 2008
Tuesday, April 22, 2008
Work and more work
Work is crazy. Just when it seems to let up you get slammed again. I guess that's good in this slow economy. I've been out on some rides and got out after work today. Trying to get dialed in this week and get back to my consistent routine. Hoping to get out for some really long rides this weekend and get in my first four hour ride.
Can't believe it's almost the end of April already. Races are coming and so is my wedding day. That's a whole other stress story.
Keep on keeping on.
Can't believe it's almost the end of April already. Races are coming and so is my wedding day. That's a whole other stress story.
Keep on keeping on.
Wednesday, April 16, 2008
Swim and Run
Well this week I've gotten back into the mix. I hit the pool on Tuesday for 3,000 and did some strength work afterward. It feels good to be back in the pool after taking some time off while I trained for the marathon.
Tonight I got out for a run. The first since the marathon. I've got some strange aches and pains that I've never had before and I think they are still lingering from the marathon. My buddy isn't quite yet used to taking a beating and then recovering quickly. My knee ached throughout the run but at least now I can bend it. I got out for 45 and kept the HR under 150.
Hoping to get some bike work into tomorrow. Work is tight this week but need to free the mind.
Tonight I got out for a run. The first since the marathon. I've got some strange aches and pains that I've never had before and I think they are still lingering from the marathon. My buddy isn't quite yet used to taking a beating and then recovering quickly. My knee ached throughout the run but at least now I can bend it. I got out for 45 and kept the HR under 150.
Hoping to get some bike work into tomorrow. Work is tight this week but need to free the mind.
Sunday, April 13, 2008
Ride
Got out for my second ride this weekend. Headed out early and got hit with the rain and wind. Didn't matter much I like suffering in headwinds. Felt good after yesterday's ride and the knee was good for a second day. Hoping to pick up my bike this year. It was weak last year, mainly for the fact that I didn't get out enough. I feel strong early, but the legs still need work.
Ride Summary:
Time: 2:03
Avg HR: 143
Distance: 38 miles
Ride Summary:
Time: 2:03
Avg HR: 143
Distance: 38 miles
Outside
Finally got outside on the tri bike yesterday. Still inching back into training after the marathon but couldn't help not being out yesterday in the 72 degree weather. Got out for a 2 hour plus ride up into the hills of Granville Massachusetts. Legs felt good, but some residual pain still remains in my knee. It's keeping me from running right now, but it doesn't seem to be affecting my bike. Having rode my mountain bike all winter, it's good to feel the smoothness and speed of the tri bike again.
Summary:
Time: 2+ hours
Miles: 44
Avg HR: 141
Summary:
Time: 2+ hours
Miles: 44
Avg HR: 141
Wednesday, April 9, 2008
32
Today I turned 32. I've been mellow today unlike when I turned 30 or even 21 in Amsterdam, that special day is still fuzzy. I got the calls from close friends and family and spent the day reflecting on the last 32 years. Instead of going out to dinner I decided to hit the pool for 3,200 yards. What I noticed most about my life now is that I'm more committed in every aspect - work, family, friends and sport.
I used to have a bucket list of things I wanted to do before I was 30. It went something like this: hike the AT, hike the Long Trail, sky dive, hitch hike across Europe, climb El Captain, kayak a class v river, get my pilots license, work on a crab boat off the coast of Alaska, live past 25, spend a summer as a smoke jumper, move out west, run a marathon, learn how to slack line, become a NOLS instructor, learn how to play guitar, etc - you get the point. I can't seem to find that list but I certainly remember what's on it, which means I still haven't lost the drive to live a life of adventure and that's comforting on this day.
The walls closed in some with work and life pressures, but a large part of me still yearns to tick off the items on the list. To date, I've jumped out of a plane, hitched around Europe, hiked sections of the AT, paddled a class III, ran a marathon, I can play the half of two songs badly on my guitar and more, but I've had some experiences that may not be as adrenaline filled or adventurous but still leave lasting memories. Memories that are burned deep into your fibers. Memories you are immediately transported to when you hear a song...it makes you pause and reflect.
They say life is filled with moments and I couldn't agree more. Moments are easily pulled from the mental file and can be played over and over. These moments get me through training and days like today. My mental hard drive is full of them and has room for more. I'm a bit of a dreamer for sure. At work I drift and start thinking about moving out west, or cashing in and becoming a NOLS guide. Now I have a partner in crime, my fiance who drifts like I do and who knows we might just grab a sharpie and go crazy crossing stuff off our nonexisting lists.
This is what keeps me going and further proves that age is but a number. As far as commitment, I was a dabbler in my early years. I hiked, surfed, kayaked, climbed, mountain biked, and more but never truly committed. I often sold equipment and repurchased by season because I was poor and also because my interest faded. I've now found triathlon and it's relatively new passion and I'm committed, for the first time I can honestly say that. Maybe because it's more of a lifestyle, but it's more due to the fact that it requires discipline. In my 20s I hated structure and constantly sought out balance like a free wheeling hippy. Now I embrace structure and have found balance through triathlon. It's affected all parts of my life and that's weird to me. Perhaps that's why I enjoy it so much. There's competition, challenge, failure, pain, envy, enjoyment, insecurity, confidence, passion, accomplishment, and selfishness.
I've found something else in my 30s that makes me happy and gives me balance. And I'm thankful to have found a new adventure.
I used to have a bucket list of things I wanted to do before I was 30. It went something like this: hike the AT, hike the Long Trail, sky dive, hitch hike across Europe, climb El Captain, kayak a class v river, get my pilots license, work on a crab boat off the coast of Alaska, live past 25, spend a summer as a smoke jumper, move out west, run a marathon, learn how to slack line, become a NOLS instructor, learn how to play guitar, etc - you get the point. I can't seem to find that list but I certainly remember what's on it, which means I still haven't lost the drive to live a life of adventure and that's comforting on this day.
The walls closed in some with work and life pressures, but a large part of me still yearns to tick off the items on the list. To date, I've jumped out of a plane, hitched around Europe, hiked sections of the AT, paddled a class III, ran a marathon, I can play the half of two songs badly on my guitar and more, but I've had some experiences that may not be as adrenaline filled or adventurous but still leave lasting memories. Memories that are burned deep into your fibers. Memories you are immediately transported to when you hear a song...it makes you pause and reflect.
They say life is filled with moments and I couldn't agree more. Moments are easily pulled from the mental file and can be played over and over. These moments get me through training and days like today. My mental hard drive is full of them and has room for more. I'm a bit of a dreamer for sure. At work I drift and start thinking about moving out west, or cashing in and becoming a NOLS guide. Now I have a partner in crime, my fiance who drifts like I do and who knows we might just grab a sharpie and go crazy crossing stuff off our nonexisting lists.
This is what keeps me going and further proves that age is but a number. As far as commitment, I was a dabbler in my early years. I hiked, surfed, kayaked, climbed, mountain biked, and more but never truly committed. I often sold equipment and repurchased by season because I was poor and also because my interest faded. I've now found triathlon and it's relatively new passion and I'm committed, for the first time I can honestly say that. Maybe because it's more of a lifestyle, but it's more due to the fact that it requires discipline. In my 20s I hated structure and constantly sought out balance like a free wheeling hippy. Now I embrace structure and have found balance through triathlon. It's affected all parts of my life and that's weird to me. Perhaps that's why I enjoy it so much. There's competition, challenge, failure, pain, envy, enjoyment, insecurity, confidence, passion, accomplishment, and selfishness.
I've found something else in my 30s that makes me happy and gives me balance. And I'm thankful to have found a new adventure.
Sunday, April 6, 2008
New Purchase
For my birthday the lady and parents pitched in to buy me a new wetsuit. I'm hoping this on makes me fast. I'm putting in the pool time, but a little special technology couldn't hurt. The new Blue Seventy Helix feels like you're wearing a tight t-shirt. Way comfy. We'll have to see if how the Jen looks in this one. We had some serious laughs after she tried on my old suit after a few too many glasses of wine.
Jen gettin silly after too much wine. One of these days she'll get into triathlons. This is a good start.
The new suit...
Jen gettin silly after too much wine. One of these days she'll get into triathlons. This is a good start.The new suit...
Thursday, April 3, 2008
Bored
No training this week following the marathon. Nothing doing, but hanging with the boss man Brody. He's got his smart look on watching Discovery Channel.
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