Week 4 of 13

Here’s a recap of last week’s training.  It was supposed to be a step-back week but since I missed much of the previous week while sick, I figured I stepped back a week early and needed to “step up” this past week.
Mon – 1 hour swim
Tues – 1 hour swim; 6 mile run
Wed – an [...]

Pain on the Hollow

I’ve done races in New Hampshire and Idaho yet I don’t believe I’ve ever climbed a hill like I did today.  I headed out to Thurmont, MD for a 62 mile ride sponsored by Atlantic Cycling. The first 35 miles were mostly flat with some rolling hills. But then we hit Catoctin Hollow Road. Wow. [...]

Bleed It Out – Random Thoughts

A few random thoughts from this morning’s 12 mile run:
- “These new Under Armour running shorts are the best. Ever.” It doesn’t matter that I only paid $12 for them at the UA Factory Store in Baltimore as a salesman’s sample with additional 20% off. Nope.  I, who seldom pays freely (peeing freely during training [...]

The Enabler?

I’m not certain what my goals are in regards to caffeine consumption. I’m definitely trying to cut back. According to dictionary.com, an enabler is one that enables another to achieve an end; especially : one who enables another to persist in self-destructive behavior (as substance abuse) by providing excuses or by helping that individual avoid [...]

THE Iron Man

No, he doesn’t cover 140.6 miles faster than others. In fact, I’d bet he’s never done a triathlon. According to Wikipedia, the Iron Man of baseball is either Lou Gehrig or Cal Ripken, Jr. Last night, my family and I went to Oriole Park at Camden Yards to see the O’s battle the Devil Rays [...]

Back on Track?

On Friday I was feeling well enough to test the waters so I hit the pool at 6 AM for my first swim in two weeks.  It went surprisingly well but I didn’t push it and called it quits after 45 minutes.  Then I was able to get in a 4.5 mile run mid-day which went [...]

4 Days Without It

No, not training.  That’s been 5 days since returning home from the Outer Banks with a case of strep throat.  I’m talking about coffee and soda, both of which I love.  I’ve been drinking coffee for about 9 years, though I’ve given it up from time to time for a week or so.  Still, I [...]

Taking a Break or Two

So I’m following Gale Bernhardt’s 13 Weeks and 13 Hours to an Ironman Training Plan and it officially started on June 25th.  It’s supposed to be perfect for those that are squeezed for training time.  It looks like the training is good bit less than another of her plans that I followed two years ago so we’ll [...]