I have eight weeks to go until IMLP. I was pretty pleased with my weekend training sessions. I did a crossfit workout on Monday to loosen up a little bit. Today I was back in the pool and it felt like i took a month off. Regardless, getting in the pool will never hurt.
Yesterday we had a few friends over and celebrated Memorial Day. It was nice, all te kids running around and haveing fun. I can't believe that my son, Jack, is 18 months already and he absolutely had a blast. He was playing with his wiffle bat and was laughing for about two hours straight. Seeing a little kid laugh is the best.
Well, back at this week, gonna push the intensity up a bit and do my best to enjoy these last two months.
Tuesday, May 27, 2008
Monday, May 26, 2008
Getting the Hang of this long stuff!
So I had a long run scheduled for yesterday. I was curious to see how I would feel after a long ride the day before. I wanted to run for 2 hours non-stop. I was really thinking of a specific distance but was thinking a 15 miler would be perfect.
I headed out and felt a bit sore when I started. I was thinking that I would have been better off running a brick instead. Nevertheless when I started moving I felt good. The sunrise was gorgeous. I love this early stuff(espescialy the warm days). I was holding a good pace. My goal race pace for the IM marathon is 8:15-8:30's . I was running around an 8:10 for my first 4 miles. I began to hit some hills and thought it was time to hold back and just enjoy the ride. My transponder for my watch died so I really lost track of my miles at around mile 8. It was probably a good thing b/c I could just chug along and roll. I finished my run loop in 1:57:32 and looked up my trip on map my run. 16.45. I was happy and felt strong. Memorial Day is recovery day.
Thank You to all the troops and servicemen. We don't say it enough!
I headed out and felt a bit sore when I started. I was thinking that I would have been better off running a brick instead. Nevertheless when I started moving I felt good. The sunrise was gorgeous. I love this early stuff(espescialy the warm days). I was holding a good pace. My goal race pace for the IM marathon is 8:15-8:30's . I was running around an 8:10 for my first 4 miles. I began to hit some hills and thought it was time to hold back and just enjoy the ride. My transponder for my watch died so I really lost track of my miles at around mile 8. It was probably a good thing b/c I could just chug along and roll. I finished my run loop in 1:57:32 and looked up my trip on map my run. 16.45. I was happy and felt strong. Memorial Day is recovery day.
Thank You to all the troops and servicemen. We don't say it enough!
Saturday, May 24, 2008
Killed It
I went out early today. Left the house at 0530. I have been enjoying this part of training because I get to beat all the traffic and have the ability to clear my head. Today I had a 31/2 hour ride planned. I have not hit this mark yet this year. I was a little apprehensive so I wanted to head out on my own and see where my mental toughness was. I know this a huge part of training and this would be a way for me to to judge myself. There is no tougher critic than you.
I went up to cape ann. I went the same route I did with Vin last weekend. It took us 1:30 to get to the cape ann cafe in Rockport. There was some afternoon traffic and we dealt with some bike issues but we held a good pace and I was happy. Up and back in 2:54. We had a negative split on the return. Not bad.
Today I got there in 1:20. I was feeling great! I had passed a few weekend warriors (like myself) and got some cold looks. But whatever. My heart rate was right on and speed and cadence were better than expected. I got back to my neck of the woods in 2:40. I managed to hold just over my IM pace for 2:40 on a rolling course. I continued through to Marblehead and then to Nahant and then back home. Total ride time 3:38 Total dist. 77.67. I felt great rolling into home and look forward to my 2 hour run in the am. I'll let you know how the legs feel at 0500.
I went up to cape ann. I went the same route I did with Vin last weekend. It took us 1:30 to get to the cape ann cafe in Rockport. There was some afternoon traffic and we dealt with some bike issues but we held a good pace and I was happy. Up and back in 2:54. We had a negative split on the return. Not bad.
Today I got there in 1:20. I was feeling great! I had passed a few weekend warriors (like myself) and got some cold looks. But whatever. My heart rate was right on and speed and cadence were better than expected. I got back to my neck of the woods in 2:40. I managed to hold just over my IM pace for 2:40 on a rolling course. I continued through to Marblehead and then to Nahant and then back home. Total ride time 3:38 Total dist. 77.67. I felt great rolling into home and look forward to my 2 hour run in the am. I'll let you know how the legs feel at 0500.
Thursday, May 22, 2008
Recovery Week
SO I went to Fit Werx 2 today to pick up some stuff. Marty and Dean ,two good friends of mine own the shop. Dean is racing as a pro this year and Marty is an up and comer in the age-group. Dean was asking me about training for LP and was curious how I was feeling. He was more than encouraging about my race last weekend at the JCC. He has always told me that loosing 1 lb. is about 2 seconds off your mile split on a run. So loosing about 10 lbs could bring you from a 6:30 to around a 6:10. It was funny to hear him say that it crazy to see someone my size run 6:01 for a 3 mile run course after the bike and swim. I must say that I was surprised myself. This week my legs have felt very heavy and knees kind of sore. I just hope that I am training the right way so I can hang on for the Ironman. All I want is one. Just one healthy, happy and incredible day where I can accomplish a goal without regret. Well, just 58 more days to go. I plan on dropping anther 5 lbs. I will take free speed any day of the week!!!
thanks for pep talk Dean
SO I went to Fit Werx 2 today to pick up some stuff. Marty and Dean ,two good friends of mine own the shop. Dean is racing as a pro this year and Marty is an up and comer in the age-group. Dean was asking me about training for LP and was curious how I was feeling. He was more than encouraging about my race last weekend at the JCC. He has always told me that loosing 1 lb. is about 2 seconds off your mile split on a run. So loosing about 10 lbs could bring you from a 6:30 to around a 6:10. It was funny to hear him say that it crazy to see someone my size run 6:01 for a 3 mile run course after the bike and swim. I must say that I was surprised myself. This week my legs have felt very heavy and knees kind of sore. I just hope that I am training the right way so I can hang on for the Ironman. All I want is one. Just one healthy, happy and incredible day where I can accomplish a goal without regret. Well, just 58 more days to go. I plan on dropping anther 5 lbs. I will take free speed any day of the week!!!
thanks for pep talk Dean
Sunday, May 11, 2008
JCC
Well today was the fist race of the year for me. The JCC sprint TRI. I have done this one now for that past few years. It is a little crazy but it's local and a lot of my friends compete. I am training for LP this year and was not too sure how my speed fitness would be. I have been fighting some injuries and feel like I have been a slug since Feb.
I had a kick ass race today. Second overall and cut 5 minutes off last years time. I was faster than the guy who won't last year. He also cut 5 mins off his time form last year. He is good friend and probably made me go as fast as did b/c I had this crazy notion that I could keep up with him. The one thing I forgot was that he is probably the best TT cyclist in New England. Yeah he blew me away.
I was happy with what I accomplished and I know can start to really focus on going long! 11 weeks until Lake Placid whether I am ready or not.
I had a kick ass race today. Second overall and cut 5 minutes off last years time. I was faster than the guy who won't last year. He also cut 5 mins off his time form last year. He is good friend and probably made me go as fast as did b/c I had this crazy notion that I could keep up with him. The one thing I forgot was that he is probably the best TT cyclist in New England. Yeah he blew me away.
I was happy with what I accomplished and I know can start to really focus on going long! 11 weeks until Lake Placid whether I am ready or not.
Thursday, May 8, 2008
here we go!
This is my first time putting something up on-line, I am not sure how well I will do at this, if anyone else has advice.
My story goes...I am police officer who lives in Ma. and started racing in triathlons 8 years ago. I was a Clyde until this year. I am training for the Ironman at Lake Placid. My wife thinks I am nuts but why not right? I have a son who is 17 months old. What a trip he is!!! My wife, Lynn and I couldn't be happier with John. (aka Jack)
I just started b/c every time I research equipment or training ect. It brings me back to here. Blogs. I figure if I can vent or get a little advice why not? Well time to get back to the grind.
My story goes...I am police officer who lives in Ma. and started racing in triathlons 8 years ago. I was a Clyde until this year. I am training for the Ironman at Lake Placid. My wife thinks I am nuts but why not right? I have a son who is 17 months old. What a trip he is!!! My wife, Lynn and I couldn't be happier with John. (aka Jack)
I just started b/c every time I research equipment or training ect. It brings me back to here. Blogs. I figure if I can vent or get a little advice why not? Well time to get back to the grind.
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