Tuesday, July 15, 2008
Packing
WoW I have been putting together everything I can think of for this race. Packing is the first event for IRONMAN! First. Thank You to FIT WERX2. the weels already look fast. I don't know if Iwill have a computer in LP. So I will update you all when I get back. Here goes nothing
Sunday, July 13, 2008
The Final Countdown
Well today is exactly about the time my family will be praying for me to finish the marathon of the Ironman next weekend. Yes I am getting nervous right about now. I have so many things that are going through my head that I am not sure what end is up right now. I am starting to eat pasta religously and gatorade will be in my cereal. I know that I put the money in the bank and when I got for the cash advance on Sunday I will be richly rewarded. I confident that those who have supported my over the last 10 months will help carry me through it.
Last Thursday I did the Nahant race and was happy with my showing. I was out of the water first and felt very fast on the bike until I broke my spoke, I managed to ride a 13 minute course but I was pissed that I did the first 1.5 in 8:10. I was cruising, I knew that my bodt was carrying faster than it ever has before and then I realized I have to magnify what I was doing 10 fold. It put the Ironman into perpective. The weekend was nice. I finished both workouts in less time than i did my run last weekend! Taper is tough. Not only does it let your body recover but it builds your mental toughness and discipline. I need it!
Last Thursday I did the Nahant race and was happy with my showing. I was out of the water first and felt very fast on the bike until I broke my spoke, I managed to ride a 13 minute course but I was pissed that I did the first 1.5 in 8:10. I was cruising, I knew that my bodt was carrying faster than it ever has before and then I realized I have to magnify what I was doing 10 fold. It put the Ironman into perpective. The weekend was nice. I finished both workouts in less time than i did my run last weekend! Taper is tough. Not only does it let your body recover but it builds your mental toughness and discipline. I need it!
Thursday, July 10, 2008
So far so good
I have been trying to stick to my taper and best a I can. I think I am doing a decent job at it. I have done two one hour workouts and easy 1/2 hour run so far. Tonight I am going to do Nahant. I plan on letting the engine go almost full tilt. I want one last maximum effort before I finish up this taper and race LP. Man, in 10 days I will be toeing the line for the most grueling endurance event in the world! I'll take it!
Tuesday, July 8, 2008
12 Days of Christmas
I am here on a gorgeous 90 degree day. I love the heat. I am trying so hard not to put my sneakers and go for a run. My program calls for a Swim only for today, which is not bad because it will be great to go into the water and enjoy it. Tapering really is tough after such a long and demanding winter spring and early summer. These next 12 days are going to be like the 12 days of Christmas! I don't know what to do with myself. I know that my body is recovering from all the stuff I put it through so that I will be able to go and compete not just complete the IRONMAN. It is hard to believe that I am going to toe that line.
I have been talking with some friends and it sounds like there is going to be quite the contingent of North Shore Tri Team members up there. It will be nice to get their encouragement out on the course.
I am looking forward to a good moderate pace swim tonight. I have a one hour bike tomorrow and run on Thurs. I am a five year old waiting in line to get my picture taken with Santa right now!!!!! Man I can't wait.
I have been talking with some friends and it sounds like there is going to be quite the contingent of North Shore Tri Team members up there. It will be nice to get their encouragement out on the course.
I am looking forward to a good moderate pace swim tonight. I have a one hour bike tomorrow and run on Thurs. I am a five year old waiting in line to get my picture taken with Santa right now!!!!! Man I can't wait.
Sunday, July 6, 2008
Taper Time
Today was my last big ride. I am really ready for this day to come. One way or another I will get there. This was a tough weekend to do this training gig. This was the schedule, fire works Thursday night, easy brick friday, long run sat, family reunion, block party, Sun Long ride, then recovery at the beach.
The run was good. The fastest I ever covered 22 miles. I did it in 2:50:08. I was getting tired towards the end. My knees were a little tight and man was it muggy! I think I sweat out a good 5 lbs. The ride was a different story. Tough getting up. I was tired. Got out on the road and met up with Marty and Vin. We went out at a good easy pace. 18 mph for a good 2 hour ride. We stopped somewhere in Georgetown to get this muffin that Vin was talking about, It was good and I enjoyed it until we got to Salem. That mixed with Gatorade... I threw it up everywhere. The good thing was that I had a clean stomach and only 1:10 to go. They guys went there way and I was able to ride on to finish up for the day. The way they were riding, they could do the Ironman too.
Well, It is time for me to let my body recover. I have been going since October. Back then I started talking with local pro Janda Ricci-Munn. I really wanted to work with but I had to prioritize my finances. He gave me some really good tips and laid out my base training. It was alot of running back then. Something I was not used to. It was in Late December when I took a fall on the ice while running on the Charles River. At the time I thought nothing of it. But as the week went on my hip really started to bother me. I got nervous and worried if I did some major damage. After seeking out some advice and help from local athletes I was able to pinpoint that I bruised my pirioformis. After a lot of swimming and stretching, Vin Miserandino helped evaluate my muscle balance and training regimen. He introduced Cross Fit to me and I slowly started to put the injury behind me. Come spring time I was down about 10 pounds and was getting more fit than ever.
Through this time I vented more than I should have to my wife Lynn. I learned that this "race" is something that can make a person go crazy. She helped teach me that is going to be an event that should be enjoyed to the fullest. Instead of being so worried about injuries and time I should just appreciate the fact that my body will be able to carry me through this. The training will take care of itself. Yes, I know I have to put in the long days and deal with stiff knees and sore backs but I am supposed b/c this is Ironman DAMN IT! There is a reason why it is so hard and don't take anything for granted! thanks again!
Now Taper Time, lets see how well I stick to this!
The run was good. The fastest I ever covered 22 miles. I did it in 2:50:08. I was getting tired towards the end. My knees were a little tight and man was it muggy! I think I sweat out a good 5 lbs. The ride was a different story. Tough getting up. I was tired. Got out on the road and met up with Marty and Vin. We went out at a good easy pace. 18 mph for a good 2 hour ride. We stopped somewhere in Georgetown to get this muffin that Vin was talking about, It was good and I enjoyed it until we got to Salem. That mixed with Gatorade... I threw it up everywhere. The good thing was that I had a clean stomach and only 1:10 to go. They guys went there way and I was able to ride on to finish up for the day. The way they were riding, they could do the Ironman too.
Well, It is time for me to let my body recover. I have been going since October. Back then I started talking with local pro Janda Ricci-Munn. I really wanted to work with but I had to prioritize my finances. He gave me some really good tips and laid out my base training. It was alot of running back then. Something I was not used to. It was in Late December when I took a fall on the ice while running on the Charles River. At the time I thought nothing of it. But as the week went on my hip really started to bother me. I got nervous and worried if I did some major damage. After seeking out some advice and help from local athletes I was able to pinpoint that I bruised my pirioformis. After a lot of swimming and stretching, Vin Miserandino helped evaluate my muscle balance and training regimen. He introduced Cross Fit to me and I slowly started to put the injury behind me. Come spring time I was down about 10 pounds and was getting more fit than ever.
Through this time I vented more than I should have to my wife Lynn. I learned that this "race" is something that can make a person go crazy. She helped teach me that is going to be an event that should be enjoyed to the fullest. Instead of being so worried about injuries and time I should just appreciate the fact that my body will be able to carry me through this. The training will take care of itself. Yes, I know I have to put in the long days and deal with stiff knees and sore backs but I am supposed b/c this is Ironman DAMN IT! There is a reason why it is so hard and don't take anything for granted! thanks again!
Now Taper Time, lets see how well I stick to this!
Friday, July 4, 2008
Happy 4th of July!
Holy Cow! This summer is flying by! I don't know if it is b/c I am training for the Ironman or that I have a 19 month old son who is growing before my eyes. Probably both. Training has been going well. Today was short brick. 45 min bike 15 min run. Earlier in the week I finished up the Masters Swim at BU. That was huge. I think I got in such good shape because all I did in January and February was swim my but off there. There were some really good people who also helped me. A man named "Rip" who swims about 1:10 for 100 yards pulled me into his lane on quiet days to teach me how to draft and realize I can go faster than I thought.
Looking at my program it is crazy to see how many hours I will cut back within the next week. Lynn will be psyched. She will get her husband back. This holiday weekend I have a 5 hour ride on Sat and 3 hour run on Sun. I remember back in October I didn't accumulate that much time on the bike in a week! Man, Human body is amazing and I appreciate everything that I have been blessed with. I know I won't win the race but, damn I love knowing that I am going to be able to do it! Whatever my time is, it is. I just want to see Lynn and Jack and my family right there at the end!
This is a great country! To realize what we have is astonishing. The Constitution, the Revolutionary War, I love history and to imagine what the men of those times were training for will far out weigh any race that I will every compete in. To every house on my street showing the flag like a badge makes me proud. Happy Birthday America! God Bless the USA!
Looking at my program it is crazy to see how many hours I will cut back within the next week. Lynn will be psyched. She will get her husband back. This holiday weekend I have a 5 hour ride on Sat and 3 hour run on Sun. I remember back in October I didn't accumulate that much time on the bike in a week! Man, Human body is amazing and I appreciate everything that I have been blessed with. I know I won't win the race but, damn I love knowing that I am going to be able to do it! Whatever my time is, it is. I just want to see Lynn and Jack and my family right there at the end!
This is a great country! To realize what we have is astonishing. The Constitution, the Revolutionary War, I love history and to imagine what the men of those times were training for will far out weigh any race that I will every compete in. To every house on my street showing the flag like a badge makes me proud. Happy Birthday America! God Bless the USA!
Wednesday, July 2, 2008
Halifax National Championships
I just received an email today that I qualified for the Halifax National Championships in Las Vegas Nevada. It is a half-ironman distance race. I did not see this coming! I feel pretty good about it but I don't know if I can afford to make the trip out there. It would be nice considering I have never been to Vegas. I got a couple days to stew it over. I'll get update you on training tomorrow.
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