Life Stress Will Impact The Quality Of Your Workout
I just finished my Zone 2 bike workout. The workout consisted of an hour of Zone 2 work. It was set up as three, 20 minute intervals,…
Base Phase Training Means Running At An Easy Effort
I have just finished the Base phase training block, that is part of my overall training plan for Ironman 70.3 Chattanooga in May. In a recent blog…
It Was Time To Test My Strength Gains
A couple of months ago, I started to lift weights as part of my triathlon training. I had decided, that adding strength work, was important if I…
I Really Needed A Power Nap
Since becoming an endurance athlete, I have become a big fan of the 'power nap'. The act of simply lying down and closing your eyes for a …
Fun On My Valentine’s Day Long Run
It's funny what enters your mind during a long, easy paced run. Today, just after I started my run, I got this crazy idea.As usual, I did…
I Tried Some Home Made Cryotherapy
Our son is a competitive weightlifter and he swears by cryotherapy, as a way to relieve sore muscles. He has made his own 'ice bath' set up…
Longing For My Next Race
The photo for today's blog post, is a picture of me running off the Walnut Street pedestrian bridge, during the 2019 Ironman 70.3 Chattanooga race. I was…
Building A Solid Base Of Fitness
Training for long course triathlon takes time, and like many triathletes, I follow a periodized method of training. This method involves block of workouts, with a particular…
It Just Keeps On Snowing
After my rest day yesterday, I was eagerly looking forward to my one hour run workout today. My legs were feeling much fresher, so this easy pace…
Coach Told Me To Take A Day Off
Communicating with your coach, on how things are going, is critical. After each workout, I leave my coach a few notes in TrainingPeaks, detailing how I am…