Diary Of A Big Training Week : Day One – Swim
For my blog posts this week, I am going to share what a big week of training, looks like for me. No two people need or should…
A Three And A Half Hour Long Trainer Ride Is Tough
Today's photograph shows some of the aftermath from my long trainer ride this afternoon. I needed lots of nutrition to fuel my ride, and several towels to…
Double Run Day Was A Lot Of Fun
As I mentioned in my blog yesterday, today was a double run day. I split my two hour run, into two separate, one hour runs, that were…
Running Long While Reducing The Chance Of Injury
As I get closer to my race at Oceanside, my workouts are getting longer and my workload is increasing. While this is needed to maximize my training…
I Have Been Invited To The Ironman World Championship
This morning I received an e-mail from World Triathlon Corporation. The e-mail was an invitation for me to participate in the Ironman World Championship in St. George. …
It Has Turned Very Cold Again So I Am Back Indoors
One of the joys of living in Pittsburgh at this time of year, is the variability of the weather. Just two days ago, it was 60'F and…
I Find Myself Snacking More When Training Volume Increases
Staying adequately fueled, when training volume increases, is very important. I need energy to ensure that my workouts are effective. I always make sure to eat good…
The Weather Cooperated And I Rode For Seventy Miles
I love it when a plan comes together. I was hoping the weather would cooperate, and allow me to ride my bike outside. I had rearranged my…
A Nice Easy Day Ahead Of My Long Ride Tomorrow
I was scheduled to do a very long ride on my bike today, but as mentioned in my blog yesterday, the weather looks to be really good…
Watching The Weather To Decide My Workout Schedule
As we get towards the end of winter, I am always watching the weather. I am looking for those occasional days, where it might be nice enough…