My Toughest Day Of Workouts So Far This Year
One thing that was not tough today, was the weather. When I ran at lunchtime, it was about 55'F and sunny. I was able to run in…
Working Harder When The End Is In Sight
My bike workout today was designed to have me push sustained power. It concluded with four intervals of six minutes each. The goal was to sustain my…
Starting My Build Phase For Ironman 70.3 Chattanooga
I am about to spend a lot of time in that saddle. I have entered the Build phase of my training for Ironman 70.3 Chattanooga. The Build…
The Sun Came Out For My Long Run
Temperatures finally got above freezing point in Pittsburgh today. The daytime high has not been above freezing, since February 5th. That's over two weeks of freezing weather.…
Why It Makes Sense To Use A Trainer Tire
As mentioned in this blog post, we recently bought my wife a bike trainer. This means we can now ride and train together in our basement. The…
Swimming With Paddles To Build Up My Strength
I have been really pleased, with the progress that I am making in the pool. My swim times are getting faster and my endurance is increasing. I…
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 …
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