I really should not be tired but I am.
75 mins on the trainer with a killer workout. Happy to do it.
The end.
Monday, January 17, 2011
Saturday, January 15, 2011
Rain is a pain
But I am not complaining. I got to ride the computrainer this morning for 2 hours. If I were on a regular trainer I would have come close to loosing my mind. With the CPT I got to stay occupied buy all the information it was kicking out. My speed, avg speed, heart rate, avg hr, watts, rpms and a bunch of other stuff. Plus Zane created a workout for me to do for today while riding. If I had to do the workout on the road it would have been tough but on the CPT I could pretty much do what I wanted as far as terrain and weather. Part of the workout was a 20 minute time trial. Wow....the last 3 minutes were intense. I almost fell off the damn bike. I was going pretty hard.
After the ride was a 15 minute run in the cold rain. It was nice to get outside and get some fresh air.
After working out this morning I went and had tea with Haggs. Man I really enjoy yapping with her. We spent almost 2 hours at Life Cafe talking and gossiping.
Tomorrow is an easy effort run. Zane is telling me to take it easy tomorrow on the run because he is preparing a killer week of running for me next week. Oh.......such good times!
After the ride was a 15 minute run in the cold rain. It was nice to get outside and get some fresh air.
After working out this morning I went and had tea with Haggs. Man I really enjoy yapping with her. We spent almost 2 hours at Life Cafe talking and gossiping.
Tomorrow is an easy effort run. Zane is telling me to take it easy tomorrow on the run because he is preparing a killer week of running for me next week. Oh.......such good times!
Thursday, January 13, 2011
Swim is on!
Got word from Pain that swim is a 99.9% go for the morning. Good news.
Not much to report today. I'm swammped at work and I don't like that.
Yoga at lunch today and trainer ride after work.
Good night.
Not much to report today. I'm swammped at work and I don't like that.
Yoga at lunch today and trainer ride after work.
Good night.
Wednesday, January 12, 2011
I miss swimming!
Odd for me to say that but I honestly do. I was just getting into a good grove but it's looking like I'll loose it because the pool will probably be closed again on Fri. Totally weak!!!!
After work I went and had my orthodic running insoles worked on. I have had them for 3 years and haven't had anything done to them. They were looking a little rough with some rips and tears. Tammy Harbison is the real f'ing deal over at Elite Feet. She doesn't mess around and got me back on my feet in no time. I totally recommend her for your orthodics. Yeah...they are a little pricing but they are totally worth it.
So remember.....when you think orthodics you better think Tammy @ Elite Feet or I'll beat your ass.
After my appt with Tammy I hit the shop for a quick change and then into a run. It was 43 degrees when I started so getting out the door was a little rough. When Stephan Schwartz looks at you right before you run and says, "You should be wearing tights." Then you know it's gonna be cold. I still wore my shorts. Once I got going it wasn't too bad but cold is cold. Ran through Zilker park a few times and had a 30 minute time trail effort mixed into the workout. Great workout and my #'s show improvement over 6 months ago.
Getting a new stem put on my Kaliber tomorrow. It's a little shorter than the one I have now and hopefully this will fix my back issues on my long rides.
Mega Millions.....you're a whore. But I will play you again on Friday.
After work I went and had my orthodic running insoles worked on. I have had them for 3 years and haven't had anything done to them. They were looking a little rough with some rips and tears. Tammy Harbison is the real f'ing deal over at Elite Feet. She doesn't mess around and got me back on my feet in no time. I totally recommend her for your orthodics. Yeah...they are a little pricing but they are totally worth it.
So remember.....when you think orthodics you better think Tammy @ Elite Feet or I'll beat your ass.
After my appt with Tammy I hit the shop for a quick change and then into a run. It was 43 degrees when I started so getting out the door was a little rough. When Stephan Schwartz looks at you right before you run and says, "You should be wearing tights." Then you know it's gonna be cold. I still wore my shorts. Once I got going it wasn't too bad but cold is cold. Ran through Zilker park a few times and had a 30 minute time trail effort mixed into the workout. Great workout and my #'s show improvement over 6 months ago.
Getting a new stem put on my Kaliber tomorrow. It's a little shorter than the one I have now and hopefully this will fix my back issues on my long rides.
Mega Millions.....you're a whore. But I will play you again on Friday.
Tuesday, January 11, 2011
It's cold!!!!
Woke up this morning and it was 31 degrees. That's cold for us folks in Texas. I actually wore pants to work today. Yoga at lunch today warmed me up. Each time I go I am seeing improvements to my flexibility. Plus I am feeling better when getting up from places. For years I have looked like an old guy when I get out of bed, out of a chair or off of the floor. But lately I am noticing that it doesn't hurt as much when I get up. Improvements like that keep me going.
After work I hit the computrainer for 80 mins. Some people think I just get on the trainer and ride whatever I want to. Not so. Zane has specific workouts for me to do. Here is an example of why I need a PHD to understand some of this stuff:
W/U 45min including 3x1' drills of fast pedaling with your cadence about 110rpms. Rest for 1' between each, w/ ez spinning. Additionally do 1x5' effort at your FTP (functional threshold power) and then all out 1' effort. rest for 3-5' between these efforts. The majority of the efforts should be levels 2-3 (end-Tempo). Make sure you have 10' of ez pedaling before your first test effort:
That's just the warm up. The main set was even crazier. I am not complaining because I know they are working for me. But before I leave the office I have to write the workout on a post it note in my own words so I can follow it while training. I can't figure out the workout and do the workout at the same time. Just too much going on.
I was texting with Pain this evening and she said there is a 10% chance of the swim actually happening tomorrow morning. That sucks because I really want to swim tomorrow. Oh well....plenty of more times to swim coming.
I kinda jacked up my heel this weekend. I get to run tomorrow so we'll see how that goes.
Come on Mega Millions.......you gotta come through for me!
After work I hit the computrainer for 80 mins. Some people think I just get on the trainer and ride whatever I want to. Not so. Zane has specific workouts for me to do. Here is an example of why I need a PHD to understand some of this stuff:
W/U 45min including 3x1' drills of fast pedaling with your cadence about 110rpms. Rest for 1' between each, w/ ez spinning. Additionally do 1x5' effort at your FTP (functional threshold power) and then all out 1' effort. rest for 3-5' between these efforts. The majority of the efforts should be levels 2-3 (end-Tempo). Make sure you have 10' of ez pedaling before your first test effort:
That's just the warm up. The main set was even crazier. I am not complaining because I know they are working for me. But before I leave the office I have to write the workout on a post it note in my own words so I can follow it while training. I can't figure out the workout and do the workout at the same time. Just too much going on.
I was texting with Pain this evening and she said there is a 10% chance of the swim actually happening tomorrow morning. That sucks because I really want to swim tomorrow. Oh well....plenty of more times to swim coming.
I kinda jacked up my heel this weekend. I get to run tomorrow so we'll see how that goes.
Come on Mega Millions.......you gotta come through for me!
Monday, January 10, 2011
Focus week
This week I fully intend on hitting all of my workouts. I do not have as many as last week but the ones I do have this week are much harder and complex. Last week I trained for 15+ hours and this week I am scheduled for 11.5. I'm not complaining! I actually get to sleep in tomorrow. Good times.
Today I was up early for a swim. Cold weather keeps people in so it was me and one other guy. It was nice to be able to focus on my technique and not have to work my ass off just to keep up. I'll get that Wed. and Fri. if weather allows it.
After work I hit the trainer for 60 mins. The workout was tough but doable and I felt happy finishing it.
Big score today from Dan and Jack. They got me a years membership to Pure Austin Gym. I'll be ripped soon! Yeah right.
Today I was up early for a swim. Cold weather keeps people in so it was me and one other guy. It was nice to be able to focus on my technique and not have to work my ass off just to keep up. I'll get that Wed. and Fri. if weather allows it.
After work I hit the trainer for 60 mins. The workout was tough but doable and I felt happy finishing it.
Big score today from Dan and Jack. They got me a years membership to Pure Austin Gym. I'll be ripped soon! Yeah right.
Sunday, January 9, 2011
Sections
When I run the trail here in Austin I always think in sections. That's how I get through my runs. The section behind the Statesman, the section between the dip and the rowing center, the section from 35 to the entrance back onto the trail and etc. There are so many sections going on in my head when I run i couldn't even think about listing all of them. Again....sections keep me going when I'm struggling.
Yesterday was a good day of training. I hit the roads for 2.25 hrs of cycling down in Circle C. Plenty of shoulder to ride on and nothing too boring. I averaged 17.5 and I took it at a moderate pace so that was nice. After the ride I laid low for a few hours before I jumped onto the trail for a run workout. 20 min warm up, 25 min time trial and 15 min cool down. Good times.....I like this workout.
Today was another character builder. It's more for mental toughness than anything else. 1 hour 40 mins at 8:50 pace and then the last 20 mins a 7:40 pace. Nailed it! the big thing about this workout is that I can't eat anything while I do it. I have to go on what I had for breakfast. All i can have it water and salt. Towards the end my hips were cramping a little but not bad enough to get me to slow down.
Happy with the outcome.
Went to the movies last night with Nat, Boozy and Beth. Saw True Grit. Great movie and acting. The movie had more of an old English flick with long winded answers and New England wit. I still enjoyed it.
Yesterday was a good day of training. I hit the roads for 2.25 hrs of cycling down in Circle C. Plenty of shoulder to ride on and nothing too boring. I averaged 17.5 and I took it at a moderate pace so that was nice. After the ride I laid low for a few hours before I jumped onto the trail for a run workout. 20 min warm up, 25 min time trial and 15 min cool down. Good times.....I like this workout.
Today was another character builder. It's more for mental toughness than anything else. 1 hour 40 mins at 8:50 pace and then the last 20 mins a 7:40 pace. Nailed it! the big thing about this workout is that I can't eat anything while I do it. I have to go on what I had for breakfast. All i can have it water and salt. Towards the end my hips were cramping a little but not bad enough to get me to slow down.
Happy with the outcome.
Went to the movies last night with Nat, Boozy and Beth. Saw True Grit. Great movie and acting. The movie had more of an old English flick with long winded answers and New England wit. I still enjoyed it.
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