Amilcar Herrera

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7 mile run - 5m run + 5 sets HIIT + 2 long sets HIIT - secret

July 26th, 2009 · 1 Comment

Here is the training (workout) performed this morning:
I only did running but I am planning on swimming for 40 minutes this evening or tonight.
This is my secret to improve speed and endurance…
- 0.125 miles warm up (3.0 - 3.2 mph)
- 4.75 miles run (7.2 mph)
- 0.125 miles cool down (3.0 - 3.2 mph)
- 5 sets [...]

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Today’s workout - 7 days before Olympic triathlon

July 5th, 2009 · No Comments

Here is my workout for today, a quick taper for an Olympic triathlon coming up on July 12, 2009 in Interlochen, Michigan (7 days from today). I’ve had a Cold for the past 2 weeks and I’m still recovering so I’m not at my best of training for this triathlon but my goal is to [...]

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Heavy weekend of training for Olympic Triathlon

August 4th, 2008 · No Comments

I trained pretty hard this past weekend to prepare for an Olympic triathlon coming up on August 16, 2008 in Sanford, Michigan. Here is the breakdown by day, starting on Friday - my “light training day”. (I trained consecutive days before that but this is worth mentioning becuase of the intensity…)
Friday (8/1/08 - morning):
- 30 [...]

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