I had gained some weight (5 lbs) since I got shingles 2 weeks before a Half Ironman Triathlon race I had signed up for last year. I did not get to do the race but I got better and the pain and the nerve endings got better…. now, it’s all history [...]
I put my mind to it finally …. and lost 4-5 lbs
April 24th, 2010 · 1 Comment
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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 [...]
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 [...]
In preparation for Olympic distance triathlon
July 26th, 2008 · No Comments
I have been working on my endurance for the past couple of weeks since I am planning on doing the Sanford and Sun Olympic Distance triathlon in August. I did not do too badly on the Interlochen Music Fest Triathlon but I did the sprint version only. My endurance needs some work for the Olympic Distance [...]