This morning I ran 10 miles and loved every minute of it. Sometimes, for what ever reason, everything aligns right and the run is a great one. Today the sun was shining, the temperature was mild, and my pace was strong. I also saw seven other runners, two walkers, and a cyclist – on aContinue reading “Running on Sunshine”
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A Beautiful Day to Rest
Saturdays are usually scheduled as my active rest day. I learned in September of last year that hard workouts every day will cause burnout and our bodies need rest, even if it is “active rest.” I mentioned earlier that training in the various heart rate zones is very important. Active rest for me is anContinue reading “A Beautiful Day to Rest”
From Head to Heart
I completed the second of two swimming time trials this morning. My friend suggested I do it to see what level I am at and to set a benchmark from which to improve. Last Friday was to measure my fastest 100 meters. Today was to time a 1500 meter swim. To warm up I didContinue reading “From Head to Heart”
Zoned Out
This morning I had 5 miles to run and decided it would be wise to do some speed work so I hit my treadmill instead of the streets, even though it was warm enough outside. There is so much to think about when it comes to running. Run fast to get fast, run slow toContinue reading “Zoned Out”
New Accomplishments and Fond Memories
Well this is the first week I have ever swam three days in a row. And I feel good. My wrist is healed, thankful it was not a bad sprain. I swam 2700 meters this morning – a mix of endurance and speed sets. I did feel the effects of yesterday’s hard workout during myContinue reading “New Accomplishments and Fond Memories”
3 For 6 First Time
So today is Tuesday – my first Tuesday to swim in the morning. It is also the day I will work on my 100 meter repeats in the pool. The goal for now is to complete 6×100 on a 2:10 send off. As I explained to my runner friend who is not a triathlete, aContinue reading “3 For 6 First Time”
Three Great Things
Some days are just not going to be great, but there is something great in each day if you look for it. This was one of those days. The snow arrived this morning and is continuing to fall. I made it to the gym to swim – 2500 meters and I was able to swimContinue reading “Three Great Things”
Off To a Good Start
I have many memories of New Year’s Day being bitter cold and snow covered. It was those memories that prevented me from not liking the 42 degree damp morning today as I headed out for my 10 mile run. Oh there were several spots where I was running against 25 mph wind gusts, but itContinue reading “Off To a Good Start”
2270, 25, 7 and 1
With the end of a year and the beginning of a new year, it is common to look back and size things up with numbers. So here is 2011 by the numbers for me. 2270 – the number of miles I have covered through out the year swimming, cycling, and running. This includes a marathonContinue reading “2270, 25, 7 and 1”
“You have to start believing you can do it”
“You have to start believing you can do it” is what my friend told me last night when I said I wasn’t sure if I could swim 6×100 on a 2:10 send off. Swimming has been my slowest sport of the three and also the one I have seen the slowest improvement in, until recently.Continue reading ““You have to start believing you can do it””
