Tuesday, April 26, 2011

The Longest Run

On Saturday, I did the longest run since the knee surgery. I was down at the beach and took this route.

Started running at 6:43 pm.
51:52.7
5.8 miles
8:56 minute miles
HR monitor wasn't working

Craziest Week of My Life

Well, sorry for not posting. But, I just went through the craziest week of my life. And I still managed to get last week's workouts in, overall. Though the bike ride did not go 80 miles.

This week...

Mon off

Tues 200 swim, 500 hard, 1 min rest, 400 hard, 45 sec rest, 300 hard, 30 secs rest, 200 hard, 15 secs rest, 100 hard. 200 cool down. Then strength of choice.

Wed ride 50 miles (tempo)

Thurs swim max laps in 30 mins / 60 min indoor bike interval session, 10 min spin warmup, 3 mins hard 1 min spin x 10, big gear low cadence and alt between seated and standing. 10 min spin cool down.

Friday run 6 miles

Sat cycling TBA

Sun run 4 miles

Sunday, April 17, 2011

Weekend Training at the Beach

Rode Friday and Saturday at the beach. I rode Saturday with Paul. At the end of the ride, I lost concentration in the parking lot and fell. My bike hit the curb and I cracked the frame. Need an entirely new frame. $2000, at least. Stupid mistake. Doesn't matter now. Just learn from it and move on. Although, you'd think that someone who has ridden thousands of miles would already know better.


Friday:
37.2 miles
1:37.54
90 avg cadence
142 avg HR

Saturday:

30 miles
1:33.19
87 avg cadence
142 avg HR

Both rides were windy. Saturday was windier, however.

I ran today...

4.55 miles
39:48.4
avg HR 145
8:44 minute miles

Week of April 18

Monday 30 miles outside or 90 mins indoors / tempo pace

Tues body weight squat x 10, pull-up x 5, push-up x 10, 30# db push press x 10, back extension x 10, crunch of choice x 10. As many rounds as possible in 30 mins. / 4 mile run

Wed off

Thurs 200 swim / 10 x 50 on 1:15 / 3 mins off 10 x 100 on 2:30 200 100 cool down / 30 miles outside or 90 mins indoors / tempo pace

Friday run 5 miles

Saturday ride 80

Sunday 30 min swim / 5 mile run

Tuesday, April 12, 2011

Aquaman

5 x 500m - 90 seconds rest - each one faster

9:41.2
9:22.8
9:15.0
8:58.8
8:47.9

Not too shabby.

Different

Things sure are different this year from previous Ironman training years. On a lot of different levels. I'm focused on hitting my goal but life is coming at me over the speed limit. It has been tough getting the training in. But, where there's a will... there's a way.

Monday, I cycled after work but before picking Jessica Rose up from lacrosse. Did a nice route with lots of hills... so did some good climbing. It was a hot, sunny afternoon. I love that kind of weather.

5:18 pm clip in
136 avg HR
26 miles
avg cadence 84
1:30 ride time

Today, I ran after work. Totally different weather. 58 degrees and windy. Some sprinkles but not too wet. I did the same route that I did on Saturday.

4.55 miles
38:08.8
8:22 minute miles
avg HR 140

So, I a little bit faster pace... but at a lower heart rate. No problem with the knee at all. No pain or discomfort.

I've had a tough time with my daughter the past week, so I thought it was time for a daddy/daughter date. I just took her out to get something to eat and we had a lovely time. So, I'm going to let the food digest and then head over to the pool. Like I said... things are different. But, discipline makes the difference.

-- TJ

Week of April 11

Mon Ride 80 miles

Tues 500 swim x 5 and build each one, 90 seconds rest between each. Run 4 miles

Wed / strength of choice / ride 20 miles under an hour

Thurs swim as many laps as possible in 30 mins / Run 4 miles

Friday off

Sat Ride 40 miles / redline it / 2 hour goal

Sun Ride 20 miles / 1 hour goal / Run 4 miles