From 2 packs of cigarettes a day to an Iron Man Triathlon
Posted in Biking, Race Journal, Running, Sprint Triathlon, Swimming on Aug 30th, 2009
The next triathlon on the schedule is the OUC in Downtown Orlando: 1/4 mile swim in Lake Underhill; 11.5 mile bike ride, 3.7 mile run. The bike and run are a little more than I am used to, but I should be good. I was looking at the race map and its a little messed [...]
Posted in Running, Sprint Triathlon, Swimming on Aug 30th, 2009
Work has been keeping me busy this week. Keeping up with training but not the blog. Here is the week summary: Up to 7 mile runs and 35 mile bike rides. 2 of each this week. I am developing a new training. Muscle and leg training too. I did 3 miles on the treadmill at [...]
Posted in Biking, Race Journal, Running, Sprint Triathlon, Swimming on Aug 15th, 2009
Completed in 1:15. 3 Minutes slower than last time. 8 minutes for the swim; got kicked in the face and I elbowed someone. On the bike I averaged 19-20 mph. So doing very well. But the run. The run killed me. It may have been the week that I was sick, but the run was [...]
Posted in Iron Man, Race Journal, Running, Swimming on Aug 15th, 2009
The weeks up to this tri have been difficult. After 1 week of begin sick its been hard to get back into the game, but I think I am ready to chase 1:10 at Clermonte. So here is what I have planned to make my transition times quick and speed my race: From swimming to [...]
Posted in Biking, Race Journal, Running, Swimming on Jul 12th, 2009
The 2nd triathlon went great. A good friend of mine let me borrow his bike. It was only three weeks since the last, so a shortened training time; but the leg strengthening has made a difference in the time. I wanted to shave 10 minutes, but I only cut 7 minutes. Special thanks to my [...]
