I am so ready to race next week.
600m lake swim
15 mile bike
5K run
I've stuck with my training plan, including increasing my weight in the leg press from 125 lbs to 165 lbs over the last several months, and doing bike-run workouts at least twice a week. The swim should be a piece of cake, as usual, but the bike to run transition is going to be so much more satisfying this time around.
The real question is, how is Trent going to do? This is his first triathlon ever. He's a great runner and a good cyclist, but he's never swum more than 150 yards without stopping. And he has only been in the water 1 time in the last 4-5 weeks. Fortunately, he does know how to do breaststroke, and I think he can float on his back, if he gets really tired. Should be interesting ...
What's everyone else up to these days? Do tell!
Sunday, May 30, 2010
Saturday, May 8, 2010
Anyone want to buy a house in GA?
Virtual tour:
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As long as the Kansas Legislature approves its budget for FY 2011, I'll be signing a contract at Wichita State in June or July, and we'll be heading back to home to Kansas. :-)
Someone, buy our house. Please!!
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As long as the Kansas Legislature approves its budget for FY 2011, I'll be signing a contract at Wichita State in June or July, and we'll be heading back to home to Kansas. :-)
Someone, buy our house. Please!!
Saturday, April 17, 2010
Good workout today ...
45 minute swim workout (2200 yards)
35 minute cycle
19 minute run outdoors up hills
I'm adding a minute to my post- swim/cycle run each week, so by the time June 5 rolls around I should be up to about 25-26 minutes of running. That sprint tri will be a piece of cake. Or at least maybe I won't crap out during the run for once. Maybe I'll actually feel good ...
Had some quinoa and scrambled eggs with cheddar cheese and half an apple (sliced with cinnamon) after the workout. I'm trying to make smarter food choices, but sometimes the call of grilled cheese sandwiches, Snickers bars, Dr. Pepper, and any restaurant with pizza, queso, or Cajun fries is very convincing. Particularly after a long day at work. Sometimes I reward myself with junk food. How sad.
45 minute swim workout (2200 yards)
35 minute cycle
19 minute run outdoors up hills
I'm adding a minute to my post- swim/cycle run each week, so by the time June 5 rolls around I should be up to about 25-26 minutes of running. That sprint tri will be a piece of cake. Or at least maybe I won't crap out during the run for once. Maybe I'll actually feel good ...
Had some quinoa and scrambled eggs with cheddar cheese and half an apple (sliced with cinnamon) after the workout. I'm trying to make smarter food choices, but sometimes the call of grilled cheese sandwiches, Snickers bars, Dr. Pepper, and any restaurant with pizza, queso, or Cajun fries is very convincing. Particularly after a long day at work. Sometimes I reward myself with junk food. How sad.
Thursday, April 8, 2010
Sunday, April 4, 2010
Moving up ... and annoying others.
Here's the thing about group swim workouts ... they're most effective when you swim with people who are about your speed. Fellow swimmers, am I right? Yes, I am.
So, last Saturday, I go to my triathlon training class, which begins with a 45-minute swim workout. Forty-five minutes. No big deal. Since the swim is so short, I like to try to get the most out of it. You know, challenge myself with intervals that will get my heart pumping and at least sort of simulate the experience of pushing myself during a race.
Now, I have no problem sharing a lane with folks who go on about the same interval as me. I also have no problem sharing with slower folks when the pool is really full. I can slow down so that the seven other people in my lane can go at a challenging, yet manageable pace--even if I'm not particularly challenged--if the pool is crowded. No problemo.
BUT!!! When there are only 1-3 people per lane, no one should have to be in a lane with someone who is either much faster or much slower. Unless, of course, you're in the lane with the superstar triathlete who is good on the land but not so good in the water. The person who wants to get "a good workout" and invades the fast lanes in order to do so, completely oblivious to the fact that he/she is slowing down everyone else in that lane.
Last Saturday, I'm getting ready for the warm-up, when Ms. Speedy hops into the my lane, which is already occupied by me and another swimmer (i.e., no chance for splitting the lane -- we all must circle swim).
Ms. Speedy then proceeds to inform us that even though she is a "slow swimmer," she wants to get a "good workout today."
I just gawk.
And then I push off the wall for the 400 warm-up.
It's not too long before I'm ready to pass Ms. Speedy, who (I soon discover) would be better suited to lane 2, rather than lane 4. As we make our way through the workout, I eventually move myself over to lane 5, which we're not supposed to use during our workouts ...
Ms. Speedy has slowed down my lane mates, so that they're all going her pace and on her interval. They're not even getting the yardage done.
So, Ms. Speedy, I'm wondering ... what was the point of moving over to lane 4, if you were just going to do the workout and intervals assigned to lane 2. WHAT IS THE POINT???!?!? You're just slowing down the rest of us, you goob.
This is yet another example of poor pool etiquette. Ms. Speedy, you FAIL.
So, last Saturday, I go to my triathlon training class, which begins with a 45-minute swim workout. Forty-five minutes. No big deal. Since the swim is so short, I like to try to get the most out of it. You know, challenge myself with intervals that will get my heart pumping and at least sort of simulate the experience of pushing myself during a race.
Now, I have no problem sharing a lane with folks who go on about the same interval as me. I also have no problem sharing with slower folks when the pool is really full. I can slow down so that the seven other people in my lane can go at a challenging, yet manageable pace--even if I'm not particularly challenged--if the pool is crowded. No problemo.
BUT!!! When there are only 1-3 people per lane, no one should have to be in a lane with someone who is either much faster or much slower. Unless, of course, you're in the lane with the superstar triathlete who is good on the land but not so good in the water. The person who wants to get "a good workout" and invades the fast lanes in order to do so, completely oblivious to the fact that he/she is slowing down everyone else in that lane.
Last Saturday, I'm getting ready for the warm-up, when Ms. Speedy hops into the my lane, which is already occupied by me and another swimmer (i.e., no chance for splitting the lane -- we all must circle swim).
Ms. Speedy then proceeds to inform us that even though she is a "slow swimmer," she wants to get a "good workout today."
I just gawk.
And then I push off the wall for the 400 warm-up.
It's not too long before I'm ready to pass Ms. Speedy, who (I soon discover) would be better suited to lane 2, rather than lane 4. As we make our way through the workout, I eventually move myself over to lane 5, which we're not supposed to use during our workouts ...
Ms. Speedy has slowed down my lane mates, so that they're all going her pace and on her interval. They're not even getting the yardage done.
So, Ms. Speedy, I'm wondering ... what was the point of moving over to lane 4, if you were just going to do the workout and intervals assigned to lane 2. WHAT IS THE POINT???!?!? You're just slowing down the rest of us, you goob.
This is yet another example of poor pool etiquette. Ms. Speedy, you FAIL.
Sunday, March 14, 2010
BRicks and Yummy Eggs
Yesterday, Trent and I learned a new definition for "brick." It stands for "bike, run, Ick!" At our triathlon training class, we did our 45 minute swim, followed by a bike, a run, another bike, another run, and a bike. The time and distance weren't bad (10-15 minutes on the bike, 6-7 minutes of running [outdoors up and down hills]), and we actually felt pretty good doing it.
We had been running indoors after our cycling class (it's been cold here!), but as the weather warms up, we'll take the run outdoors immediately following the class (no cool down and stretch; we just hop off the bikes, clean them up, and run out the door). Now, at least, we have a running route.
Also, I've discovered my new favorite way to eat eggs. It's inspired by the Clary's Cafe omelette in Savannah, GA. I'm not too swift at making omelettes, so I just scramble my eggs ...
1. Cut half an apple into small pieces, and sprinkle cinnamon over the top.
2. Scramble two eggs with salt, pepper, and a generous helping of shredded cheddar cheese.
3. When the eggs are done, turn off the burner, and throw the cinnamon apples on top. Stir. Let sit for 1-2 minutes, so apples get warm.
Enjoy! It's so good. Interesting combo of flavors.
Hope all is well for everyone. Write soon!
We had been running indoors after our cycling class (it's been cold here!), but as the weather warms up, we'll take the run outdoors immediately following the class (no cool down and stretch; we just hop off the bikes, clean them up, and run out the door). Now, at least, we have a running route.
Also, I've discovered my new favorite way to eat eggs. It's inspired by the Clary's Cafe omelette in Savannah, GA. I'm not too swift at making omelettes, so I just scramble my eggs ...
1. Cut half an apple into small pieces, and sprinkle cinnamon over the top.
2. Scramble two eggs with salt, pepper, and a generous helping of shredded cheddar cheese.
3. When the eggs are done, turn off the burner, and throw the cinnamon apples on top. Stir. Let sit for 1-2 minutes, so apples get warm.
Enjoy! It's so good. Interesting combo of flavors.
Hope all is well for everyone. Write soon!
Sunday, February 28, 2010
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