Just the way I like it. I've been Swimming, biking and running. I almost rolled over the other morning to get that extra cpl hours of sleep, in fact I did but thoughts floating around in my head guilted me into heading out the door and made it to the pool b4 5:30am.
Swimming is going great. I am really finding my position in the water. I think me being obsessive about it is a good thing ...for now.
I headed out to the Beller River Social Group Run on Tuesday night. It was a great run. I am finding that group running is my thing...as long as they run slow enough for me to keep up :)
It was a lot further than I expected to run, but I guess that goes to show ya that I still have a bit of a base left.
Today I rode my mountain bike out to meet my Wife for lunch..about an hour out and then an hour back. It was very windy and drizzly out so I left my Cervelo at home. it is great to be able to ride along the paths and jump curbs and not worry about the rims. I think this will be a great training tool for the winter, those big knobby tyres are super resistive.
I can't wait to find out what Station I am at next year to see if I will be able to ride in to work...
Wednesday, November 25, 2009
Thursday, November 19, 2009
where to start
I've been keeping myself busy...so many things so little time :)
Now that boat wrapping is done I can concentrate on getting some projects done...and more training in :) Got part of my first project done today, fixing the shed. It's only been a year since a big wind storm picked up my shed and puffed it out like jiffy pop. Works in progress include getting the garage and laundry room clean, finally finish fixing up buddy bike...(which is moving at an incredible pace now just need one more part) and general fix ups around the house (that crazy toilet is still leaking)
I got my mountain bike back in working condition thanks to Blaze at Source for Sports in BR. It actually is a sweet bike to ride when it is in good shape. I won it from Tim Hortons back in 1998. With a tail wind I had it going 34kph yeaterday on the lake road, you should've heard those knobby tires humming :) It should be a great way to stay in shape over the winter.
Swimming is going great...coach Jen has us swimming better than ever before. Those hard days of waking up @ 4:45am to get there for 5:30 are well worth it. I think coming into the pool with a good base from the excessive open water swimming all summer made a huge difference.
I've got my pace down to 1:35/100m we'll see what that translates into in the open water.
Today was crazy at the pool though. Way too many ppl. It was hard to do any of the sets without running into someone. It was almost like being at a race with all the arms and feet..only thing is I have never almost ran into someone head on in a race before.
Something that makes me laugh...I have met alot of ppl lately of all different abilities. I find people talking at the pool or at races are always making comments to me like "ohh man I got to bed late last night so I am struggling" or "I drank alot of wine last night I can hardly breathe" or "I played hockey and volleyball last night man am I sore" .. I just think back to all the days that I have made excuses for my poor performance and realize now that it is just ability and conditioning. People have to make a start somewhere and as long as you're putting a good effort in there should be no excuses. It's what you put into it.
Now that boat wrapping is done I can concentrate on getting some projects done...and more training in :) Got part of my first project done today, fixing the shed. It's only been a year since a big wind storm picked up my shed and puffed it out like jiffy pop. Works in progress include getting the garage and laundry room clean, finally finish fixing up buddy bike...(which is moving at an incredible pace now just need one more part) and general fix ups around the house (that crazy toilet is still leaking)
I got my mountain bike back in working condition thanks to Blaze at Source for Sports in BR. It actually is a sweet bike to ride when it is in good shape. I won it from Tim Hortons back in 1998. With a tail wind I had it going 34kph yeaterday on the lake road, you should've heard those knobby tires humming :) It should be a great way to stay in shape over the winter.
Swimming is going great...coach Jen has us swimming better than ever before. Those hard days of waking up @ 4:45am to get there for 5:30 are well worth it. I think coming into the pool with a good base from the excessive open water swimming all summer made a huge difference.
I've got my pace down to 1:35/100m we'll see what that translates into in the open water.
Today was crazy at the pool though. Way too many ppl. It was hard to do any of the sets without running into someone. It was almost like being at a race with all the arms and feet..only thing is I have never almost ran into someone head on in a race before.
Something that makes me laugh...I have met alot of ppl lately of all different abilities. I find people talking at the pool or at races are always making comments to me like "ohh man I got to bed late last night so I am struggling" or "I drank alot of wine last night I can hardly breathe" or "I played hockey and volleyball last night man am I sore" .. I just think back to all the days that I have made excuses for my poor performance and realize now that it is just ability and conditioning. People have to make a start somewhere and as long as you're putting a good effort in there should be no excuses. It's what you put into it.
Thursday, October 22, 2009
mid week log blog
Week is going really well actually ..thank you.
I have hit all my runs so far. In fact I have done them all at a very steady pace. I am however going to have to change my routes. I am already getting really bored. They are however my "hide from the wind routes" meaning they are in town and away from any vast open areas.
Along with the runs I have hit the pool 2X and rode for 2hours before I did my 7km run yesterday (I did not fuel up for that one enough).
What are all y'all out there up to??? It's hard training with no race in sight.
I have hit all my runs so far. In fact I have done them all at a very steady pace. I am however going to have to change my routes. I am already getting really bored. They are however my "hide from the wind routes" meaning they are in town and away from any vast open areas.
Along with the runs I have hit the pool 2X and rode for 2hours before I did my 7km run yesterday (I did not fuel up for that one enough).
What are all y'all out there up to??? It's hard training with no race in sight.
Monday, October 19, 2009
running, running,runnning
Starting an off season running program...I think it may work for on season too. Anyhow I am just looking to improve my run more. I received a ling from a friend of mine, it is on the slowtwitch forum and is written by a guy whom I really don't know but says he is a coach and I am just going to trust him cause I want to. Here is the link.
It basically starts with
It basically starts with
- 3 recovery runs
- 2 medium long runs
- 1 long run
- 1 day off
It goes by the ratio 1:2:3 recovery runs being your multiple the medium long run is 2X the distance of the recovery run and the long run 2X the distance of the Medium run. So basically you start off with the mileage you are at right now and increase it by no more than 10% each week. So my week has started with Sunday 3.5 kms Monday 7.0kms then Tuesday 3.5km Wednesday 7.0km Thursday 3.5km then Friday 14km which works out to be 38.5kms. So next week my total km's will be 42.35.
So I will be running 6 days a week and keeping my biking and swimming up also. We'll see how it goes!
Tuesday, September 29, 2009
crazy wind
Was planning on getting out on the bike today but since I really am not training for anything I'll wait for a nicer day :)
Started out the morning by loading the kayak on the car and sending my Wife into the torrential wind storm on the lake. Dressed in my wetsuit for the she headed out into the white caps. She could barely head West because the wind was so strong. Every time she lifted the paddle up it seemed she was thrown the other way. It was a short and challenging trip while I sat and drank my coffee on the beach :)
Took off on my run at around 12:30. Ran 6km and really kicked it at the end of the run the last km was at a quick 4:00/km pace. I used the railroad tracks near the Marina as the finish line, it was the only hill on my run. Headed to Timmies got a coffee then ran some errands and walked 3km home.
Training log
Yesterday: 1.5hr swim
Today: 6km run and a 3km walk
Tomorrow: A pre work swim then some weights
Started out the morning by loading the kayak on the car and sending my Wife into the torrential wind storm on the lake. Dressed in my wetsuit for the she headed out into the white caps. She could barely head West because the wind was so strong. Every time she lifted the paddle up it seemed she was thrown the other way. It was a short and challenging trip while I sat and drank my coffee on the beach :)
Took off on my run at around 12:30. Ran 6km and really kicked it at the end of the run the last km was at a quick 4:00/km pace. I used the railroad tracks near the Marina as the finish line, it was the only hill on my run. Headed to Timmies got a coffee then ran some errands and walked 3km home.
Training log
Yesterday: 1.5hr swim
Today: 6km run and a 3km walk
Tomorrow: A pre work swim then some weights
Wednesday, September 23, 2009
Pool swimming
It was nice to get back to the clean water of pool. Uncle Mike and I made it there for 5:30am on Tuesday. It was great to see the pool side coach back that actually gives instruction and sets out the drills for us.
Although still in the slow lane I am confident that with a few months of pool swimming Mike and
I can get used to it enough that we will be able to make the leap into the next lane :)
Tomorrow AM more swimming. Today I helped a friend lay some hardwood so no training today. I figure I should get some rest tonight and do a swim and a treadmill run at work, maybe some strenth training too.
Although still in the slow lane I am confident that with a few months of pool swimming Mike and
I can get used to it enough that we will be able to make the leap into the next lane :)
Tomorrow AM more swimming. Today I helped a friend lay some hardwood so no training today. I figure I should get some rest tonight and do a swim and a treadmill run at work, maybe some strenth training too.
Monday, September 21, 2009
Blasted wind
I don't know what I hate more wind or hills? Considering the wind was coming out of the south this morning when we went for a swim making for a nice flat lake. Then for the 1.5 hour bike ride it turned a bit to the south west making a nice ride out but crazy on the way in...made a bad decision heading East on the way out!
Feeling good all around I've got a bit of time for a run before the kidlets get home...hmmm run or nap?
edit: decided to run :) 20minutes worth!
Feeling good all around I've got a bit of time for a run before the kidlets get home...hmmm run or nap?
edit: decided to run :) 20minutes worth!
Sunday, September 20, 2009
New goal
This goal is something I have been pondering back and forth for a while now. Although I am still fat I believe that in a 5km I could conceivably run sub 20 minutes...I've never done it before...or even come close. My best training time was 22minutes. Like really a 20 minute 5km is a 6:26 pace. I can do that...for a mile anyhow.
The reason I am thinking this is cause I went out this morning and ran 4.7km in 22:36 and I know I took it easy at the start and around halfway.
The Jingle Bell run seems like a good venue for this test of speed...hmmmm
The reason I am thinking this is cause I went out this morning and ran 4.7km in 22:36 and I know I took it easy at the start and around halfway.
The Jingle Bell run seems like a good venue for this test of speed...hmmmm
Saturday, September 19, 2009
Getting back into it
Well now I have nothing to focus on :( This week has been pretty quiet as far as training goes I decided to give my feet a while to recover from the crazy blisters. I was out for a 1hour bike yesterday, tomorrow morning I am going to do a nice light 5km run and I am planning on getting back into the pool on Tuesday Morning.
Running and pool swimming will be my focus in the next little while. Although I love the biking so much therei little doubt I will be out with the East Side Riders alot
Running and pool swimming will be my focus in the next little while. Although I love the biking so much therei little doubt I will be out with the East Side Riders alot
Thursday, September 17, 2009
I survived Ironman Muskoka 70.3
I put it all on my race report over at Beginnertriathlete
Figured I would share some pics of the day over here!
Cannot seem to get my pic's uploaded will try another venue.
http://www.asiorders.com/view_user_event.asp?EVENTID=47956&BIB=234&S=230&PWD=
http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=153315&id=682066390&ref=nf
Figured I would share some pics of the day over here!
Cannot seem to get my pic's uploaded will try another venue.
http://www.asiorders.com/view_user_event.asp?EVENTID=47956&BIB=234&S=230&PWD=
http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=153315&id=682066390&ref=nf
Wednesday, August 19, 2009
Muskoka 70.3
It's getting closer!
Training is coming along great...sad to say the running portion is my worst segment so far.
You wouldn't believe how far I have come in my swimming ability.
More posts coming!!!!
Training is coming along great...sad to say the running portion is my worst segment so far.
You wouldn't believe how far I have come in my swimming ability.
More posts coming!!!!
Sunday, July 12, 2009
Map my workouts
After watching the TDF and putting my bike workouts in a contest through Map my Ride, I decided to start posting again :) I think it'll be mostly raw data but at least I will be posting.
What have I been up to you ask? Well as I call it floating, spinning, and jogging. I am loving all 3 sports and I am slowly getting better at all 3. Muskoka is not too far off and I already feel confident that I can do it!
What have I been up to you ask? Well as I call it floating, spinning, and jogging. I am loving all 3 sports and I am slowly getting better at all 3. Muskoka is not too far off and I already feel confident that I can do it!
Wednesday, April 29, 2009
Ottawa to Hearst
First day of travel on the way out to the Yukon.
Pretty scenic route. We passed through a lot of little towns and cities that I have never seen of heard of. Not much stopping, other than for fuel and pee breaks (Maui included).
We had one major stop ... quite a necessity. Seems that the tire pressure looked low on the rear passenger side of the truck, we decided to monitor it, along with the fact that we hit a large pot hole and jumped off one of the mesh straps holding the vehicle on the trailer. We pulled off at the first gas station that had a air hose and put some air in. The outside tire had 115 psi and a very large chunk of rubber out of it and the inside tire looked find, but we couldn't get a good PSI readin kept say 15psi. As luck would have just then the area manager for Uhaul came in the same station so Mike went and chatted with him. He came over and gave it a look. He said the tire with the chunk out of it was fine but confirmed the inside had absolutely no air in it. W e are lucky we didn't loose that outside tire to the pothole or we would have been down shits creek without a paddle.
To make a long story short it is fixed now we lost about 125km of travelling ...we'll make it up today.
Time to get back on the road Again! I got lots of pictures ...even one of a beaver. I'll try to post them soon!
Pretty scenic route. We passed through a lot of little towns and cities that I have never seen of heard of. Not much stopping, other than for fuel and pee breaks (Maui included).
We had one major stop ... quite a necessity. Seems that the tire pressure looked low on the rear passenger side of the truck, we decided to monitor it, along with the fact that we hit a large pot hole and jumped off one of the mesh straps holding the vehicle on the trailer. We pulled off at the first gas station that had a air hose and put some air in. The outside tire had 115 psi and a very large chunk of rubber out of it and the inside tire looked find, but we couldn't get a good PSI readin kept say 15psi. As luck would have just then the area manager for Uhaul came in the same station so Mike went and chatted with him. He came over and gave it a look. He said the tire with the chunk out of it was fine but confirmed the inside had absolutely no air in it. W e are lucky we didn't loose that outside tire to the pothole or we would have been down shits creek without a paddle.
To make a long story short it is fixed now we lost about 125km of travelling ...we'll make it up today.
Time to get back on the road Again! I got lots of pictures ...even one of a beaver. I'll try to post them soon!
Sunday, April 26, 2009
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