Today was the Fancy Creek 5 mile trail race. It was a great turnout! About 80 people showed up to have a try at the Fancy Creek Trail. I think everyone one really enjoyed it. I know that I would have rather been running as it was really cold standing in the wind. But it is all for the good of the racers. The weatherman was a little off on his prediction of 55 degrees. It wasn't anywhere near that!! Great job to everyone that came out and raced and to those who volunteered to help! We appreciate all of you!!
This morning I did a 60 mile bike ride on the trainer. I had to ride by myself, because Meg has been sick this weekend. Was lonely for the 2:45 ride. Averaged about 215 watts and 22 mph for the trip. Felt good and didn't force anything, just put my time in on the saddle. Tomorrow is a recovery day!!
Sunday, February 27, 2011
Saturday, February 26, 2011
The Wind Breaker
I apologize for the lag in posting. It has been a crazy week. Tuesday I had a 10 mile run which was pretty good. Wednesday I did a really good bike ride. I did 3 x 10 minutes while averaging 300 watts. I could feel my legs burn during the 10 minutes hard, which felt good as its been awhile since I went for it.
Thursday was a brutal 10 mile run. It was a very windy day with 10-20 mph winds from the north to NE. I didn't really notice it as I left my house because I ran toward the west and then south. As I headed into mile 5 I thought " I am going to let loose and see how this mile goes". I went 5:40 for the mile. I had planned on doing one more hard mile, but this was the turn around point. As soon as I turned around I felt the wind. It sucked! I was still pushing pretty hard and I ran a 6:35. That is the difference the wind made, and the hill I was going up. I tell you, the difference in temperature the wind makes as well is amazing. I was sweating going out and a little chilled coming back. I ended up coming home 2 minutes slower than I went out.
This got me to thinking about the apparel I was wearing. I usually wear a black Brooks Infiniti Jacket (a simple windbreaker) that I have had since college. I love this jacket. It may be 5 years old or so, but it still works just as good as the day I got it. I would argue that the windbreaker jacket is one of the most important cold weather articles of clothing. When you live in Kansas the wind is always blowing and it just cuts right though you. However, with the windbreaker, it stops this chill. The other great thing is that since it is a jacket, you can wear it basically everyday and it doesn't smell. If you get a convertible version (the sleeves zip off) it turns into a vest and you can wear it even longer through the season. What could be better?
I would like to give an Honorable Mention nod to the wind brief. The guys will understand me on this one. Same concept as the jacket, but to protect those parts that you care so dearly about. Unless you want to shell out the big bucks on a pair of windproof tights, which I have a pair of CW-X ones that I promise are worth every penny, then the wind brief is just the ticket to save the family jewels. You and your wife can thank me later..
Friday I did a 40 mile bike ride on the trainer. It was a good session, averaged 220 watts and 23mph.
Today, Saturday, Ben and I went out to Fancy Creek to finish marking the course for tomorrow's race. We did the first loop and stopped and put up flagging so that people don't get lost or hit limbs. Then we ran a second loop to get a good feel of the course. There is a little snow on the course, but it is not bad. I had on the yak-traks and the footing was good. We averaged around 9 minutes per mile for the loop. It should be a great race tomorrow.
Thursday was a brutal 10 mile run. It was a very windy day with 10-20 mph winds from the north to NE. I didn't really notice it as I left my house because I ran toward the west and then south. As I headed into mile 5 I thought " I am going to let loose and see how this mile goes". I went 5:40 for the mile. I had planned on doing one more hard mile, but this was the turn around point. As soon as I turned around I felt the wind. It sucked! I was still pushing pretty hard and I ran a 6:35. That is the difference the wind made, and the hill I was going up. I tell you, the difference in temperature the wind makes as well is amazing. I was sweating going out and a little chilled coming back. I ended up coming home 2 minutes slower than I went out.
This got me to thinking about the apparel I was wearing. I usually wear a black Brooks Infiniti Jacket (a simple windbreaker) that I have had since college. I love this jacket. It may be 5 years old or so, but it still works just as good as the day I got it. I would argue that the windbreaker jacket is one of the most important cold weather articles of clothing. When you live in Kansas the wind is always blowing and it just cuts right though you. However, with the windbreaker, it stops this chill. The other great thing is that since it is a jacket, you can wear it basically everyday and it doesn't smell. If you get a convertible version (the sleeves zip off) it turns into a vest and you can wear it even longer through the season. What could be better?
I would like to give an Honorable Mention nod to the wind brief. The guys will understand me on this one. Same concept as the jacket, but to protect those parts that you care so dearly about. Unless you want to shell out the big bucks on a pair of windproof tights, which I have a pair of CW-X ones that I promise are worth every penny, then the wind brief is just the ticket to save the family jewels. You and your wife can thank me later..
Friday I did a 40 mile bike ride on the trainer. It was a good session, averaged 220 watts and 23mph.
Today, Saturday, Ben and I went out to Fancy Creek to finish marking the course for tomorrow's race. We did the first loop and stopped and put up flagging so that people don't get lost or hit limbs. Then we ran a second loop to get a good feel of the course. There is a little snow on the course, but it is not bad. I had on the yak-traks and the footing was good. We averaged around 9 minutes per mile for the loop. It should be a great race tomorrow.
Monday, February 21, 2011
Double OT Downer
Last night we had our last basketball game of the year. After 2 overtimes and one injured player, we had to go home losers. At least we can say that for possibly the first time all season, we didn't lose because of the refs! Thanks to all the guys for such a great season and a wonderful time.
This morning I hoped on the bike trainer and did a 36 mile ride. The first 30 minutes seemed like a struggle and like I couldn't get any watts going. Toward the middle I started feeling better and ended it well. I averaged 208 watts and HR of 109.
I really can't wait for some warmer weather, it would be so great to finally ride outside!
This morning I hoped on the bike trainer and did a 36 mile ride. The first 30 minutes seemed like a struggle and like I couldn't get any watts going. Toward the middle I started feeling better and ended it well. I averaged 208 watts and HR of 109.
I really can't wait for some warmer weather, it would be so great to finally ride outside!
Sunday, February 20, 2011
The windy city...
Another early morning today. Started with a drive to Topeka for day 2 of the bowling tournament. I had 6 games and all but one were pretty bad. 179 was my high score. Guess you can't expect much when you bowl once a year. A good time had with the K of C group from Ft. Scott though.
A long bike was on the schedule for the day. I was feeling pretty tired, so started out slow. I chose the Bentonville, AK course and made it 56 miles before my computer trainer decided to lock up and crash. I was almost at 3 hours, so I called it a day. My watts were low at a little less than 200. Legs are feeling it now though.
A long bike was on the schedule for the day. I was feeling pretty tired, so started out slow. I chose the Bentonville, AK course and made it 56 miles before my computer trainer decided to lock up and crash. I was almost at 3 hours, so I called it a day. My watts were low at a little less than 200. Legs are feeling it now though.
Saturday, February 19, 2011
Saturday at the Alley
Today we ran an hour and a half run. It was the longest run since the trail race. It felt okay and I made it 14 miles. My HR strap was giving me a bit of trouble so the HR average was off a bit, but it said 140. I am becoming the biggest fan of the 3/4 tights. Absolutely the perfect article of clothing for the 40 degree weather. Another great run in the Adrenalines as well. Not too much stretching afterward, as I was heading to Topeka for a bowling tournament.
What a good day....
Friday was a great training day. It started out with a 35 mile bike ride on the trainer. It was the Louisville course from the Ironman. I averaged 289 watts for the 1:30 it took to cover the 35 miles. HR was an average of 111. I felt really good about the workout.
In the evening Meg and I did our longest swim yet. 3000m in the pool including a warm up and then 20 x 100m. We alternated hard/easy for the 100m reps. Meg kicked my butt on all the hard sets, something I am getting used to these days. The only thing that could stop her was a cramp that hit with 2 hard reps left. So, for one rep I was faster than her, only because she did it with only arms. One rep later, she was back in front of me and all I saw was the bubbles being created from her toes. Overall it was a good set and good week of swimming.
In the evening Meg and I did our longest swim yet. 3000m in the pool including a warm up and then 20 x 100m. We alternated hard/easy for the 100m reps. Meg kicked my butt on all the hard sets, something I am getting used to these days. The only thing that could stop her was a cramp that hit with 2 hard reps left. So, for one rep I was faster than her, only because she did it with only arms. One rep later, she was back in front of me and all I saw was the bubbles being created from her toes. Overall it was a good set and good week of swimming.
Friday, February 18, 2011
Thump...LIMB!!
Thursday morning, Ben, Frank and I headed to Fancy Creek to give the trails a run in preparation for our Fancy Creek 5 mile run. It was a good time, but the course was still a little icy and muddy. Which, if you run trails, isn't a bad thing. I did however encounter some low hanging limbs. Ben was leading, but he apparently was short enough to run right under them, leaving me to whack the top of my head on 2 branches. I had a bit of a headache after the second one. Frank took a pretty good spill and had some cuts. He certainly could have used some screws in his shoes for better traction. We did the entire loop and then some in about an hour. Should be a really fun race. If you would like to register its on active.com, under Fancy Creek 5 mile. Race is Feb. 27th.
Wednesday, February 16, 2011
Vegetable Beef Stew
4:45 AM!! That's what time the alarm went off this morning! No matter how dedicated you are, that is just too early. That is what time we get up when Meg works out in the morning. So, we were both on the bike this morning. I did an hour and 20 minutes and was doing 5 minute intervals with 5 minutes rest. The beginning was a struggle to get the rpm's high, but eventually got better. HR was up during the intervals though, so mission accomplished.
Then it was off to the pool and day 3 of swim week. I was by myself as Meg had to be at work. So, I did my usually 1000m warm up and then decided to do a mile swim. During the warm up, I kept smelling this very strong aroma. Every time I would take a breath I would get a wiff of something that smelled so good. It took me awhile to figure it out, but I eventually noticed that the lifeguard was enjoying a warm bowl of Vegetable Beef Stew. I was so happy when he finally finished and the smell went away, it was making me hungry.
In the mile I wasn't trying to go all out, just wanted to maintain a good pace and see how it felt. I went through 800m at 14:31 feeling good. As I got to 300m left, I started to pick it up a little. I did the second 800m in 14:24, which was slower than I thought it was going to be. Final time was 28:55, which I am okay with. Gives me a good place to start from and see how much I can improve.
Today is going to be a long one. I plan to lift after work and then a basketball game at 9 pm. Looking forward to some sleep.
Then it was off to the pool and day 3 of swim week. I was by myself as Meg had to be at work. So, I did my usually 1000m warm up and then decided to do a mile swim. During the warm up, I kept smelling this very strong aroma. Every time I would take a breath I would get a wiff of something that smelled so good. It took me awhile to figure it out, but I eventually noticed that the lifeguard was enjoying a warm bowl of Vegetable Beef Stew. I was so happy when he finally finished and the smell went away, it was making me hungry.
In the mile I wasn't trying to go all out, just wanted to maintain a good pace and see how it felt. I went through 800m at 14:31 feeling good. As I got to 300m left, I started to pick it up a little. I did the second 800m in 14:24, which was slower than I thought it was going to be. Final time was 28:55, which I am okay with. Gives me a good place to start from and see how much I can improve.
Today is going to be a long one. I plan to lift after work and then a basketball game at 9 pm. Looking forward to some sleep.
Another day, another swim
Tuesday I went out to see what the legs would feel like. I went for an easy 6 miles, which felt good. What really felt the best was the nice warmer weather. Wore the 3/4 tights, which I am really loving and a Mizuno BT top and was fine in the 34 degree weather. Averaged 6:30 a mile with an average HR of 140. With the HR pretty low, I feel like at least aerobically I am recovered.
In the evening Meg and I headed to the pool for Day 2 of Swim Week! This time we made it 2,000 meters. We did our normal SKIMPS warm up and then did a down ladder from 400 to 100. Felt pretty good and the times were not bad considering the week layoff. I am hoping this week will kick start my swimming excitement and help my stroke start to feel right again.
In the evening Meg and I headed to the pool for Day 2 of Swim Week! This time we made it 2,000 meters. We did our normal SKIMPS warm up and then did a down ladder from 400 to 100. Felt pretty good and the times were not bad considering the week layoff. I am hoping this week will kick start my swimming excitement and help my stroke start to feel right again.
Swim Week
On Monday, I started what I term SWIM WEEK! Not to be mistaken with shark or hell week, but sometimes seems similar. That just means Meg and I are concentrating on our swim this week and plan to swim 5-6 times this week. I huge step up from the 1 time a week the last couple of weeks. We figured now would be a good time to let the legs have a break after the 20 miles on the trials.
So, in the morning I bike 30 miles on the trainer with an average of 215 watts. It took me about an hour to finally get warmed up and the soreness out, but felt good at the end. In the evening we went to the pool, but neither of us was really into it yet. So we just did a SKIMPS set and called it a day. Our Valentine's day present to each other!
So, in the morning I bike 30 miles on the trainer with an average of 215 watts. It took me about an hour to finally get warmed up and the soreness out, but felt good at the end. In the evening we went to the pool, but neither of us was really into it yet. So we just did a SKIMPS set and called it a day. Our Valentine's day present to each other!
Sunday, February 13, 2011
Easy does it
Today was a nice active recovery day. Meg and I took the bikes outside for the first time in I can't tell you how long. It felt so nice to be outside. We didn't go far, just an hour and fifteen minutes. Just enough to shake out the legs.
I have to admit, the diet was put on hold this weekend as the trail run was hard. I am finding it very hard not to go back to eating ice cream and sweets. Hopefully it will get better with time.
I have to admit, the diet was put on hold this weekend as the trail run was hard. I am finding it very hard not to go back to eating ice cream and sweets. Hopefully it will get better with time.
Saturday, February 12, 2011
A Trail Tale
This morning started a bit early for me on a Saturday. Meg and I woke up at 4 am to make it to the Run Toto Run trail race in KC. We picked up Ben and were ready to go at the 8 am start. I had planned to do the 50K and Meg the 20 mile. But as I would later realize, I had bitten off a little more than I could chew. Decked out in my Mizuno 3/4 tights, BT top and gloves, I was ready to go!
As the race started I tried to get up toward the front and keep the leaders in my sight. I wasn't sure who was doing the 50K and who was doing the 20 miler. After about 2 miles it was obvious the guy in first place was long gone!! So, I settled in behind the 2nd place guy and we started talking. He was a very nice guy and I discovered he was doing the 20 miler. With the amount of snow that was still on the ground, most of our steps were in fresh snow. That made some spots difficult to trudge through. The trail was pretty technical and provided many ups and downs. I usually got left on the downhills (a little scared to fall I guess), then would catch back up on the uphills.
As we approached the one lap finish, I told Brian that I was going to stop and change my very wet socks, so I wished him luck. After putting some fresh new swiftwick socks on I started out on the 2nd lap. I noticed that with the amount of people that had been on the course, the terrain had changed significantly. I found it more slippery and felt my ankles twisting on several turns. It was lonely at the start of the 2nd loop as there was no one around for quite awhile. I finally started to catch some of the 10 milers, who had started an hour later than us. This made it a little more difficult to keep a pace up. Most people were very nice and let me pass, but in other spots there was just no where to move and I ended up staying behind them until an opening. In one of these situations, I was following along and we took a turn and started up a huge hill. Half way up the hill I thought to myself, "I don't remember this". Once I finally got to the top, I looked around and realized we had taken a wrong turn. As I looked out through the trees I saw the wide open field that we were supposed to have been going through. So, all the way back down the hill I went. This little detour kind of damaged my spirits, but I tried to put it behind me.
As I weaved through the people on my way to the end of the 2nd lap, I realized that my legs were really starting to hurt. Especially the hip flexors and calves from stomping through the deeper snow. So as I reached the end of the lap I decided I had better call it a day. I felt bad for having stopped short, but I knew there was no way my legs could make it 10 more miles up and down the hills. i finished in 3 hours and 11 minutes, which wasn't too bad. I don't know what place I ended up, but it was a great race anyway. Thanks to Bad Ben and Sophia of the Trail Nerds for putting on a great event. Meg ran so well and I believe got 2nd place! Actually faster than in the summer!
As the race started I tried to get up toward the front and keep the leaders in my sight. I wasn't sure who was doing the 50K and who was doing the 20 miler. After about 2 miles it was obvious the guy in first place was long gone!! So, I settled in behind the 2nd place guy and we started talking. He was a very nice guy and I discovered he was doing the 20 miler. With the amount of snow that was still on the ground, most of our steps were in fresh snow. That made some spots difficult to trudge through. The trail was pretty technical and provided many ups and downs. I usually got left on the downhills (a little scared to fall I guess), then would catch back up on the uphills.
As we approached the one lap finish, I told Brian that I was going to stop and change my very wet socks, so I wished him luck. After putting some fresh new swiftwick socks on I started out on the 2nd lap. I noticed that with the amount of people that had been on the course, the terrain had changed significantly. I found it more slippery and felt my ankles twisting on several turns. It was lonely at the start of the 2nd loop as there was no one around for quite awhile. I finally started to catch some of the 10 milers, who had started an hour later than us. This made it a little more difficult to keep a pace up. Most people were very nice and let me pass, but in other spots there was just no where to move and I ended up staying behind them until an opening. In one of these situations, I was following along and we took a turn and started up a huge hill. Half way up the hill I thought to myself, "I don't remember this". Once I finally got to the top, I looked around and realized we had taken a wrong turn. As I looked out through the trees I saw the wide open field that we were supposed to have been going through. So, all the way back down the hill I went. This little detour kind of damaged my spirits, but I tried to put it behind me.
As I weaved through the people on my way to the end of the 2nd lap, I realized that my legs were really starting to hurt. Especially the hip flexors and calves from stomping through the deeper snow. So as I reached the end of the lap I decided I had better call it a day. I felt bad for having stopped short, but I knew there was no way my legs could make it 10 more miles up and down the hills. i finished in 3 hours and 11 minutes, which wasn't too bad. I don't know what place I ended up, but it was a great race anyway. Thanks to Bad Ben and Sophia of the Trail Nerds for putting on a great event. Meg ran so well and I believe got 2nd place! Actually faster than in the summer!
Friday, February 11, 2011
Bentonville is one hilly...
This morning I was once again on the bike trainer. I rode the Bentonville course that Ian gave me. I must have forgotten how hilly that course was. It was up and down the whole time, which makes it hard to really get into any kind of rhythm, but good for training. Can't imagine actually going to Bentonville, AR and riding that with the wind and elements!
I averaged 215 watts and just shy of 22 mph for the 40 mile trip. HR was around 120. So crazy how much lower my HR is on the bike vs. the run.
Big day tomorrow with the 50K trail run in KC! I must admit I am a little nervous. One, I have never run that far before and two, I don't run trails that often. I am expecting the course to be muddy and difficult, so hopefully I will be able to make it through. Luckily the race is three 10 miles loops, so if I get in trouble I can just drop down a loop and do 20 miles instead.
I averaged 215 watts and just shy of 22 mph for the 40 mile trip. HR was around 120. So crazy how much lower my HR is on the bike vs. the run.
Big day tomorrow with the 50K trail run in KC! I must admit I am a little nervous. One, I have never run that far before and two, I don't run trails that often. I am expecting the course to be muddy and difficult, so hopefully I will be able to make it through. Luckily the race is three 10 miles loops, so if I get in trouble I can just drop down a loop and do 20 miles instead.
Thursday, February 10, 2011
Feb. 10, 2011
This morning I couldn't take it anymore. I had to run on the treadmill. I made it 5 miles before I decided to stop before my hip got hurt. It felt good to run, but could feel that it was a lot harder on my hip than running outside. Then I went on the elliptical for 40 minutes. All in all it was a good workout in total. REALLY can't wait for this cold and snow to leave...
Feb. 9, 2011
Today was a really good trainer ride. Rode 36 miles with an average speed of 24 mph. My watts were around 250 and HR 120 average. I felt like it was a workout that I really was pushing to keep my pace up and it felt good to do something a little harder than normal.
This afternoon was a chest/triceps day. Went well. Starting to get a little stronger, but that isn't hard when you start with very little weight.
Diet is still going well. Breakfast is really good. I am liking the Greek yogurt mixed with fruit and PB. Lunch is getting better as well. A salad with chicken was very tasty, thanks Meg!! dinner still involves more breads and such, but slowly weeding those out. Don't feel any lose of energy which is good.
This afternoon was a chest/triceps day. Went well. Starting to get a little stronger, but that isn't hard when you start with very little weight.
Diet is still going well. Breakfast is really good. I am liking the Greek yogurt mixed with fruit and PB. Lunch is getting better as well. A salad with chicken was very tasty, thanks Meg!! dinner still involves more breads and such, but slowly weeding those out. Don't feel any lose of energy which is good.
Tuesday, February 8, 2011
Feb. 8, 2011
Another lovely snowy day today. Which meant another trip to the gym and the elliptical machine. I tried to mix it up by doing an hour with 5 minutes hard, 3 minutes easy to keep me engaged in what I was doing. It went well and was one of my better elliptical workouts.
Hopefully they won't close the pool and my wife and I will be able to swim tonight.
Day 2 of the diet. It went well until dinner. I was so hungry when it came time to eat. I had a few pieces of candy and some ice cream for dessert. We did have a nice big salad with chicken breast on it. So far it isn't too bad, just really missing all the carbs.
Hopefully they won't close the pool and my wife and I will be able to swim tonight.
Day 2 of the diet. It went well until dinner. I was so hungry when it came time to eat. I had a few pieces of candy and some ice cream for dessert. We did have a nice big salad with chicken breast on it. So far it isn't too bad, just really missing all the carbs.
Monday, February 7, 2011
Feb. 7 2011
Recovery/easy day today. After a hard weekend of training I needed a break. Did a short 26 mile route on the trainer with little hills. Averaged 200 watts and 22 mph. Kept the hr about 100.
Today my wife and I are starting a new diet. Not to lose weight, but just to eat healthier and try and burn more fat, rather than carbs. So it basically involves taking out whole grains, which for both of us is tough. That means no cereal, oatmeal, bread and most of all ice cream.
So started today with a breakfast of plaun greek yogurt, blueberries and peanut butter. Wasn't the worst tasting thing every, but no cinnamon toast crunch.
Today my wife and I are starting a new diet. Not to lose weight, but just to eat healthier and try and burn more fat, rather than carbs. So it basically involves taking out whole grains, which for both of us is tough. That means no cereal, oatmeal, bread and most of all ice cream.
So started today with a breakfast of plaun greek yogurt, blueberries and peanut butter. Wasn't the worst tasting thing every, but no cinnamon toast crunch.
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Sunday, February 6, 2011
Feb. 6, 2011
Today was 3:30 on the bike trainer. Shared half and half on the good trainer with my wife. Not sure how far we made it, but over 60 miles I believe. Both of us were getting sore from just being on the bike that long. It was a nice ride nonetheless and it was good to have it under our belts.
Now let's enjoy the Super Bowl!!
Now let's enjoy the Super Bowl!!
Feb. 5, 2011
Today was a really tough one. Thanks to Kory for the run! 20 miles again today, but so much harder than last week. We ran 20 in 2:07, which was around 6:20 pace. After it was over I felt like I had just run a marathon. My quads were absolutely shot! The course we ran was very hilly, which made it hard on the legs.
Still felt the effects of the run all afternoon. Hoping a nice long bike ride tomorrow will shake out the soreness.
Still felt the effects of the run all afternoon. Hoping a nice long bike ride tomorrow will shake out the soreness.
Feb. 4, 2011
This morning I had a trainer ride. Did 35 miles of the Louisville Ironman course on the Tacx trainer. It seems like a pretty hilly course, so I better keep riding it for practice. Averaged about 20 mph with 256 watts. Felt pretty good.
In the evening I finally made it to the pool. Did my usually SKIMPS warm up and then did 5 x 200m. Averaged about 3:28. Not great, needs to get much faster.
In the evening I finally made it to the pool. Did my usually SKIMPS warm up and then did 5 x 200m. Averaged about 3:28. Not great, needs to get much faster.
Thursday, February 3, 2011
Feb. 3, 2011
This morning I was hoping to run outside, but with a temperature of -7 I decided against it. So, it was back to the elliptical machine for an hour and 5 minutes. The machine said I burned almost 1,000 calories, not sure of it's accuracy, but sure sounds good.
This evening my wife and I are expecting to get back in the pool, which I am actually looking forward to. We haven't decided on the workout, but I am sure it will be around an hour's worth of laps.
This evening my wife and I are expecting to get back in the pool, which I am actually looking forward to. We haven't decided on the workout, but I am sure it will be around an hour's worth of laps.
Wednesday, February 2, 2011
Feb. 2, 2011
Weather is better today, but the snow isn't going to be melting anytime soon! This morning I got on the bike trainer to test out the hip and see how it was feeling. I tried a new route that a friend had given me, it was crazy hilly. I made it 40 miles of the 72 total miles of the route and it felt okay. I had to stay in a more upright position, but the hip didn't bother me as bad as on Sunday. I was able to average 20 mph over the hilly terrain and a little over 150 watts. HR was a lower 119, but that was okay, it was all about making sure the hip was all good!
This afternoon I hit the gym for another lifting session. Hopefully I can keep a consistent lifting routine going. I think that will really help with my swim, which we haven't been able to do because the pool is closed. Should be open tomorrow though, can't wait!!
This afternoon I hit the gym for another lifting session. Hopefully I can keep a consistent lifting routine going. I think that will really help with my swim, which we haven't been able to do because the pool is closed. Should be open tomorrow though, can't wait!!
Feb.1, 2011
Today I had to elliptical because of the weather we were having outside. I went for an hour, pretty easy effort. Then I lifted for 45 minutes. It was nice to finally get some time in the gym. I sure hope the weather passes soon, because I really would rather run outside. Unfortunately I can't run on the treadmill because of my hip surgery. My doctor suggested it was too much stress on the hip, so I avoid it if at all possible.
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