OK, I admit it. In all the years that I was training for triathlons (a billion years ago when Dinosaurs roamed the Earth), I NEVER really trained for the bike part. And it was always my undoing. I didn’t really “know how” to train for the Bike. I also didn’t know how to train for […]
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Swim/Run Brick and Playlist
Today was a Swim/Run Brick. The Swim was 1600, mainly of drills. I’m concerned because my left arm is still numb from the bike ride on Sunday. Just not sure what to make of this. I have good gloves, I’m trying not to “lean” on that side, etc. – but it is even waking me […]
35 Mile Bike Ride with H
I moved things around this weekend from the Training Schedule, because H wanted to do the 35 mile bike ride. So instead of doing the ride yesterday in Sonoma/Napa with the Coached Team, I did it today with H. That also means that I moved the “rest day” to yesterday – and the Swim/Run to […]
Swim Today Plus Playlist and as a BONUS, “Major Tom” lyrics in English & German
Today I got to the pool and realized I had left my workout on the passenger seat of the car! D’oh! I did remember it was 1750, and that the beginning was a 300 warmup, then the usual drills (3×50 of on back/swim then “catch up”/swim then scull/swim), and I knew there was a 300 […]
Happy Turkey Day! Recipes, Run and Playlist
Got up this morning, and H and I got to work preparing for Thanksgiving. First, wild mushroom soup (serves 6): 2 lbs wild mushrooms, 1/2 c unsalted butter, 1/3 cup chopped green onions, 6 garlic cloves, peeled, 3T flour, 6 cups chicken stock, 3/4 c heavy cream, 2 tsp tarragon, 1/4 cup Creme Fraiche, 1 […]
My first “brick” and its Playlist
This was my view for an hour yesterday as I sat on my bike trainer on the driveway, peddling away. Well, until dusk, then dark – then I wasn’t seeing much of anything (smile). Yesterday’s workout was a “brick” – meaning 2 disciplines right after each other. First, the bike for an hour. This involved […]
Week 3 Begins! A Trip to Bodega Bay, Swimming with Iron Mel, Playlist, $250 Donation!
Week 3 is here! Here is my schedule at a glance…and then a bit about what I’ve done so far! :-) THE WEEK AHEAD MONDAY – Off day. TUESDAY – Swim 60’ (total 1850) & Strength 40’ WEDNESDAY – Bike 60′ & Run 20′ THURSDAY – Strength 40’ (Turkey Day: gobble, gobble!) FRIDAY – Swim […]
Swim Day (with Playlist) and Run Day
OK I really should have taken photos. Next time. I am SURE there will be MANY “next times”! Just picture here a drowned rat grrl from running, and a swim workout with a flashlight on it! I did the swim workout at about 7:00 p.m. yesterday, because I had a meeting from 3:00 to 6:00 […]
Ironman Movie, Stats/Maps for Louisiana Ironman, Remembrances from Previous Races
First of all, check this out Pretty exciting, eh? Many folks who are considering sponsoring me through a tax-deductible donation on my fundraising website are curious what each of the miles “mean” for Ironman Louisville. This is the best I can find out (especially with respect to the times that you need to meet to […]
Swim Workout & Playlist; My Favorite Comment from the Weekend
Today was another Swim workout, and I decided to do the “Group 2″ workout to see how it would go. That workout was: WarmUp 300 EZ 3×50 25 kick on back/25 free RI 10″ 3×50 25 Catch Up (CU)/25 free RI 10″ 3×50 25 scull/25 free RI 10″ 3x 25 kick back RI 10″ […]