I do, I'm totally a inspirational junkie. I also have the dream of going under 10 hours some day and possibly qualifying for kona. Here's a cool RR, not just for sub-10 dreamers, everyone should be able to relate and get somthing out of it;
http://forum.slowtwitch.com/Slowtwitch_Forums_C1/Triathlon_Forum_F1/From_Serious_Fat_Guy_to_Kona_-_My_Kona_Qualification_Story_P2263694/
Friday, March 27, 2009
My legs feel like jello
Hey all,
I thought I'd try to keep this bloggin thing going a few days, see if I can get into it. Just like running I'd lost my mojo and the only way to get it back is to do it more often right? The last couple of days have been good, yesterday I had a good run finally. I did somthing different, I forced myself to run with someone slightly slower then I usually run. At least for the first 30 minutes I kept with this gentleman. He didn't seem to mind and I even asked if I was annoying him. I know some people don't like it especially on the bike. ;) But we've NEVER DONE THAT(sarcasm). Anywho as soon as he dropped off I kept going and picked it up having done a "proper" warmup. I know it sounds crazy, who woulda thought doing a proper warmup would yield results. After that I found my legs and increased quite a bit near the end. My 90 min. Z2 probably creeped up into the Z3 by the end, but hey I really needed the confidence booster. I felt great at the end.
So Chad Leslie and Greg showed up for the swim and they were all excited about the new IM. Anyone else interested in St. George Utah??? Sounds interesting, I did some research on the place, there's some bad and some good things. I'm a lil leary, not quite convinced on it yet. The biggest thing is it's a May IM which means long long trainer rides. I'm getting better aquainted with the trainer, but could I handle that??? Def. not at this point, maybe by next spring I could. Oh well it was the topic of discussion before we started the swim. We did some kind of descending thing. They moved the bulkhead during one of our sets, which actually made one our 50s 60, and our next 50 75 as they moved the bulkhead. It makes for an interesting swim. Somtimes it seems like the wall has moved when you get tired, here it was actually moving. I didn't get clothes lined like last time with the flag thing that they drape across at the 5m marks. Nice of them not to do it this time. One of the last sets we did 4 x 50 all out. So I come into the wall just behind Greg and he mentions to me, "You didn't look like you were going very hard". I wasn't thinking and quickly stated that no I cut the gas before I got to the wall. Greg is usually not a slave driver, but this clearly made him frown. He tells me at that point somthing like, "No, I want you to drive alllllll the way to the wall" Do it again, this time push harder, effort wise then you've ever pushed. What a dumb ass, mental note*** don't ever tell your coach your sand baggin it, bad idea. Anyways he made me do a 5th one too, big meany. I really pushed like he wanted and nearly paid the price(as well as everyone else swimming near by) by barfing into the pool. Man I can't remember ever bein that nautious. Oh well lesson learnt, pay attention to the little things, one detail in itself won't make a big deal, probably won't affect the outcome at all on Aug 30, but a little thing here, another there, yet another there...... well you get the picture DETAILS!!!
Todays bike was good, I'm really likin these MAP intervals, they hurt like heck. I had about 3 sets of them ranging from 45-90 secs and 4-6 of them with a break inbetween. I'm sure most of you guys in the class will have had the same thing, I think I'm a phase behind them since I started a few weeks behind with the indoor sessions. I checked the distance to St. George Utah, I'm allowed to do an IM and Lisa likes the idea of me bein done the race early summer which gives us more time for other fun summer activities which don't interfere with training, ha ha. or the other way. Utah is close to Vegas so we could do some things there, not that we're big gamblers but neither of us have been to Vegas so it would be nice to do. Spring should be here shortly and I'm lookin forward to training with the group again, I miss the comradery how ever you spell that. I think Greg was talkin about doin Edworthy hill or maybe tuscany as soon as the temp gets into the double digits. Gotta get the bikes tuned up, oh well that's it for now, hopefully I'll blog again soon, later,
DP
I thought I'd try to keep this bloggin thing going a few days, see if I can get into it. Just like running I'd lost my mojo and the only way to get it back is to do it more often right? The last couple of days have been good, yesterday I had a good run finally. I did somthing different, I forced myself to run with someone slightly slower then I usually run. At least for the first 30 minutes I kept with this gentleman. He didn't seem to mind and I even asked if I was annoying him. I know some people don't like it especially on the bike. ;) But we've NEVER DONE THAT(sarcasm). Anywho as soon as he dropped off I kept going and picked it up having done a "proper" warmup. I know it sounds crazy, who woulda thought doing a proper warmup would yield results. After that I found my legs and increased quite a bit near the end. My 90 min. Z2 probably creeped up into the Z3 by the end, but hey I really needed the confidence booster. I felt great at the end.
So Chad Leslie and Greg showed up for the swim and they were all excited about the new IM. Anyone else interested in St. George Utah??? Sounds interesting, I did some research on the place, there's some bad and some good things. I'm a lil leary, not quite convinced on it yet. The biggest thing is it's a May IM which means long long trainer rides. I'm getting better aquainted with the trainer, but could I handle that??? Def. not at this point, maybe by next spring I could. Oh well it was the topic of discussion before we started the swim. We did some kind of descending thing. They moved the bulkhead during one of our sets, which actually made one our 50s 60, and our next 50 75 as they moved the bulkhead. It makes for an interesting swim. Somtimes it seems like the wall has moved when you get tired, here it was actually moving. I didn't get clothes lined like last time with the flag thing that they drape across at the 5m marks. Nice of them not to do it this time. One of the last sets we did 4 x 50 all out. So I come into the wall just behind Greg and he mentions to me, "You didn't look like you were going very hard". I wasn't thinking and quickly stated that no I cut the gas before I got to the wall. Greg is usually not a slave driver, but this clearly made him frown. He tells me at that point somthing like, "No, I want you to drive alllllll the way to the wall" Do it again, this time push harder, effort wise then you've ever pushed. What a dumb ass, mental note*** don't ever tell your coach your sand baggin it, bad idea. Anyways he made me do a 5th one too, big meany. I really pushed like he wanted and nearly paid the price(as well as everyone else swimming near by) by barfing into the pool. Man I can't remember ever bein that nautious. Oh well lesson learnt, pay attention to the little things, one detail in itself won't make a big deal, probably won't affect the outcome at all on Aug 30, but a little thing here, another there, yet another there...... well you get the picture DETAILS!!!
Todays bike was good, I'm really likin these MAP intervals, they hurt like heck. I had about 3 sets of them ranging from 45-90 secs and 4-6 of them with a break inbetween. I'm sure most of you guys in the class will have had the same thing, I think I'm a phase behind them since I started a few weeks behind with the indoor sessions. I checked the distance to St. George Utah, I'm allowed to do an IM and Lisa likes the idea of me bein done the race early summer which gives us more time for other fun summer activities which don't interfere with training, ha ha. or the other way. Utah is close to Vegas so we could do some things there, not that we're big gamblers but neither of us have been to Vegas so it would be nice to do. Spring should be here shortly and I'm lookin forward to training with the group again, I miss the comradery how ever you spell that. I think Greg was talkin about doin Edworthy hill or maybe tuscany as soon as the temp gets into the double digits. Gotta get the bikes tuned up, oh well that's it for now, hopefully I'll blog again soon, later,
DP
Wednesday, March 25, 2009
Spring has sprung!!
Hi there,
It's me again, you almost forgot about me eh? Although if you did you wouldn't see that question so no one should be saying, "Sorry who are you again?" So what am I doing these days? Ummm the usual, swimming, biking, running, this'n that. Things are going ok, especially the riding. I'm doing workouts I've never done on the trainer and my legs hate me for it, like TT's Map intervals, high cad, low cad with high gear. I'm finding my legs are def. getting more strength. I look forward to seeing how much I've improved there. The running is not as good, I'm usually running 5 days a week, but I'm finding it tough to get my running legs this season. I'm not sure why that is, maybe this has something to do with the extra weight I just can't seem to shed. Oh well it'll happen yet, the swimming.... well it's just swimming. What else can I say, I can't really tell if I'm improving there. We do have a good lil group going sundays, wednesdays, and fridays(for me at least). Greg and I are close so if I have a good swim I'm able to keep up somtimes, and even days when I can't he's just ahead of me. Someone to key off of, that's nice. I hope we'll get spring soon, I want to take my cycling outdoors. Which reminds me my bikes need a couple of tune ups. Where do you guys go for tune ups?? Somewhere near me? Last weekend Lisa and I went to Radium for the weekend. It was our "6 month anniversary" I know that's not annual, but w/e it was an excuse for us to get away and have some fun, soak in the hotsprings, and do some driving. We came home to see mother nature had blessed us with yet another snow fall. mmmmm nice. But I'm not complaining, I claimed I don't complain about weather in Keith's blog so I have to live up to that. I know that'll bite me in the butt sometime. Anywho, cheers all
DP
PS: I just entered another race for the season.
It's me again, you almost forgot about me eh? Although if you did you wouldn't see that question so no one should be saying, "Sorry who are you again?" So what am I doing these days? Ummm the usual, swimming, biking, running, this'n that. Things are going ok, especially the riding. I'm doing workouts I've never done on the trainer and my legs hate me for it, like TT's Map intervals, high cad, low cad with high gear. I'm finding my legs are def. getting more strength. I look forward to seeing how much I've improved there. The running is not as good, I'm usually running 5 days a week, but I'm finding it tough to get my running legs this season. I'm not sure why that is, maybe this has something to do with the extra weight I just can't seem to shed. Oh well it'll happen yet, the swimming.... well it's just swimming. What else can I say, I can't really tell if I'm improving there. We do have a good lil group going sundays, wednesdays, and fridays(for me at least). Greg and I are close so if I have a good swim I'm able to keep up somtimes, and even days when I can't he's just ahead of me. Someone to key off of, that's nice. I hope we'll get spring soon, I want to take my cycling outdoors. Which reminds me my bikes need a couple of tune ups. Where do you guys go for tune ups?? Somewhere near me? Last weekend Lisa and I went to Radium for the weekend. It was our "6 month anniversary" I know that's not annual, but w/e it was an excuse for us to get away and have some fun, soak in the hotsprings, and do some driving. We came home to see mother nature had blessed us with yet another snow fall. mmmmm nice. But I'm not complaining, I claimed I don't complain about weather in Keith's blog so I have to live up to that. I know that'll bite me in the butt sometime. Anywho, cheers all
DP
PS: I just entered another race for the season.
Friday, March 6, 2009
k, I'm in Calgary 70.3 here we come!!
Well I bit the bullet and entered. I was a bit hesitant about entering this one because it's only 4 weeks before IMC, but it's in Calgary(I don't feel like traveling anymore then I already will be) and I got a bunch of friends doing it. I like looking for them on the course and chatting after the race, comparing experiences and cheering for them. Training is going well again after a brief cold, I'm happy it didn't last too long. I think I had maybe 8 days off from it? Wednesday was my first swim back, it was long course, no IG so we did our own thing. I ended up doing 17 hundreds, just getting the feel for the water again, concentrating on my form, nothing hard. It was long course that's hard enough in itself isn't it?? My running isn't going that great, oh well it'll come. The riding is going very well though, I'm happy to say this year going with Greg's workouts I'm def. going to improve more, hopefully sub 5:30 this year??? maybe? pretty pls?? hee hee I'm hoping to make both of the training camps this year so that'll def. help. Greg also says he's gonna take it to a new level with me, now that he knows me and what I'm capable of.
Oh and in other news Lisa and I have joined the Talisman centre and quit the wow gym. Sorry Chad/Leslie, although what do you care I barely ever see you guys there anyways. See you more often swimming at the talisman and if I bug you enough maybe you'll join there too? It would be good to see some IG athletes doing some runs there too on the crappy winter days, looks like we're getting more of those eh? Well that's it for me, for now, TTYL oh
PS: Sorry Cam I won't be doing the Calgary marathon this year. I'm really quite terrified of the marathon, the last two didn't go well and the next time I do one I'll put all my effort into training for it. Maybe one of these years I'll take a year off of IM and that will be the year to get my marathon mojo back hopefully??? Oh well I wish you the best in your training, just make sure you get into the long rides soon. Is the invitation still open to come do a long ride with you this summer???
Friday, February 13, 2009
Happy Valentines!!
Hey all,
Just finishing up work here so I thought I'd say hi since it's wayyyyyy over due. I hope everyone is getting into their winter/spring training programs. Things are going well for me now despite some frustrating swims. Last swim was good finally after a few bad ones. Weird how long course is so much harder then short course. It shouldn't make that much difference, I'm convinced most of it's mental. Lisa has come swimming with me now 3 times I believe?? and she's pumped to come swim today again so that's good. She's improving and enjoying herself while doing it. During the warm weather I've been running mostly outsidee, but now it's cooled off again so back onto the treadmill I go. I can't handle cold weather running like I used to, the cold air does havoc on the immune system and I end up with a nasty cold if I run too hard in too cold weather. I'm back on the program with the Gregster, I think he's upped my program this year. I'm excited for this, I'm up for the challenge. So with the new program and the fact that I'm starting earlier with him, he's forcing me to get used to the trainer. Actually the last couple of rides have felt pretty good. I'm getting used to the seat and I feel good, at least for the first while. My long rides are up to 2 hours, think it's been 2 at that length. We'll see what the year brings, I think I may change my mind on which half IM I do. I wanted to go back to Manitoba and do the half I'd done twice years ago, but now I'm rethinking that. Lisa and I talked and it just doesn't make sense going for just a long weekend when the training camp here is the weekend after. Sooooo much driving to do, I may as well do Calgary 70.3 or the Sylvan Lake half. They are 4 and 5 weeks before IM, I think it'll be Sylvan since that one's 5 weeks I believe. Anyways I'm writing a quick update here just to fill everyone in who still faithfully check my blog. I hardly even read blogs anymore, I'm sorry I used to be pretty good about reading and commenting, so now that I don't I won't expect too many comments on mine. Especially now that it's been what a month since my last post? Oh well take care everyone, I've posted, one long paragraph..... but it's a post. Cheers,
Darryl
Just finishing up work here so I thought I'd say hi since it's wayyyyyy over due. I hope everyone is getting into their winter/spring training programs. Things are going well for me now despite some frustrating swims. Last swim was good finally after a few bad ones. Weird how long course is so much harder then short course. It shouldn't make that much difference, I'm convinced most of it's mental. Lisa has come swimming with me now 3 times I believe?? and she's pumped to come swim today again so that's good. She's improving and enjoying herself while doing it. During the warm weather I've been running mostly outsidee, but now it's cooled off again so back onto the treadmill I go. I can't handle cold weather running like I used to, the cold air does havoc on the immune system and I end up with a nasty cold if I run too hard in too cold weather. I'm back on the program with the Gregster, I think he's upped my program this year. I'm excited for this, I'm up for the challenge. So with the new program and the fact that I'm starting earlier with him, he's forcing me to get used to the trainer. Actually the last couple of rides have felt pretty good. I'm getting used to the seat and I feel good, at least for the first while. My long rides are up to 2 hours, think it's been 2 at that length. We'll see what the year brings, I think I may change my mind on which half IM I do. I wanted to go back to Manitoba and do the half I'd done twice years ago, but now I'm rethinking that. Lisa and I talked and it just doesn't make sense going for just a long weekend when the training camp here is the weekend after. Sooooo much driving to do, I may as well do Calgary 70.3 or the Sylvan Lake half. They are 4 and 5 weeks before IM, I think it'll be Sylvan since that one's 5 weeks I believe. Anyways I'm writing a quick update here just to fill everyone in who still faithfully check my blog. I hardly even read blogs anymore, I'm sorry I used to be pretty good about reading and commenting, so now that I don't I won't expect too many comments on mine. Especially now that it's been what a month since my last post? Oh well take care everyone, I've posted, one long paragraph..... but it's a post. Cheers,
Darryl
Tuesday, January 20, 2009
6 days on the road and I'm a gonna....
Hey there,
Things are going pretty well still. Yesterday I felt a bit of a cold so I right away started up with the Vitamin C and Cold Fx. I'm just finishing up here at work, killing some time so I thought I'd write a blog post. I hardly ever feel like writing at home so it never happens otherwise.
The last two weeks I've swam 3 times each, I swim sundays and wednesdays with Chad and Greg, friday on my own. Last friday guess who joined me!!!! Lisa has been talking for awhile about joining me and she finally came through the time when I don't mention it. I didn't know how it would go, there are so many what ifs. All I cared for on the first try was to make sure it was a positive thing. So I tryed to give tips but keep it positive and fun. She surprised me actually, at first I suggested just pushing off the wall, floating with the face in the water and kicking. Then later I noticed she was doing some strokes. She's determined eh! Anyways she had the floaty belt on at first, so after a bit she took it off since it was getting uncomfortable. She was a bit nervous at first with out it, even though we're in a standing area of the lap swimming pool. She has trouble balancing herself when it's time to get up. Anyways by the end she was doing em on her own while I did 100s, she floats really well kicking and even does a few strokes, some of them were damn near perfect. So ya we got another fishy in our midst, well tadpole, but needless to say I'm excited to have her aboard coming fridays with me. It also helps to keep my swim a bit more leasurely, makes coming to the pool more enjoyable if I have a more relaxed swim, but still 3 times in a week.
The riding is going great too!! I'm having no problems doing an hour now on the trainer and last friday I did 1:40 for my long ride! I normally ride long saturday, but at work I was thinking and already dreading getting up saturday and thinking about riding long. Sooo I figured there's a movie on my computer Lisa and I want to watch, asked her if she'd like to watch it with me. One catch though, I'd be on the trainer beside her sweatin up a storm. What a trooper, she didn't mind a bit, and I kept riding and riding even after the movie was over. I wonder if I can do 2 hours this weekend? We'll see, but it sure was nice getting that long one over with friday night already. I swam then too and only ran sat, then I was going to run and swim sunday, but we went to the hitmen game on sunday night so all I had time for was a swim. I need to get up earlier eh? I'm like you Kelsey, just NOT a morning person and like you I wish I was.
The job is going well, I enjoy working with the people. I really like the positive working environment, I even get to know some people from other departments and have no problems starting a conversation up with any one of them. The work is a bit boring, but at least I'm able to learn again. That's cool, and it's relaxing, I can say I really only had one stressful day where I didn't know what the heck I was doing and felt like quitting on the spot. Not too bad, the running is not coming back like i'd like. I find that ironic since I'm a runer and right now the swimming/biking is going better then the running. hmmmm I guess I can live with that. I had a great outdoor run saturday, it was toward evening, so peaceful and I got to see my deer buddies. There were piles of them again I never get over how peaceful they seem. Somthing occured to me as I was running back home. I grew up in the country and often thought I'd like to go deer hunting. Sorry Susi it's true at one point I thought I could do it. I had friends that were avid hunters and saw their heads up on their walls. Now I could never do it, I just couldn't. So those were my thoughts as I was cruising home. My running will come back, at least my tights aren't as "tight". Did someone shrink them, then stretch them? Go figure. Cheers, time to go home don't think I have anything else to say. Later,
Darryl
Things are going pretty well still. Yesterday I felt a bit of a cold so I right away started up with the Vitamin C and Cold Fx. I'm just finishing up here at work, killing some time so I thought I'd write a blog post. I hardly ever feel like writing at home so it never happens otherwise.
The last two weeks I've swam 3 times each, I swim sundays and wednesdays with Chad and Greg, friday on my own. Last friday guess who joined me!!!! Lisa has been talking for awhile about joining me and she finally came through the time when I don't mention it. I didn't know how it would go, there are so many what ifs. All I cared for on the first try was to make sure it was a positive thing. So I tryed to give tips but keep it positive and fun. She surprised me actually, at first I suggested just pushing off the wall, floating with the face in the water and kicking. Then later I noticed she was doing some strokes. She's determined eh! Anyways she had the floaty belt on at first, so after a bit she took it off since it was getting uncomfortable. She was a bit nervous at first with out it, even though we're in a standing area of the lap swimming pool. She has trouble balancing herself when it's time to get up. Anyways by the end she was doing em on her own while I did 100s, she floats really well kicking and even does a few strokes, some of them were damn near perfect. So ya we got another fishy in our midst, well tadpole, but needless to say I'm excited to have her aboard coming fridays with me. It also helps to keep my swim a bit more leasurely, makes coming to the pool more enjoyable if I have a more relaxed swim, but still 3 times in a week.
The riding is going great too!! I'm having no problems doing an hour now on the trainer and last friday I did 1:40 for my long ride! I normally ride long saturday, but at work I was thinking and already dreading getting up saturday and thinking about riding long. Sooo I figured there's a movie on my computer Lisa and I want to watch, asked her if she'd like to watch it with me. One catch though, I'd be on the trainer beside her sweatin up a storm. What a trooper, she didn't mind a bit, and I kept riding and riding even after the movie was over. I wonder if I can do 2 hours this weekend? We'll see, but it sure was nice getting that long one over with friday night already. I swam then too and only ran sat, then I was going to run and swim sunday, but we went to the hitmen game on sunday night so all I had time for was a swim. I need to get up earlier eh? I'm like you Kelsey, just NOT a morning person and like you I wish I was.
The job is going well, I enjoy working with the people. I really like the positive working environment, I even get to know some people from other departments and have no problems starting a conversation up with any one of them. The work is a bit boring, but at least I'm able to learn again. That's cool, and it's relaxing, I can say I really only had one stressful day where I didn't know what the heck I was doing and felt like quitting on the spot. Not too bad, the running is not coming back like i'd like. I find that ironic since I'm a runer and right now the swimming/biking is going better then the running. hmmmm I guess I can live with that. I had a great outdoor run saturday, it was toward evening, so peaceful and I got to see my deer buddies. There were piles of them again I never get over how peaceful they seem. Somthing occured to me as I was running back home. I grew up in the country and often thought I'd like to go deer hunting. Sorry Susi it's true at one point I thought I could do it. I had friends that were avid hunters and saw their heads up on their walls. Now I could never do it, I just couldn't. So those were my thoughts as I was cruising home. My running will come back, at least my tights aren't as "tight". Did someone shrink them, then stretch them? Go figure. Cheers, time to go home don't think I have anything else to say. Later,
Darryl
Tuesday, January 13, 2009
Happy New Year!!
Hey all
Been awhile again since I posted. I have no excuse really, there is stuff to talk about right? Of course there is!! Christmas, New Years, new job, no training. Well I'm back training now, things are going well too.
First off Christmas, Lisa and I drove to Manitoba to visit my family. Who knows if she'll want to go again since we did hit some blowing snow in the last hour heading that way. Then coming home we hit a big blizzard in SASK(thanks Jenna for sending that our way) It was also really freezing. The first part there was no wind and the snow was coming down and staying on the road making it impossible to see the lines. Then the wind came and the visibility went down, but at least the road was mostly clear. Later on we got ice too. It was weird driving through all of that in phases, amongst super cold wind chill too. I had to alternate the heat in the car from feet/defrost to just defrost. The plain defrost is the only thing that could keep the windshield from freezing over, all while the inside of the car had to be in the neighborhood of 30+ degrees. I was sweating like crazy!!! So yeah Lisa got a taste of a "real" winter drive Canadian style. We'll see if she wants to ever head out east again. :P
Training grinded to a halt during the Christmas holidays. I brought running and swimming stuff to Manitoba and planned on going to the gym and pool to do some of both, but it didn't happen. Most of the time it was chilly outside and I just felt like stayin at home and not worrying about workouts. So I did just that, ate and drank till my hearts(and my tummys) content. I can't remember how many times I went to bed hurting cause I ate too much. Why does one do that? Why can't I just stop before it starts to hurt? Anyways I didn't beat myself up over not training, this year I made up my mind to enjoy the holidays, then come home and get to work so to speak.
I started my new job on Jan 5th. I enjoy it, the people are great. The job is a lil boring at first, but I expected that. Lots to learn, at least the people in my dept. are helpful. Yesterday I made my first big mistake. Oh well I have to redo a bunch of it today. My co-worker says everyone's done it before and I shouldn't let it bother me. I won't get into what I did, cause it's hard to explain. Seems like a great place here and I'm enjoying coming to work and being part of a team again.
So as soon as we got back from the trip I started up with the training. The first workouts back are always tough aren't they? It seems like you're starting over again, it turns out that I gained a bit of weight too, YIKES!! hee hee oh well time to start eating better too. I think I managed a run or a bike most days in the first week and one swim? I'll have to start recording that stuff again. This week starting last friday has been awesome. I decided to jump start the training again. I wouldn't do this normally except that training was going fairly well before the holidays so I figure I'm behind, I need to get going again. Friday, Sat, and Sun I did 6 workouts friday swim/run, sat brick(my first of the year), sun swim/ride. I'm trying to keep my run and bike at 2 on 1 off type thing while building up a base. Also, I was gonna start back with my coach, but that isn't going to happen till Feb. I want to get some fitness going before I start back with him. I also had 3 swims in 7 days. I swam wed,fri,sun, they got progressively better. I always swim better with only one day off inbetween.
So here I am at today, I think I'll run and do a short bike. I rode yesterday for 1:15. A huge breakthrough, I find it so hard to get past the 1 hour mark. I think it's mostly mental. I will try to change that over the winter. I want to hit the ground running(riding) when spring hits. I entered the splash and gasp as well as the police half. So we'll see some of you at those races, I hope it'll be warmer at the splash an gasp. I look forward to another great year of improvement. I keep bugging lisa about a possible Hawaii trip in Oct. :) Maybe this year I'll be close. I really want to go sub 10, it'll be a big jump, but I know I can do it!!! As Paul Harvey says, "now you have the rest of the story". Cheers,
Darryl
Been awhile again since I posted. I have no excuse really, there is stuff to talk about right? Of course there is!! Christmas, New Years, new job, no training. Well I'm back training now, things are going well too.
First off Christmas, Lisa and I drove to Manitoba to visit my family. Who knows if she'll want to go again since we did hit some blowing snow in the last hour heading that way. Then coming home we hit a big blizzard in SASK(thanks Jenna for sending that our way) It was also really freezing. The first part there was no wind and the snow was coming down and staying on the road making it impossible to see the lines. Then the wind came and the visibility went down, but at least the road was mostly clear. Later on we got ice too. It was weird driving through all of that in phases, amongst super cold wind chill too. I had to alternate the heat in the car from feet/defrost to just defrost. The plain defrost is the only thing that could keep the windshield from freezing over, all while the inside of the car had to be in the neighborhood of 30+ degrees. I was sweating like crazy!!! So yeah Lisa got a taste of a "real" winter drive Canadian style. We'll see if she wants to ever head out east again. :P
Training grinded to a halt during the Christmas holidays. I brought running and swimming stuff to Manitoba and planned on going to the gym and pool to do some of both, but it didn't happen. Most of the time it was chilly outside and I just felt like stayin at home and not worrying about workouts. So I did just that, ate and drank till my hearts(and my tummys) content. I can't remember how many times I went to bed hurting cause I ate too much. Why does one do that? Why can't I just stop before it starts to hurt? Anyways I didn't beat myself up over not training, this year I made up my mind to enjoy the holidays, then come home and get to work so to speak.
I started my new job on Jan 5th. I enjoy it, the people are great. The job is a lil boring at first, but I expected that. Lots to learn, at least the people in my dept. are helpful. Yesterday I made my first big mistake. Oh well I have to redo a bunch of it today. My co-worker says everyone's done it before and I shouldn't let it bother me. I won't get into what I did, cause it's hard to explain. Seems like a great place here and I'm enjoying coming to work and being part of a team again.
So as soon as we got back from the trip I started up with the training. The first workouts back are always tough aren't they? It seems like you're starting over again, it turns out that I gained a bit of weight too, YIKES!! hee hee oh well time to start eating better too. I think I managed a run or a bike most days in the first week and one swim? I'll have to start recording that stuff again. This week starting last friday has been awesome. I decided to jump start the training again. I wouldn't do this normally except that training was going fairly well before the holidays so I figure I'm behind, I need to get going again. Friday, Sat, and Sun I did 6 workouts friday swim/run, sat brick(my first of the year), sun swim/ride. I'm trying to keep my run and bike at 2 on 1 off type thing while building up a base. Also, I was gonna start back with my coach, but that isn't going to happen till Feb. I want to get some fitness going before I start back with him. I also had 3 swims in 7 days. I swam wed,fri,sun, they got progressively better. I always swim better with only one day off inbetween.
So here I am at today, I think I'll run and do a short bike. I rode yesterday for 1:15. A huge breakthrough, I find it so hard to get past the 1 hour mark. I think it's mostly mental. I will try to change that over the winter. I want to hit the ground running(riding) when spring hits. I entered the splash and gasp as well as the police half. So we'll see some of you at those races, I hope it'll be warmer at the splash an gasp. I look forward to another great year of improvement. I keep bugging lisa about a possible Hawaii trip in Oct. :) Maybe this year I'll be close. I really want to go sub 10, it'll be a big jump, but I know I can do it!!! As Paul Harvey says, "now you have the rest of the story". Cheers,
Darryl
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