If you read my blog you know what happened last year. This year had to be better, there is no way it could be worse. After waiting a year, laying down a solid 20 weeks of training it was time for redemption at Rev3 Knoxville HalfRev and I got it. No kicks, crashes, craps or [...]
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June 2009 - Ride For Rob 
July 2010 - Muskoka Long Course 
September 2010 - Muskoka 70.3 Ironman 
July 2011 - Ironman Lake Placid |
With this being the week of lasts I got through my long swim and was on my way. Thursday came around and I faced a decision. It was beautiful outside and I had a long run and a long bike left for the week. I wanted to bike but I had committed to a group [...] I started training with a power meter this year. I actually thought about it last year but this year the deals on PowerTap wheels were too good to pass up. I have to say it was a wise investment and I look forward to training with power going forward. Why? For one thing it is [...] Last week was a tough week. Bike Lactate Threshold test, 5KM race, longest brick of the program. But with less than 4 weeks until race day I am starting to see the light at the end of the tunnel. This is the last big week, then a more moderate week and then a two week [...] What a week! I was a bit worried leading into this past week. I’ve been happy with my swim although I took a little bit of a hit when I realized the pool I was swimming in is 25 yards, not 25 meters. My run training was validated with the 1:40 Chilly Half Marathon last [...] So last week I took possession of my first power meter, a PowerTap Pro laced into a Reynolds Strike wheelset. I’ve been contemplating this purchase for well over a year and Wheelbuilder.com had a great deal on custom built Reynolds wheels and I had a $750 fitness credit from work burning a hole in my [...] So the otherday was Groundhog Day and the rodent predicted 6 more weeks of Winter. A couple of days later and I put down 100 miles of riding outdoors on my road bike. I’ll take a Winter like this one anytime! Sunday was a glorious day for February. 7C, very little wind and I had [...] I love my job. I love the company I work for and the people I work with. But I am going to be honest, if I ever won the lottery and didn’t need to work I wouldn’t. Neither would you. You’d find other ways to pass you time, achieve new goals, see the world. Sure [...] Ironman – CHECK! With my new training year starting a little early my 2011 season comes to an end. It has been a great year with some more goals knocked off the bucket list. The year started like normal with the Chilly 1/2 marathon and a PR for me albeit still a slow run at [...] The other day I rode my 14th century ride of the year. A cycling century is 100 miles (there is no such thing as a metric century) or 161.1KM. During the lead up to Ironman Lake Placid and including the Ironman, there were weekly centuries for about 10 weeks. I also rode in two charity [...] |
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