Training 8-28-12

Training has been going pretty good!

Ran 6 miles with Will today, ran 12 miles Sunday after riding my first 100 mile ride.

My run time was a little slow today (10 :15 per mile) but I was talking the whole time with Will. Normally I don't talk due to being out of breath. Seems that my cardio is in good shape - just need to keep working on endurance.

I signed up to volunteer at this year's Ironman Arizona (IMAZ). This should get me in line to register to compete in it in 2013.

3 weeks till the Leadman Epic 125!

Training 8-16-12

Yesterday I did a 3 mile run. It was supposed to be 5 miles but since I got up late I had to cut it short.

5:30 am today - did a 4.75 mile run with Will; schedule had 4 miles so I'm gaining ground.

Actually felt good on the run! Breathing has recovered enough that it's back to endurance and energy and having a consistent measured pace.

Today my pace was 9.30 per mile. This felt good for the distance I ran. It's better than 10 and halfway to my goal of 9.00 per mile.

Stretching remains critical to a pain-free recovery. Muscle cramps suck!

Training 8-14-12

Yesterday I had a follow-up appointment with my doctor; he said I could start exercising again and that's a good thing.

After being 'off' for a week from training (sinus infection/bronchitis) and having been sickly for the month or so before that I wasn't feeling good about myself. I have a Leadman triathlon to train for!

So 5:30am this morning I'm back to training! I've got about 5 weeks to get into shape for the Leadman Epic 125. I'm going to do everything I can to prepare myself for this event.

Today's morning run was the first step on that journey.