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.

Independence Day

Had a nice break from the normal routine to celebrate Cassidy's birthday and July 4th.

Newbie

So I'm new to blogging.  Melissa would like to start a blog to track her progress in triathlon training and hopefully motivate others while keeping herself on course to achieve her goals.

Melissa and Me - blog newbies

I offered to check out blogging for her.  There are several free blog options; Blogger, WordPress, etc.  I have a Google gmail account, so trying Blogger (Google's blog option) makes sense.  I'll probably try a WordPress blogg as well just to compare.  My biggest problem is that I've primarily used facebook to 'blog' my progress as an athlete.  I don't have actual blog experience.

My attempt at dramatic video . . .

So - don't be surprised if I post pictures and videos that don't seem normal or to match what I'm talking about, or if this blog suddenly dies and is never updated again.  We'll see how things go.

     ~ Marcus