Category Archives: Training
Back in the Water!
I took the opportunity on Tuesday during my master’s class to record a short video so I can better see where my swim technique needs to improve. I spent some time with Coach EK to walk through it and discuss narrowing my stroke and focusing on the initial catch and pull. I have the tendency
In need of a day like today
I’ve been struggling a bit lately. With the odd work schedule, I’ve been getting the training sessions in, but it hasn’t been easy. I’ve also been flirting with getting sick and just barely avoiding it. Last week, having finished my project the previous week I had the ability and the need to take a few
A good day in the pool
I wouldn’t call it a breakthrough, but I had a solid swim today. The Friday masters class at Rally is a long grind that really gives me a chance to reflect on technique. After a few laps of observation, Coach Louis provided several technique areas to work on. Apparently I’ve been forcing the recovery phase
I’m so glad last week is over
I’ve hit a low point. I can’t say that it’s an all-time low, but I’m definitely being forced to rethink my approach a bit due to the travel that’s being forced upon me. Looking back and my training log, aside from weeks off, last week was one of the worst efforts I’ve had in recent
12 hours of the best pain and suffering money can buy
Setting goals and tracking progress against them is important part of improving at anything. I have goals for getting faster in the water stronger on the bike and more consistent in the run, but before today I haven’t articulated my goal for the Ironman. I’ve put a lot of thought into what I want to
Back to work
It’s really been a difficult few weeks and I’ll be dealing with the fallout for a long time. That said, I think I finally have the virus I’ve been dealing with for the last several weeks beaten into submission. Yesterday I was able to put in a little over 5 miles running on the trails
Ditch to Ditch
I learned something new this week. When you haven’t been to the Doctor’s office in 3 years, they treat you as a new patient. In some ways, that’s probably a good thing, but unfortunately for me, it means that I’m sick. Travel and lack of sleep, combined with being in close proximity to a sick
Time to go back to work
Well. I did it. 2 full weeks with no training. It’s been 19 months since I’ve had a break that long, and hopefully it will be at least 12 more before I have another. The first few days were great. Fresh off a century ride, my legs needed some time to recover and are used
Halfway through the break
It’s been rough, but I think the break has been good. Hopefully I’m healing up and getting ready to take on the off-season training and get in some skiing as well. Unfortunately, it hasn’t been all sunshine and flowers in Boulder the last few weeks. We’re experiencing what’s being referred to as a “100 year