I took off for a week in Las Vegas. It took my mind off everything going on with work and workouts. Today marked my "official" return to the sport! Please, no autographs...
I took a dedicated walk on the treadmill. Nothing fancy. I set it at 3.5-3.7mph at 1% incline. It was going well until the last 4 minutes. My leg just tightened up suddenly. I can't even place why such a reaction would occur. I stopped, stretched, and did some ab work. Tomorrow I'll try bike or swimming.
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Wednesday, February 17, 2010
Monday, January 25, 2010
Weekly Review: Screaming on the inside
I blew it nutrition wise. Someone dropped off birthday cake in my face during my lunch. I asked the guy to put it on the counter. He didn't... I guess I should have. So instead I just smelled the German chocolaty goodness. The hens started filing in, raving about the flavors of this cake. I caved, my slice was larger than it needed to be. The next day I the hens were offering me donuts pretty forcefully. I ended up having two.. and an iced vanilla mocha... and two slices of pizza... and six or seven animal cookies. I came home and my gf said I smelled like cookies, so I made some hot chocolate to hide my multiple indiscretions.
I was getting fairly consistent with my workouts until my schedule change. Second shift is some kind of torture. The guys working those hours are freaks. In addition, I was practicing my programming skills for a job interview. So I needed all the extra time I could get. Anyhow, I took several days off- some planned, some not planned. My body actually thanked me for it. I felt good returning to the bike after two days off. I didn't get to the pool this week. Either I need to wake up earlier or its not going to happen.
I was getting fairly consistent with my workouts until my schedule change. Second shift is some kind of torture. The guys working those hours are freaks. In addition, I was practicing my programming skills for a job interview. So I needed all the extra time I could get. Anyhow, I took several days off- some planned, some not planned. My body actually thanked me for it. I felt good returning to the bike after two days off. I didn't get to the pool this week. Either I need to wake up earlier or its not going to happen.
Sunday, January 17, 2010
Recap: Week 3
This weeks training was just 'okay'. The recovery from the mountain bike clinic wreaked havoc on my system. I fell three times, once in a rock garden trying to move around someone who'd given up. A rock stabbed my butt pretty hard. The other two occurred as I attempted to negotiate a string of tight uphill switchbacks.
The slicks on my MTB are a fun addition. They are 26x 1.25 and I get about 2-3mph faster on flat roads and loads faster on downhills. I even maintained 30mph on a slight downhill grade for about 2 miles(Culver & Shady Canyon to Culver & University). This additional speed makes it easier to impale joggers and small dogs so I added a dorky bell. It was necessary evil as most are blasting music so they can't hear anything.
As for my running, I've alwasy found that music distracts me and messes up my stride. Besides, the mp3 adds weight. I skipped a weeks worth of runs. I do my runs at the weeks begining so its closer to two weeks without running. I took care of that on thursday and woke up friday with sore tendons. I read an article in Competitor Magazine that after taking time off, one needs to ease back into that activity. I wish I'd read that first.
My bilateral breathing is going not so well. I get flat, I drink a lot of water, and I noticed I close my eyes like a scared child. Its a weird instinct. Shaving has become a real chore, but the swim brief allows for an even tan so totally worth it.
Because my work schedule is screwed up for right now I've switch from a swim focued BT plan to a balanced plan. So I'll perform each discipline 2x a week with one day off. I will also add weights into the mix.
Week 3 Totals:
Swimming:
2400.00 M
1h 08m 52s
Cycling:
46.15 Mi
2h 53m 11s
Running:
2.85 Mi
25m
Strength Training:
1h 00m
The slicks on my MTB are a fun addition. They are 26x 1.25 and I get about 2-3mph faster on flat roads and loads faster on downhills. I even maintained 30mph on a slight downhill grade for about 2 miles(Culver & Shady Canyon to Culver & University). This additional speed makes it easier to impale joggers and small dogs so I added a dorky bell. It was necessary evil as most are blasting music so they can't hear anything.
As for my running, I've alwasy found that music distracts me and messes up my stride. Besides, the mp3 adds weight. I skipped a weeks worth of runs. I do my runs at the weeks begining so its closer to two weeks without running. I took care of that on thursday and woke up friday with sore tendons. I read an article in Competitor Magazine that after taking time off, one needs to ease back into that activity. I wish I'd read that first.
My bilateral breathing is going not so well. I get flat, I drink a lot of water, and I noticed I close my eyes like a scared child. Its a weird instinct. Shaving has become a real chore, but the swim brief allows for an even tan so totally worth it.
Because my work schedule is screwed up for right now I've switch from a swim focued BT plan to a balanced plan. So I'll perform each discipline 2x a week with one day off. I will also add weights into the mix.
Week 3 Totals:
Swimming:
2400.00 M
1h 08m 52s
Cycling:
46.15 Mi
2h 53m 11s
Running:
2.85 Mi
25m
Strength Training:
1h 00m
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