Yearly Archives: 2010
Learning to Swim
Last season I became very fit swimming but with little improvement in becoming faster. This winter, with Gordo’s support, I decided to take two months and try something different with my swimming.  I purchased the Swim Smooth Clean up Your Stroke … Continue reading
The Onseason Update
People have been asking if I am taking time off right now before next season’s racing adventures. Â This period of time is most often referred to as the offseason. Unfortunately, over the years, I have fallen into the “off” season … Continue reading
10k in the Pain Cave
This weekend I decided to run my first 10k in years. Â I wanted to benchmark my progress and get a bit of testing done. Â I signed up for a local race at our Y on a hilly course. Â The great … Continue reading
My Top 6 Nutrition Mistakes
You can find my most recent thoughts on Body Composition here. Â One thing about writing a short online article is that I don’t have enough space to list all the mistakes I have made through the years to reach my … Continue reading
Testing: 1,2,3
I can’t assess unless I test. Â Sounds simple? Â Sometimes the simplest things are the hardest. Â Not a new concept, but an important reminder. In business, I test constantly; Profit and loss statement. Â I run benchmarks based on goals and previous … Continue reading
Changes
Yesterday, I spent the day with my best friends in the most unlikely of places: Sometimes we choose to change and sometimes change is our only choice. Â Some of you have asked how Ann is doing? Â Very well. Â You … Continue reading
Vocational Training
My friend Michael recently spoke and I was struck by his comments on vocation. Â He mentioned that a vocation is not what we do but who we are. Â In other words, my vocation is not my job (which I love) … Continue reading
Hilly Hundred Day 2
I did not think it was possible but the weather was even better today! Data: 121 avg. watts, 155 normalized Decoupling -1.19% 136 avg HR, 168 max HR 16.8 MPH 291 TSS 63.17 miles I took it slightly easier today … Continue reading
Hilly Day One Done
Statistics: 60 miles, 5000+ feet of climbing 127 avg watts, 160 normalized watts (roadie style) 3.29% decoupling 143 avg hr, 178 max hr 17 MPH 306 TSS I followed up the ride with a nice hilly 3.5 mile transition run. … Continue reading
Hilly Hundred
Today I ride with roadies. How is this different than my typical riding? Today my lungs will go anaerobic with the searing pain of a lack of oxygen as they sprint up every hill in the vain effort of not … Continue reading
