I realized today my updates have been lagging behind, so thought I would quickly post my latest training news that I didn't' report from last week 3/26 - 3/28.
Thurs: 30 mile bike ride with Ben (pretty easy ride, with some hill training)
Fri: 15 mile bike ride by myself (difficult ride, dropped the gears and grinded it out)
Sat: "Brick" session; 15 mile bike ride w/ 4 mile trail run.
Sun: Recovery Day!
Spend alot of time on the bike, need to hit the pool this week. NO EXCUSES!
Tuesday, March 31, 2009
Monday, March 23, 2009
Day 1, Week 12 (an uphill battle)
Logging my training hours,and posting my plans is one thing.Reporting on the workouts is completely and entirely another! It's important to know not just the schedule, but what that actually entails on my body and mind. As Monday kicks off and my week begins I'm writing because today was difficult. It seemed like I just didn't feel well, I didn't eat the best, and when I got to the gym the pool was full of 60 yr old saggy-bottom old ladies so I couldn't swim...today the little things were just stacked against me.
So a little improvisation in my training, and decided to run it out on the treadmill. But to no avail, I just didn't "feel" good. Never really found my stride, and at 3.5 miles I was just mentally beat. Today I took a beating. I felt it physically, emotionally, and spiritually.
My plan is to not let it get to me, I'm reminded that days like to today were sure to come, and no doubt there will be more before this adventure is over.
My prayer is that this week I honestly address those areas where the devil has a foothold in my life and attack those with fire before I expect the other areas (even my training) to get better.
Sunday, March 22, 2009
Week 12, Phase 1
Training Schedule this week is planned:
Monday: Run 3.5 miles
Tues: Cycle (spinbike) 1.25 hours (was going to swim but pool was again too crowded!)
Wed: Run 6 miles
Thurs: Cycle/Swimming last minute prep for this weekend's tri!
Fri: YMCA Spring Sprint: Swim begins @ 6pm
Sat: YMCA Spring Sprint: CYCLE & RUN
Sun: rest
Monday: Run 3.5 miles
Tues: Cycle (spinbike) 1.25 hours (was going to swim but pool was again too crowded!)
Wed: Run 6 miles
Thurs: Cycle/Swimming last minute prep for this weekend's tri!
Fri: YMCA Spring Sprint: Swim begins @ 6pm
Sat: YMCA Spring Sprint: CYCLE & RUN
Sun: rest
Thursday, March 19, 2009
Seals Training Tips
I'm always searching for new and better information to prepare myself for this race. Here's a little article I found this morning by a US Navy Seal on training for a Tri. check it out...
Triathlon Training/SEAL Mentality
Training to be a Navy SEAL is far more challenging than training for an Ironman. Given his experience as a SEAL, and his recent Ironman success, I asked Keith to give triathletes some tips for success. Here is what he said:
Eliminate self-limiting thoughts. More often than not, people have preconceived notions about what is possible for them to achieve. They sell themselves short. Abolish thoughts that hold you back from achieving your true potential.
Optimize your skills. Everyone begins at a different place and each of us are dealt a different set of genetic cards. Use that to your advantage and optimize your assets.
Be willing to spend the effort and energy to be successful. Anyone can succeed if they are willing to work at it. Too many people want to reap rewards without the sacrifice that is necessary to achieve any goal.
Enjoy the journey. If you can enjoy the pursuit of excellence, you've got it made. Aiming to enjoy only the end result makes it impossible to endure the necessary sacrifices to achieve any goal really worth having.
Be a student. The more you understand about what it is you're trying to do and how to do it, the easier it is to be successful. Be a student of your passion.
Persevere. There are many things that can get in the way of successfully achieving any goal. You have to be willing to figure out how to get over, under, around or through those obstacles. Keep trying.
Develop mental toughness. It is not the physical challenges that keep men from successfully surviving the SEAL training, it is mentally giving up. You need to start believing that you can do it, you can be successful. Others have been successful before you, you can do it too.
Be prepared to suffer. When you are training for an event as large as a 140.6-mile triathlon, it is a long haul. There is going to be bad weather, aching body parts and times when you are just plain tired. Know that some stress, followed by rest, will make you stronger physically and mentally.
Take strength from others. This tip is particularly valuable for race day. Right when you are thinking things are really bad for you, look around. You'll see that others are suffering too. Knowing you're not the only one and that other people will suffer generates energy, if you're willing to accept it.
You must want success. Doing something that is difficult requires that you want to be successful with every fiber of your core. The intense desire to succeed helps you overcome obstacles that crush other people.
Avoid over-training. It is easy for highly motivated people to over-train. Achievers are often rewarded for doing more and working harder. While you must work hard and do the prescribed work, you must also rest in order to reap the benefits.
You may not be capable of becoming a Navy SEAL, but I'm willing to bet you are capable of successfully becoming a triathlete. Some of you are capable of being quite competitive in the sport; perhaps one of the top in your area, the state, the nation or perhaps the world.
Be inspired, inspire others.
"The only easy day was yesterday." - Displayed at the Naval Amphibious Base Coronado
Triathlon Training/SEAL Mentality
Training to be a Navy SEAL is far more challenging than training for an Ironman. Given his experience as a SEAL, and his recent Ironman success, I asked Keith to give triathletes some tips for success. Here is what he said:
Eliminate self-limiting thoughts. More often than not, people have preconceived notions about what is possible for them to achieve. They sell themselves short. Abolish thoughts that hold you back from achieving your true potential.
Optimize your skills. Everyone begins at a different place and each of us are dealt a different set of genetic cards. Use that to your advantage and optimize your assets.
Be willing to spend the effort and energy to be successful. Anyone can succeed if they are willing to work at it. Too many people want to reap rewards without the sacrifice that is necessary to achieve any goal.
Enjoy the journey. If you can enjoy the pursuit of excellence, you've got it made. Aiming to enjoy only the end result makes it impossible to endure the necessary sacrifices to achieve any goal really worth having.
Be a student. The more you understand about what it is you're trying to do and how to do it, the easier it is to be successful. Be a student of your passion.
Persevere. There are many things that can get in the way of successfully achieving any goal. You have to be willing to figure out how to get over, under, around or through those obstacles. Keep trying.
Develop mental toughness. It is not the physical challenges that keep men from successfully surviving the SEAL training, it is mentally giving up. You need to start believing that you can do it, you can be successful. Others have been successful before you, you can do it too.
Be prepared to suffer. When you are training for an event as large as a 140.6-mile triathlon, it is a long haul. There is going to be bad weather, aching body parts and times when you are just plain tired. Know that some stress, followed by rest, will make you stronger physically and mentally.
Take strength from others. This tip is particularly valuable for race day. Right when you are thinking things are really bad for you, look around. You'll see that others are suffering too. Knowing you're not the only one and that other people will suffer generates energy, if you're willing to accept it.
You must want success. Doing something that is difficult requires that you want to be successful with every fiber of your core. The intense desire to succeed helps you overcome obstacles that crush other people.
Avoid over-training. It is easy for highly motivated people to over-train. Achievers are often rewarded for doing more and working harder. While you must work hard and do the prescribed work, you must also rest in order to reap the benefits.
You may not be capable of becoming a Navy SEAL, but I'm willing to bet you are capable of successfully becoming a triathlete. Some of you are capable of being quite competitive in the sport; perhaps one of the top in your area, the state, the nation or perhaps the world.
Be inspired, inspire others.
"The only easy day was yesterday." - Displayed at the Naval Amphibious Base Coronado
Wednesday, March 18, 2009
Week 11, P1
This is the last couple weeks of Phase 1. I will be registering for the YMCA Spring Sprint Triathlon for next month, and complete my phase 1 training for the Ironman. After I compete in the Spring Sprint I'll start Phase 2, preparing myself and pushing my conditioning to the next level so I'm ready for the 70.3!
This week I'm introducing "brick training." This technique of training not only includes daily doubles, but by stacking them on top of each other! This method is to be able to condition myself from one event to another!
Mon: Swim 35 mins - 30 Laps + Bike(spinning) 1.5 hours "BRICK"
Tues: 45 min resistance training - total body.
This week I'm introducing "brick training." This technique of training not only includes daily doubles, but by stacking them on top of each other! This method is to be able to condition myself from one event to another!
Mon: Swim 35 mins - 30 Laps + Bike(spinning) 1.5 hours "BRICK"
Tues: 45 min resistance training - total body.
Week 10, P1
Mon: Swim 45 mins. - 35 Laps!
Tues: rest
Wed: Bike 2 hours - 30 miles, rode from my house to Kuna and back. First 30 miler by myself.
Thurs: rest
Fri: Bike 32 miles (with friend Damon Sexton!) Got to ride some of the race course, riding Gowen rode to LuckyPeak and back!
Sat:rest
Sun: rest (little bro in town for monster truck show!)
Tues: rest
Wed: Bike 2 hours - 30 miles, rode from my house to Kuna and back. First 30 miler by myself.
Thurs: rest
Fri: Bike 32 miles (with friend Damon Sexton!) Got to ride some of the race course, riding Gowen rode to LuckyPeak and back!
Sat:rest
Sun: rest (little bro in town for monster truck show!)
Sunday, March 8, 2009
Week 9, P1
This week I'm late posting, but this was an awesome week for training, not so much in the number of days I trained but rather in what I accomplished...
Mon: Swim - 45 min (30 laps)
Tues: Rest
Wed: Swim - 35 min (20 laps)
Thurs: Rest
Fri: Rest
Sat: Bike - 65 Miles/ 5 hours
It was an incredible ride with my buddy Ben Stein (also training for the Ironman). We left from Eagle, rode to Emmett around to Horseshoe Bend, and back to Eagle. I rode the first 54 miles great, legs felt awesome, but locked up once we reached Horseshoe Bend where we had an 8 mile climb to get out of the valley. Needless to say I had to walk the last 2 miles uphill, but once at the top finished the ride home!
Sunday: Bike - rode the spin trainer for 30 mins, then
Ran for 30 mins (to get my legs back from the long ride yesterday)
Now: I'm icing my knees and eating a healthy dose of Ibeprofin!and sleeping.
Mon: Swim - 45 min (30 laps)
Tues: Rest
Wed: Swim - 35 min (20 laps)
Thurs: Rest
Fri: Rest
Sat: Bike - 65 Miles/ 5 hours
It was an incredible ride with my buddy Ben Stein (also training for the Ironman). We left from Eagle, rode to Emmett around to Horseshoe Bend, and back to Eagle. I rode the first 54 miles great, legs felt awesome, but locked up once we reached Horseshoe Bend where we had an 8 mile climb to get out of the valley. Needless to say I had to walk the last 2 miles uphill, but once at the top finished the ride home!
Sunday: Bike - rode the spin trainer for 30 mins, then
Ran for 30 mins (to get my legs back from the long ride yesterday)
Now: I'm icing my knees and eating a healthy dose of Ibeprofin!and sleeping.
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