Greetings,
Today was a new exiting training day! This morning I broke through into new territory. I had a swim of 1600 yards which consisted of intervals and then followed up by riding the bike for 2 hours. That is the longest time I have every been on a bike. (to date).
As I look back on the workout, I got a glimpse of how nailing down nutrition will be come race day. I maintained my cadence of 90-95 rpm throughout the ride. I did have to decrease the tension one level at the 95 minute mark as I noticed a jump of 5 heart beats per minute. That was about the same time ran out of Gatorade. Lesson learned!
Looking ahead to my training program, next weekend hands out the first Bike/Run brick workout. The first of many in the coming weeks!!
Well, its Super Bowl Sunday. I don't really care who wins just hopeful for a close,exciting game. Couple funny commercials wouldn't hurt either.
Thanks again to my family for allowing to chase this 140.6 mile dream!
Keep checking in!! (224 days and counting)
Steve
Sunday, February 1, 2009
Tuesday, January 20, 2009
3 Weeks in.......
Well, I have started my 4th week of training for Ironman Wisconsin 2009. Everything is going along quite nicely. I really enjoy the lay out of the training program. The weekend workouts, as one might expect, are where a great deal of time is dedicated. The longest workout has been a 1100 yard swim followed by a 90 minute bike ride.
Today I had my first Cooper Swim Test. It basically is test to see how far you can swim in 12 minutes. So my first benchmark is 663 yards in 12 minutes. I am not exactly sure how I feel about my results. Of the 3 events, swimming presents me with the biggest mental barricade. I am striving to become more comfortable in the water. I will have another test in 4 weeks to check my progress. Thursday, January 22, I have my Cooper Run Test. Running distance covered in 12 minutes. I will be very interested to see how I do.
Another nice thing about my training program is that it has incorporated weight training. I have gotten away from the weights over the past couple years which I now regret to a certain degree.
I find myself looking ahead to future weeks and how I will get my workouts completed without too much additional time away from my family. My boys, Jackson 7, and Cole 4, are growing and learning everyday. That is one of the reasons I feel so compelled to train and run this race this year. They are only going to get busier and more involved in extra curricular activites of which I want to be apart of. One of my fondest memories as a kid growing up was seeing my dad in the stands or in the dugout at all my games. It gave me great pride knowing he was there.
Well, that is it for now. Grateful for my family's understanding and how they continue to allow me to chase this 140.6 mile dream.
Thanks for checking in!!
V
Today I had my first Cooper Swim Test. It basically is test to see how far you can swim in 12 minutes. So my first benchmark is 663 yards in 12 minutes. I am not exactly sure how I feel about my results. Of the 3 events, swimming presents me with the biggest mental barricade. I am striving to become more comfortable in the water. I will have another test in 4 weeks to check my progress. Thursday, January 22, I have my Cooper Run Test. Running distance covered in 12 minutes. I will be very interested to see how I do.
Another nice thing about my training program is that it has incorporated weight training. I have gotten away from the weights over the past couple years which I now regret to a certain degree.
I find myself looking ahead to future weeks and how I will get my workouts completed without too much additional time away from my family. My boys, Jackson 7, and Cole 4, are growing and learning everyday. That is one of the reasons I feel so compelled to train and run this race this year. They are only going to get busier and more involved in extra curricular activites of which I want to be apart of. One of my fondest memories as a kid growing up was seeing my dad in the stands or in the dugout at all my games. It gave me great pride knowing he was there.
Well, that is it for now. Grateful for my family's understanding and how they continue to allow me to chase this 140.6 mile dream.
Thanks for checking in!!
V
Sunday, December 28, 2008
Day 1: the long awaited beginning...
December 29, 2008
Today was the first day of my Ironman training. It consisted of a 65 minute run at a slower pace. One challenge that I will have is my ability to slow down to a lower pace. There is a long way to go before 9/13/2009. This is my first entry to my blog. There will be more to come. I look forward to sharing this journey with all who care to check in.
As for a goal, I hope to finish in the 11 hour range. I know this might be a bit ambitious, but it's a big race, so why not have a big goal? It is an honor to have the ability, family and friend support, and (knock on wood) the health to train for this race.
Thanks for checking in!
Steve.
Today was the first day of my Ironman training. It consisted of a 65 minute run at a slower pace. One challenge that I will have is my ability to slow down to a lower pace. There is a long way to go before 9/13/2009. This is my first entry to my blog. There will be more to come. I look forward to sharing this journey with all who care to check in.
As for a goal, I hope to finish in the 11 hour range. I know this might be a bit ambitious, but it's a big race, so why not have a big goal? It is an honor to have the ability, family and friend support, and (knock on wood) the health to train for this race.
Thanks for checking in!
Steve.
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