My family and I took a mini-vacation this week to my parents cabin in northern MN. I was somewhat limited with what I could do for training, but I did manage 2 runs with Scudder & Jersey (my lab retrievers) down the gravel road. I estimated the distance at 3 miles and the run took approximately 27 minutes - I had to wait for the dogs to catch up! After training hard for the past 3 weeks, I think a week of mild training is just what my body needed.
I'm planning to bike the race route on Wednesday with another guy who's competing in the triathlon. The countdown is now on, 15 days to race day!
Saturday, June 28, 2008
Sunday, June 22, 2008
Not slacking
I've been slacking on updating my blog, but I have not slacked with my training. Last week I lifted 2 days, played racquetball one day, and did a bike, run, and swim the other days. I completed the run yesterday, and did so in 25:30, just under an 8 minute mile. The bike ride I completed a few days ago was a 13.9 mile ride in 46:35, my fastest time yet. I noticed the bike ride is a bit more challenging when riding in open country; the wind blowing across the fields reduces my momentum and increases my workload.
Friday, June 13, 2008
It's Official
I sent in my registration for the Graniteman Triathlon on Wednesday, and I officially have 30 days until race day! I am excited to see how much I can improve on my times from the Buffalo Triathlon. I'm still working on a goal for individual and total time, and will post it here soon.
This past week was a great week of training, with yesterday consisting of a 13.7 mile bike ride that I completed in just over 47 minutes (max speed of 25 mph, avg. speed of 17.1 mph). Today, was an abbreviated, fast-paced work out due to having to take the mid-term test for my Linux class. However, I completed weight lifting an 10 laps in the pool in 45 minutes, and encase you're wondering, I aced my mid-term 100/100!
This past week was a great week of training, with yesterday consisting of a 13.7 mile bike ride that I completed in just over 47 minutes (max speed of 25 mph, avg. speed of 17.1 mph). Today, was an abbreviated, fast-paced work out due to having to take the mid-term test for my Linux class. However, I completed weight lifting an 10 laps in the pool in 45 minutes, and encase you're wondering, I aced my mid-term 100/100!
Wednesday, June 11, 2008
Graniteman
I enjoyed the Buffalo Triathlon so much, I decided I'm going to compete in the Graniteman Triathlon on July 13, 2008! The Graniteman will challenge me a tad longer distances: 1/3 mile swim, 15 mile bike ride, and a 3.1 mile run.
Since completing the Buffalo Triathlon, I continued with my training schedule, and even add some weight lifting to the schedule this time. Yesterday, I completed the 1/3 mile swim at the indoor pool in 20 minutes. While I occasionally had to take a quick break from the front crawl by flipping to my back, I believe I'll decrease my time by race day. My training goal for the swim is 18 minutes. I discovered I swim faster if I keep my head down longer, therefore, I'm working on taking less breaths, and holding my breath longer. Right now I'm doing what I call a 6-4-6, meaning I complete 6 strokes, breath, complete 4 strokes, breath, and then complete another 6 strokes.
Today, I'm meeting another member of the gym, who is also competing in the Graniteman Triathlon, for a run over lunch. I'm not sure if we are going for distance or time today.
Since completing the Buffalo Triathlon, I continued with my training schedule, and even add some weight lifting to the schedule this time. Yesterday, I completed the 1/3 mile swim at the indoor pool in 20 minutes. While I occasionally had to take a quick break from the front crawl by flipping to my back, I believe I'll decrease my time by race day. My training goal for the swim is 18 minutes. I discovered I swim faster if I keep my head down longer, therefore, I'm working on taking less breaths, and holding my breath longer. Right now I'm doing what I call a 6-4-6, meaning I complete 6 strokes, breath, complete 4 strokes, breath, and then complete another 6 strokes.
Today, I'm meeting another member of the gym, who is also competing in the Graniteman Triathlon, for a run over lunch. I'm not sure if we are going for distance or time today.
Monday, June 2, 2008
Mission Accomplished!
Yesterday, I competed in, and completed my first triathlon. I could not have asked for better weather, it was 80 and sunny! I set a personal goal of completing the triathlon in 1 hour and 20 minutes, my official time was 1 hour 19 minutes and 47 seconds; I achieved my goal! Here is the time break down:- Swim: 8:59
- Bike: 40:32
- Run: 24:27
Total: 1:19:47
Upon completion, I felt such an overwhelming joy of accomplishment, I had to use the little amount of energy I had to fight back tears. I am happy my wife and daughter were able to be there with me to share my excitement. You can view some pictures from the Buffalo Triathlon at http://picasaweb.google.com/troythetechguy My experience was great, I am strongly considering registering for the Graniteman Triathlon in St. Cloud on July 13th!
Last, and certainly not least, I want to thank all of you who contributed to the cause that started it all, ending world hunger. You'll be happy to know that as a group we raised $5,000 to help end world hunger! Please know that as I dug deep for motivation to push forward towards the end of the triathlon, your pledge help me find the extra boost of energy to finish strong.
Thank you,
Triathlon Troy
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