Training Blog

Cross Country Skiing for the first time today - I had a blast!  We traveled about a 10K and took lots of pictures.

Great idea Nicole!

Nicole and I met for a track workout today in the rain.  I like running in the rain when t isn't too cold, so it was great running weather for me.  I always like speed workouts when I have finished them, and I know they are important for my training, but it is impossible to do them alone.  We did about a mile warm up and cool down with 6 X 400 at about an 800 m pace (at least my 800 m pace - Nicole may have been running faster) with an easy 400 for rest/recovery.  I didnt have my watch but based on the distance Nicole was in front of me I think my 6th was about 6-8 seconds slower than my first.  I'll have to decrease that time difference the next time we do this work out.  My legs are already feeling the workout.

 On the way home I watched to people get hit by a car while crossing a cross walk.  That shook me up quit a bit after a rather difficult day. 

Got to the gym just in time for a cycle class with an instructor I havent had before.  He was awesome.  We did a tough pyramid on high gear, some awesome sprint intervals, and two killer hills.  I was happy with my rpm's and consistency throught the workout with the exception of our sprint intervals.  I need to continue to challenge my fast twitch muscles.

I planned on a swim afterward, but the pool was occupied with a class.

I started a warm up run on the TM with the intention of a good swim workout today.  After about 3 minutes of slow jogging warm up (10 minute mile pace), I got bored and decided to do a 5K.  Finished right at 28 minutes and cooled down.  Felt really good.

I am still working on good timeing for my breaths in the pool.  I tried to alternate between right and left side, and had success for about 50 yards.  It really didnt go very well.  After inhaling a gulp of water and having a coughing attack, I gave up on the workout.  Music may have helped today.

Cycle class today.  We did a ton of hills.  I was pleased with my gear ups but not my sprints.  I wasn't able to keep up my rpms as high as I wanted for all 5 of the 30 second sprints at the end of the workout.  I felt to good after the workout that I planned to run a 5K.  Every single treadmill, elliptical machine and stair stepper was occupied when class was over.  I didnt want to wait.

Skin treatment today that requires that I do not sweat for 48 hours.  Wimpy 30 minute arms and upper back workout today.