I got a few runs on Monday and Tuesday. Both of the shorter variety, but this week has been all consumed by the house purchasing process. Tomorrow we'll sign our lives away, and I'm going to take a few good bike rides to show that stress it's place.
I'm researching a few training tools for the summer, www.trainingpeaks.com and www.eraceplanner.com - I'm going to need a good plan, and I'm not sure if spending the money on tools like that is worth it. I used Beginner Triathlete's Half Ironman plan a few summers ago, and pretty much wung it last summer. I liked BT's plan, but I think I need more detail this summer, more speed workouts, more bike workouts, and probably a more regular swim schedule. I'm planning on doing some of the local Stroke and Stride races on Thursday nights in the summer, so I'd like to incorporate that in my schedule as well. And the Bolder Boulder, as well as a half marathon early. So I gotta find a plan that'll include all that. Wish me luck!
E
Thursday, March 6, 2008
Tuesday, February 26, 2008
February 26, 2008
Got a good, little, run in tonight. Easy, 2.5 miles, about 20 minutes or so. Nothing too special, just a little stress buster.
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Monday, February 25, 2008
Weekend Recap
'Twas a big weekend for me. I got a good, 3.5 mile run in on Saturday morning. It was a bit too chilly for a ride, so I hit the pavement, and ran pretty fast (I took no electronics, so I'm not sure of my pace).
Yesterday, I took 2 bike rides. I took a 60 minute loop from my house, and rode pretty hard, not hard enough though. I ran some errands, and then settled in to watch Tiger dominate, and then watch the last of the Tour of California. I felt pretty lazy at that point, and jumped back on the bike at about 5pm for 30 minutes of hill repeats. Delicious.
I am getting a massage tonight, more for the stress relief than the soreness. Back to working out tomorrow!
E
Yesterday, I took 2 bike rides. I took a 60 minute loop from my house, and rode pretty hard, not hard enough though. I ran some errands, and then settled in to watch Tiger dominate, and then watch the last of the Tour of California. I felt pretty lazy at that point, and jumped back on the bike at about 5pm for 30 minutes of hill repeats. Delicious.
I am getting a massage tonight, more for the stress relief than the soreness. Back to working out tomorrow!
E
Saturday, February 16, 2008
February 16, 2008
Awesome ride with Sawyer today. 1 hr 10 minutes, 22 miles. He was working off some stress, so he just freaking hammered me into the ground. I tried to keep up, but he was on a mission, and there was no catching him today. I am glad that he made me work on a lot of the hills - it's great to have someone so much better than you to ride with, makes me a lot better.
17.4 mph avg, need to get that up a bit. Not too shabby for mid-Feb though.
My typing is a bit rough tonight, I gave it my best to chop my left index finger off cooking tonight. The fish tacos were delicious, but I really haven't been able to stop the bleeding. I put some cayenne pepper on it which has really helped (thanks to Ellie for that tip). But right now I have a bit of TP wrapped around my finger with some duct tape holding it in place - not the most convenient time to run out of band-aids, but the duct tape is holding everything in place pretty tightly. It was a nice effort.
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17.4 mph avg, need to get that up a bit. Not too shabby for mid-Feb though.
My typing is a bit rough tonight, I gave it my best to chop my left index finger off cooking tonight. The fish tacos were delicious, but I really haven't been able to stop the bleeding. I put some cayenne pepper on it which has really helped (thanks to Ellie for that tip). But right now I have a bit of TP wrapped around my finger with some duct tape holding it in place - not the most convenient time to run out of band-aids, but the duct tape is holding everything in place pretty tightly. It was a nice effort.
E
February 13, 2008
Good longer run with some tempo in there. 4 miles - 33 minutes - 3x45 seconds 6 minute mile pace, plus a good, hard pace up the 'heartbreak hill' near my house.
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Tuesday, February 12, 2008
February 11, 2008
4 mile run, 32 minutes. Good, easy, recovery type run. My knees were sore at the end (inside of the left knee, and outside of the right knee). Taking Tuesday off I think, except for some body weight working out, and some core stuff. Oh, and some good stretching.
Dinner tonight: Vegan Lentil Stew
1 cup green lentils
3 cups veggie broth
2 cups water
1/2 white onion, diced
1/2 green bell pepper diced
1 carrot, diced
3 cloves garlic, diced
1/2 zucchini, diced
1/2 yellow squash, diced
1 tbsp each of curry powder, chili powder, tumeric, and garam masala (if you have them)
1 glug of red wine
Salt and Pepper to taste
Saute the veggies until they are sweating. Add the lentils, water, broth, and seasonings and bring to a good, rolling boil. Reduce heat to a simmer, and cook for 30 minutes. I served this with some roasted red potatoes, but ate it for lunch today over some whole wheat pasta. It is freaking delicious, and really hit the spot after a cold, windy run. And it's a very easy recipe, we usually have all the fixins in our cabinets. Yummy.
E
Dinner tonight: Vegan Lentil Stew
1 cup green lentils
3 cups veggie broth
2 cups water
1/2 white onion, diced
1/2 green bell pepper diced
1 carrot, diced
3 cloves garlic, diced
1/2 zucchini, diced
1/2 yellow squash, diced
1 tbsp each of curry powder, chili powder, tumeric, and garam masala (if you have them)
1 glug of red wine
Salt and Pepper to taste
Saute the veggies until they are sweating. Add the lentils, water, broth, and seasonings and bring to a good, rolling boil. Reduce heat to a simmer, and cook for 30 minutes. I served this with some roasted red potatoes, but ate it for lunch today over some whole wheat pasta. It is freaking delicious, and really hit the spot after a cold, windy run. And it's a very easy recipe, we usually have all the fixins in our cabinets. Yummy.
E
Saturday, February 9, 2008
February 9, 2008
First bike ride of the year. It was a good one too. Very windy, so I had to cut it a bit short. I got a new wireless computer for my bike that also records cadence. I've gotta figure out the ranges I need to be hitting for various terrain.
50 minutes, 16 miles. Good, first ride for a while.
E
50 minutes, 16 miles. Good, first ride for a while.
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