Author Archives: Dad

You are my hero!

Posted on January 21, 2011 by Dad

I’ve just been _JAMMED_ at work this past week…and it becomes even more frantic for the next 2 weeks in advance of an annual convention that I attend every year…we announce/roll-out a lot of new programs at the convention every year, … Continue reading →

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The best training weeks are quiet ones

Posted on January 20, 2011 by Dad

As I was logging my workout today, I was reminded that the best training weeks for me are the quiet ones…not quiet in terms of workload, but quiet in terms of my training log entry…I know I’m having a good week, … Continue reading →

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If a 6 month old can go swimming at -0F…

Posted on January 19, 2011 by Dad

Well, it seems that a number of us are still wimping out about getting back into the pool in the New Year.  Of course the Endurance Nation folks gave some of you a reprieve based on their _STRONG_ opinion that if you … Continue reading →

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Try yoga online

Posted on January 18, 2011 by Dad

With my recent hamstring warning shot, I’m back into yoga with more frequency, to make sure that I’m getting stretched out a bit.  My introduction to yoga was a ‘Men’s Only’ class many years ago…details in an earlier post: https://irondaughterirondad.com/mens-only-yoga/ … Continue reading →

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I’ve got a cape. I think I can make it.

Posted on January 17, 2011 by Dad

One of my all-time favorite cartoons …reminds me _so_ much of _so_ many elements of my life along the way…including Ironman …cracks me up every time I see it 🙂 I just must make this into a t-shirt for training. Click … Continue reading →

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I’m _really_ liking these bike workouts

Posted on January 16, 2011 by Dad

I’m on a Short and Fast workout protocol in the ‘Off Season” (OS) so far, following the Endurance Nation workout schedule. I have to tell you…I’m _really_ liking the bike workouts…tweaked my hamstring on the run workouts…so it’ll be a few … Continue reading →

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Pulled hamstring…ouch!

Posted on January 15, 2011 by Dad

It’s been an interesting exercise week for me.  On my run last Sunday, on the first 1/2 mile acceleration of the workout I pulled my hamstring on my left leg…usual ‘pull’ thing…sudden sharp pain in the middle of the hamstring…ouch! … Continue reading →

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How many push-ups can you do?

Posted on January 14, 2011 by Dad

I was talking with a long-time friend and business associate today, that’s been reading our blog, and having a chat about the challenge of consistency and discipline…and the ebb and the flow as we try to keep it all going all … Continue reading →

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Why are muscles stiff after overexertion exercise

Posted on January 13, 2011 by Dad

As I felt my quads slowly stiffen up the next day from the running test last week, I was reminded that no-one _really_ knows why that happens, or indeed what it is…and one of my Iron Buddies asked me yesterday about … Continue reading →

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Calories burned on the bike…nobody knows

Posted on January 12, 2011 by Dad

In a chat the other day with one of my Iron Buddies determined to lose quite a few pounds before racing starts this spring…and a cycling fanatic…I told her that I was working on this post…so here it is 🙂 Seems … Continue reading →

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Adjusting to snow and ice in the South

Posted on January 11, 2011 by Dad

As another BIG snow and ice storm rolled through Mississippi, Alabama, Tennessee, Georgia, North and South Carolina, I’m reminded that this is more than a little weird for the Southern triathlete…and it’s more disruptive than training in the more traditional snow belts, … Continue reading →

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Cool bike graphic

Posted on January 10, 2011 by Dad

To provide a break from some of my rather _heavy_ testing posts recently, here’s a cool bike graphic that came across my desk, with the component names in text…a very creative piece of work from Aaron Kuehn. More info about the … Continue reading →

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Testing completed…Ironman goals updated

Posted on January 9, 2011 by Dad

Interesting week, with the first bike and run tests of the new season completed…and very happy with how I executed them both…particularly considering that I haven’t done a maximal speed test in quite some time…so time to re-evaluate my training … Continue reading →

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How do you know that you need a back wax?

Posted on January 8, 2011 by Dad

Getting back to the pool next week, I’m reminded of a little personal grooming tip for the guys today. If you’ve asked your friend to help zip up your wetsuit, and your back hair keeps getting stuck in the zipper … Continue reading →

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5K run test nailed: 37 vDOT

Posted on January 7, 2011 by Dad

I did my run test yesterday, and it was about as good as it gets…well, not so much for the speed, which still needs work, but for the actual test itself 🙂 I felt smooth all the way through, and although … Continue reading →

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