Category Archives: Training

is that all there is?…last long run today…in the rain

Posted on October 11, 2011 by Dad

I double checked it…that’s it…no more long runs on my training schedule before Ironman Florida, now 3 1/2 weeks away …coaches brighter than me, feel it best to rest out the old legs, and let them recover in time for … Continue reading →

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‘Epic Ride’…only a few in a lifetime

Posted on October 9, 2011 by Dad

In training for Ironman each year for the past 5 years, I’ve done lots and lots of bike rides…and each year, many training rides over 100 miles….and thousands of rides over a lifetime …and out of those thousands and thousands of … Continue reading →

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How did you spend your Saturday? 112mi/6hr bike, 6mi/1hr run

Posted on September 25, 2011 by Dad

Excellent bike and brick run on Saturday 🙂 Race rehearsal time, so 112 miles on the bike in 5:57:38, and then a 1 hour brick run _easy_ to get dialed into my Ironman target run pace of 10:00/mile + :30 (10:30/mile) … Continue reading →

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Iron Daughter Update

Posted on September 21, 2011 by Daughter

45 days to go! Yikes! Time is certainly rushing by, and the start line is feeling closer and closer – it’s hard to believe we’re just under 7 weeks until the gun goes off. My training so far has been interesting. … Continue reading →

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Balancing training in 3 sports…swimming says ‘what about me!?’

Posted on September 20, 2011 by Dad

I have a meeting with Coach Gale Bernhardt today to fine tune my next 4 weeks of training…7 weeks to Ironman…2-3 weeks taper…so 1 month to get the last pieces in place. …once you’re within 3 weeks to go to Ironman: your … Continue reading →

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Ironman High Intensity Training (HIT): Bike long rides

Posted on September 18, 2011 by Dad

This year in preparation for Ironman, I’ve worked in as much HIT (High Intensity Training) into each week as I can, using workout guidelines published by the folks at Endurance Nation (EN). Earlier in the season, I overshot the mark … Continue reading →

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Swimming update…improving…I think

Posted on September 15, 2011 by Dad

I’m feeling solid about my bike and run results now, and feel that if I can hold the training together, not get cooked, sick or break something, that I have a clear path to increasing the training distances, with quite a bit … Continue reading →

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butt fatigue…updating my fit and probably saddle

Posted on September 14, 2011 by Dad

With 8 weeks to go, I’m now finalizing my equipment choices for Ironman Florida. As my rides have increased in volume, I’ve been getting some ‘butt fatigue’ as the hours roll along…hard to stay in that aero position if your butt … Continue reading →

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Pondering my ‘final’ bike training zones

Posted on September 12, 2011 by Dad

With 8 weeks before Ironman, 5-6 weeks of training, and a 2-3 week taper, I’m starting to _really_ get serious …alright…you’ve probably thought that I’m pretty serious up to now …that was me being relaxed 🙂 With my last bike … Continue reading →

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Bike Functional Threshold Power (FTP): 270-280 Watts

Posted on September 8, 2011 by Dad

Trying to fit in my bike test this week was a bit of a challenge…particularly since I also wanted to get in a running test, and be back at normal training volume for the weekend. …and I also will be … Continue reading →

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1 day off from exercise…too funny that it’s noteworthy

Posted on September 7, 2011 by Dad

We took a little trip out-of-town this past Labor Day weekend, so in the spirit of ‘recovery’ and ‘vacation’, I actually took 1 day off from exercise …only noteworthy, since it was my first day off from exercise in 6 weeks 🙂 … Continue reading →

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Ironman long runs in training…max 2.5 hours

Posted on September 2, 2011 by Dad

So how long should your long run be during training for Ironman? …afterall, you are training to run a marathon at the end of a long day…this 26.2 mile ‘run’ will take most age group athlete’s 4-6 hours to complete…and … Continue reading →

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Ironman swim simulation

Posted on August 31, 2011 by Dad

Iron Anne sends us this recent video of her swim training venue for the Ironman swim…as I’ve been focused on the rough water conditions and current, she’s decided to focus on dealing with the thrashing of 1,000’s of bodies in … Continue reading →

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Biking in the wind…a few lessons learned

Posted on August 28, 2011 by Dad

Fun day on the bike yesterday, off the back end of Hurricane Irene…no rain left, but still windy…18MPH (29KPH) gusting to 26MPH (42KPH)…and hot…going out the door at 76F (24C), and finishing at 88F (31C)., with dripping humidity. So with a planned 4 hour ride in … Continue reading →

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Rip currents…can be nasty…or just another current

Posted on August 26, 2011 by Dad

I’ll preface todays post by saying, that I’m not talking about casual swimmers, or folks that are just wading out to splash in the water a bit and get knocked over, and caught in a rip current…they, my friends have a … Continue reading →

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