Another short but intense Ironteam workout yesterday. We did the Griffith Park / LA Zoo loop X3. Each loop the advance riders like myself had to go up the one steep climb on this loop, come down, then go up again. And as a reward for being fast, on the final loop I had to make the climb three times! Luckily I enjoy climbing hills.
At the conclusion of the first 2 bike loops, we also had a 10 min run, and after the final loop a 20 min run.
After this workout I feel pretty good about Desert Tri ( International Distance) which is coming up in March.
I'm pretty much recovered from my Marathon PR effort from 2 weeks ago. The running and cycling are on target. Now if only I can motivate myself to get to the pool...
Sunday, January 30, 2011
Tuesday, January 18, 2011
Marathon PR 18 months Post ACL Reconstruction
Well I did it. I managed to not only beat last month's Las Vegas Marathon time by over half an hour, but I set a PR by over 7 minutes at the Rock n Roll Arizona marathon last Sunday. Yes, a PR: I actually ran faster than I did prior to my ACL tear and subsequent Reconstruction in July of 2009.
This was also my fourth marathon in 3 months. Yes, Marathon Maniac is back. All while training for my Ironman 2011events. Now I know Boston is within reach with a little more intensive speedwork. Due to Ironman triathlon training, I haven't had time for speedwork. Instead I have emphasized endurance cross-training. When I get serious about Boston Qualifying in 2012, look out...
As I reflect on everything related to my ACL tear, surgery, and rehab, I can't believe how far I have come. Last year I became an Ironman at Louisville. Now I set a new marathon PR. My fear when I tore my ACL was that I would never run fast again, that I would never realize my dream of becoming an Ironman, and that I would never ski again. Well I've now accomplished 2 out of 3. I now trust my knee completely, even though I don't trust my skiing ability. I will probably hit the bunny slopes next month. Wish me well.
This was also my fourth marathon in 3 months. Yes, Marathon Maniac is back. All while training for my Ironman 2011events. Now I know Boston is within reach with a little more intensive speedwork. Due to Ironman triathlon training, I haven't had time for speedwork. Instead I have emphasized endurance cross-training. When I get serious about Boston Qualifying in 2012, look out...
As I reflect on everything related to my ACL tear, surgery, and rehab, I can't believe how far I have come. Last year I became an Ironman at Louisville. Now I set a new marathon PR. My fear when I tore my ACL was that I would never run fast again, that I would never realize my dream of becoming an Ironman, and that I would never ski again. Well I've now accomplished 2 out of 3. I now trust my knee completely, even though I don't trust my skiing ability. I will probably hit the bunny slopes next month. Wish me well.
Tuesday, January 11, 2011
Return from Orange Bowl
I had a great mini-vacation in Miami. South Beach, Fort Lauderdale great party atmosphere and the beaches are so nice. The California beaches are OK for people watching and watching the sunset, but the water is just too cold and you got to deal with the waves. Not so in Florida. Clear blue waters, warm ( no wetsuit necessary). I could actually see the bottom. I had a nice 1 mile swim along the beaches of Fort Lauderdale.
I tried to keep up with my training and I hit the gym for running and I even took a spin class. Also got a nice massage at Massage Envy to relax the sore muscles.
As for the Orange Bowl, I couldn't have been happier. Stanford won 40-12. Cardinal defense played great...8 sacks and a big interception. The offense led by Andrew Luck was spectacular in the second half. The energy in the crowd was great. Stanford gets Luck back next year, although Coach Harbaugh left for the 49ers. Well I'm a 49er fan, so that's OK. Can't wait for Stanford Football to start again in the fall.
Well I'm tapering for RnR Arizona this Sunday, but since I'm also an Ironman in training, I still need to keep up with the workouts for that. I've been bad with getting the swim sessions in, but after Arizona, I'm done with the marathons and I'll focus on my Ironman triathlon training.
I tried to keep up with my training and I hit the gym for running and I even took a spin class. Also got a nice massage at Massage Envy to relax the sore muscles.
As for the Orange Bowl, I couldn't have been happier. Stanford won 40-12. Cardinal defense played great...8 sacks and a big interception. The offense led by Andrew Luck was spectacular in the second half. The energy in the crowd was great. Stanford gets Luck back next year, although Coach Harbaugh left for the 49ers. Well I'm a 49er fan, so that's OK. Can't wait for Stanford Football to start again in the fall.
Well I'm tapering for RnR Arizona this Sunday, but since I'm also an Ironman in training, I still need to keep up with the workouts for that. I've been bad with getting the swim sessions in, but after Arizona, I'm done with the marathons and I'll focus on my Ironman triathlon training.
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