RUN
110 minutes, 10 miles. The long run day, headwinds and low energy coming back, sore ankle and knee, toughed it out and finished it.
BIKE
33 minutes, 10 miles. Easy enough, just tired out today. This ride substitued for the planned long ride of 30 miles on the road bike. After an exhausting long run, I couldn't find the mental energy to get out in the wind and potential rainy weather, so I opted for the safe and sane stationary bike. Hey I am supposed to be tapering for the Tri on Sunday aren't I? yeah right!
SWIM
20 minutes. 800 yards.
I am calling this one a day!
Sunday, May 3, 2009
Investment Opportunity
Invest in yourself. Each day we are presented with a new opportunity to invest in our own self improvement and maintenance. We can choose to spend some time well spent to improve our physical fitness, to improve our mental fitness and in so doing we are investing in ourselves.
Typically we spend money on our cars, on clothes, furniture and on various other routine costs associated with our lifestyle. Many of us get into the habit of taking our own health for granted.
It is only when we feel ill or pain that we consider our physical health.
We can become much more pro active about our own health and fitness by investing a portion of our day towards becoming healthier and more fit. Managing our time and making ourselves
a priority is a first step. Deciding which type of activities you enjoy or at least will commit to is a key. Acting upon your realistic plan is essential.
For those who can walking is perhaps the most basic exercise available. Access to a health club with treadmill, elliptical, stationary bikes, weight machines, etc, is a great benefit. The cost for such should be considered the best investment you can make for yourself and the time you can put in as time well spent, again as an investment in yourself. As you progress with this investment you will begin to reap great rewards, mentally and physically, thus enjoying a fuller life.
Our body needs exercise in order to best maintain itself. We ought to be smart about how we fuel our body too, not perfect mind you, but consider it a long term investment. We all hope to live a long and full life. We know that a fit body and mind will help us live a better quality of life.
In order to realize in our life what we know to be true we must make a plan and then invest in it
on a regular basis. Invest in some form of exercise, it maybe the best investment you ever made. You don't have to wait for any of the markets to improve. Every day is a good day to invest when you invest in yourself. Invest and watch your investment grow day by day. Enjoy your investment.
Typically we spend money on our cars, on clothes, furniture and on various other routine costs associated with our lifestyle. Many of us get into the habit of taking our own health for granted.
It is only when we feel ill or pain that we consider our physical health.
We can become much more pro active about our own health and fitness by investing a portion of our day towards becoming healthier and more fit. Managing our time and making ourselves
a priority is a first step. Deciding which type of activities you enjoy or at least will commit to is a key. Acting upon your realistic plan is essential.
For those who can walking is perhaps the most basic exercise available. Access to a health club with treadmill, elliptical, stationary bikes, weight machines, etc, is a great benefit. The cost for such should be considered the best investment you can make for yourself and the time you can put in as time well spent, again as an investment in yourself. As you progress with this investment you will begin to reap great rewards, mentally and physically, thus enjoying a fuller life.
Our body needs exercise in order to best maintain itself. We ought to be smart about how we fuel our body too, not perfect mind you, but consider it a long term investment. We all hope to live a long and full life. We know that a fit body and mind will help us live a better quality of life.
In order to realize in our life what we know to be true we must make a plan and then invest in it
on a regular basis. Invest in some form of exercise, it maybe the best investment you ever made. You don't have to wait for any of the markets to improve. Every day is a good day to invest when you invest in yourself. Invest and watch your investment grow day by day. Enjoy your investment.
Saturday, May 2, 2009
Weekly Totals 4/26-5/2/09 & Summary
SWIM
4 85 minutes 3400 yards/1.75 miles.
BIKE
7 396 minutes 112 miles
RUN
8 393 minutes 37 miles
Totals
19 874 minutes 150.75 miles
Summary
A strong week back to back at 874 minutes this week and 877 last week. Both highs for the year thus far. Building the swim base this week and maintaing consistent runs and bikes.
Great run on treadmill on Friday at strong tempo. Next week will taper off and rest up for Tri on Sunday.
4 85 minutes 3400 yards/1.75 miles.
BIKE
7 396 minutes 112 miles
RUN
8 393 minutes 37 miles
Totals
19 874 minutes 150.75 miles
Summary
A strong week back to back at 874 minutes this week and 877 last week. Both highs for the year thus far. Building the swim base this week and maintaing consistent runs and bikes.
Great run on treadmill on Friday at strong tempo. Next week will taper off and rest up for Tri on Sunday.
Today's Workout 5/2/09
RUN
35 minutes, 3+ miles, easy jog.
SWIM
25 minutes, 1000 yards.
BIKE
100 minutes, 25.2 miles, road bike, 15.1 mph average speed. Rainy & windy last half of ride.
35 minutes, 3+ miles, easy jog.
SWIM
25 minutes, 1000 yards.
BIKE
100 minutes, 25.2 miles, road bike, 15.1 mph average speed. Rainy & windy last half of ride.
Friday, May 1, 2009
Inspiration
Inspiration is something you want to have and sometimes you find it where you might least expect to, other times you know where to go and can just turn to it or turn it on. I find inspiration in different places. I find a lot in inspiration from reading and learning about people who have overcome great difficulties or simply achieved great things with tremendous focus and effort. I find inspiration from certain words, phrases or pictures. I find inspiration in the great outdoors, along a path, by the ocean, on a warm and sunny day. I find inspiration when people that I care about let me know I have done something well. I find inspiration when I can help another person overcome an obstacle or find a solution to a problem. I am inspired by the people in my life that I love and respect . I am inspired sometimes by my own achievements. Music can surely be inspirational, art inspires, gifted speakers inspire. There is inspiration to be found in many places and through various ways and means. If you wish to be inspired, look and you will likely find it, employ it and then enjoy it.
Today's Workout 5/1/09
BIKE
35 minutes, 11 miles, half easy, half hilly. Stationary.
RUN
47:54, 5 miles on treadmill. Best 5 mile time of the year. Tempo and hard last mile/
WALK
13 minutes, treadmill, cooldown.
Ipod on for the treadmill run. My great thanks as always to the Beach Boys. Played one of my favorite playlists of Beach Boys music that I ad put together. "Soulful Old Man Sunshine" and "Shutdown" live version, really pumped up my run. Great tunes, great run, together equals a great start to the day and oh yes...it's Friday!
35 minutes, 11 miles, half easy, half hilly. Stationary.
RUN
47:54, 5 miles on treadmill. Best 5 mile time of the year. Tempo and hard last mile/
WALK
13 minutes, treadmill, cooldown.
Ipod on for the treadmill run. My great thanks as always to the Beach Boys. Played one of my favorite playlists of Beach Boys music that I ad put together. "Soulful Old Man Sunshine" and "Shutdown" live version, really pumped up my run. Great tunes, great run, together equals a great start to the day and oh yes...it's Friday!
April Monthly Totals & Summary
SWIM
9 153 minutes 6120 yards/3.15 miles
BIKE
29 1606 minutes 421 miles
RUN
32 1698 minutes 156 miles
Totals
70 3457 minutes 580.15 miles
Summary for April 2009
Solid month. Great numbers. Back to swimming. Consistent workouts. Added some speed workouts. Noticed mile pace pickup a bit. Pretty much ready for Tri in 9 days. Real happy with numbers. Area to improve: Total caloric consumption, need to cut. Weight in 180's, still need to drop lbs. Sleep has been much improved, getting 7 to 8 good hours per night now.
9 153 minutes 6120 yards/3.15 miles
BIKE
29 1606 minutes 421 miles
RUN
32 1698 minutes 156 miles
Totals
70 3457 minutes 580.15 miles
Summary for April 2009
Solid month. Great numbers. Back to swimming. Consistent workouts. Added some speed workouts. Noticed mile pace pickup a bit. Pretty much ready for Tri in 9 days. Real happy with numbers. Area to improve: Total caloric consumption, need to cut. Weight in 180's, still need to drop lbs. Sleep has been much improved, getting 7 to 8 good hours per night now.
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