Time not Distance – kicking off 2011

The time over distance, speed/strength over LSD (long slow distance) and intensity of effort over “logging miles” has sunk in deeply now.  In looking at January I could feel a few different ways: Down because my running miles were low (67) and almost 1/2 of a year ago. Excited because I had over 300 aerobic [...]

1 Year of CrossFit WOD’s and Triathlon Training (Week 48-52)

52 weeks of CrossFit Workouts Of the Day and Triathlon Training.   Add in the P90x round from October of 2009 to January 17 of 2010 and that’s a solid 65 week test of cross training.  The detailed statistics are available in a year end capper.  I also shared some candid results in the “Proof Positive [...]

2010 Year in Review and 2011 Goals.

Farewell 2010.  Hello 2011! Challenges, opportunities, failure, success, valleys and mountaintops – I encountered a mix of those as well as everyone who reads this post (and like  every year before).  For the exercise side of my life, the opportunities and successes jump to the front of my mind. The change-up in exercise and nutrition [...]

Week 43-47 of CrossFit WOD’s and Triathlon Training

I shared a catharsis in my post Tulsa Marathon recap a few weeks ago.  Since then I’ve ramped up my CrossFit intensity at home and the Y, am saving some valuable coin to return to the CrossFit Lincoln box and have picked up some swim, row and bike miles!  Fun way to end the year. [...]

Proof Positive of Training Change – from Aerobic Only to Aerobic + Strength + Anaerobic Burst

Summary If you’re an aerobic athlete (runner, swimmer, cyclist, triathlete) who’s reached a plateau, has found more miles does not translate into success and wonders if strength training might help – please read. I’m not offering a quick fix, food gimmick, shake, or simple  trick.  Over the last year I’ve ventured into a different way [...]

Week 32-42 of CrossFit WOD’s and Triathlon Training

September and October have proven to be a nice fusion of Triathlon (primarily running) and CrossFit, much like late Summer races into early Fall. Have been solo on the CrossFit WOD’s.  Am missing my Lincoln CrossFit box greatly, but due to budget limitations, have to get the WOD’s done at home and the YMCA.  I [...]

Hit 1,000 miles in 2010 today

  The first 1,000 miles have come in quite a bit differently from previous years.  Running miles are 2/3 of normal, but cycling, swimming, hiking/walking and rowing are higher (or in the case of rowing a first). The benefits of the diversity are sinking in: alternating workouts to reduce stress, using workouts for the season [...]

Week 22-26 of CrossFit WOD’s + Triathlon Training

5 Weekly stats + a Sunday – Day 148 to 184. Week ending 6/27 7/4 7/11 7/18 7/25 Running 12 21 21 12 21 Walking / Hiking 0 0 0 6.95 Cycling/spinning 0 7.5 2.25 2.25 21 Swimming .17 .2 .2 .45 Rowing 1.0 .25 .5 0 CrossFit WOD’s 2 1 3 2 2 Total [...]

Week 18 – 21 of CrossFit WOD’s + Triathlon Training

4 Weekly stats Week ending 5/29 6/5 6/12 6/19 Running 11 14 11 12 Walking 1 4 1 Cycling/spinning 11.5 1.5 19 23 Swimming 1 .17 .5 Rowing 1 .5 CrossFit WOD’s 3 0 0 2 Total miles 25 miles 23.5 31.5 36 4 weeks of racing and catching up on logs!  Details are below.  [...]

Week 15 of CrossFit WOD’s + Triathlon Training

Weekly stats – total miles 30.5,  total time –  6 hours 21 minutes * Running –  30  miles * Walking – 0 miles * Bike/spinning – 0 miles * Swimming – 0 miles * Rowing – .5 miles * Crossfit – WOD (workout of the day) – 4 I shared about the Lincoln Marathon: some [...]