Here's what 9 months of training can do.
Thursday, November 25, 2004
Monday, November 22, 2004
Thursday, November 18, 2004
Tuesday, November 16, 2004
Wednesday, November 03, 2004
Friday, September 24, 2004
Friday, September 17, 2004
Thursday, September 16, 2004
Lava Salts
Lava Salts might help me not get those awfull chills and shakes I got last race.
Anyone ever use these thingies?
Anyone ever use these thingies?
Monday, September 13, 2004
My Shoes Have a Spec?
I never thought I'd own a pair of shoes that came with a spec. It makes sense though considering how much time one spends on these suckers.
I'm not really sure when exactly to buy new shoes but I purchased these after 260 miles. I picked them up at the running factory in Campbell, California. The owner, Tom Schenone, is a really great guy and I'd recomend his store to anyone needing shoe advice. And I'm not just saying this because he offered to lend me his race wheels. ;-)
I'm not really sure when exactly to buy new shoes but I purchased these after 260 miles. I picked them up at the running factory in Campbell, California. The owner, Tom Schenone, is a really great guy and I'd recomend his store to anyone needing shoe advice. And I'm not just saying this because he offered to lend me his race wheels. ;-)
Thursday, September 09, 2004
Friday, September 03, 2004
Report on blood lactate 1
Everything I thought I knew about lactic acid is wrong.
...lactic acid doesn't produce burning sensations, it does not induce soreness, and it's not a form of metabolic 'rubbish' which must be eliminated from your cells as quickly as possible. In addition, oxygen shortfalls are not required in order to make lactic acid appear in your muscles and blood: The truth is that lactic acid is produced in your body all the time, around the clock, even when you're at rest, and its concentrations rise whenever you take in a carbohydrate-containing meal. Fortunately, we're not telling you all this to improve your chances of gaining a PhD in cell physiology: We're giving you the straight scoop because an understanding of how lactic acid actually functions in your body can improve your performances tremendously!
Tuesday, August 31, 2004
A Billy Collins Poem
This poem has nothing to do with triathlon... or does it? Enjoy.
You are the bread and the knife,
The crystal goblet and the wine...
-Jacques Crickillon
You are the bread and the knife,
the crystal goblet and the wine.
You are the dew on the morning grass
and the burning wheel of the sun.
You are the white apron of the baker,
and the marsh birds suddenly in flight.
However, you are not the wind in the orchard,
the plums on the counter,
or the house of cards.
And you are certainly not the pine-scented air.
There is just no way that you are the pine-scented air.
It is possible that you are the fish under the bridge,
maybe even the pigeon on the general's head,
but you are not even close
to being the field of cornflowers at dusk.
And a quick look in the mirror will show
that you are neither the boots in the corner
nor the boat asleep in its boathouse.
It might interest you to know,
speaking of the plentiful imagery of the world,
that I am the sound of rain on the roof.
I also happen to be the shooting star,
the evening paper blowing down an alley
and the basket of chestnuts on the kitchen table.
I am also the moon in the trees
and the blind woman's tea cup.
But don't worry, I'm not the bread and the knife.
You are still the bread and the knife.
You will always be the bread and the knife,
not to mention the crystal goblet and--somehow--the wine.
-- Billy Collins
Litany
You are the bread and the knife,
The crystal goblet and the wine...
-Jacques Crickillon
You are the bread and the knife,
the crystal goblet and the wine.
You are the dew on the morning grass
and the burning wheel of the sun.
You are the white apron of the baker,
and the marsh birds suddenly in flight.
However, you are not the wind in the orchard,
the plums on the counter,
or the house of cards.
And you are certainly not the pine-scented air.
There is just no way that you are the pine-scented air.
It is possible that you are the fish under the bridge,
maybe even the pigeon on the general's head,
but you are not even close
to being the field of cornflowers at dusk.
And a quick look in the mirror will show
that you are neither the boots in the corner
nor the boat asleep in its boathouse.
It might interest you to know,
speaking of the plentiful imagery of the world,
that I am the sound of rain on the roof.
I also happen to be the shooting star,
the evening paper blowing down an alley
and the basket of chestnuts on the kitchen table.
I am also the moon in the trees
and the blind woman's tea cup.
But don't worry, I'm not the bread and the knife.
You are still the bread and the knife.
You will always be the bread and the knife,
not to mention the crystal goblet and--somehow--the wine.
-- Billy Collins
[Listening to: Where Is the Line? - Björk - Medulla (4:41)]
8/23/2004 Totals
Swim: 6,200 yards
Bike: 97 miles
Run: 21.5 miles
~13 hours
The week's training went well. I ran two longish runs; one 7 miler and one 10. I seem to be running more upright with my chest out and shoulders back. On the cycling front, I got some aero bars for my bike. Oh, I almost forgot. I'm swimming slower! Sounds funny but this is a good thing. I'm finally able to swim longer distances (1000+ yards) without going anaerobic. This skill should come in handy in my olympic distance race in November..
Bike: 97 miles
Run: 21.5 miles
~13 hours
The week's training went well. I ran two longish runs; one 7 miler and one 10. I seem to be running more upright with my chest out and shoulders back. On the cycling front, I got some aero bars for my bike. Oh, I almost forgot. I'm swimming slower! Sounds funny but this is a good thing. I'm finally able to swim longer distances (1000+ yards) without going anaerobic. This skill should come in handy in my olympic distance race in November..
Monday, August 30, 2004
Friday, August 27, 2004
AERODYNAMICS OF CYCLING
AERODYNAMICS OF CYCLING is a very informative paper describing the aerodynamic effects of body position and equipment.
Thursday, August 19, 2004
Nuff said about NSAIDs
After my recent bike crash, I started taking the NSAID ( Non Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug) naproxen sodium. Mind you, I'm not taking this stuff daily but I have been using it on occasion to deal with back pain. Turns out that this NSAIDs can be very dangerous particularly when one is dehydrated.
After reading the accounts of people that have raced or trained while taking NSAIDs, I think I'll avoid them in the future. Of course there are seemingly reputable folks that say NSAIDs are safe to take during endurance events.
I wonder if the use of NSAIDs, coupled w/ dehydration, had anything to do with the elevated creatinine levels (1.5 MG/DL) that showed up in my most recent blood work? Any nephrologists out there care to chime in?
Just to be on the safe side I'm starting a regiment of essential Fatty Acids & Glucosamine.
After reading the accounts of people that have raced or trained while taking NSAIDs, I think I'll avoid them in the future. Of course there are seemingly reputable folks that say NSAIDs are safe to take during endurance events.
I wonder if the use of NSAIDs, coupled w/ dehydration, had anything to do with the elevated creatinine levels (1.5 MG/DL) that showed up in my most recent blood work? Any nephrologists out there care to chime in?
Just to be on the safe side I'm starting a regiment of essential Fatty Acids & Glucosamine.
Thursday, August 12, 2004
Wednesday, August 11, 2004
Ultimate Direction :: Lightning
My long runs are starting to last over 2 hours so I'm thinking more and more about Hydration systems.
Friday, August 06, 2004
Monday, August 02, 2004
7/26/04 Totals
Swim: 8,500 yards (4.8 miles)
Bike: 76 miles
Run: 27.5 miles
This week saw two 10 mile runs and a 48 mile bike ride. Missing was a long swim and some running speed work.
As for the 4th event, my weight is hovering around 177 with 18% of that being fat. I'd like to get down to 160 (~8% body fat) but I've not set a target date yet. Realistically, I think I can drop to 173 lbs. in time for the PG Tri (6 weeks).
Bike: 76 miles
Run: 27.5 miles
This week saw two 10 mile runs and a 48 mile bike ride. Missing was a long swim and some running speed work.
As for the 4th event, my weight is hovering around 177 with 18% of that being fat. I'd like to get down to 160 (~8% body fat) but I've not set a target date yet. Realistically, I think I can drop to 173 lbs. in time for the PG Tri (6 weeks).
Sunday, August 01, 2004
Saturday, July 31, 2004
First 50 Mile Ride
Went out with Maverick and Martin to Fort Ord. I had a great time. The weather was ass but the roads were smooth with no traffic; much better than the roads I've been training on.
Mavrick is doing a brick today (4 hr bike, and 30 min run) but I'm ready for that maddness just yet. If I recover from today's ride quickly and without insident, I'll do the brick with him next week. Sure is nice to know someone that's done this stuff before.
Oh, to be honest, the ride was really more like 48 miles and some change.
Mavrick is doing a brick today (4 hr bike, and 30 min run) but I'm ready for that maddness just yet. If I recover from today's ride quickly and without insident, I'll do the brick with him next week. Sure is nice to know someone that's done this stuff before.
Oh, to be honest, the ride was really more like 48 miles and some change.
Friday, July 30, 2004
2004 Ironman Triathlon television schedule
The Outdoor Life Network (OLN) will televise seven of the Ironman Triathlon World Championship qualifying races each Sunday at 4 p.m. Eastern beginning October 3 through November 14.
- October 3: St. Croix Half Ironman Triathlon
- October 10: Ironman New Zealand Triathlon
- October 17: Ironman USA Coeur d'Alene Triathlon
- October 24: Karnten Ironman Austria Triathlon
- October 31: Opel Ironman Germany Triathlon
- November 7: Ironman USA Lake Placid Triathlon
- November 14: Ironman Wisconsin Triathlon
In addition, ESPN International will televise the following races: Ironman USA Coeur d'Alene Triathlon, Karnten Ironman Austria Triathlon, Opel Ironman Germany Triathlon and Ironman USA Lake Placid Triathlon, air date and time TBD.
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