Week 10 Feb 28 8:34pm

Posted in Ironman Cozumel 2010 Training Blog on March 2, 2010 by Ralph

Week 10: or should I say weak 10. Low energy all week. I have Tues off so normally do a good workout, but just so tired. Then today I was going to do a Bike-Run simulation, and had to stop on the bike, just 2.5hrs of my planned 5 hr workout. I think I need some good sleep, or something to motivate me. Run 0 (1330), Bike 210 (1370), Swim 0 (45)

Minutes on the bike surpassed run time. Mostly due to better weather. I need to run more. As soon as the pool is fixed I will have to double my efforts there to get up to speed.

Week 9 Feb 21 9:03pm

Posted in Ironman Cozumel 2010 Training Blog on March 2, 2010 by Ralph

Week 9: For whatever reason this week was low minutes. I did have a good run midweek, with a 10k at 50:13 without pushing. I have not yet done any long runs but will do so soon. Run 90 (1330), Bike 210 (1160), Swim 0 (45). I am looking to do a half-Ironman this summer. The Full Ironman is set for Nov 28th in Cozumel.

Bit the bullet!

Posted in Ironman Cozumel 2010 Training Blog on March 2, 2010 by Ralph

I guess there is no going back now:

“You have registered for the 2010 COZUMEL IRONMAN! Print A copy of your receipt has been emailed to you. View and Print Waiver Help the Cause! Event Confirmation # EDITED Date & TimeNovember 28, 2010 07:00 AMLocationCOZUMEL ISLANDPurchase Name- Age Group

Week 8 Feb 15 9:38pm

Posted in Ironman Cozumel 2010 Training Blog on March 2, 2010 by Ralph

Week 8: Ok, so I had to take most of the week off due to the calf, which is still sore. I did manage an intensive hike for about 5 hrs to from 1000ft or so to above the snow level, with a little running on the downhill. So, figure that counts at 50% (150min). Run 240 (1240) Bike: 0 (950) Swim: 0 (45)

First training injury! Feb 9 8:43pm

Posted in Ironman Cozumel 2010 Training Blog on March 2, 2010 by Ralph

Ouch! First training injury tonight. Started to feel something on my run today, had 15 minutes left so I decided to push through the pain. But I couldn’t manage to keep running. I’ve been hobbling for 3 hours now. Maybe, I can manage to find a hottie to give me a massage, any takers?

Week 7 Feb 7th 11:17pm

Posted in Ironman Cozumel 2010 Training Blog on March 2, 2010 by Ralph

Week 7: Worse than last week. But, I got to swim today. Did 45 min continuous. This is the first time I have been in the water in 3 years, and the first time since I hurt my shoulder and could not lift it above my head. But, I think my range of motion is good. Totals: Run 0 (1000), Bike 240 (950), Swim 45 (45). I think… I have to train before work if I am going to get up to 10+ hrs a week. That means a 5:30am start

Week 6 Jan 31 7:29pm

Posted in Ironman Cozumel 2010 Training Blog on March 2, 2010 by Ralph

Week 6: Felt low on motivation all week. Maybe the rain is getting to me. Finally did a test day. 5k run (3.12 mi) at 7-8 effort 24:12. Only a 7:45 minute mile. Funny, I used to be able to run a 7 minute mile for up to 10mi. I would be happy with a 4 hr marathon at this point, which is a bit over a 9:00 minute mile. Totals this week: Run 150 (1000), Bike 150 (690), Swim 0 (0). I need more hours per week of training.

Week 5 Jan 24 10:33pm

Posted in Ironman Cozumel 2010 Training Blog on March 2, 2010 by Ralph

Week 5: Sick several days this week. Still with a cold but getting better. Was able to manage a couple of 6 mi runs, snot dripping everywhere like a torrent notwithstanding. Run: 90 (850), Bike= 300 (540), Swim= 0. Baseline postponed until I am not sick. Feel good otherwise though.

Week 4 Jan 17 11:29pm

Posted in Ironman Cozumel 2010 Training Blog on March 2, 2010 by Ralph

Week 4: first week at new job has put a damper in my training. It also rained constantly for 6 days straight. I managed to do a fun MTB race and rode my bike again today. Numbers suck, and knees still hurt. Run= 0 (760) Bike= 240 (240) Swim= 0. I will do my baseline numbers next weekend.

Stinky Spoke- first ‘race’ of the year :)

Posted in Ironman Cozumel 2010 Training Blog on March 2, 2010 by Ralph

It’s official. My first race of the year is this SAT. Considering I am training for an Ironman, I thought that I should choose something with nearly equal intensity :)
http://www.stinkyspoke.org/Home_Page.php

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