Surprise Improvement in Run Performance
Run Assessment After a 6-week Ironman training hiatus, it’s time to update my training...
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Run Assessment After a 6-week Ironman training hiatus, it’s time to update my training...
Read Moreby Chris Tubbs | Jan 17, 2021 | Motivation, Nutrition, Recovery, Training | 0 |
My determination post-surgery to resuming training has served me well. Over the past five weeks,...
Read Moreby Chris Tubbs | Jan 10, 2021 | Motivation, Progress, Race, Recovery, Run, Training | 0 |
Yesterday, I was tired so I slept in. After the excitement of being able to run again, I pushed my...
Read Moreby Chris Tubbs | Jan 6, 2021 | Motivation, Progress, Recovery, Run, Training | 0 |
Yesterday, Jan 5, was exactly one month since my radical prostatectomy. Since I awakened from...
Read Moreby Chris Tubbs | Dec 29, 2020 | Motivation, Recovery, Training, Uncategorized | 0 |
Embrace the suck… Among endurance athletes, this phrase is as common as “good...
Read Moreby Chris Tubbs | Dec 2, 2020 | Race, Training | 1 |
When I step back and think about how the full scope of an Ironman race, I almost always feel...
Read Moreby Chris Tubbs | Nov 24, 2020 | Race | 0 |
I felt very good coming out of the water, I remember thinking that I would happily do another lap...
Read MoreRace day – Go Time! 4 AM – Wake up, make oatmeal, coffee, and breathe, breathe,...
Read Moreby Chris Tubbs | Nov 8, 2020 | Motivation, Race, Travel | 0 |
Goal Achieved! – Ironman Florida 140.6 On November 7, 2020, I did it… At 6:24 am I...
Read MoreToday’s ride was tough and agonizing, more importantly, it was executed as planned. 112...
Read Moreby Chris Tubbs | Oct 17, 2020 | Motivation, Progress, Run, Training | 0 |
After skipping two days of workouts for travel, I got out and went for a 1-hr run. I have a...
Read Moreby Chris Tubbs | Oct 16, 2020 | Bike, Motivation, Nutrition, Training | 0 |
Ironman Florida is quickly approaching …. 23 days and counting! I feel ready and excited....
Read Moreby Chris Tubbs | Oct 4, 2020 | Bike, Training | 0 |
Ironman Florida is about 5 weeks away. This was my recovery and performance assessment week...
Read Moreby Chris Tubbs | Sep 26, 2020 | Motivation, Progress, Race, Swim, Training | 0 |
The Houston Racing Triathlon Club held a monthly meeting at Twin Lakes today. This was the...
Read MoreThe wind in our face Today was a beautiful day for a century ride. The temperatures have begun to...
Read Moreby Chris Tubbs | Sep 12, 2020 | Bike, Progress, Training | 0 |
Both of my fall Ironman races are quickly approaching. Today I was scheduled to complete a long...
Read Moreby Chris Tubbs | Sep 7, 2020 | Motivation, Nutrition, Progress, Run, Training | 0 |
Confidently approaching a 2.5hr run Monday runs are always the long ones. They range from 2 to 3...
Read Moreby Chris Tubbs | Sep 5, 2020 | Bike, Motivation, Progress, Race, Run, Training | 0 |
Since all of the Ironman races this year have been either canceled or postponed, the Ironman...
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This morning I took a quick trip on an endless moving sidewalk... some days it just happens to be the best option... bleh.
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#alwaysbepushing
#triathlon
#triathlontraining
#blacktriathlete
#blacktriathletes
#swimbikerun
#ironmantexas
#ironmantexas2020
#thirdcoasttraining
#pearlandtriathlonracingclub
#journeytoironman
#ironmanflorida
#ironmanwaco70.3
#iloveallthisshit
#iloveallofthisshit
#goals
#clydesdaletriathlete
#swimbikerun4equality
#ironmando
#ironchris
#ironmanchris
#fuckcancer
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What an awesome morning with my #trifamily #pearlandtriathlonracingclub at the local splash pad. Everything was clicking for me and I was able to crank out 20 x 100yds on the 2:00 with an average pace of 1:32/100. The technique work is beginning to pay dividends 👍🏾.
I feel the increased energy as folks are ramping up for #imtx2021. Keep getting after it everybody 👊🏽.
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#alwaysbepushing
#triathlon
#triathlontraining
#blacktriathlete
#blacktriathletes
#swimbikerun
#ironmantexas
#ironmantexas2020
#thirdcoasttraining
#pearlandtriathlonracingclub
#journeytoironman
#ironmanflorida
#ironmanwaco70.3
#iloveallthisshit
#iloveallofthisshit
#goals
#clydesdaletriathlete
#swimbikerun4equality
#ironmando
#ironchris
#ironmanchris
#fuckcancer
#myswimpro
#shocksquad
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With a bit of trepidation I climbed into the saddle for the first time in 6 weeks. It wasn’t painful, but these horribly uncomfortable fucking bike seats don’t make reunions easy. 😣.
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I love all this shit!
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#alwaysbepushing
#triathlon
#triathlontraining
#blacktriathlete
#blacktriathletes
#swimbikerun
#ironmantexas
#ironmantexas2020
#thirdcoasttraining
#pearlandtriathlonracingclub
#journeytoironman
#ironmanflorida
#ironmanwaco70.3
#iloveallthisshit
#iloveallofthisshit
#goals
#clydesdaletriathlete
#swimbikerun4equality
#ironmando
#ironchris
#ironmanchris
#fuckcancer
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This morning I had nothing to do but enjoy the water 😃
30 x 100 yds on the 2 min
2000 with a snorkel to keep focus on form and body position. 1000 without it so I could feel the rhythm of the stroke.
Later, I’ll try out a short spin on the trainer & see if I can begin bike training again 🤞🏾.
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I love all this shit!
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#alwaysbepushing
#triathlon
#triathlontraining
#blacktriathlete
#blacktriathletes
#swimbikerun
#ironmantexas
#ironmantexas2020
#thirdcoasttraining
#pearlandtriathlonracingclub
#journeytoironman
#ironmanflorida
#ironmanwaco70.3
#iloveallthisshit
#iloveallofthisshit
#goals
#clydesdaletriathlete
#swimbikerun4equality
#ironmando
#ironchris
#ironmanchris
#fuckcancer
#myswimpro
#shocksquad
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I was excited to finally be able to do a run performance assessment with coach @johnnyshelby_444.
But, Mr. hard head couldn’t be satisfied with improving while recovering! I had to push for 6 additional miles! That was just a little too much... because healing isn’t the same as healed 😕.
I’ll make tomorrow a recovery day.
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I love all this shit!
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#alwaysbepushing
#triathlon
#triathlontraining
#blacktriathlete
#blacktriathletes
#swimbikerun
#ironmantexas
#ironmantexas2020
#thirdcoasttraining
#pearlandtriathlonracingclub
#journeytoironman
#ironmanflorida
#ironmanwaco70.3
#iloveallthisshit
#iloveallofthisshit
#goals
#clydesdaletriathlete
#swimbikerun4equality
#ironmando
#ironchris
#ironmanchris
#fuckcancer
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The best part of waking up...
Is gettin’ that body movin’ 😊
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I love all this shit!
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#alwaysbepushing
#triathlon
#triathlontraining
#blacktriathlete
#blacktriathletes
#swimbikerun
#ironmantexas
#ironmantexas2020
#thirdcoasttraining
#pearlandtriathlonracingclub
#journeytoironman
#ironmanflorida
#ironmanwaco70.3
#iloveallthisshit
#iloveallofthisshit
#goals
#clydesdaletriathlete
#swimbikerun4equality
#ironmando
#ironchris
#ironmanchris
#fuckcancer
#myswimpro
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8 miles of sunrise fun. I forgot to set the alarm, but thanks to @w00denteeth1 I’ve gotten good a doing a handspring out of bed 🤸and was able to catch the sunrise.
40 degrees at the start but it quickly warmed up so 6 miles became 8+ nice and easy miles 👍🏾.
My recovery is going well, so in a couple of days I’ll do threshold tests to reset my zones 🎉. Then I can start getting after it like the rest of you 👊🏽.
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I love all this shit!
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#alwaysbepushing
#triathlon
#triathlontraining
#blacktriathlete
#blacktriathletes
#swimbikerun
#ironmantexas
#ironmantexas2020
#thirdcoasttraining
#pearlandtriathlonracingclub
#journeytoironman
#ironmanflorida
#ironmanwaco70.3
#iloveallthisshit
#iloveallofthisshit
#goals
#clydesdaletriathlete
#swimbikerun4equality
#ironmando
#ironchris
#ironmanchris
#fuckcancer
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Cool air and warm sun rays made for an exceptionally invigorating run. I relish days like this 😊
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I love all this shit!
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#alwaysbepushing
#triathlon
#triathlontraining
#blacktriathlete
#blacktriathletes
#swimbikerun
#ironmantexas
#ironmantexas2020
#thirdcoasttraining
#pearlandtriathlonracingclub
#journeytoironman
#ironmanflorida
#ironmanwaco70.3
#iloveallthisshit
#iloveallofthisshit
#goals
#clydesdaletriathlete
#swimbikerun4equality
#ironmando
#ironchris
#ironmanchris
#fuckcancer
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Remaining consistent...
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#alwaysbepushing
#triathlon
#triathlontraining
#blacktriathlete
#blacktriathletes
#swimbikerun
#ironmantexas
#ironmantexas2020
#thirdcoasttraining
#pearlandtriathlonracingclub
#journeytoironman
#ironmanflorida
#ironmanwaco70.3
#iloveallthisshit
#iloveallofthisshit
#goals
#clydesdaletriathlete
#swimbikerun4equality
#ironmando
#ironchris
#ironmanchris
#fuckcancer
#myswimpro
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This morning’s swim was all about overcoming the voices of procrastination.
As soon as I woke up, the pillows conspired against me. Then, a little later, while drinking some coffee, my body reinforced the pillow’s message...go later, it’s cold outside, just wait until it gets warmer... blah, blah, blah.
Nope!
Allowing it once, becomes twice, then a week is lost 😡...the mental battle never ends.
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I love all this shit!
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#alwaysbepushing
#triathlon
#triathlontraining
#blacktriathlete
#blacktriathletes
#swimbikerun
#ironmantexas
#ironmantexas2020
#thirdcoasttraining
#pearlandtriathlonracingclub
#journeytoironman
#ironmanflorida
#ironmanwaco70.3
#iloveallthisshit
#iloveallofthisshit
#goals
#clydesdaletriathlete
#swimbikerun4equality
#ironmando
#ironchris
#ironmanchris
#fuckcancer
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1 hr run indoors today 🤦🏽. Wearing a mask while imitating a sprinkler is no bueno... I don’t enjoy gasping for air through wet face covering 😓🥴
The work is done. Next time, I’m going back outside.
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I love all this shit!
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#alwaysbepushing
#triathlon
#triathlontraining
#blacktriathlete
#blacktriathletes
#swimbikerun
#ironmantexas
#ironmantexas2020
#thirdcoasttraining
#pearlandtriathlonracingclub
#journeytoironman
#ironmanflorida
#ironmanwaco70.3
#iloveallthisshit
#iloveallofthisshit
#goals
#clydesdaletriathlete
#swimbikerun4equality
#ironmando
#ironchris
#ironmanchris
#fuckcancer
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These two photos hint at what a difference two years can make.
I’ve shed 40 LBS, developed a healthier mind & body while finding a renewed excitement and love of life.
Two years ago I decided that the present me didn’t have to be the future me. I began walking and making food choices one meal at a time. The changes snowballed and I began setting big ass goals.
With commitment, determination, the willingness to keep getting back up and ask for help, I’ve exceeded my own expectations.
Always be kind to yourself, you can do amazing things.
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I love all this shit!
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#alwaysbepushing
#triathlon
#triathlontraining
#blacktriathlete
#blacktriathletes
#swimbikerun
#ironmantexas
#ironmantexas2020
#thirdcoasttraining
#pearlandtriathlonracingclub
#journeytoironman
#ironmanflorida
#ironmanwaco70.3
#iloveallthisshit
#iloveallofthisshit
#goals
#clydesdaletriathlete
#swimbikerun4equality
#ironmando
#ironchris
#ironmanchris
#fuckcancer
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Today’s plan was an hour at zone 1. As I worked to keep my cadence high, It felt like I was gliding along the trail. I’d found a rhythm and tried to stay with it for as long as possible.
In the end, I knocked out a 5K PB AND chipped away at my fear of running faster 💪🏾.
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I love all this shit!
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#alwaysbepushing
#triathlon
#triathlontraining
#blacktriathlete
#blacktriathletes
#swimbikerun
#ironmantexas
#ironmantexas2020
#thirdcoasttraining
#pearlandtriathlonracingclub
#journeytoironman
#ironmanflorida
#ironmanwaco70.3
#iloveallthisshit
#iloveallofthisshit
#goals
#clydesdaletriathlete
#swimbikerun4equality
#ironmando
#ironchris
#ironmanchris
#fuckcancer
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A solid pool session to wrap up a wonderful day.
I really enjoy seeing all the pics of everyone putting in their work and prepping for a strong season.
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I love all this shit!
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#alwaysbepushing
#triathlon
#triathlontraining
#blacktriathlete
#blacktriathletes
#swimbikerun
#ironmantexas
#ironmantexas2020
#thirdcoasttraining
#pearlandtriathlonracingclub
#journeytoironman
#ironmanflorida
#ironmanwaco70.3
#iloveallthisshit
#iloveallofthisshit
#goals
#clydesdaletriathlete
#swimbikerun4equality
#ironmando
#ironchris
#ironmanchris
#fuckcancer
#myswimpro
#shocksquad
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I spent the morning dialing-in pace and form with some intervals on the VASA Erg. I prefer to swim in the actual water, but with the erg, I am able to train my body to feel pace in real-time. #formgoggles now do the same thing, but I don’t have them.
Stay productive and do what you are able, then push a little further 💪🏾.
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I love all this shit!
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#alwaysbepushing
#triathlon
#triathlontraining
#blacktriathlete
#blacktriathletes
#swimbikerun
#ironmantexas
#ironmantexas2020
#thirdcoasttraining
#pearlandtriathlonracingclub
#journeytoironman
#ironmanflorida
#ironmanwaco70.3
#iloveallthisshit
#iloveallofthisshit
#goals
#clydesdaletriathlete
#swimbikerun4equality
#ironmando
#ironchris
#ironmanchris
#fuckcancer
#myswimpro
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Another successful day on the trail pushing myself a little harder. I was able to increase my run distance to 6 miles by maintaining a focus on quick turnover and smoother strides. No pain 🥳 at all!!! I’m coming back on-line and lovin’ it.
...stronger than yesterday
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I love all this shit!
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#alwaysbepushing
#triathlon
#triathlontraining
#blacktriathlete
#blacktriathletes
#swimbikerun
#ironmantexas
#ironmantexas2020
#thirdcoasttraining
#pearlandtriathlonracingclub
#journeytoironman
#ironmanflorida
#ironmanwaco70.3
#iloveallthisshit
#iloveallofthisshit
#goals
#clydesdaletriathlete
#swimbikerun4equality
#ironmando
#ironchris
#ironmanchris
#fuckcancer
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The 🐢 outgrew his shell today!!
After a 7.5 mile walk, I decided to test my body...I was bursting at the seems itching to get in a run.
Feeling like I was adequately warmed up, I focused on short steps with rapid turnover (180-185 cadence) to minimize the pounding and allowing my body to tell me how far I could go. After about a mile, I looked at my watch and was surprised that I was easily maintaining a 9:15/mile pace. No pain whatsoever!!!
I was so elated and filled with gratitude that my body was responding so well that I damn near started crying. However, At two miles I temporarily lost my mind...I considered pushing through to 15 miles 🙄. I felt that good in the moment. However, I quickly realized that I was being greedy and asking for trouble, so I stopped after 2.5 miles 🏃🏽♂️(11 total miles).
...stronger than yesterday
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I love all this shit!
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#alwaysbepushing
#triathlon
#triathlontraining
#blacktriathlete
#blacktriathletes
#swimbikerun
#ironmantexas
#ironmantexas2020
#thirdcoasttraining
#pearlandtriathlonracingclub
#journeytoironman
#ironmanflorida
#ironmanwaco70.3
#iloveallthisshit
#iloveallofthisshit
#goals
#clydesdaletriathlete
#swimbikerun4equality
#ironmando
#ironchris
#ironmanchris
#fuckcancer
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I was treated to a mysteriously misty morning as I did the 🐢 strut for 5 miles.
I get inspired by watching everyone start the year with such excitement and vigor 👊🏽.
...stronger than yesterday
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I love all this shit!
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#alwaysbepushing
#triathlon
#triathlontraining
#blacktriathlete
#blacktriathletes
#swimbikerun
#ironmantexas
#ironmantexas2020
#thirdcoasttraining
#pearlandtriathlonracingclub
#journeytoironman
#ironmanflorida
#ironmanwaco70.3
#iloveallthisshit
#iloveallofthisshit
#goals
#clydesdaletriathlete
#swimbikerun4equality
#ironmando
#ironchris
#ironmanchris
#fuckcancer
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