Fitness trends
A look back to see my progress This weekend I compiled all of the fitness test results since I began training in January 2019. I was mostly interested in how my training zones have changed over the last 18 months. Running pace has improved a lot ...
Painfully wonderful 90 mile ride
Missing Lucy... Toward the end of my recent 12-day vacation where I spent time exploring both Glacier and Yellowstone National Parks, I remarked that I missed riding my bike, Lucy. While in Montana, I did some outdoor running and loved all of it. Other than running,...
Running in Montana – flow state ππΎββοΈ
After spending three long days in a vehicle (Houston to Coram, MT), I needed to get outside and move my body. So, I laced up my running shoes and prepared to leave some rubber in Montana. Fortunately, for running, the weather was perfect and the scenery was idyllic....
My first indoor 70.3 ππ½ββοΈπ΄π½ββοΈ ππ½ββοΈπ¨
Today is Race Day! Ready to Rock-N-Roll As I stated in my previous post, my goals were simple and clear: 1.2 mile swim in less than 45 minutes 56-mile bike ride in less than 3h30min 13.1 mile run in less than 2h30min focus on executing nutrition strategy...
Ironman Lubbock was canceled, so I raced alone
Another disappointment After all the waiting and getting to within 3 days of the event, I was certain that we were going to finally have a race. Unfortunately, the cases of COVID-19 have been rising too rapidly, so having such a large contingent of people at an event...
Feeling race ready ππ½ββοΈπ΄πΌββοΈππ½ββοΈ
My first half Ironman, IM 70.3 Lubbock is 1 week away! After my 85 mile ride this morning, I am confident that I'm ready for the 56-mile bike portion of the race. Last long ride Johnny had a 5-hr ride on my training plan. With a moderate effort (zone 1) I...
New race kit
While planning to race my first half Ironman, I decided that I should do it in a fresh new tri suit. In the past, I've worn two-piece suits. This time, I chose a one-piece. The only concern is the padding. Tri-suits don't have as much padding as cycling shorts....
Optimizing my bike fit
I've been riding Lucy, my TriBike, for about 7 months. Prior to purchasing it, I got a professional fit done by Darryl at Pearland Cycles. After picking it up, we tested a couple of saddles and did some additional fine-tuning of my overall body position. Since that...
A rockin’ swim performance assessment ππΌββοΈππ½ββοΈππ½ββοΈ
Having trained with Johhny for a little more than a year, I've gotten accustomed to the bike and run performance assessments. Sometimes I dread them, other times I look forward to them. My attitude is pretty much dependent on the discipline and efforts during the...
Time to focus on run form ππ½ββοΈ
This year, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic, I've noticed improvements in both my swimming efficiency and speed as well as my bike endurance. However, I've been feeling stuck as a developing runner. Over the past year, my endurance has improved dramatically,...
52 mile π΄π½ββοΈ ride
My training plan called for a 4-hour ride today (and a 1-hour swim). The local triathlon club does a long ride every weekend which ranges from 40 to 100 miles. We either do them on Saturday or Sunday, it will vary from week to week. Currently, Ironman VR races are...
π΄π½ββοΈ 40 Miles in the heat β¨οΈ
Sunrise departure This morning, I had a wonderful 40-mile ride with the B-Group of the Pearland Triathlon Racing Club. The temperature and humidity are on full blast these days, so we started the ride at 7 am. The goal is to get out and back before the temp gets too...
ππ½ββοΈRun test results ππ½ββοΈ
Just like my cycling performance assessment on Monday , I completed a run assessment today. I typically schedule them in the morning so that I don't have anything on my mind prior to the test. That way start out with a feeling of accomplishment and progress which sets...
π΄π½ββοΈ Cycling test results π΄π½ββοΈ
Three months after my previous cycling test, Texas has allowed exercise facilities to reopen. I'll do performance testing for all three disciplines over the next seven days. I've remained consistent and done most of my prescribed workouts during the COVID-19...
My 1st 1.8 mile swim ππ½ββοΈ
So far, all of my scheduled races have been either canceled or postponed. The repeated excitement of a new race then the disappointment at the cancellation of the said race takes an emotional and psychological toll. Fortunately, racing is not my primary motivation,...
