Swim - Cycle - Run
I showed up to masters swim and started warming up. After a couple laps I stopped and took a breather. I was exhausted. Tuesdays Lunch w/ Eric had taken its toll. We did 6 quarter mile hill intervals in Washington park. These were a long slow incline. Very deceiving. I had set my pace on the first interval staying just behind the elites. I wasn't sure if I would be able to keep that pace up … [Read more...]
3, 2 mile tempo runs was the order of the day. The days are longer which means more light. This also means more motivation. It's such a thrill to start running in daylight. I left the house around 17:30. The first tempo run I posted 07:03 for the pace. The second tempo run I posted 07:09. The last tempo run was done with an average pace of 07:23. Not exactly consistent but, man, I … [Read more...]
Episode 27 - Part 2 of our swimming episode. Dan and guest host Eric Sommer discuss swimming with pool toys. Zoomers for your feet, Paddles for you hands, and a Pull Buoy for your crotch. Stick around for the next 20 minutes. You'll be glad you did! … [Read more...]
Swim time-trial workouts look more like a real triathlon swim leg than a set of 50-meter sprints and can enhance your performance come race day. … [Read more...]
Episode 27 - Part 2 of our swimming episode. Dan and guest host Eric Sommer discuss swimming with pool toys. Zoomers for your feet, Paddles for you hands, and a Pull Buoy for your crotch. Stick around for the next 20 minutes. You'll be glad you did! … [Read more...]
The title is appropriate for both last week's workout and this week's upcoming workout. Last week was the infamous stair workout. I say "infamous" because it scared nearly everyone away. Our normal group of 10-12 was reduced to a mere 6. I guess the mention of lactic acid mixed with hot dry air in a stairwell beforehand was not the best approach. I'll be more tactful next time. Either … [Read more...]
6-time Ironman World Champion Dave Scott explains the benefits training for triathlons on a road bike can provide. … [Read more...]
On Sunday, February 28, 2010, more than 4,100 people climbed the John Hancock in support of Respiratory Health Association of Metropolitan Chicago. Springfield's own Terry Purcell once again dominated the climb finishing in 9:32, 16 seconds over second place! Springfield Firefigher's Eric Jaeger place 31st and Ray Gillispie rounded out the top 100 in 98th place. Congratulations to all of our … [Read more...]
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