Some terrible weather this week has kept me inside. I have gotten to know Coach Troy rather well over the winter months. Today was no different, so I opted for the Time Trialpolooza dvd. This is a very tough cycling workout that last around 1:20. You can see more details about it in a preivous post. … [Read more...]
Feeling Guilty?
March 29, 2008 By
A beautiful day, with a high around 50, and I go for the control environment of the treadmill. With the wife out of town, I had someone watch the kids for a few hours so I could get a workout in. Jason was not available to train today seeing he is doing some heavy binge drinking. I hope I install some guilt with the post. My workout started with 30 minutes on the trainer. I had purchased a … [Read more...]
Time Trialapalooza
March 25, 2008 By
Ya know I think I went to this thing back in the 90's. I seem to remember the Red Hot Chili Pepper, Pearl Jam, and Coach Troy? Well I am not sure where Coach Troy came up with this name for his Spinnerval 22.0 workout. He probably pays someone big buck for names like that. Anyhow... This is a good hour and twenty minute workout on the trainer. You can break this work out down into stair … [Read more...]
Blah, Blah, Blah, Blah, Blah…
March 24, 2008 By
It is getting really hard to make this post each week when I do the same Iron Girl Workout. You are probably wondering why I do this workout week after week. I guess I do it for a couple of reasons. I like getting on the bike, I really think it is helping my runs. The strength training is a killer workout. Need I say more... … [Read more...]
Slow but Hard
March 18, 2008 By
After taking Monday off to rest my knee, I hit the trainer today for an Iron Girl Workout. My legs still felt heavy, but strong. I made it through the workout cursing coach Troy. Every time I watch the video, he says "it will get easier, I guarantee it." I have been doing this workout somewhat regularly and NO COACH, its not getting any easier! I hope this cycing session helps my knee, … [Read more...]
Coach Troy on Endurance Planet
March 16, 2008 By
Endurance Planet, a great podcasting website does a "You ask the coach" episode, every week or so. I wrote in to Endurance Planet sometime ago to ask Coach Troy a question regarding strength training. My question was about incorporating strength training into my marathon training plan. Is it best to lift before or after a run? Coach Troy starts of by saying how important strength training is to … [Read more...]
Worn Out
February 25, 2008 By
Trying to recover from the long run on Sunday, I went ahead and did the Iron Girl workout. I like getting a ride in. It really gets your tired legs moving. I made it for about 45 minutes and quite before doing the lunges. I didn't think my legs had it in them. I did feel better afterwards. I am going to take Tuesday off to recover. … [Read more...]
Thank You Abe
February 18, 2008 By
Today is President's day and that means a day off from work. The kids had a birthday party to attend, so that gave me a good 2 hours to work out. I wanted to do some strength training, so I chose the Iron Girl workout again. When I finished I followed up with 5 on the treadmill, at a pretty good pace. I did the last three around a 7:00 minute pace. I felt great. Today, I also started with … [Read more...]
Springfield Tri Club
February 17, 2008 By
An email went out from the Springfield Triathon Club that they were going to start having Sunday training sessions at the new Sports Care Building. I thought to myself, what a great opportunity to train with someone besides my tv set. The idea was people could bring their trainers and bikes and we would watch a training video. Well it turns out I was the only one to show up, besides John … [Read more...]
Ride and Stride
February 15, 2008 By
Let's rename it ride and no stride. Spinervals 10.0 a great 60 minute workout on the trainer with Coach Troy. I am trying to stay off my right foot for a couple of days to let it heal. I hope this weekends run, key workout #2, a half marathon at race pace, is pain free. I am not looking forward to it. … [Read more...]