Training Upate 24 Jul 09

This week got off to a slow start but I am now rolling pretty good.

Wednesday I swam in the afternoon at the gym. I did 14 laps in about 18 mins for 350 yards. I am getting a little better at my distance but I am sure I could be more efficient with my strokes. My goal by the time of the race is to be able to swim over 20 laps. I have a ways to go.

Thursday I decided to run in the morning. Using a new iphone app Motionx GPS I ran 2.28 miles in 26 mins. The cool thing about the app is that is saves your track. It told me what my average speed was and my max speed. Once I stopped I could look back at the route I took. It is great. Going forward in training I am going to run on Tuesday and Thursday mornings. Thursday evening I had tennis lessons. Starting to get into some rallies so I am getting a work out there also.

Friday(this morning) I went for a bike ride on a bike outside. I was so excited about the new app that I wanted to try it out on the bike. I rode a little over 6 miles in about 40 mins. This was a good route as it was not flat. There were several good hills. The first part of the bike ride was getting used to the gears. Once I got that down it was smooth sailing. My front tire needs a little air but other than that I think the bike will be fine for riding in the race. I think Ii got more out of riding and running outside this week. From now on I will ride outside as well as run.

Training Update

This morning was the first time I trained since Friday. I jogged for about 27 mins around the neighborhood. It was my plan to jog to the school across the street then go around the track a couple of times and head home. Well when I got tot he school the track was locked. My play this morning was
Get at me Dog- DMX
Stop Being Greedy- DMX
Against All Odds- Tupac
White Man'z World- Tupac
Bring Me To Life- Evanescence
Somewhere I Belong- Linkin Park

It was not a bad run. I think I may run outside on Tuesday and Thursday mornings going forward.

Training Update

Monday I ran 2.75 miles in about 29 mins. Felt pretty good during the run but am sore as hell. Tuesday and Thursdays are my tennis lessons. Have not decided if I will train during the morning on those days as the lessons are in the evening. Today I did 12 laps of 25 yards each. It was not pretty but I made it through. I am wondering if I should have someone help me with my stroke or not mess with it at this point. Either way I feel a little better about the swim.

Training for Angels Race 2009

Not sure how this came to be but I have begun training for a triathlon on September 20, 2009.

This is not a full or even a half triathlon it is considered a sprint.
300 Meter Swim
20K Bike
5K Run

I chose this event because the swim is in a pool. Not that strong of a swimmer so wanted to make sure if I drank too much water some one could get to me quickly.

I have roughly 11 weeks to prepare for the race. When I say race I by no means think I am going to win. I just want to finish.

I will keep you posted on my progress.



“DFL is better than DNF is better than DNS”. Translation: “Dead Friggin’ Last is better than Did Not Finish is better than Did Not Start.”