Slowhand’s Training Blog

Forced myself to go to the pool today to get my work in.  Was still tired from yesterday but a respectable effort nonetheless.

Workout:

• Type: Swim
• Date: 11/21/2008
• Time: 12:05:00
• Total Time: 00:38:00.00
• Distance: 1,593.25 m
• Average Pace: 2:22.48/100m

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I’m back! That’s two PRs in one day, woot.  Average speed 15.3 MPH.  Was eager to go as the weather was perfect and I have missed several days due to a business responsibility.  In any event we decided to ride the same route we rode with Linda a little while ago.  I knew I was in for a challenge when Mike took the lead and bolted away at a harried pace.  I chased him all the way to the first group of hills and managed to catch up at that time.  We rode pretty much together until around mile 9 and Mike took off again.  I tried to stay with him but he gradually pulled further and further away.  I decided to do my best to keep him in sight so if I got a “bonus” burst of energy I could make a last ditch effort to try and catch him.  I was working hard and wasn’t feeling it, but when I got to the last long straight away I gave it my all.  I caught up just before the finish but Mike probably eased up a bit to make me feel good.  Another good ride!

Ride details are here

Workout:

• Type: Cycle
• Date: 11/20/2008
• Time: 16:15:00
• Total Time: 00:57:15.00
• Distance: 14.6 miles
• Average Speed: 15.3 mph
• Max Speed: 35 mph

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New Personal Record (PR) in the pool today.  Just felt strong and pushed myself hard through the entire swim.  It felt good to be back in the pool.

Workout:

• Type: Swim
• Date: 11/20/2008
• Time: 12:05:00
• Total Time: 00:36:00.00
• Distance: 1,593.25 m
• Average Pace: 2:14.76/100m

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Hit the nautilus machines after the elliptical.  Worked hard and killed some stress.  It was good.  Looking forward to getting home and back into my routine soon.  You can’t keep a good man down.

Workout:

• Type: Strength Training
• Date: 11/19/2008
• Time: 08:30:00
• Total Time: 00:30:00.00

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Got 30 minutes in on the elliptical at the hotel gym this morning.  You ever notice that you hardly EVER see any people in the hotel gym?

Workout:

• Type: General Cardio
• Date: 11/19/2008
• Time: 08:00:00
• Total Time: 00:30:00.00

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Wasn’t able to get a workout in today and have to travel tomorrow.

Gotta remember to bring my hotel gym gear, sigh.

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The weather has been REALLY wet these last few days and I was determined to squeeze in a bike ride today.  Couldn’t go early with the folks from the LBS so started watching the weather closely to see when I could get out there.  The window of opportunity appeared to be between 1 PM and 4 PM.  I brought Linda along and we met Mike at the designated place.  It was really windy but I hear that the wind makes one mean.  :-)  In any event we all took off riding soonest so we could generate some heat.  I said it before and I’ll say it again, there are some serious hills out there.  We ended up riding just a tad over 15 miles and I personally enjoyed every minute of it.  Kudos to Linda for improving from 12.7 to 13.6 average speed today.  As previously mentioned it was pretty windy.  And thanks again to Mike for showing up with last minute notice and for the good company.

Trip Details Here

Workout:

• Type: Cycle
• Date: 11/15/2008
• Time: 13:30:00
• Total Time: 1:06:38.00
• Distance: 15.1 miles
• Average Speed: 13.6 mph
• Max Speed: 38.1 mph

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Third swim in three days.  Another good swim but am looking forward to another bike ride.  Hopefully the weather will be nice enough to ride Saturday morning.

Workout:

• Type: Swim
• Date: 11/14/2008
• Time: 12:05:00
• Total Time: 00:36:00.00
• Distance: 1,600 m
• Average Pace: 2:14.76/100m

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The weather is pretty nasty so I swam again today.  A minute slower than yesterday but good work nonetheless.  And I had the entire pool to myself.  Will see if the weather is a bit better tomorrow.

Workout:

• Type: Swim
• Date: 11/13/2008
• Time: 12:05:00
• Total Time: 00:38:00.00
• Distance: 1,593.25 m
• Average Pace: 2:22.48/100m

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Felt good to be back in the pool today.

Workout:

• Type: Swim
• Date: 11/12/2008
• Time: 12:05:00
• Total Time: 00:37:00.00
• Distance: 1,593.25 m
• Average Pace: 2:18.94/100m

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