So it’s officially Spring here in the Midwest. And although I’ve kept in pretty good shape over the winter, it’s time to kick it into gear to get ready for triathlons this summer. So far I’ve signed up for two: the Kansas City Triathlon May 20th and the 2012 Corporate Challenge (short … [Read more...]
What started this whole “running watch review” thing was about two years ago when I wrote up an article on Free iPhone Apps for Runners, particular ones that used GPS. I had just started getting back into running and went out and tested four different GPS running apps for the iPhone. If you’re … [Read more...]
If you caught my article on sockless running and triathlon shoes, you know I love running sockless. At least when I’m in my Pearl Izumi Iso Transitions! In order to save them from getting too worn out before this coming triathlon season, I needed to get another pair of shoes just for … [Read more...]
2010 was my first year competing in the exciting sport of triathlons. I’m not an Ironman or really care to be. So far I’ve competed in two triathlons, both short courses. Short courses are generally (at least in my short experience) around 500-700 meter swim, 10-15 mile bike, and the run can be … [Read more...]
So I finished my last triathlon of this year more than likely, the Jackson Country Tri. As mentioned before, I did the short course and really had a great time. This was a great race for me and I think I did pretty well. The weight training I had been doing really helped keep my legs strong through … [Read more...]
So this is going to be a quick update. Tomorrow is my next triathlon so figured I’d upload my recent training data from my trusty Garmin 305 running watch. I think I’m ready to go tomorrow. I’m doing the Jackson County Triathlon short course. It’s been raining like crazy the last couple … [Read more...]
Time for a little update and what I'm up to next as far as triathlon training and goals go. As I did "OK" in my first triathlon, I knew there was some room for improvement. As it always goes with new triathletes, especially in the swim area. As I mentioned before, I've been working through … [Read more...]
It's been a while since I've posted on the training blog and I'm sure everyone is on pins and needles wondering how my first triathlon went!! JK I'd say it went pretty well... I finished at least! I wasn't as competitive as I wish but since it was my first one there is a lot to be said about … [Read more...]
So it's down to just a week left until my first triathlon. If you haven't been following along, I'll be competing in the sprint distance, 500 meter swim, 9 mile bike, and 2.4 mile run. Having competed in a half marathon in June, I think I'm pretty good cardio wise but having been training hard on my … [Read more...]
It's been a while since I posted an update on my training. Well, I've been busy training... For specifics on my training schedule and program, check out my Triathlon Training post. Here's what I've been up to. I'm probably not going to be as detailed possible on some of these stats, if you want to … [Read more...]
So it’s officially Spring here in the Midwest. And although I’ve kept in … [...]
What started this whole “running watch review” thing was about two years ago … [...]
If you caught my article on sockless running and triathlon shoes, you know I … [...]
2010 was my first year competing in the exciting sport of triathlons. I’m not … [...]