First Interval Run in a While

Today marked my first interval run since my knee troubles started a cpl of months ago.

Main Set consisted of 5x(3min Zone 1,3min Zone 3). The top of zone three was starting to get tough. Not because of speed but just dealing with the pain associated with running fast for longer periods of time.  That being said I had no troubles completing this workout. Next weeks intervals are going to be much tougher so we will see how that goes.

The rest of the day I am focused on recovery and life.

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Trying to Find a Workout Schedule

Well last night I moved the bike and trainer into the living room hoping to be able to do my ride with the family while watching TV after dinner.

This was a big failure as it was too hot without the fan blowing in my face and too loud for the wife and baby. So, I took my gear back to the garage to complete my 90min ride.

With this latest failure and the fact that I did not feel right getting up and leaving the house to go swimming after being in the garage for most of the night last night I am at the point of trying something new with my workout schedule.

The new plan is to bike at like 4:15am on Tuesday and Thursday.  This will get me off the bike around 5:45am or so and I will be awake and free to help with Pierce in the morning. This of course is not ideal for sleep but at this point I am happy to give up some sleep to work around my wife and son's schedule. They put up with this triathlon stuff enough.

Now, that leaves swimming to plan for. Things will get much easier around the house when my wife is done with Step 3 as she will have much less stress on her. For now I think I will have to try to break away on the weekend only. Then maybe at sometime get a swim in after work once things calm down a bit.

Again, I have learned that plans do not work well with kids but not having a plan wouldn't work either. I have hope for this plan. Question is will I be able to stay awake at work.

Two Workouts, Work and a Concert - 2.23.11

Today is a busy one for sure.

I have a morning swim, work, a lunchtime meeting, afternoon jog and then a concert to go today.

Swim: http://tpks.ws/NX84
It was a basic swim. Main Set consisted of a 45min continuous swim but changing the pace every minute or so. The link above has the details.  I have not swam that long in a long time and it actually was not that bad so confidence is up.

Afternoon Jog: http://tpks.ws/WQoF
This is going to be about as boring as the swim so it will be on the treadmill so I can at least get some ESPN in to help pass the time.

Details at the link above but it is scheduled as a 45min Z1 base building run, but I have to cut it short because of the meeting.

Concert: We are going with a couple of friends to see Jarrod Birmingham.  I have never heard of him but its mine and my wife's first night out sans Pierce since he was born.  We will see how it goes.

Concert Update: Jarrod Birmingham was awesome and the concert was super chill and we loved it. I even forked over some doe for one of his cd's after he was done playing.

2.18.11 Well No Workout Today

I was supposed to go for a 35 min continuous swim today but Pierce had different plans last night with him being pretty upset most of the night and not wanting to sleep. So, basically nothing like the picture I have on this post.

I made the executive decision to skip the swim and use those hours to make up for lost sleep. It was probably a good idea cause I woke up pretty sore from the bike and lifting yesterday and I am sure my body enjoyed the sleep and recovery.

Base run tomorrow in Dallas.

I also booked an appoint to get my zones retested at Third Coast Training. I am excited to get my zones re examined and hopefully there will be some noticeable improvements.

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2.16.11 Base Swim and Run

Base Swim was actually a tough workout cause I have not swam that much distance or time in 5 months.

WU: 5min all FS

MS: 15x(2min easy:1min moderate)

CD: 10min

I stayed with the the plan but had to take some breaks in that MS because goggles would leak, head phones would come off or I just wanted a short water break.

All in all a good workout from which I will be sore I believe.

Base Run http://tpks.ws/RmVD

WU: 5min

MS: 30min all Z1

CD: 10min

This could be one of the most boring runs I have ever done alone. My Z1 pace is almost a walk because I have eliminated my base and need to rebuild.

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