Athletes Honey Milk - Review

OK, as promised once I received my case of Honey Milk I would try it and send out a review.

Well as you can see from the picture the case arrived yesterday in the mail.  I immediately put a couple in the fridge as I had a ride in the morning and knew I could use the Honey Milk afterward as my recovery drink.

As a reminder I got the Strawberry Banana Light flavor and thought that it was really good. The best two things I can say about the drink was that there was zero prep work. You take it out of the fridge shake it a few times and drink. No filling a bottle with water, adding powder, shaking furiously, shaking some more and then drinking. The second part was definitely the taste. It tasted very good for a recovery drink and is even good enough to be enjoyed. I brought another one to supplement my lunch today.

In summary a great product that if it works as good as it tastes it is definitely going to be a staple in my nutrition plans.

BlueSeventy Hyrda-Vision Goggles

Product Review
I just received these goggles in the mail yesterday and used them this morning in the pool. They are the most expensive goggles I have ever purchased being +$20 but to make a long story really short they were amazing.

As soon as I put them on I knew I was no longer going to have issues with leakage like I have in the past with numerous other goggles. This pair seemed to fit like a glove.

As an added bonus of the fit was the vision. I almost felt like I was not wearing goggles while I was wearing these. My vision was completely unobstructed and clear as could be. Between intervals and while looking around the pool deck I almost forgot I was even wearing goggles. I know this seems hard to believe but its true.

So, if you are in the market for new goggles or maybe even if you not in the market and are not completely in love with your current pair I say at minimum find a place to try these on.

If you are wondering I am not sponsored by BlueSeventy but after trying this product I would like to be.

Company information below:

http://blueseventy.com/products/detail/hydra_vision
Description:
The latest soft frame technology goggle with emphasis on all round visibility and improved dynamics in the water. The curved wide vision lens makes this the perfect crossover goggle for pool to open water.


Key Features:

• Wide view curved lens provides extended vision and clarity compared to regular lenses
• Integrated Soft Touch Auto Adjust Strap system allows ease of adjustability
• Integrated adjustment allows for smoother less interrupted water flow over the goggle, improving hydro-dynamics
• Low profile feature fitting frame
• Latest HDR TPR frame materials used to reduce weight, increase comfort and fit
• CP lenses deliver un matched antifog properties
• Split yoke strap for security even in the toughest open water swims.

Houston Rodeo, Kid Rock and Lack of Sleep

Well the rodeo for me was more about beer and funnel cakes than it was Kid Rock but the concert turned out way better than expected.  It helps when you keep you expectations low I guess. It was a success though cause I was able to find some funnel cake and had a couple of beers.

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The bad part is because I stayed out late and Pierce did not feel like sleeping through the night I missed my 1.5hr ride this morning. I needed the sleep for sure. This just means I have to get my lift in at lunch to make up for a lost ride and the funnel cake I ate.

APEX ENDURANCE SPORTS - Coach Services

Questions to Ask Yourself

Do you ever wonder how much time you might be wasting with your workouts? Is there untapped speed somewhere in your body that you know you can unleash with the right training program? Are you a beginner or intermediate endurance athlete who wants complete guidance with no guesswork?

If you answered yes to any of these questions then contact us.

About

At Apex, we begin and end with the individual.  All of our programming is personally customized to deliver plans that are targeted to deliver results against the needs of each client.  Whether you are trying to improve your fitness level, alter your nutrition or preparing for your first Ironman, we assess your strengths and weaknesses, conduct a comprehensive interview and create plans based on your goals.

At AES, we begin with an in depth look at the athletes current status to understand each athlete's strengths and limiting factors. Only then do we implement a training program tailored specifically to meet and exceed the athlete's needs and goals.

Services Offered

·    Free Initial Consultation

·    Custom Designed Training Programs based on Heart Rate Zones

·    Race Preparation, Strategy, and Post Race Analysis

·    Equipment Advice

·    Race Scheduling

·    Product Discounts: Athletes Honey Milk, Rudy Project, UVEX, SportMulti and others.

We pride ourselves on designing the most efficient and productive training plans using innovative and time-tested training programs.  Our programs enable you to discover your true athletic potential.

Value

For coaching services you will be hard pressed to find more bang for your buck.

We have priced our services to fill the void that is left in coaching by all the big names. I also only plan on taking on a small number of clients at a time so that I can give them the attention they deserve. 

Based on your particular background, what you want to accomplish, preferred means of communication, etc., we then develop a coaching solution for you and your needs. All coaching tiers below will include all of the following:

- Initial Consultation w/ Athlete Questionnaire
- Personal Contact via Phone, E-mail, Text Message/SMS, Twitter, etc.
- Coach Response within 48hours
- Fitness Assessments for establishing training zones (pace, HR and/or power)
-  Race Season Planning and Goal Setting
- Personalized Training Schedule based on client goals
- Detailed Workouts w/periodic post workout feedback and analysis
- Weekly Monitoring of Progress
- Detailed Race Day Strategy including – equipment, pacing, training, recovery and nutrition
- Pre and Post Race Discussions

Tier Descriptions

·    Tier 1: $25/week

o        Training Plan revision: 1 per 2 week block of training

o        Communication (up to):

§         Email: 4 per week

§         Texting: 6 per week

§         No Set-up Fee

§         1 Month Requirement

·    Tier 2: $20/week

o        Training Plan revision: 1 per 4 week block of training

o        Communication (up to):

§         Email: 2 per week

§         Texting: 3 per week

§         No Set-up Fee

§         1 Month Requirement

·    Tier 3: $15/week

o        Training Plan revision: 1 per 6 week block of training

o        Communication (up to):

§         Email: 1 per week

§         Texting: 2 per week

§         $10 Set-up Fee

§         1 Month Requirement

Apex Endurance Sports

Houston, TX

ApexEndurance@gmail.com

Good Weekend

Overall it was a good weekend. My brother came in town for Spring Break and the wife, Pierce and I went over to the parents house for some dinner and family time. It was Steven's (my brothers) first time meeting his nephew and that went well. Also, first time in several weeks my dad got to see Pierce as he has been super busy working.

This weekend also marked the first run for Megan my wife in 9 weeks and that was enjoyable for her. Got in almost three miles which is great since she delivered not even two months ago.

My training this weekend was good but boring as usual. I got in 2hrs on the trainer while playing some Madden '11 and a 1hr run around the neighborhood both in Zone 1.

We also had a busy Sunday afternoon going to West Elm, Pottery Barn and Central Market. I think we have determined we need some new living room furniture. Fun stuff I know. On the upside of that trip I got some ribeys from Central Market that turned out amazing and was a good end cap for the weekend.

New Sponsor - Athletes Honey Milk

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I would like to thank Athletes HoneyMilk for welcoming me aboard. HoneyMilk is a delicious nutritional drink made from real milk and honey.

There are no powders or off the wall ingredients.

It is real food developed to help Athletes like myself Rebuild, Refuel & Recover.

Lastly, for those athletes who might shy away from milk because of being Lactose Intolerant all of their flavors are Lactose Free.

I have already placed my first order for a case of Strawberry Banana Light.

The Verdict On My Knee

Today I visit the Orthopedist again for him to review my MRI and lay down his verdict aka diagnosis.

I have been super nervous all day as a few weeks ago I knew something was wrong and after describing the pain the Dr. even felt that I had a torn meniscus. The last week or so though have been pain free without really holding back to much in my training. So, there was a glimmer of hope that he would say nothing was wrong.

So, while sitting in the examine room and staring at the diagram to the right all I could do is think of what was wrong. The glimmer of hope disappeared.

The Dr. came in and asked how the knee was feeling and I emphatically said that it has actually been feeling great. He went on to say the reason he asked is because the MRI came back NEGATIVE for any issues except some slight fluid. This meant zero restrictions going forward.

We are both baffled by the fact that there was some serious shooting/sharp pain and there is nothing wrong but I will take a medical miracle any day.

Now that my coach and I no longer have an worries about the knee I get to do intervals again on the run.  What a way to celebrate a healthy knee.

I can also now look forward to the Kemah Triathlon on April 2 even though I will not be in top form.

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