Yeah new bike parts!

Currently in the process of upgrading my rig (2008 Cervelo P2C) with some new components. Included is new crank (finally getting rid of the sh*tty FSA Gossamer crank that came stock...going to Ultegra 6700), new chain, the new Ultegra 11x28 cassette, double wireless computer, and...race wheels! Hed3 front and Renn disc rear! Pictures coming shortly!

Totals 4/18/10-4/24/10

Another week goes by, and I'm really feeling tired. I haven't been sleeping well, I have a lot of life stuff on my mind lately. Not sure how long I can keep up training like this and not sleeping, so hopefully things get resolved soon.

Swim – 11000 yards
Bike – 109.72 mi
Run – 19.07 mi
Core/Strength – 2 hr. 10 min.
Walk – 45 min.
Yardwork – 1 hr.

Training total:

Swim - 90750 yards
Bike - 19 hr 5 min trainer, 527.35 mi
Run - 216.41 mi
Strength/Core - 30 hr 45 min
Snow Shoveling - 1 hr 30 min (hey it's gotta count for something...)
Yardwork - 2 hr 30 min
Walking - 14 hr 15 min

Totals 4/11/10-4/17/10

Wow busy couple of weeks, haven't been posting on here much. Judging by my lack of followers, I'm sure no one has noticed heh. Lots of hours put in at work the past few weeks, combined with lack of sleep and it's starting to catch up with me. Not sure why I haven't been sleeping, but hopefully it'll stop soon.

Swim – 6700 yards
Bike – 111.69 mi
Run – 31.97 mi
Strength/Core - 3 hrs
Walking - 45 min
Yardwork - 1 hr 30 min

Training total:

Swim - 79750 yards
Bike - 19 hr 5 min trainer, 417.63 mi
Run - 197.34 mi
Strength/Core - 28 hr 35 min
Snow Shoveling - 1 hr 30 min (hey it's gotta count for something...)
Yardwork - 1 hr 30 min
Walking - 13 hr 30 min

Totals 4/4/10-4/10/10

I was definitely no feeling very energetic this week, and on top of that my quads and hamstrings got progressively more sore and tight as the week went on. Not sure what's going on there, but hopefully it turns around soon. Lost a few days of training visiting family in Pittsburgh, so not too much biking or swimming this week...

Swim – 5600 yds.
Bike – 47.94 mi, 0.5 hrs trainer
Run – 17.16 mi
Strength/Core – 2 hr 20 min
Walking – 3 hr 20 min

Training total:

Swim - 73050 yards
Bike - 19 hr 5 min trainer, 305.94 mi
Run - 165.37 mi
Strength/Core - 25 hr 35 min
Snow Shoveling - 1 hr 30 min (hey it's gotta count for something...)
Walking - 12 hr 45 min

Big thanks to Aevero

So at the start of the year I was looking for some new tri shorts to train with, and I came across this company named Aevero that has been getting some pretty solid word of mouth on one of my favorite tri websites (www.beginner-triathlete.com). They had a deal going for tri shorts with a free riding windbreaker for $32. So I picked up a pair, and the first time I wore them, the color bled out of them and stained my saddle, which is partially silver, purple. It really wasn't a huge deal to me, but I sent them an email suggesting they warn people to wash them before wearing them. They got back to me, and not only offered to replace my saddle, but also sent me another pair of shorts and offered to make me a custom jersey. That is definitely great customer support and the way to run a business right. Check them out here if you're in the market...

www.aevero.com

Interesting day today

Today was kind of interesting. A friend told me about a 5k he was doing yesterday, so I thought, what the heck, I'll do it. Haven't really done much speedwork the past few months, so I wasn't expecting much. I ended up finishing 4th in 19:17, not great, but I'll take it for my current level of fitness. I was supposed to bike 4 hrs., but I looked at the weather and it looked like it was going to rain until 5 PM or so. So I did other things until then, but it still looked ominous outside. I just said screw it and went, figuring if I get wet, I get wet. Well no more than 5 min. into the ride, the heavens open and I get soaked. I wasn't dressed warm enough, so it was pretty cold. The about 10 miles from my house, my front tire flats without me realizing it until I almost killed myself going around a turn pretty fast. Good times!

Totals for 3/28-4/3/10

I was off in Pittsburgh for a few days of this week, and didn't do a whole lot of training while I was there except for 3 runs and 1 swim. I did take my buddy Misha (mom's dog) for a bunch of walks though. It was good to have a little mental break and to see family and friends. Definitely need to get back into it, the start of my season is less than 2 months away!

Swim - 7000 yards
Bike - 82.42 mi
Run - 24.31 mi
Strength/Core - 1 hr 30 min
Walking - 3 hr 20 min

Training total:

Swim - 67450 yards
Bike - 18 hr 35 min trainer, 258 mi
Run - 148.21 mi
Strength/Core - 23 hr 15 min
Snow Shoveling - 1 hr 30 min (hey it's gotta count for something...)
Walking - 9 hr 25 min

Off visiting family

So I've escaped Iow for a few days, visiting family here in Pittsburgh. It's been good to get away for a while and just relax a little. Not too much in the way of training, just a couple short runs and one swim, but a break in the training now and then isn't so bad. Plus me and Misha (mom's dog) love to walk and I've been helping out with some stuff around mom's house, so it's not like I've been sitting around anyway. Saw the Blind Side finally, which I highly recommend. But I definitely do need to work on the diet when I get back to Iowa...