Weekly Training Log: Week of December 16th, 2013

So it starts - the training for the 2014 season has begun.  This will be another year to try and attain a goal that I had set for last year.  I wanted to earn the right to race as a pro, but because of a broken left foot on July 5th, I wasn't able to even attempt it at Ironman Louisville in late August.

I had a very redeeming race at the Ironman World Championships in October that left me confident and hungry for more.  I feel like I am made to do the 140.6 distance and with proper training, I will excel at it.

Since Kona, I have been on a steady diet of 40-50 miles of running per week.  I feel like my run is strong right now, but needs some focus.  I have not put my foot to a pedal since the dismount in Kona, and have not touched a pool either.  This is typical though...  I usually take about two months off of the bike in all.

So it's on.  It's go time. Time to focus. Time to hold in some excitement. Time to stay healthy and injury free.

Oh... And time to enjoy a little Christmas with my family :)

So here it is - The first week of training for 2014 - Not much at all, but some bike is better than none.


Swim: 0
Bike: 1 hour
Run: 54 miles

And for my favorite part of doing this blog!  The week in pictures.

Aiden's second Piano lesson was this week.  He really like this and it makes me beyond happy.

Played in the student/faculty bball game at our school on Thursday.  I am really enjoying my job.

Beth wrapping 

My sons montessori school had the holiday celebration on Friday.  It was amazingly cute.

This will be my winter training spot.  Shorter more intense sessions to increase the bike FTP.  The basement still isn't totally done after the floods, so I'll post another picture of this when it's complete.

Christmas shopping with Mom

Merry Christmas!

Shopping break with dude.  I love being a dad.