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Thoughts from a father, husband, son, Boulder native pro triathlete, coach, and optimist.

Thursday, May 21, 2015

Weekly Training Log: Week of May 11th, 2015 - Week #17: A Completely New Way of Looking at the Sport

In Life:  We got flooded again in the basement (the room that I get almost all of my training in) on the Saturday before this week and I was worried that it would screw up the floors and walls.  It didn't (as far as I know).
It was also the second to last week of school for our kids, so behaviors have been crap at work.

All in all, Im just getting through these last weeks right now and looking forward to the summer break in so many glorious ways.  Working in Education is great.



In Training:  After three weeks of some down and fairly laid back training, I am back at it and ready to push things again.  I was actually ready last week to really press go, but the flood on Saturday screwed that all up.
My power is back up on the bike and I am looking to make some small gains before the real race season begins.  My run also turned this week and feels like it is ready to be improved again.

The last few weeks gave me a mental break and a new way to look at things before I take the start line at my first professional race in four weeks.  I watched the whole broadcast of of Ironman Texas (some while doing a trainer/treadmill workout) and was inspired by how the pro races work and unfold.  I'm pretty excited to start this whole thing.

Weekly Totals:
Swim: 5,100 yds 
Bike: 543 TSS - 6.5+ hours on trainer/outside
Run: 32 miles 





My sister dropped in town for an interview - It would mean the WORLD to me if she moved back to Colorado.


Went over to Avery Brewing for a few beers with my new coach Friday.  Ill get into that next week.


Proud to be coaching a fine group of athletes in IPA

The things that saved the flooded floors and walls

Aiden helping clean up the water from flooding