Weekly Training Log: Week of May 27th

BolderBoulder 10k was on Monday.  For those of you that don't know me, this is the biggest day of the year for me - It's Christmas.  Seriously.  The Bolder Boulder is the reason that I do endurance sports.  Growing up in this town, it was an event that inspired me to do this stuff.  I remember my dream of breaking an hour in the Bolder Boulder, I remember my dream of breaking 50 minutes in the Bolder Boulder, and I remember that dream of breaking the 40 minute mark.  It's awesome having all of those goals as memories throughout my life as an endurance athlete.  I have been able to experience so many different parts of this race that it really is special for me.  I think this year may have been my 24th time running it.

That being said, I was a bit disappointed with my performance.  At a 1:16 half marathon (in March), I was expecting to run around a 35:30 or so, but ran 36:05 instead.  I simply just didn't have the speed that I thought I would. My splits were a bit more consistent than last year when I ran 3 seconds slower, so I guess that's a positive.  All in all, this is not the easiest 10k and is at altitude so hey - I'll take it - pr by 3 seconds is still a pr.
We had our annual post BB bbq that day and had a great time.  Weather was great and summer has successfully kicked off in Boulder!

Time has started to really train.  It went well this week and missed a few days on the bike that I was planning on.  Wind was a factor for Thurs/Fri.  Run milage was good and productive, bike - not so much.  Boise 70.3 is this weekend and Im excited to kick this year off!

Run: 44.3 miles 
Bike: 109 miles
Swim: 3500yds

And my favorite part of doing this blog:  The week in pictures :)  Aloha and happy training!

End of the Bolder Boulder: 10k is a tough tough distance.

Happiest place on earth.

These were cute... they made shirts for all of the people who broke 40 minutes.

The memorial day in the back yard.

My wifes birthday was thursday :)  Great dinner at the Cork to celebrate.

My son finished his first year of montessori and we had a picnic.  

A nice baby shower and BBQ on Saturday

Erin and Nathan and Lyla live very close now... We went to check out their place on Sunday.

Weekly Training Log: Week of May 13th

I had finals for college classes last week and was glad to get in a few good miles (well under optimal though).  I had 3!? total days off last week and am marking it as a recovery week. The days I was out training, things felt good and I was productive.
Boise 70.3 is now 2.5 weeks away and I am interested to see where I am at.  I think that IMKY (and Kona) will be my true "A" race this season, and I have a nice 3 months till then.  I absolutely can't wait to race the 140.6 distance!
The week ended up with my college graduation on Sunday.  I was blessed to have my family from MN - Erin, Kyle, River, and Autumn out to help me celebrate...  It's only taken 12 years, and may not have been the most traditional way to earn a degree, but I am happy with personal accomplishments from my time since high school.

Also, spring/summer is here in Boulder and I am absolutely loving every minute of it.  This spot on earth is an absolute paradise from May through October.  I really do love where I am from.


Run: 28 miles 
Bike: 137 miles

Stepping up my game.  First time I have used latex tubes.

My cousin Brian was in town for a very short time.  We had lunch at Zolo's in Boulder on Thursday

My sisters family was in town, we all had dinner at Jax on Saturday night.

This is my sister Erin and myself.  She will be graduating with her Doctorate in ED next Saturday.

I never dreamed of having a wife and child by the time I graduated.  I wouldn't have it any other way.

My nephew River and niece Autumn

Weekly Training Log - April 29th through May 5th

I got sick this week.  It sucked and I missed a bit of training for it... But life goes on!

Aiden brought home a bug earlier in the week and I thought I didn't get it!  HAHAHAHA!!!! Nope, I forgot that I have a kid and I shouldn't get by that easy!  I took two days off due to this and don't really care that much because I hit a key bike and a key run workout.  My legs are now confidently 100% recovered.


Run: 35 miles 
Bike: 135.2 miles

So what did I actually do last week... Heres some pictures like usual.

Got emissions checked for hopefully the last time in this amazing 1992 Honda Accord

Realized I need some new Saucony type A5's.  There are holes in the sides.

Went to a baseball game with my Dad on Friday.  Enjoyed a great night.

Was treated to this picture while sitting at the baseball game.

SIGNED UP FOR THE BEST RACE EVER!

Realized that it's May and the buds on the trees have yet to really get going.

Weekly Training Log - April 22nd through April 28th

After running Boston, I took two full days off last week then took an easy run on the third day.  I think that I am 95% recovered but still didn't push anything that hard this week.  I am dealing with an ankle that is a bit weak - and am seeing a doctor Thursday for it (send positive thoughts).

Other than that, I have been feeling pretty strong on the bike and just cant wait to get out there and see where my cycling is in a race.  Summer Open Tri is in 3 weeks and I am looking very forward to it!

Overall volume was low to average this week and I would like to step up running to 40-45 next week with at least 175 miles on the bike.  I guess we will see if that happens.  Happy training and happy spring!

Run: 37 miles 
Bike: 147.6 miles

I turned 30 on Monday.  After celebrating last weekend, it was a nice quiet day and a good quiet dinner with my wife and son.

NFL Draft was this week.  Awesome even though it doesn't compare to last year.

It's feeling spring like after quite a bit of cold/snow in Boulder.  Still no real progress on the tree buds, but hopefully we will see some this week.