Weekly Training Log: Week of March 14th, 2016 - Week #13: Highest Numbers of the Year/March Madness

In Training:  I have continued to feel "off" and it's kind of bothering me.  I had a few solid weeks of good intensity/volume for what I could get done, then after last week, I have been flat.  By this weekend, I started feeling better, but still not where I was.  I did set a record for longest run on the treadmill though - 17.5 miles.  That was the 1up of the week.



In Life: Aiden was gone this week.  It was quiet, quiet, quiet, and easy.  The week went by - I worked.  That was it.  MSU lost in the first round of the tourney - that sucked.
We had a good weekend with a fair amount of drinks and some fun.  All in all, life is good.  Spring has started.

Weekly Totals - By the Numbers March 14th

Swim: 6,100 yds 

Bike: 185.9 miles

Run: 43.3 miles

Total TSS: 1,044.2

Hours: 14:11

Days Off: 0

Bracket was fucking busted on day two.  I had MSU winning it all.  Nope - out in the first round.

This - crap

17.5 miles on the treadmill - A new record, and one that may never be broken

Aiden in Maui with cousin Autumn

Picture of the week - Glad the dude is having fun

Weekly Training Log: Week of March 7th, 2016 - Week #12: Aiden is off to Maui

In Training:  I felt HORRIBLE this week.  I was sore after my long run last weekend, and I'm hoping things turn around.  My intensity was down, but overall hours were good and consistent.  Not worried now, but off weeks suck.


In Life: I took Aiden to swim lessons on Monday, then plugged away with the week.  Aiden left to go to Maui with my sister and his cousins on Saturday morning.  That's about it.  We are kid-less for two weeks.  It'll be nice, but Ill miss the guy so much.

Weekly Totals - By the Numbers March 7th

Swim: 5,400 yds 

Bike: 193.6 miles

Run: 35.9 miles

Total TSS: 954.5

Hours: 13:32

Days Off: 0

Swim lessons on Monday

I don't think I've posted this.  It's father/son matching bib #'s from Ironkids events in Chattanooga and Racine.

Aiden stayed with Beth at a hotel on Fri night - They got up VERY early to get to the gate on Sat.

My sister on her way to Hawaii.  Four kids and all.  Good luck Erin!

This is how life is when a child is out of the house - our dog Kona

Weekly Training Log: Week of February 29th, 2016 - Week #11: Spring - the hurry up and wait for consistently awesome weather

In Training:  Getting caught up here - I had my first real "long run" of the year.  It was 17 miles and was set at a 6:52/mile pace.  It felt fine while running, but I was really sore for a few days after.  More sore than I have been for any 70.3 race in the past.  I think it may have been due to poor nutrition after the run and consumption of a few too many beverages of the adult kind that night.


In Life:  I got a few new items - wetsuit and speed suit - from Zoot this week.  It's honestly the first sponsorship products that I have ever received.
Saturday we had an awesome coworker and her boyfriend over for dinner at our place.  Thanks again to my wife for getting me to be a bit social.

Weekly Totals - By the Numbers Feb 29th

Swim: 5,600 yds 

Bike: 157.3 miles

Run: 42.4 miles

Total TSS: 930.4

Hours: 12:36

Days Off: 0

Thank you Zoot! Im looking forward to using the long sleeve in Oceanside in a few weeks.

Typical Sunday morning

Weekly Training Log: Week of February 22nd, 2016 - Week #10: Mommy's gone for the weekend

In Training: I am finding myself able to pound out more quality/higher intensity.  It was a good week in all, and I am ready to keep going.  I have a CTL of around 125 - 127 right now.  I think it will hover around that number until the end of our school year at work.


In Life:  Beth took off to go to Ocean City NJ for a funeral on Thursday.  That meant that I had Aiden alone Friday through Monday.  It was awesome.  I love alone time with my boy.
It was also the first time Beth was away (without me having grandparents close to help) when I needed to get in some training.  It worked out AWESOME.  He let me get in a two hour ride, then an hour run by myself.  He got to watch a movie.
Later Saturday we headed up to my sisters house to go to my Niece, Autumn's birthday party.  I stayed up there, had a few drinks, and enjoyed the night in Ft. Collins.

Weekly Totals - By the Numbers

Swim: 5,500yds 

Bike: 166miles

Run: 34.5 miles

Total TSS: 884.7

Hours: 12:09

Days Off: 1 - 2nd day off this year

I picked Aiden up with a new light saber to start the weekend

Marley with his cone of shame.

Boy and his dog

Up at my sisters - Kids having breakfast on Sunday

Another shot of dude with his sidekick

Autumn at her birthday party

Aiden brushing his teeth/me proving that he was while mom was away