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Did the first of a six week spin/core series led by a friend who is a spin/barre/kickboxing instructor. She put it together for her group of endurance focused friends. It was 75 minutes of spinning, with a challenging endurance block ending in a tabata routine. 15 minutes of core work followed. Kicked my butt. She's…
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^ Truth.
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Gym day today. Lats and tri's were still feeling Tuesday's session. Lots of balance today via single leg work, swiss ball core stuff and weighted movements done while standing on bosu ball. Finished up with med ball slams, band pulls on bosu and 3 x 30 sec rounds done all out on the xcty skier(pull down and through).
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Temps were in the high 60's here yesterday, so I left work early to join two friends for a bike ride before dark. We knocked out 25miles @ a 17.4mph moving average. It felt great to ride outdoors for one of the last times this year. Practiced twenty minutes of yoga this morning. No bike or run tonight, just leaf blower…
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Gym work with trainer this morning. She continues to focus on my weaknesses, particularly balance and limited range of motion. She's also pushing me in areas related to swimming, such as with lat pulldowns and hanging work. While a bit humbling, its also very exciting, because I should be in a much better position next…
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Took my tender hamstring for a test run after two weeks off. It felt fine during an easy paced 40 minute run. No need to push, as this is just off season stuff.
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120 is a nice high cadence! I like to spin at an 85-90 cadence, but anything over 110 is close to top end for me. I can hit 120-122, but it leads to bouncing in the saddle, so I don't sustain it.
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OP, the folks who've responded have made some great suggestions while also giving you the "unvarnished truth". While it is possible to burn 6000 calories/week, that is not a plan that is sustainable nor advisable for anyone who doesn't have a significant base built up. @Mike Pfirrman's response makes this point nicely. In…
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It sounds as if your body was telling you that you needed rest. I'd say following that cue is smart and reduces your chance of injury. Its nice to come back refreshed after a rest day. My answer to your question is that it depends on where I am in my training cycle. My workouts are largely cardio based, with 1-2 strength…
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Same experience here. The Garmin 920XT is a rock solid device. 6 years and LOTS of training use. Almost wish it would fail so I could buy a new Garmin toy. Same experience with my Garmin 520 bike computer and Vector 3S pedals (power meter). My garmin stuff was not inexpensive, but they have provided great value and the…
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Gym session again this am. Stability and core work. Swiss ball rollouts, curls w/squats, TRX rows, dumbbell back flys (1 leg extended off ground), med ball pass throughs, etc. 1 min assault bike between rounds. Just signed up for a 6 week combo spin class/core session on Sundays. Its a 75 minute spin followed by 15min core…
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Gym work with small group and trainer this am. Focus on stability while performing movements, such as curl & press while standing on BOSU ball. Band pulls while on BOSU, dumbbell pull throughs while holding a plank, etc.
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Congrats on the half!!! That's my favorite distance to race.
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Had a nice day for a fall group ride, so 7 of us headed out this morning. Nobody in the group is race training currently, so it was an easy paced ride that included a few stops for pictures. We rode a 56 mile out and back route at just over 16mph. Climbing was modest at 2800 ft of elevation gain. Colors were either at or…
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I've used a personal trainer at my gym for a number of years. Actually for about 5 years on a continuous basis and now I often go back to her during my off season from triathlon. I've been very happy with small group trainer led sessions. I usually do 1 or 2 forty five minute sessions per week. I always meet with my…
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The challenge is that these ALL sound great. My list of places to visit is longer than my free time and travel budget!
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My wife has hiked Bryce and Zion and wants to return. We also have a group of friends pushing us to join them at Antelope Canyon in Az next march. Either place will be a first time visit for me.
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The last few years have been a blast. Group travel this year included a Miami to Key West bike ride, racing the Challenge Miami triathlon, racing IM Chattanooga and a few other shorter trips. Next year's plan includes snowshoeing in New Hampshire, hiking in Utah and a triathlon that starts with a swim in Seneca Lake, then…
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Well not contiguous years, but roughly 45 years minus a 15 year break during my 40's-early 50's due to career demands. I'll be 64 in November. Started out playing baseball, softball and doing some running, with a bit of time in the weight room. After some weight gain and a serious health decline due to way too much sales…
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Gym session this morning was similar to Tuesday: Balance, core, stability, some weight work. Between rounds, we rand up & back down a flight of stairs 5 times. I could run up the stairs fine, but my left hamstring didn't like coming down the stairs, so I opted for a minute on the assault bike between rounds.
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Trainer session at the gym today. core and balance work: stability ball bridges, rollouts, weighted deadbugs, split squat one arm curls, etc. now it’s time to ice my cranky left hamstring.
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Nice easy 40 minute trail run after work. Took the dog, who enjoyed it as much as I did.
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@ccrdragon How to get the miles in! My hamstring is feeling less sore after yesterday's gym work and deep tissue massage at night. Took it easy today during my pool swim today. Modest yardage (1300yds) just to maintain my swim habit. Mostly did drills to help improve my stroke, body position and breathing. Hoping that…
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OP - The knowledgeable folks who have responded have given you a great place to start. I'd simply add that while weight loss is your stated goal (isn't that true for almost all of us? ) an important benefit of developing an exercise habit is that over time, your fitness gains can really improve your enjoyment of day to day…
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Gym day today. Focused on stabilization, balance, core. Foam rolling to start, then circuits including swiss ball rollouts, chest press w/bridge, leg lift and extension(standing on one foot), resistance band pulls, dead bugs, crunches with/med ball, etc. Deep tissue work tonight should really help the hamstrings.
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Tweaked a hamstring during last night's trail run. I'm having trouble bending my left leg this morning. Giving it the foam roller, compression gun and Biofreeze treatment. Hoping that I can walk it off by mowing the lawn tonight.
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First trainer session at the gym this morning. Felt great to be back at it. I quickly realized that my balance, range of motion and core strength could use work after an extended layoff. My trainer agreed and assured me that it would be "no trouble at all" to focus on those weaknesses, lol. Planning an easy trail run…
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First day back in the gym for strength work in over two years. Felt good to get back to working with my trainer.
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That sounds both scenic and painful. Good Luck!
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Short trail run yesterday, since I was still feeling the effects of Saturday's bike ride. Foam rolling and some yoga this morning. Looking forward to my first day back with my trainer tomorrow.
