Well, I skipped the run today and rode the trainer instead. With the weather as it is, I have been slacking on the bike workouts. I would rather be outside, but I put in some trainer time due to the continued snow.
I am potentially racing in the Gear West Duathlon in May as a team. I will be the biker, so it is important I get my biking legs ready in a hurry. My plan is to get outside for some riding prior to the end of the coming weekend. I might need to wear a few more layers than in years past, but I need to ride the road instead of spinning in place.
This week upcoming I need to make a point of getting to the pool at least once. Getting out for my runs has not been a problem, so I am not worried about that. I will need to find the best weather day to get my bike out. We will see how that goes.
Sunday, April 14, 2013
Saturday, April 13, 2013
Snowy Long Run
I just got home from my weekly long run with the DRC Training group. We ran 10 miles along the Lakewalk this morning. Luckily, the plow came along when we were less than 1/2 mile into the run. This made the footing relatively good for us.
The lake looked pretty neat with the ice and snow piled up from the northeast wind we had over the last few days. The eight ships sitting in the lake waiting to go into the harbor was a neat sight at the edge of the ice pack also. As we were heading back we even saw a tugboat pushing through the ice to presumably help one of the ships into the harbor.
Since we were running on packed snow, I chose to keep a nice tempo pace today. It seems a lot of people had the same idea and there was a group of us that we're pretty close together out to the 4 mile turn. A few turned back there, and the rest of us moved on to the 5 mile turnaround. On the way back Liz and I paced each other and chatted. A good way to spend the Saturday long run all in all.
The weather this week made me miss a couple workouts so I am glad I got out and nailed my ten miles early today. I will make a point of getting a run in tomorrow also, and I might even get a trainer ride in this afternoon. If Mother Nature won't make it easy to ride outside, I will just have to suffer through some more indoor rides.
The lake looked pretty neat with the ice and snow piled up from the northeast wind we had over the last few days. The eight ships sitting in the lake waiting to go into the harbor was a neat sight at the edge of the ice pack also. As we were heading back we even saw a tugboat pushing through the ice to presumably help one of the ships into the harbor.
Since we were running on packed snow, I chose to keep a nice tempo pace today. It seems a lot of people had the same idea and there was a group of us that we're pretty close together out to the 4 mile turn. A few turned back there, and the rest of us moved on to the 5 mile turnaround. On the way back Liz and I paced each other and chatted. A good way to spend the Saturday long run all in all.
The weather this week made me miss a couple workouts so I am glad I got out and nailed my ten miles early today. I will make a point of getting a run in tomorrow also, and I might even get a trainer ride in this afternoon. If Mother Nature won't make it easy to ride outside, I will just have to suffer through some more indoor rides.
Friday, April 12, 2013
Winter Snowstorm
I will start by saying I love snow, and winter in general. However, we just received a foot of snow with a forecast for more over the next week and it is almost tax day. I should be safely out riding on the roads by now, and instead I am making sure my shovel is in good working order...
I have been running pretty good lately. Joining the DRC marathon training group has helped get me out the door in the less than ideal weather we have been experiencing. So I do feel good about my running so far this season.
My biking is a bit behind where I normally am this time of year. Usually I have gotten the road bike out a few times by now. As of yet I have not had a bicycle out on the roads in 2013. I really want to get out on the roads. Soon... I have my bikes in good condition and am just waiting on the roads to clear up and the weather to get a little warmer.
My swimming started the year out ok. However I have been skipping the pool as of late. I need to make a point about getting to the pool at least once a week for starters. I am hoping signing up for the Point to LaPointe open water swim will give me something to focus on for the swim training.
As summer approaches I have a solid race season lined up so far: Boulder 70.3, Point to LaPointe, Superior Man, and Ironman Lake Tahoe are for sure. I am thinking about pulling the trigger on Chisago Lakes Half and maybe an early season duathlon.
I have been running pretty good lately. Joining the DRC marathon training group has helped get me out the door in the less than ideal weather we have been experiencing. So I do feel good about my running so far this season.
My biking is a bit behind where I normally am this time of year. Usually I have gotten the road bike out a few times by now. As of yet I have not had a bicycle out on the roads in 2013. I really want to get out on the roads. Soon... I have my bikes in good condition and am just waiting on the roads to clear up and the weather to get a little warmer.
My swimming started the year out ok. However I have been skipping the pool as of late. I need to make a point about getting to the pool at least once a week for starters. I am hoping signing up for the Point to LaPointe open water swim will give me something to focus on for the swim training.
As summer approaches I have a solid race season lined up so far: Boulder 70.3, Point to LaPointe, Superior Man, and Ironman Lake Tahoe are for sure. I am thinking about pulling the trigger on Chisago Lakes Half and maybe an early season duathlon.
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