bigDH's accountability training a.k.a Beer Drinker's Appreciation Society (Page 20)

When grinding out the miles on the trainer it helps to have a focus, i.e. form or cadence.  But what do I know I skipped my trainer ride last night!  I have to squeeze all the HIM swims into the weekend and I am exhausted by Sunday for my long ride.

I checked out the bodyrock 30 day challenge... that looks pretty cool.  I'm going to try to get my brother on board (who's a firefighter) and who can keep up with the challenge.  It'll be good to mix in with tri training.

I got in a 2400 yd swim this morning.  Then I hit the post office and mailed my official transcripts to UT so I can officially accept the offer!  

THe workout out was

2x200 warm-up

6 x (50 drill, 50 swim) with fins

3x200 free (even pace; 2 with paddles, 1 w/o)
3x200 back (build to fast by 200, all with fins)

200 warm down

Tomorrow's plan is a 45 min ride and 20 min walk 

To Laser Beam

That's exciting.  Which event are you targeting?  Go for it!

After reading the awesome swim workouts, I was inspired to try. 

1x100wu at easy pace

2x100 drills (count, and catch up)

10x100.  I kept it between 1:51-2:00 for every one but #9 (2:14).  I had :30- 1:00 of rest as the set went on

Scheduled 10x50, but only did 5x50 at :53-1:00.  I threw in the towell after 5 of these.

5.5 mile run.

I feel like the speed workouts in pool will pay off over time to lower my distance swim time.  Up till now, I've always just got in and swam a moderate to low pace, but this morning could REALLY feel the diference between swimming at hard effort vs. moderate distance effort.

Hockey game tonight.  trying to limit to 3 barley pops after and early bed time.  As the years go on, I just don't recover like I used to! 

I chose not to weigh in after this weekend, I'm trending in the right direction, that's good enough for now.

Thanks for posting workouts, they're very motivating to read.

2-3 post game beers are considered medicinal...helps you sleep after a game!

Well after a hectic week, it is good to be back at it! My wife's grandmother passed away Tuesday, my wallet was stolen Wednesday and my training stalled out. 

Back on the spin bike this morning. Felt great!

My half marathon is Feb. 5 in California. Actually looking forward to it! Never thought I would ever say that. Hoping my new license and credit cards show up before I leave as it is difficult to rent cars without them...

Good to see everyone getting their training in!

You deserve it!

My wife and kids would kill me if I did that much running! 

Of course with my wife running the half marathon with me, it is difficult to for both of us to work, train AND look after the kids. Apparently it is frowned upon to leave your kids locked in a closet with a bottle of water and a itouch...just kidding!

700yd swim complete!  It was a bit of a struggle... I could definitely tell I've been sick for a while.  I just picked up my puppy from the vet.  He was neutered and microchipped today.  Everything went well but he's exhausted.  He's curled up in my lap sleeping now.

Here's my tentative schedule for this week.

Wednesday: bike 30-45 min

Thursday: strength training

Friday: Bike 30min-1 hour

Saturday: Run 30 min

Sunday: Run and Swim

I didn't get the walk in today but I got in a good 45 min bike ride this morning... the doc had a last minute cancellation and called me up so I finally have an inhaler!!!  

Rest of the week:
*Wed - 1500 swim, some strength
*Thurs - will attend the Master's swim practice and see what it's like, Walking/Running
*Fri - Off
*Sat - Bike, Walk/Running

Good luck to you as you begin your voyage... Crossing that finish line will be worth all those hours on the trainer!  Which one are you doing?

Sounds like a brutal week - There are few things more nerve racking than losing your wallet.  Sounds like you could use some medicinal barley pops as well!  

Two weeks to the HM - hope you are enjoying every minute of the taper!

Kevin - You and I seem to be very similar in the goals we set for ourselves - we think big.  For me - the bigger the challenge - the greater reward.  So I get the desire to do an IM and I;ve even had thoughts of doing one in the next three years myself.  But, it sounds like you have a ton of other important things going on in your life right now... Big DH gave some good advice about the fact that no race is more impressive then another - and I think that true.  But getting your priorities right is an even bigger challenge that ultimately will yield greater rewards.  Being a great husband, father, coach, student, and teacher and balancing that with a demanding exercise schedule - now there is the real challenge.  Good luck!  Iron Man in 2014 or bust!

Wow - looks like you must be feeling better to plan out that type of week for yourself!  Good luck and I hope you continue to feel better!  Give some pats to the puppy!  Neutered... thank god I'm not a dog!

Finally!  That was crazy how long they made you wait.  I'm a teacher and if I had made my kids wait that long to get extra help - I would have fired myself.  Glad to hear you got the inhaler and I hope it makes a big difference in your training!

I was the best wife ever! Haha...My husband was in the military AND a competitive body builder for years.  He was Mr. San Diego and 2nd in the Armed Forces. We lived by the flight schedule and if he wasn't flying he was lifting!  Ok so I wasn't the best wife and fussed..only a time or two I am sure.  But now he totally gets what I am doing so my time paid off on the supportive side.  But then again I am not nearly as obsessive oops dedicated as my husband was during his training years.  Plus, it helps that he works nights and weekends, so I can train all night.  And, we have no kids at home anymore!  HUGE difference there.

Not a great run, pretty sure lack of fuel. Last night, went from hockey practice to spin and missed supper...bad idea! Going for a long run tomorrow afternoon then it will taper next week. Looking forward to this trip. Going to find a microbrewery to celebrate my run!