A little update. All my training is back on track! I have been hitting all three sports 12 to 14 hours a week. I just love the variety of my training workouts I get from Coach Liz. I just never know what I'm going to get from her. But it works, and I have learned that if I want to achieve my goals I need to trust what Coach liz wants me to do and not second guess it. Because, what the hell do I know about training for an Ironman? Even if it means spinning 95 rpm's going 10 mph on a country road in the middle of nowhere. I have, in the past, planned my training based on distance. Now I do it by time and do not worry about how far I go. It is about the training, not trying to impress your buddies with how far you went. Smart training keeps you injury free, less chance of burn out and not getting stagnant. My swimming has come along way this season. For the first time I actually spend enough time in the pool that I'm starting to prune and I still have tons of energy left. My legs are strong and I just feel great. Life is good. I'm starting to feel like I have found a balance between training and my day to day life. And yes, it is that time of year, the legs are shaved and baby smooth. I'm going to end this with something that Coach Liz said in some paper work she sent me. "The hardest part of Ironman is the training. The biggest obstacle you will face along the way is yourself. And you will face yourself day after day after day. "
~Thumbs Up~
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6 comments:
Scottie,
Great to hear that the training is coming along well. The going by time rather than distance is Gold.
I agree with you in finding that balance. It's got to be the hardest part.
Keep it up.
Great news that you're back on track, and I couldn't agree with you more about distance, but I'll go one step further and say that speed is also irrelevant. Of course the two are related, but not looking at speed while I'm riding and running has really helped me stay in the right zone.
Isn't it hilarious how much you can learn from someone that knows what they're doing... and you just give it up and go with what they tell you to do? There's just something awesome about letting go of your perceived control! Good stuff man!
keep at it scottie...you only have a few more weeks to crank it!
So, right now you are sitting on the couch - shaving your legs no doubt! Sexy baby!!! Just thought that I would surprise you with a comment about your blog. I so appreciate the dedication to training that you have shown, all while doing your best to be the awesome husband and father that you are! Keep juggling it all babe - you are doing a great job!
nice to see you are back on track!! good job!
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