Category Archives: Triathlon

For the past week or so my training schedule was sacrificed for work and home commitments.  This week I am doing some short runs to get back into the groove. It was a nice evening for a run, and I … Continue reading →

My work schedule last week was packed and disjointed with a weekend trip to Atlanta from which I am still trying to recover.  This week, work is busy but I also have a over-night school function to attend tomorrow so … Continue reading →

I had a whirlwind business trip this past weekend – fly into Atlanta on Friday, do work on Saturday, and then fly back to San Diego on Sunday.  In all, I was in Atlanta less than 48 hours.  Serious jet … Continue reading →

A combination of work, family obligations, and travel to the east coast has sacked my training for this week.  A run or two might be possible, but doesn’t look promising.   Fortunately there are two LA Fitness clubs close to where … Continue reading →

Training stats since start of the season.  Doesn’t include swim miles nor short runs at work without my Garmin 310xt. Biking: Count: 23 Activities Distance: 553.59 mi Time: 42:46:08 h:m:s Elevation Gain: 28,219 ft Avg Speed: 12.9 mph Avg HR: … Continue reading →

For training today, on the schedule was a run for 8 miles.  I enjoy taking my long runs along the north trail at Lake Hodges, and I went out for an afternoon run. For our long run, we are supposed … Continue reading →

The ride scheduled today was around 40 miles and 2700′ of climbing — repeats of the Del Dios hill climb.  It was a great day for a ride — clear, sunny, but not too hot. We met at Fletcher Cove … Continue reading →

Tonight was track intervals at 75%-85% MHR.  It was a short but intense workout since the days are getting shorter and the track we use at Mission Bay High School doesn’t have lighting. We did 3 x 400 warm-up, 4 … Continue reading →

The Ironman World Championships 2011 in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii is only 8 days a way.  This is especially significant to me as I am currently training for my first Ironman.  Though I am very amateur triathlete, I deeply respect all that … Continue reading →

Another swim in the pool at LA Fitness.  It was fairly crowded at 9pm so I had to share a lane for most of my workout, which I cut short a little bit.  1750 yards tonight only, but it was … Continue reading →