Wildflower 2012 5/5/12   How do I get into this race report without sounding like a complete jerk, yet get the point across that I am not happy with my performance last Saturday at Wildflower?  This was my fifth attempt at the epic Wildflower long course and I have yet to figure this thing out.  … [Read More]

This week is Wildflower so the workouts won’t be too insane(Unless your idea of insane is sitting on the couch watching soap operas all day).  I will do some intensity, but nothing crazy. 5/1/12 Running 4 x 400m on 20 sec rest 2 x 800m on 20 sec rest 2 x 400m on 20 sec … [Read More]

Yes Swimming is involved also: Here we go… 1000 yards as: 200 all out/300hard/200 all out/300 hard 8 x 125 HARD, 7 sec rest after each 1000 yards w/ paddles as: 200 ALL OUT/300 HARD/200 ALL OUT/200 HARD/100 ALL OUT 600 swim/stroke by 100s 6 x 50 ALL OUT   RACE HARD!

4/28/12- Cycling: 2.5 Hours 15 min warm up MAIN SET: 3 x 12 minutes as:(5 min easy b/t each) #1. 2 minutes VO2 Max/4 minutes LT/2 min VO2 Max/4 min LT #2. 2 minutes VO2 Max/4 minutes LT/2 min VO2 Max/4 min LT #3. 4 minutes LT/2 min VO2 Max/4 min LT/2 min VO2 Max 5 … [Read More]

When I was an ice hockey player, we would do cardio(sprints/hard skating) for hours upon hours with no breaks.  There were several instances where we would skate until someone threw up.  It was called the “Bucket” skate.  The coach would put a bucket in the center of the ice and we would do sprint intervals(VO2 … [Read More]

I would not say I am an overly religious person.  Yes, I grew up going to mass every Sunday, but in my adult years I have gotten away from this.  I have recently read the book Unbroken and this book got me thinking about faith.  For those of you that have not read Unbroken, it … [Read More]

I am excited and proud to announce that I will be racing in the Skechers GoRun race shoe for the 2012 season.  The GoRun is a minimalist shoe which is extremely lightweight and flexible.  Although it is a minimalist shoe, Skechers did not compromise comfort when designing this speedy racer.  The GoRun promotes mid-foot striking. … [Read More]

I haven’t raced a triathlon in 5 months.  I will tell you, I was nervous Saturday morning.  I didn’t know what to expect from my body, the race, my equipment, etc.  Nothing like jumping back in against the best athletes in the world.  My training had been going well.   I have been running faster … [Read More]

A lot going on as of late, so here it goes: Diet: I am now a Vegan.  O.K., let me rephrase that.  I am now a Vegan with the exception of fish.  No red meat, no chicken, no eggs, no dairy; and I am feeling and performing better than I ever have.  I was at … [Read More]

I have a busy week of group training/speaking engagements.  I want to let everyone know where I will be in case anyone is interested in attending:   Tuesday 6:30p.m.-  Group Bike Trainer Workout @ Triathlon Lab- REDONDO BEACH Come out for the first of our weekly bike trainer workouts.  These will be progressive workout that … [Read More]