Back at it

I have really been feeling great this week. I am usually blown out after an event like that. I feel great though. It is now time to turn my focus to the local races. Tri and Du Season is here and I want to be ready. My buddy Mike and I will be training together to help push and keep each other motivated. It looks like May 15th the Runners Forum Duathlon could be a good one to start with.

This race is over

The LBL Challenge is finally over. We finished in 8th place in 12h 45m. It was a tough race. Our team did a great job with only a few minor mess ups. The race was a trek/run, bike, paddle, trek/run, bike. By the end we were hurting and hungry. We took a wrong turn at the end and got off course. At that point we were out of food and water. We made it back to the finish riding on empty. The finish lights, sounds, and smells never felt so good. I was very dehyrated at that point and was ready to be done. It was a great team victory for us. I had a great time overall.

Oh ya those are my legs in the picture post race. What an adventure!!! Love it.

Hydrate

Food and Hydration is key to adventure racing. When you go out for a bike ride or a long run you always take a water bottle. Well this is at least a 12 hour long bike and run. One water bottle is not going to cut it. I have been hydrating all week to ensure good results. I am also topping off my carbs so I am fully charged. I can't wait to get down to b-town to meet up with the team tomorrow.

Gear Up

I am going down my gear list and checking things off. In adventure racing you have a mandatory gear list. If you are miss anything from the gear list you can be disqualified. When racing for 12-24 hours getting a DQ for missing something on the gear list is not worth it. I am also working on a plan for what kind of food to eat during the race. Food and drinks are important to keep the body going. It is important to pack lite though. Looks like a mix of nuun, powerbars, GU, sport beans, and enduralytes. YUUUMMM......not.

What a Run

No not me running the Butler Bulldogs Run to the Championship game. The hometown boys played with heart. I really felt for them as the final seconds ticked off. They showed what Indiana basketball is all about. I wish college and pro sports were played with the passion and heart that the Bulldogs coach and players demonstrated. You just don't see that anymore. Turn on any game and you will find a bunch of thugs and maybe one true player on a team. You can't count on anyone to have good character or values in college or pro sports. Butler U. thank you for giving hope back to the good guys of sport. The guys who work there butts off day in and day out. The ones nobody has ever heard of. The ones who really did dream of playing in the big game when they were a kid. Thanks Butler!! Sorry I had to get that out. Back to the running. Had a good run the other night. Just 4 days until our big race. I am getting all my gear around.

Out in full force

It was amazing out today. I love it when the weather really turns and you see everyone out playing and having fun. The park by our house had a full parking lot. I got in a good ride to and from work today. With all the people out playing and running and riding people driving need to pay more attention. I about got side swiped by some idiot on a cell phone. I did have some fun with a car though. While going through a school zone "speed limit 25" I passed him in the bike lane. He just looked at me as he sped up like that dude just passed me on a bike going like 30. I thought it was pretty funny.

Go Green!

I got to try out my new bike cam on my ride to work this morning. I thought I would go green and ride since we have this awesome weather. I also need to get familar with my saddle. We have a big race coming up. I have been riding a lot but not on this saddle. It felt great! I think ill do it again tomorrow. Check out the video of my ride to work. I'm not going to lie its kinda boring but I wanted to test it out before we hit the trails with it. Ok the video isnt working yet...ill keep trying

Thanks!

I had a great birthday weekend! I had a good run one day and a good ride another day. I even played a little soccer or as I like to call it interval training. I am looking forward to the nice weather this week. I think I am going to ride my bike to work tomorrow. I will to post my ride as soon as I figure how with my new bike camera.

Great Day!

Got in a great short run. Just working on some speed. Lots of people were out this morning. I was very happy to see everyone. I am finally feeling back to myself with the running. The weather change was kinda messing with me. I think I am good now though.

One of those days

I felt like crap this morning.....so I hit the snooze and rolled back over. The afternoon got better though. I gave a presentation I my wifes work about shoes and apparel. After work went to bible study. It's late and I'm going to bed and the headache is coming back. Looking forward to a better tomorrow.

Just get out the door

I had a better run today. I went 5 miles with Olli. This weather is so weird. I'm just not sure how to dress. I was cold so I put on another layer. With in minutes I was overheating. I just want it to be hot so I can go shorts and no shirt.

P.S. Marty was right. Where is everyone. I didn't see a single runner this morning.

Labors of Life

My workout yesterday was awful!!! I had 10 miles planned and at mile 5 I had to stop. Before my run I had spent the last 6 hours building and sidewalk from our deck to our fence gate. It took 60 16inch stone pavers. That is what I call back breaking work. My hamstrings and back were and still are blowin up. I hope that is why my run sucked so bad. Anyway my training and blogging has gotten of beat. I am really going to make an effort to get back to it.

Lucky Day

The sun is out, the temp is just right, and I am on my way to drink a green beer! What more can you ask for on St. Patricks Day. I didn't have time to get a workout in. I am not worried about it though. The wife has agreed to run again in the morning. I am excited about that. She is really doing well. It has been neat to watch her transform.

Wake Up Call

WAKE UP Call 6:00a.m.. I talked my wife into running this morning instead of after work. It is not always easy to want to workout after a long day at work. I thought we would try something new. I personally love getting up early. She hates it. It was an awesome morning. The air was very crisp. Even though it is still dark with the time change it is very cool to see and hear the world starting to wake up. I just don't understand how anyone would want to miss that every morning. You should try it sometime. It is very refreshing. Running in the morning also gives me time to get a workout in before bed, too.

Knew it wouldn't last

The weather turned cold again. On top of that day light savings started today and I feel very sleepy. I did not get nearly enough sleep last night. Looks like I am going to have to pull together and suck it up for work today. I'll start the caffeine drip now. Looks like its going to be an evening workout because there was no way I was getting out of bed to workout this morning.

Day Off.....of work

Wow sleeping in feels great! Oh wait I didn't sleep in, for some reason I always get up at the same time. My wife and I both have the day off. Shes still in bed of course, and I am here. That's alright, sleeping in has never been my thing. With both of us off on this overcast but warm Friday we are going to go for an early run whenever she gets up of course. I'm not sure what the rest of the day will bring. I am sure I can come up with a list of things to do around here. Maybe I will find time to get a second run in this afternoon. Maybe it will be raining by then. I always love a good run in the rain.

Busy Busy!!!

Sorry for the delay of news. I am extremely busy with what I call life. I will go back a few days for you. I had and unbelievable weekend. The weather was so nice. Monday my wife and went for a run and it turned into a long walk. She wasn't feeling it. That cool though I have those days. Tuesday I did a little speed work on the paved trail. I felt good. The weather was warm and I think I messed with my lungs a little. Today I got in a short run with the dog. I am looking forward to more warm weather. It is going to rain but I really don't even care. I will take 65 and rain any day over snow at this point in the year.

What A Weekend

It was an amazing weekend!! I got a 20 mile ride in on Saturday and lots of house work done today. I am going to be very upset if it turns cold again. I have so many house projects ready to go. It was so nice to finally be able to ride outside and not be freezing. I tried out a new route and it was awesome. I love the ride down Cherry Tree and River Rd. I also just want to throw in that I had a great time with Mike and Kiley. My dog has been sleeping for like 3hours. She had a great time with Harrison "laberdoodle". Mike and Kiley are both amazing athletes with Multiple Ironman triathlons under there belts. I look forward to riding with you both. What a great weekend. Oh ya the wife finally gets home tonight.

Great Day to Ride

Woke up this morning and the sun was out in full force. I can't think of a better thing to do than go for a ride this afternoon. My wife is gone to Texas for work. Miss you hun. Olli and I spent some of the morning playing and working around the house. Now I am getting the bike prepped and the route figured out on map my ride. I am looking to do a couple of hours. I think my buddy Tom is going to join me for the ride, so that will be fun. Im sure we will end out going out harder then we want. We kind of compete when we ride together.

Time for a Tune up

With the weather turning from cold and bitter to sunshine and cool I thought it would be a good time to get the Mountain bike in for a tune up. I had not fixed the brakes since the wreck I had at the 6 hour off road race. I am excited to hit the trails this weekend as they are saying we will see temperatures in the 50's.