And now, another diversion from the Boston trip recap...
The Summer training schedule! Anyone who's crazy/reading this is more than welcome to join. The string of emails today includes our tentative Summer training schedule. Just remember, Rick/Ted/Ben/Zach are training for the "Ironman"/iron distance triathlon Rev3 in Sandusky, OH. So, when you see these numbers: yes, they do refer to miles - not minutes. [gasp]
The tri itself sounds pretty cool because Rev3 is all about family events. They choose good vacation destinations or, in the case of Sandusky, offer activities for families while their athlete is out racing for hours... and hours... and hours... Basically, the family gets free entry into Cedar Point during the race. Ever been to Cedar Point? It's a roller coaster-lover's paradise.
But I digress! Workouts: I'm going to come along for the ride (haha, get it?), but probably can't pull 20+ mph on the bike with the rest of the guys. This sort of schedule will probably warrant the purchase of a pair of bike shorts with a good pad! Honestly, I'll probably cut the mileage in half and sign up for the half ironman... who's with me??
If you're just looking to kick your butt into shape (or alternatively, sustain an overuse injury), this is the way to do it! Leave a comment or email me if you want in on these shenanigans. The actual schedule may vary.
Update - 6/25/2011: We're still hittin' it hard with the mileage, and I've maxed out at 65 miles on the bike when we were in Sandusky last week for some Rev3 course recon. I almost forgot how much better riding on flat roads can be! Today we finished a 35 mile hilly ride (up from the Lake Monroe Reservoir on 446 and around to the dam) and I was able to - somehow - squeeze out an 8 mile run, tying my longest run since. The fast guys did a "King of the Mountain" challenge, consisting of 8 out-of-the-saddle climbs and racing all the way, as fast and as hard as they could. Ben had his first wreck during this competition when he was going too fast down a hill. Cars were warned to take the turn at 15 mph, but he was well over 20 on his bike!! He ditched off and jumped/flew over his handlebars and into a dirt bank a la runaway truck ramp. A little scrapes on his arm, but all looks well. He's lucky!
The Summer training schedule! Anyone who's crazy/reading this is more than welcome to join. The string of emails today includes our tentative Summer training schedule. Just remember, Rick/Ted/Ben/Zach are training for the "Ironman"/iron distance triathlon Rev3 in Sandusky, OH. So, when you see these numbers: yes, they do refer to miles - not minutes. [gasp]
The tri itself sounds pretty cool because Rev3 is all about family events. They choose good vacation destinations or, in the case of Sandusky, offer activities for families while their athlete is out racing for hours... and hours... and hours... Basically, the family gets free entry into Cedar Point during the race. Ever been to Cedar Point? It's a roller coaster-lover's paradise.
But I digress! Workouts: I'm going to come along for the ride (haha, get it?), but probably can't pull 20+ mph on the bike with the rest of the guys. This sort of schedule will probably warrant the purchase of a pair of bike shorts with a good pad! Honestly, I'll probably cut the mileage in half and sign up for the half ironman... who's with me??
If you're just looking to kick your butt into shape (or alternatively, sustain an overuse injury), this is the way to do it! Leave a comment or email me if you want in on these shenanigans. The actual schedule may vary.
So what do you think? Is this completely insane or necessary?
Update - 6/25/2011: We're still hittin' it hard with the mileage, and I've maxed out at 65 miles on the bike when we were in Sandusky last week for some Rev3 course recon. I almost forgot how much better riding on flat roads can be! Today we finished a 35 mile hilly ride (up from the Lake Monroe Reservoir on 446 and around to the dam) and I was able to - somehow - squeeze out an 8 mile run, tying my longest run since. The fast guys did a "King of the Mountain" challenge, consisting of 8 out-of-the-saddle climbs and racing all the way, as fast and as hard as they could. Ben had his first wreck during this competition when he was going too fast down a hill. Cars were warned to take the turn at 15 mph, but he was well over 20 on his bike!! He ditched off and jumped/flew over his handlebars and into a dirt bank a la runaway truck ramp. A little scrapes on his arm, but all looks well. He's lucky!
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