I am starting to realize how hard it is to blog everyday, but oh well. I am really feeling a lot stronger and I believe it is due to the extra carbs. I know that carbs are key in triathlons and marathons, but I was really trying to lean out as much as possible. Now, I think I am going to focus on performance. After my recovery week, I am back to P90X workouts. I will continue to keep the carbs high.
Workout
Today was a 40-minute swim, all laps. It was easily my best of the season. Minus the pool being overly packed, everything felt right. My stroke, breathing and speed were all in sync.
I think that week off from swimming was definitely beneficial. I can’t remember the last time I felt that good during the swim.
Diet
Calories – 2300
Carbs – 201g (48%)
Protein – 150g (36%)
Fat – 65g (16%)
In good health,
Joe
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Thursday, May 7, 2009
Wednesday, May 6, 2009
And I'm Feeling Good...
Today I am feeling very strong. I think going a little less intense on a couple of workouts has really given a chance for my muscles to recoup. I felt great during both workouts. A couple more days and I will have my first brick workout. Bricks are extremely important while training for triathlon.
AM Workout
Today was Plyo Legs and I pushed it as much as possible. I was in a ton of pain. Knowing that next week is a recovery week, it makes it easy to go all out. I was jumping as high as I could, squatting and lunging as low as possible and holding those wall squats until my legs gave out. I will be feeling this for days to come.
PM Workout
3 miles of speed intervals. Again, I pushed my endurance as much as I possibly could without worrying about potential overuse injuries. I went with a minute on and 2 minutes off. My “on” pace was 6-minute miles and they felt great. I probably could have went a little faster, but I am trying to stay away from shin splints and other issues that tend to come out when you think your body can handle more than it actually can.
Definitely one of my best interval runs of the year.
Diet
Calories – 2700
Carbs – 293g (57%)
Protein – 172g (31%)
Fat – 84g (12%)
In good health,
Joe
www.eeathlete.com
joe@eeathlete.com
AM Workout
Today was Plyo Legs and I pushed it as much as possible. I was in a ton of pain. Knowing that next week is a recovery week, it makes it easy to go all out. I was jumping as high as I could, squatting and lunging as low as possible and holding those wall squats until my legs gave out. I will be feeling this for days to come.
PM Workout
3 miles of speed intervals. Again, I pushed my endurance as much as I possibly could without worrying about potential overuse injuries. I went with a minute on and 2 minutes off. My “on” pace was 6-minute miles and they felt great. I probably could have went a little faster, but I am trying to stay away from shin splints and other issues that tend to come out when you think your body can handle more than it actually can.
Definitely one of my best interval runs of the year.
Diet
Calories – 2700
Carbs – 293g (57%)
Protein – 172g (31%)
Fat – 84g (12%)
In good health,
Joe
www.eeathlete.com
joe@eeathlete.com
Tuesday, May 5, 2009
A Flat
I enjoyed a nice afternoon ride today, but it didn’t come without drama. About 15 miles into my ride, I had a flat tire. It was caused by the smallest piece of glass ever. I hate changing tires. I had two faulty tubes, but I had to make due. I finished the ride, but it had me out longer than I wanted to be.
Workout
A good 45-mile ride was in the books. I didn’t want to push too much today. The plan was to stay between 18 and 20 miles per hour. I finished at 19.3 mph.
This workout wasn’t so much about triathlon training as it was for my century in mid-September
I felt great after the ride. Not too sore and not too pooped.
Diet
Calories – 2900
Carbs – 327g (57%)
Protein – 175g (31%)
Fat – 71g (12%)
In good health,
Joe
www.eeathlete.com
joe@eeathlete.com
Workout
A good 45-mile ride was in the books. I didn’t want to push too much today. The plan was to stay between 18 and 20 miles per hour. I finished at 19.3 mph.
This workout wasn’t so much about triathlon training as it was for my century in mid-September
I felt great after the ride. Not too sore and not too pooped.
Diet
Calories – 2900
Carbs – 327g (57%)
Protein – 175g (31%)
Fat – 71g (12%)
In good health,
Joe
www.eeathlete.com
joe@eeathlete.com
Monday, May 4, 2009
KB's
Today was very busy. It was my daughters first soccer game, so my usual Sunday double workout was not going to happen. I need to switch things around. This means that there will probably be no rest day this week. This is somewhat ok considering next week is a recovery week. I know what you’re thinking; triathlete’s don’t need to recover. This one does.
Workout
It was my second to last kettlebell workout followed by Ab Ripper X from P90X. You can look back at older blogs for my Ab Ripper X review.
This workout was great today. I gave it my all. I did a bunch of extra reps and I feel like my form is almost perfect. The squats and lunges were a little tough today, but that is to be expected after yesterdays 10-miler.
Diet
I am not sure what to do about my food intake right now. With all the added cardio, I find myself craving carbs more. My appetite is also getting bigger. I will probably keep my same eating schedule for the rest of the week and then switch it up come Monday.
Calories – 2600
Carbs – 317g (57%)
Protein – 169g (30%)
Fat – 75g (13%)
In good health,
Joe
http://www.eeathlete.com/
joe@eeathlete.com
Workout
It was my second to last kettlebell workout followed by Ab Ripper X from P90X. You can look back at older blogs for my Ab Ripper X review.
This workout was great today. I gave it my all. I did a bunch of extra reps and I feel like my form is almost perfect. The squats and lunges were a little tough today, but that is to be expected after yesterdays 10-miler.
Diet
I am not sure what to do about my food intake right now. With all the added cardio, I find myself craving carbs more. My appetite is also getting bigger. I will probably keep my same eating schedule for the rest of the week and then switch it up come Monday.
Calories – 2600
Carbs – 317g (57%)
Protein – 169g (30%)
Fat – 75g (13%)
In good health,
Joe
http://www.eeathlete.com/
joe@eeathlete.com
Sunday, May 3, 2009
The 10 Miler
Today’s run was just what I need. It really was my first chance to clear my head and that is exactly what it did. It was very peaceful. Later in the day was my daughters choir performance, which was great. I ended the day with a perfect meal created by my wife in celebration of my mom’s birthday.
Workout
10 mile run. Near perfect conditions. Legs were almost there. I would have to say they were at about 85%. This is fine considering the workouts I have during the week. I was really powering up the hills. My legs have definitely gained some strength over the off-season.
Distance - 10 miles
Time - 1:19:12
Pace - 7:55
Total Ascent - 1552 ft.
Total Descent - 1565 ft.
Diet
Is it wrong to love the extra carbs…
Calories – 2800
Carbs – 333g (62%)
Protein – 147g (28%)
Fat – 56g (10%)
In good health,
Joe
http://www.eeathlete.com/
joe@eeathlete.com
Workout
10 mile run. Near perfect conditions. Legs were almost there. I would have to say they were at about 85%. This is fine considering the workouts I have during the week. I was really powering up the hills. My legs have definitely gained some strength over the off-season.
Distance - 10 miles
Time - 1:19:12
Pace - 7:55
Total Ascent - 1552 ft.
Total Descent - 1565 ft.
Diet
Is it wrong to love the extra carbs…
Calories – 2800
Carbs – 333g (62%)
Protein – 147g (28%)
Fat – 56g (10%)
In good health,
Joe
http://www.eeathlete.com/
joe@eeathlete.com
Saturday, May 2, 2009
Good Yoga
Today was pretty busy. I am in the middle of cutting trim for the new upstairs doors. It is always fun to use power tools. I added a new cushioned area in the basement to workout on. It is a little more forgiving then concrete. It was great for plyo and worked awesome during yoga.
Workout
My workout was Tony’s 1-on-1 Fountain of Youth Yoga. It was a perfect day for yoga. My body was in need of some good stretching and yoga moves. The 45 minutes of yoga was perfect.
I have to say I am really enjoying this yoga tape. I know I have said it before, but I am saying it again. This yoga video fits perfect into my schedule.
This is another of the Tony 1-on-1 workouts that I recommend.
Diet
High carbs for tomorrows tough run.
Calories – 2800
Carbs – 397g (62%)
Protein – 175g (28%)
Fat – 62g (10%)
In good health,
Joe
http://www.eeathlete.com/
joe@eeathlete.com
Workout
My workout was Tony’s 1-on-1 Fountain of Youth Yoga. It was a perfect day for yoga. My body was in need of some good stretching and yoga moves. The 45 minutes of yoga was perfect.
I have to say I am really enjoying this yoga tape. I know I have said it before, but I am saying it again. This yoga video fits perfect into my schedule.
This is another of the Tony 1-on-1 workouts that I recommend.
Diet
High carbs for tomorrows tough run.
Calories – 2800
Carbs – 397g (62%)
Protein – 175g (28%)
Fat – 62g (10%)
In good health,
Joe
http://www.eeathlete.com/
joe@eeathlete.com
Friday, May 1, 2009
Ouch
I think I may have done something to my shoulder. During my workout, I noticed a crunching sound while doing shoulder presses with my right arm. I will need to keep an eye on this. There is no pain, which is good. In triathlon, believe it or not, the shoulder comes into play. That was my attempt at a joke.
Workout
Today was my kettlebell routine followed by Ab Ripper X from P90X. Another tough workout with the kb. I have to say, even though the kettlebell is only 35 lbs., the moves are hard. You really work your butt off. Halfway thru, I felt like my biceps were tearing.
I don’t know how this will benefit me in triathlon, but I love these workouts.
Diet
I have definitely been feeling stronger with the added carbs.
Calories – 2900
Carbs – 351g (60%)
Protein – 150g (29%)
Fat – 80g (11%)
In good health,
Joe
www.eeathlete.com
joe@eeathlete.com
Workout
Today was my kettlebell routine followed by Ab Ripper X from P90X. Another tough workout with the kb. I have to say, even though the kettlebell is only 35 lbs., the moves are hard. You really work your butt off. Halfway thru, I felt like my biceps were tearing.
I don’t know how this will benefit me in triathlon, but I love these workouts.
Diet
I have definitely been feeling stronger with the added carbs.
Calories – 2900
Carbs – 351g (60%)
Protein – 150g (29%)
Fat – 80g (11%)
In good health,
Joe
www.eeathlete.com
joe@eeathlete.com
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