My schedule is all screwy this week. Workouts have been switched around and my pool is still closed for another week. Luckily the triathlon at the end of the month is just a tune up for August. The days I didn’t post were just stretch days. I am not sure how my schedule is going to play out this week. I also am going to stop posting diet until after triathlon season and once I am back on P90X. My diet is going to be about 60% carbs, 25% protein and 15% fats.
Workout
Today was a nice and easy 4 mile run. I went at about an 8:30 minute mile pace. I went out with a friend and I forgot how the time flies when you run with someone else.
We just hit a local trail because he wanted to check out a pair of Zoot shoes. When we got to the tri store they said they no longer carry Zoot shoes due to all the complaints. It was a good piece of information.
I am going to be taking another stretch day tomorrow and will probably do 55 miles on the bike the following day.
I also forgot to post the brick I did a couple of days ago. I did 15 miles on the bike followed by a 5 mile run. It was a great workout, but tough. It was hot and humid. It will help get my body adjusted to those kinds of conditions.
In good health,
Joe
www.eeathlete.com
joe@eeathlete.com
Monday, June 8, 2009
Friday, June 5, 2009
Last Lifting
Today was my last strength workout for a few weeks. Everything that I will be doing will be triathlon specific. Next week is a recovery week, so I will be doing Core Synergistics from P90X.
Workout
Upper Plus followed by Abs/Core Plus, both from the P90X+ series.
I hit these workouts hard today. I still didn’t max out on weight, but I did a ton of reps. This is also good for building endurance. As I was working out, I felt my body telling me I need to slow down. I have pretty much been doing strength training since October without much rest. Luckily, this was it for a while.
Diet
Calories – 2300
Carbs – 204g (49%)
Protein – 155g (37%)
Fat – 61g (14%)
In good health,
Joe
http://www.eeathlete.com/
joe@eeathlete.com
Workout
Upper Plus followed by Abs/Core Plus, both from the P90X+ series.
I hit these workouts hard today. I still didn’t max out on weight, but I did a ton of reps. This is also good for building endurance. As I was working out, I felt my body telling me I need to slow down. I have pretty much been doing strength training since October without much rest. Luckily, this was it for a while.
Diet
Calories – 2300
Carbs – 204g (49%)
Protein – 155g (37%)
Fat – 61g (14%)
In good health,
Joe
http://www.eeathlete.com/
joe@eeathlete.com
Thursday, June 4, 2009
More Hills?
Another double was on tap today, but without a pool at my disposal, it became another single. I am also watching my shins. I am really feeling some shin splints lately. I have come up with another possible cause. I just switched gym shoes recently. I am thinking that might also be a cause. I am cutting out all plyo, so we will see.
On a side note Thing 2 was extra needy during today’s workout. I had to stop and help her a couple of times. She could not decide if she wanted to be on the rocking horse or off the rocking horse.
Workout
3 miles of hill intervals.
Yesterday’s single workout definitely benefited my legs. It took a few minutes for my shins to loosen up, but after that I felt very good. I definitely could have gone longer. I am starting to feel like I need a few days off in a row.
I kept my pace at 8 minute miles. My max climbs were at a 7.8 incline.
Diet
Calories – 2500
Carbs – 287g (55%)
Protein – 166g (32%)
Fat – 72g (13%)
In good health,
Joe
www.eeathlete.com
joe@eeathlete.com
On a side note Thing 2 was extra needy during today’s workout. I had to stop and help her a couple of times. She could not decide if she wanted to be on the rocking horse or off the rocking horse.
Workout
3 miles of hill intervals.
Yesterday’s single workout definitely benefited my legs. It took a few minutes for my shins to loosen up, but after that I felt very good. I definitely could have gone longer. I am starting to feel like I need a few days off in a row.
I kept my pace at 8 minute miles. My max climbs were at a 7.8 incline.
Diet
Calories – 2500
Carbs – 287g (55%)
Protein – 166g (32%)
Fat – 72g (13%)
In good health,
Joe
www.eeathlete.com
joe@eeathlete.com
Wednesday, June 3, 2009
No Double
I was suppose to do a double today, but switched to a single workout. In fact, minus my brick this weekend, I am going to cut out all doubles for the next week. I am also thinking of taking two days of next week. My body is not recovering like it should and my shin splints are still lingering. I am going to look back over my training and see where I potentially went wrong. I believe it was the double plyo/run days.
Workout
I went with Interval X Plus and Abs/Core Plus. Both of these workouts are taken from the P90X+ series.
I had a great workout. It was extra good because the wife joined me on this one. We very rarely get a chance to workout together.
We crushed this workout. Heart rate was up and the sweat was pouring. Things got a little tough with our daughter getting in the way. At times, almost getting kicked in the head. Needless to say, we got thru.
The wife skipped doing Abs/Core Plus with me. I definitely feel my abs getting stronger, but my lower back is very tight. I am almost considering taking a week off.
Diet
Calories – 2300
Carbs – 214g (50%)
Protein – 155g (36%)
Fat – 60g (14%)
In good health,
Joe
http://www.eeathlete.com/
joe@eeathlete.com
Workout
I went with Interval X Plus and Abs/Core Plus. Both of these workouts are taken from the P90X+ series.
I had a great workout. It was extra good because the wife joined me on this one. We very rarely get a chance to workout together.
We crushed this workout. Heart rate was up and the sweat was pouring. Things got a little tough with our daughter getting in the way. At times, almost getting kicked in the head. Needless to say, we got thru.
The wife skipped doing Abs/Core Plus with me. I definitely feel my abs getting stronger, but my lower back is very tight. I am almost considering taking a week off.
Diet
Calories – 2300
Carbs – 214g (50%)
Protein – 155g (36%)
Fat – 60g (14%)
In good health,
Joe
http://www.eeathlete.com/
joe@eeathlete.com
Tuesday, June 2, 2009
Stretch Day
Time for my stretch day and I will be doing X Stretch from the P90X series. I need this. Actually, I probably need a couple of days of this. My legs are very sore. I am done with plyometrics until all my triathlons are done. This week will also be my last for hill and speed intervals. I think I have done enough this year to get my legs in good shape.
Here is this week’s schedule.
Sunday – Total Body Plus (AM)
55 mile bike (PM)
Monday – X Stretch
Tuesday – Interval X and Abs/Core Plus (AM)
3 mile run, hill intervals (PM)
Wednesday – 20 mile bike
Thursday – Upper Plus and Abs/Core Plus
Friday – Fountain of Youth Yoga
Saturday – 15 mile bike/5 mile run (brick)
In good health,
Joe
www.eeathlete.com
joe@eeathlete.com
Here is this week’s schedule.
Sunday – Total Body Plus (AM)
55 mile bike (PM)
Monday – X Stretch
Tuesday – Interval X and Abs/Core Plus (AM)
3 mile run, hill intervals (PM)
Wednesday – 20 mile bike
Thursday – Upper Plus and Abs/Core Plus
Friday – Fountain of Youth Yoga
Saturday – 15 mile bike/5 mile run (brick)
In good health,
Joe
www.eeathlete.com
joe@eeathlete.com
Monday, June 1, 2009
A Tough Double
Today was a double from hell. A total workout time of over 4 hours. Luckily I was able to space it while everyone was sleeping. My first triathlon is less than a month away and I feel like I am almost there. P90X is going to take a back seat in the upcoming months as I focus on tri training.
AM Workout
Total Boday Plus from the P90X+ routine. 45 minutes total.
This was pretty tough this morning. I am already making progress on pull-ups. Too bad it will be short lived due to me focusing straight on triathlon for the next couple of months. Strength workouts will be limited.
PM Workout
55 mile bike.
I wanted to keep a pace of at least 18mph. I would be riding in the streets and hitting stop lights, as well as lots of turns. I needed to think realistically. I finished at 18.7mph. It was a great ride. My quads were shot by the time I was done. I definitely think I am ahead of the game with my cycling this year.
Diet
Calories – 2700
Carbs – 291g (54%)
Protein – 171g (31%)
Fat – 82g (15%)
In good health,
Joe
www.eeathlete.com
joe@eeathlete.com
AM Workout
Total Boday Plus from the P90X+ routine. 45 minutes total.
This was pretty tough this morning. I am already making progress on pull-ups. Too bad it will be short lived due to me focusing straight on triathlon for the next couple of months. Strength workouts will be limited.
PM Workout
55 mile bike.
I wanted to keep a pace of at least 18mph. I would be riding in the streets and hitting stop lights, as well as lots of turns. I needed to think realistically. I finished at 18.7mph. It was a great ride. My quads were shot by the time I was done. I definitely think I am ahead of the game with my cycling this year.
Diet
Calories – 2700
Carbs – 291g (54%)
Protein – 171g (31%)
Fat – 82g (15%)
In good health,
Joe
www.eeathlete.com
joe@eeathlete.com
A Day Late
Today was my usual Tony 1-on-1 yoga day. I needed it. It was a good break between an 11 mile run and 55 mile bike. For some reason, I have been sore after the yoga workout. I don’t feel like it is overly tough, but I guess I could be wrong.
I did not keep track of my diet. This post should have been two days ago.
I will be posting again later today.
In good health,
Joe
www.eeathlete.com
joe@eeathlete.com
I did not keep track of my diet. This post should have been two days ago.
I will be posting again later today.
In good health,
Joe
www.eeathlete.com
joe@eeathlete.com
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