Posted on May 18th, 2010 by ryan
Filed under Motivation, Social aspects, Training |
It was not the best training day on Saturday–in fact, it was not the best training week, period.
I did a bit of running and a bit of cycling, but I stayed out too late Friday night with a bunch of my friends, eating way too much (as well as way too unhealthily); when I got up on Saturday–later than I wanted to–the roads were wet, so I decided against a morning ride or run.
I went to the University of Hawai’i graduation–on bike, actually, just a couple of blocks worth–at around noon, then retreated to my favorite local coffee shop to regroup. It was very, very hot.
Then it started raining.
And in the end, I just said, “Screw it.”
It was a flake day.
The only fortunate part about all of this is that it’s apparently normal to have them. I try not to, even though I’ve had them before.
I don’t want to be too normal on these.
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Posted on May 17th, 2010 by ryan
Filed under Motivation, Training |
I’m doing okay, but I could be better. My results have been more than decent, but I’m just not feeling like I’m training or eating as I’m supposed to. I spend so much time trying to figure out how to get myself to follow the schedules I set forth I’m not sure if I’d be […]
Posted on May 15th, 2010 by ryan
Filed under Administration, Links |
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Posted on May 14th, 2010 by ryan
Filed under Technology, Training |
After reading about heart rate monitor training and using one myself (I currently have one on loan from a Twitter friend that I really have to return), I have to say that yes, indeed, my performance has been better. Heart Monitor Training for the Compleat Idiot is the book I used as my reference, and […]
Posted on May 13th, 2010 by ryan
Filed under Social aspects, Training |
I’m tired, but in a positive way. I’m the kind of tired I get from working out hard and long. In the sun. The best part of all that is I’m getting faster and fitter than ever, even though I can’t explain how I’ve done better in recent races and rides than I have in […]
Posted on May 12th, 2010 by ryan
Filed under Bicycling, Running, Training |
I’ve had a couple of uneven weeks with events (the Hale’iwa Metric Century and the Jamba Juice Bananaman Run), which have combined with the weather and the rest of my life to make my training schedule erratic, to say the least–and let’s not forget my flat old laziness. So, right now, I’m writing down this […]
Posted on May 11th, 2010 by ryan
Filed under Motivation, Training |
I’m proud of my surprising performances these past few weeks. My sub four hour metric century and my 10 minute pace in the 5K despite less than optimal training make me think that my training really is working, and pretty darn well. It’s inspiring me to work harder, since success breeds success. The reality is […]
Posted on May 10th, 2010 by ryan
Filed under Organized events, Personal, Running, Technology |
This was my second ever 5K, after the SAM’s 5K in December, which I finished at an inspiring 11:03 per mile pace. This was, in fact, the fastest pace I’ve done a run at. Until today. This event is held at Ala Moana Beach Park, or rather, mostly around Ala Moana Beach Park. It is […]
Posted on May 7th, 2010 by ryan
Filed under Social aspects, Training |
It’s amazing the challenges that come up with health and training–including ones that I never expect. Having to deal with not just the weather and my own motivation but fatigue from work and schedule issues from social events is making it harder than I thought to maintain this workout schedule. It makes me wonder if […]
Posted on May 6th, 2010 by ryan
Filed under Bicycling, Personal |
I’ve finished my first of three ambitious group rides this year: the Hale’iwa Metric Century, sixty two miles, which is the easiest of the three. Next up is the Livestrong Challenge in Philadelphia, followed by the Honolulu Century Ride. Yet, while I’ve come to terms with the Bianchi which replaced the stolen Cannondale last year, […]