Week of April 28th

I just came off a good weekend workout schedule. On Saturday, I swam 4,000 yards with the FAST team and then rode my bike 32 miles in the afternoon. On Sunday, I ran 10 miles and I felt pretty good. My heart rate is really coming down with more and more runs that I do. I have to keep working my diet to get to my goal of 175 lbs. I signed up for the Wiesbaden, Germany half Ironman Triathlon on August 10th. I'm really looking forward to it. While living in Wiesbaden thsi summer, I will have lots of opportunity to bike and run the course.

My workout schedule for next week is shown below.

Sunday - Run 10 miles
Monday - Swim 2,700 yards and Run 3-4 miles
Tuesday - Bike 20 miles and run 3 miles
Wednesday - Swim in the morning, Bike 20 miles in the evening
Thursday - Run 4-5 miles
Friday - Rest
Saturday - Swim 2.5 - 3 miles and long easy ride (30 miles)

Week of April 20th

Last week was consumed with travel and household chores, along with three of my sons soccer games. He does quite well and I'm proud of him. This week I have a few meetings but I have to hit my workouts. I'm focusing on my bike a little more now while at the same time maintaining my runs.

My workout schedule for next week is shown below.

Sunday - Bike 16 miles (First Outdoor ride of the season)
Monday - Bike 20 miles
Tuesday - Run 3-4 miles
Wednesday - Swim in the morning, Bike 20 miles in the evening
Thursday - Run 4-5 miles
Friday - Rest
Saturday - Swim 2.5 - 3 miles and long easy ride (30 miles)

Week of April 13th - Wiesbaden, Germany

Ths was my second week in Weisbaden, Germany. I am very pleased with my training. I have found a lap pool in Mainz that has roughly 8 lanes to swim. There are a few slow swimmers but it is a lot better than the 50 meter pool in Wiesbaden. The hills are great for training. I'm getting a little fast on them now (both up and down hill). I can't wait to get on my bike when I get home. A majority of this week will be running, and I will sneek in a swim if I can.

My workout schedule for next week is shown below.

Sunday - Swim 3,300 yards
Monday - Run 3-4 in the evening
Tuesday - Run 3-4 miles
Wednesday - Travel back to US - Run 3 miles in the morning
Thursday - Run 4-5 miles
Friday - Rest
Saturday - Swim 2.5 - 3 miles and walk

Week of April 6th

Ths was my first week in Weisbaden, Germany. I will be here for 16 days and I will not have my bike. However, I will be focusing on my running and swimming. The city of Weisbaden is very hilly and so that should allow me to build more leg strength. I still need to do some flat running to build speed as well. So far, my runs, regardless of the length, I have averaged around 10.5 and 11 minute miles. I am not yet use to the hills.

My workout schedule for next week is shown below.

Sunday - Long Run 8 miles
Monday - Swim in the morning and Run 3-4 in the evening
Tuesday - Rest
Wednesday - Swim in the morning and Run 3-4 in the evening
Thursday - Run 4-5 miles in the evening
Friday - Run 4-5 Miles in the evening
Saturday - Swim 2.5 - 3 miles and walk