Last night, I installed aero bars and a forward angled seat post to convert my road bike to a triathlon setup. I received some helpful tips from folks in the discussion boards so if you’re ever looking to make the switch, check out our dialogue: Road to Tri bike conversions.
Tomorrow morning, I’m meeting Airey and jesse@active for a 50-mile ride to test this new positioning. It’s going to be important to pay close-attention to my biomechanics because new muscles will be activated. There will be more stress on my neck, lower-back and hamstrings. I’m looking forward to the change in my training to prepare for the Ford Ironman 70.3 California.
I'm going to hit the lap pool on Sunday morning and enjoy another non-impact active recover/triathlon training session. Carrie Smith has kindly provided the following swim workout:
500 swim
8x50
300 swim
2x100
100 swim
The Avalon 50 took a lot out of me both physically and mentally. I’ve been resting all week, eating healthy and getting to sleep early each night. I’ve used the muscle stick for massage and a yoga class to salvage flexibility so my body has recovered from the soreness and my hips are no longer tight. Along with the physical repercussions, mentally, I’ve been in a slump all week and I’m finally beginning to come out of it. It’s hard to explain the way I’ve felt, but it’s actually been pretty depressing. It’s kind of scary for me because I am always so positive, no matter what, and this week has been a challenged to keep an upbeat attitude.
Despite the “runner’s low,” each day has been better than the last and I’ve used this time to reflect on my accomplishments in 2007 and also plan out 2008. This past year has been a dream--just look at this list of activities!
1/13/2007 | Owens River Gorge rock climbing/Lake Sabrina snowshoe |
1/21/2007 | Mount San Jacinto tramway hike to summit |
2/10/2007 | New Jack City rock climbing |
2/17/2007 | Mount Whitney MR attempt |
3/31/2007 | Lake Hodges 50-km ultra run |
4/7/2007 | Joshua Tree NP rock climbing |
6/23/2007 | Sequoia NP backpacking/Sawtooth Peak hike to summit |
7/14/2007 | TCSD Beginner Race 3000M/11M/2M |
7/29/2007 | Solana Beach Triathlon Relay |
8/11/2007 | Mt. Disappointment 50K/50M Ultra Run |
8/25/2007 | San Bernardino Traverse aka 9-Peak Traverse |
9/1/2207 | Yosemite NP backpacking hike to Half Dome |
9/9/2007 | Mt. Russell via Fish Hook Arête |
9/20/2007 | SDTC Aquathon 1000M/3Mile |
9/22/2007 | Joe Decker World's Fittest Man Boot camp workout |
9/23/2007 | La Jolla Cove 10-Mile Relay Swim |
9/29/2007 | Noble Canyon 50-km ultra run |
10/17/2007 | Kings Canyon NP/Buttermilks rock climbing |
10/26/2007 | Joshua Tree NP rock climbing |
11/9/2007 | Joshua Tree NP rock climbing |
11/17/2007 | Malibu Creek SP rock climbing |
11/25/2007 | Grand Canyon NP backpacking trip |
12/9/2007 | Joshua Tree NP/Boyscout trail run |
12/16/2007 | 52-mile Penasquitos trail run |
2008 is going to be a big year and I’m looking forward to sharing my experiences with you all. Over the course of this year, I am going to train and compete in effort to build my endurance for the main event in October: The San Diego 100.
Please join me for another awesome year in adventure!!!
2008 race preview:
1/12/2008 | Avalon 50 Mile Ultra Run |
2/9/2008 | B&L 20KM TT Series |
3/12/2008 | B&L 20KM TT Series |
3/29/2008 | Ironman-70.3 Oceanside, CA |
4/19/2008 | Leona Divide 50 Mile Ultra Run |
5/10/2008 | PCT 50 Mile Ultra Run |
6/8/2008 | Teva Mountain Games 10KM Spring Runoff |
6/29/2008 | San Diego International Triathlon |
9/29/2008 | Noble Canyon 50KM Ultra Run |
10/20/2008 | San Diego 100 Mile Ultra Run |
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