3.2010. I am really on the fence about tri training this year. I feel to get incrementally better at 3
different sports and training 1 to 2 sessions a day is a recipe for frustration. This is the first year I
am biking through the winter. I am taking a CompuTrainer class at VQ Training and East Bank
Club. You use your own bike on a simulator that can replicate almost any actual ride. I thought
riding indoors would be boring but I actually really enjoy it. It also leaves time to do yoga once or
twice a week. Overall, I enjoy this regiment much better than the tri training. SO, I think this year
I may try the Velodrome (bike racing track). Interestingly, there are less than 30 in the country and
one is right here in Norhtbrook. I'm going to give it a shot and report back.
9.09. I did my first Olympic tri on August 16th - the Pleasant Prairie (WI) Triathlon. My goal
was 3 hours - my time 3:03. Not bad but not setting any records either. The best part about the
race was my 10 year old daughter Gia did the kids tri the day before my race. She was very
excited to finish in about 22 minutes - almost 10 minutes better than last year!
I also did the North Shore Century- a 100 (actual 105 according to my GPS) mile ride from
Evanston to Kenosha and back. Since it was about 80 miles longer than my longest ride of the year,
the last 10 to 15 miles were brutal. It wasn't a race but a good time - I'd recommend it to anyone
interested in biking. They have different distances from 25 to 100 miles. It's a great way to end the
season.
Triathlon training is pretty tough to schedule around a full time job and family. I may reconsider
next year or even take up golf. We'll see.
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4.09 TRAINING DETOUR ALERT!
My Tri training this year is making progress though very slowly and has taken a very unexpected twist. I have now committed
to climbing Mt. Rainier in Washington State this July! It's 14,411 feet which is about 600 feet higher than the last climb I did -
the Grand Teton in Jackson Hole, WY. That was a beautiful, fun, two-day climb that included about 9 pitches of technical rock
climbing. Cool pic of the Grand Teton Summit
Mt. Rainier is more of a long hike over snow and glaciers. Should be interesting. An orthopaedic surgeon friend of mine and
one of his patients has organized the trip as a fund raiser for Orthopaedic Research at Rush Hospital. One of them is climbing
Everest right now! You can check out his progress at http://www.goldenexpedition.org/.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mt_Ranier. I will keep you posted on the training progress!
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2.09. The 2009 Tri Season
This year is my second triathlon season. I decided to get my training off to an early start but apparently the economy or the
Tri-gods are conspiring against me. I started weekly swim training at my club when the pool was promptly closed for
indefinite emergency repairs. Of course I could make other arrangements but I will probably just wait until it reopens.
Instead I am taking a weekly running class on the track trying to improve my speed. I've found that there is a big difference
from jogging, which is apparently what I used to do when I ran, and trying to run faster. The track workouts are extremely
difficult but very fun and rewarding. I'd highly recommend a structured program.
On the bike I typically do not start to ride until May when the weather is better. So I am trying to fit in a couple of spin classes
every week. We'll see if that helps my biking this spring.
Otherwise this year my goal is to do an Olympic distance race. I'll still try a few of the shorter sprint distances for training but
it is time to kick it up a notch. Once ski season is over I should have enough time to train more this season and hopefully do
better in the results. One thing is for sure, the training is a great relief from the current economic climate. Now is a great time
to set your goals for the season or the year.
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9.08 My Triathlon Season. For some reason this year I decided to train for and complete a triathlon. The season has gone
relatively well since I actually completed 3 this season (all the short format Sprint distance) and have every intention of doing it
again next year. It is a great sport and interestingly is for everyone and anyone. Here is why:
Having a goal makes training more fun. Knowing there is a race coming up makes finding time to exercise much easier and
is very motivating.
You don't have to be a good athlete to enjoy the training or races. The races are filled with people of all levels and abilities
and are generally fun, well run events that emphasize safety and enjoyment.
Your lifestyle becomes more healthy. Training for 3 activities doesn't encourage you to stay out on Thursday night until
midnight and makes you reconsider that second or eighth drink.
Fun for the whole family. My wife has done Tris before and my 9 year old daughter did a Junior Tri this year so I look
forward to training and sharing the experiences with them.
Triathlon is a relatively new sport. The races consist of three separate legs: 1) Swim; 2) bike and 3) run in that order. There
are different race distances including: Olympic (or International) - 1.5K (.9 miles) Swim, 40K (24 miles) Bike, 10K (6.2 mile)
Run. I have only done the shorter Sprint distance events which are half of the international distance and much less daunting for
beginners. Then of course there are Ironmans and Half Ironmans but that is for another issue.
To get started, I'd highly recommend the group training program at Well-Fit and I know several great personal trainers/triathlon
coaches as well.
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4.09 TRAINING DETOUR ALERT!
My Tri training this year is making progress though very slowly and has taken a very unexpected twist. I have now committed
to climbing Mt. Rainier in Washington State this July! It's 14,411 feet which is about 600 feet higher than the last climb I did -
the Grand Teton in Jackson Hole, WY. That was a beautiful, fun, two-day climb that included about 9 pitches of technical rock
climbing. Cool pic of the Grand Teton Summit
Mt. Rainier is more of a long hike over snow and glaciers. Should be interesting. An orthopaedic surgeon friend of mine and
one of his patients has organized the trip as a fund raiser for Orthopaedic Research at Rush Hospital. One of them is climbing
Everest right now! You can check out his progress at http://www.goldenexpedition.org/.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mt_Ranier. I will keep you posted on the training progress!
________________________________________________________________________________________________________
2.09. The 2009 Tri Season
This year is my second triathlon season. I decided to get my training off to an early start but apparently the economy or the
Tri-gods are conspiring against me. I started weekly swim training at my club when the pool was promptly closed for
indefinite emergency repairs. Of course I could make other arrangements but I will probably just wait until it reopens.
Instead I am taking a weekly running class on the track trying to improve my speed. I've found that there is a big difference
from jogging, which is apparently what I used to do when I ran, and trying to run faster. The track workouts are extremely
difficult but very fun and rewarding. I'd highly recommend a structured program.
On the bike I typically do not start to ride until May when the weather is better. So I am trying to fit in a couple of spin classes
every week. We'll see if that helps my biking this spring.
Otherwise this year my goal is to do an Olympic distance race. I'll still try a few of the shorter sprint distances for training but
it is time to kick it up a notch. Once ski season is over I should have enough time to train more this season and hopefully do
better in the results. One thing is for sure, the training is a great relief from the current economic climate. Now is a great time
to set your goals for the season or the year.
________________________________________________________________________________________________________
9.08 My Triathlon Season. For some reason this year I decided to train for and complete a triathlon. The season has gone
relatively well since I actually completed 3 this season (all the short format Sprint distance) and have every intention of doing it
again next year. It is a great sport and interestingly is for everyone and anyone. Here is why:
Having a goal makes training more fun. Knowing there is a race coming up makes finding time to exercise much easier and
is very motivating.
You don't have to be a good athlete to enjoy the training or races. The races are filled with people of all levels and abilities
and are generally fun, well run events that emphasize safety and enjoyment.
Your lifestyle becomes more healthy. Training for 3 activities doesn't encourage you to stay out on Thursday night until
midnight and makes you reconsider that second or eighth drink.
Fun for the whole family. My wife has done Tris before and my 9 year old daughter did a Junior Tri this year so I look
forward to training and sharing the experiences with them.
Triathlon is a relatively new sport. The races consist of three separate legs: 1) Swim; 2) bike and 3) run in that order. There
are different race distances including: Olympic (or International) - 1.5K (.9 miles) Swim, 40K (24 miles) Bike, 10K (6.2 mile)
Run. I have only done the shorter Sprint distance events which are half of the international distance and much less daunting for
beginners. Then of course there are Ironmans and Half Ironmans but that is for another issue.
To get started, I'd highly recommend the group training program at Well-Fit and I know several great personal trainers/triathlon
coaches as well.
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8.09. I originally started this as thoughts on triathlon training but that is starting to get boring and tedious to read so I am now
adding some other random thoughts.
About a year ago, my wife was buying my 10-year old daughter Gia a guitar to start her lessons. I thought it may be fun to
learn something with my daughter. Our schedules are not that compatible, she is much busier that I am, so I started lessons at
about the same time at the Old Town School of Folk Music. This summer, the school offered a kid/parent class which we are
really enjoying.
I never had any desire or intention to learn guitar but I am thoroughly enjoying the experience and certainly appreciate music
much more, especially the Beetles and Grateful Dead who I never had any use for prior to this. Surprisingly, it's also a great
stress reliever and very fun. I am finding that the activities I enjoy most are ones where I learn or improve at something. Right
now they are triathlon, skiing and occasionally golf or guitar.
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7.09. Another Training detour! Unfortunately, I will not make the climb at Mt. Rainier. Fortunately, I am too busy to take
the time off. The good news is that I was able to participate in the Harbor Lights Triathlon in Waukegan on the 19th of July. It
was my first race of the season and the first Tri I ever raced last year. www.harborlightstriathlon.com/
My time this year was only 1 minute better than last year. Not much of an improvement for all of the training I've done but it is
better than having a worse time.
adding some other random thoughts.
About a year ago, my wife was buying my 10-year old daughter Gia a guitar to start her lessons. I thought it may be fun to
learn something with my daughter. Our schedules are not that compatible, she is much busier that I am, so I started lessons at
about the same time at the Old Town School of Folk Music. This summer, the school offered a kid/parent class which we are
really enjoying.
I never had any desire or intention to learn guitar but I am thoroughly enjoying the experience and certainly appreciate music
much more, especially the Beetles and Grateful Dead who I never had any use for prior to this. Surprisingly, it's also a great
stress reliever and very fun. I am finding that the activities I enjoy most are ones where I learn or improve at something. Right
now they are triathlon, skiing and occasionally golf or guitar.
____________________________________________________________________________________________________
7.09. Another Training detour! Unfortunately, I will not make the climb at Mt. Rainier. Fortunately, I am too busy to take
the time off. The good news is that I was able to participate in the Harbor Lights Triathlon in Waukegan on the 19th of July. It
was my first race of the season and the first Tri I ever raced last year. www.harborlightstriathlon.com/
My time this year was only 1 minute better than last year. Not much of an improvement for all of the training I've done but it is
better than having a worse time.