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March 30
March 29
- 54m 18s
- 15.87 miles
- 17.54 Mi/hr
Total calories - 684
| No one watching |
| The real person you are is revealed in the moments when you're certain no other person is watching. When no one is watching, you are driven by what you expect of yourself. You're not attempting to impress anyone. You're not putting on a show. You're expressing your true nature. The foundation of success is built in the moments when no one else is watching. If your efforts are only made for appearance, they will fall short. When you make the effort even though no one else is keeping track, that's a sure path to achievement. What do you do when no one is watching? You can't keep any secrets from yourself. Success is built in the moments when you're truly free to be you. Make those moments count. Being a real winner is much better than just trying to look like one. |
- Health data: Sleep: 3 Stress: 3 Soreness: 3 Fatigue: 3 Hours slept: 8
March 28
- 41m 40s
- 3.32 miles
- 12m 33s /Mi
I did the usual New Development 5K but doubled in Prairie Creek road going out as well as in to get enough mileage to meet my month goal of 30 miles.
It was a cold wet run and I was surprised at the effect the wind had on my pace.
I was about an 1/8 of a mile into the run when I remembered to turn on the HR monitor. That is why the min HR is high.
Best pace 10:35/mile
Total calories - 445
- 39m 55s
- 1800.00 yards
- 02m 13s /100 yards
Broken Distance Workout: See below.
The 50's were kind of tough but this was my most relaxed swim in a while.
| Learn from it |
| When the result is not what you expected, learn from it. When you get the result you want, learn from that too. Every experience is a wonderful opportunity to learn. Wisdom comes from learning the difficult lessons which experience teaches. With wisdom comes respect, authority and effectiveness. You pay a hefty price for wisdom, and yet what you get is even more valuable than what you paid. It is indeed difficult to console yourself to "learning from this" when things fail to go your way. It is much easier to get angry, to get depressed, to complain or even to forget about the whole thing. But when you do that, you end up paying the price without getting any value in return. Whatever happens, let it increase your wisdom and, ultimately, your success. Whatever happens, get past the concerns of the moment and learn from it. |
A great ride followed by a great night's sleep. I like it!
I had some veins stripped from my right leg in 2000 (due to varacosing and swelling). The operation was a lot more painful than I thought and I have been putting off having my left leg done (the doc asks at every physical). I have noticed a lot more varacosing and I am starting to get the dermitisis that goes with the fluid retention in that leg. I have been avoiding the compression stocking but it looks like that is where I am heading. I will not have that operation until the off season.
| Set | Time | pace |
| 200 swim | 3:59 | 1:59/100 |
| 100 kick | 2:40 | 2:40/100 |
| 200 pull | 4:09 | 2:04/100 |
| 50 swim,50kick,50 swim, 50 pull | ||
| 4 sets on 10 sec rest | ||
| set 1 | 4:32 | 2:16/100 |
| rest | :10 | |
| set 2 | 4:26 | 2:13/100 |
| rest | :10 | |
| set 3 | 4:33 | 2:16/100 |
| rest | :10 | |
| set 4 | 4:38 | 2:19/100 |
| 500 swim | 10:28 | 2:05/100 |
| 1800 yds total | 39:55:00 | 2:21/100 |
- Health data: Sleep: 4 Stress: 3 Soreness: 3 Fatigue: 3 Hours slept: 8
March 27
- 44m 46s
- 13.05 miles
- 17.48 Mi/hr
As I drove home from work I drove in a light rain 3/4 of the way home. When I got home it was 59 degrees and gloomy. I looked up at the clouds and yelled "FU!", donned my riding gear and took off.
At the turn around my average speed was over 18 mph (very good for me). I died a bit on the return route and had a little headwind - my training friend. Once again I was just happy to be on the road.
Total calories burned - 516
| Be free |
| Be free, and savor every little grain of existence that dances before your eyes. Beauty and joy are not what someone says they are. You know them because of the way they fulfill you. Your own doubt is your opponent's greatest strength. Carry yourself beyond it and see the sparkling universe which whirls with possibility around you. Free yourself from the burden of your own anxiety. Whatever is, is already. Whatever you will be, is yours to create right now. Live each moment with all you have, not just with whatever has survived the worry. This is the best day that has ever been, though some may attempt to convince you otherwise. Free yourself from their addictions of limitation. Life is yours to live. Though it is gritty, it is real. Though sadness comes, it is possible only because you care so much. Let go and live the joyful experience that is yours. |
Slept great again last night. I didn't run as I was feeling pretty wore down. I was sneezing up a storm yesterday afternoon and woke up with some sinus congestion. I'm hoping it is just spring time allergies and not a cold.
Tonight I will ride after work (trainer). I put the Gitane back on the trainer last night and hooked up the bike computer.
My left knee (just below the knee cap) is bothering me (just a little). Most likely it was due to the biking over the weekend. When I move it goes away. Probably just a little over use syndrome (road work is much different than the trainer).
- Health data: Sleep: 4 Stress: 3 Soreness: 2 Fatigue: 3 Hours slept: 8
March 26
- 42m 16s
- 1800.00 yards
- 02m 21s /100 yards
Set Distance Time Pace
1 100 yds 1:56 1:56/100
2 rest :16
3 100 yds 2:00 2:00/100
4 rest :15
5 100 yds 2:00 2:00/100
6 rest :30
7 400 yds 8:19 2:04/100
8 rest 1:00
9 100 yds 2:00 2:00/100
10 rest :20
11 100 yds 1:59 1:59/100
12 rest :20
13 100 yds 1:59 1:59/100
14 rest :20
15 100 yds 1:59 1:59/100
16 rest 1:00
17 400 yds 8:14 2:03/100
18 rest 1:00
19 100 yds 2:01 2:01/100
20 rest :20
21 100 yds 2:00 2:00/100
22 rest :20
23 100 yds 1:58 1:58/100
totals 1800 yds 42:16:00 2:20/100
Took me forever to start to feel good. I am probably a bit over tired after the weekend. The good news is I toughed it out.
| Calm and effective |
| When you are at your busiest, when you are overwhelmed with things to do, when the pace is getting more frenzied by the moment, that is when an attitude of calm relaxation can do you the most good. Stepping back and calming down will actually move you ahead more effectively than nervous, anxious energy. Though the deadlines loom large in your mind, they will come and go no matter what you do. Do your very best, do it quickly and efficiently, but don't get in such a rush that you waste most of your energy fighting against yourself. Produce results rather than just activity. Instead of just being busy, be effective. Spend your energy on achievement rather than on nervousness. Right now, take a long, deep breath and know that you're making a difference. Let go of the anxiety. Experience the joy of being focused on positive pursuits. Stay calm, stay focused, and be your most effective. |
The important thing is this: to be able at any moment to sacrifice what we are for what we could become.
-- Charles Du Bos
Drank too much (water) before bed and I was up and down all night! Today I will do an 1800 ladder workout at noon (minus the Red Bull and shakes I hope) and then a run after work (it is suppose to get up to the mid 70's today) before settling in to watch 24.
- Health data: Sleep: 3 Stress: 2 Soreness: 3 Fatigue: 3 Hours slept: 8
March 25
- 58m 49s
- 14.15 miles
- 14.43 Mi/hr
VERY SLOW RIDE! Rode with Randell from his place, through Waconia over to Mayer and back. His heartrate was right out the top the whole ride. (150+ ) I could have crushed him if I wanted to. I think he is now motivated to get back to serious training.
Total Calories -510
- 39m 06s
- 3.13 miles
- 12m 30s /Mi
New Development 5K
Pretty average run.
10:47 best pace
457 calories
| When things go wrong |
| After you've been defeated is not the time to give up. If you give up then, the hard-earned knowledge of what went wrong will be of little use. Look at your defeat as a payment in advance for your ultimate success. Because that's exactly what it is. It matters little that you've been defeated. What really counts is how quickly you get going again. Wallowing in self pity gets you nowhere, and it's really not even that much fun. Find something better to do. Pick yourself up and get on with it. You're smarter now. You're wiser and more experienced. You have an in-depth understanding of what went wrong. From that it should be no problem to figure out how you can make things go right. Each of your defeats can bring you closer to victory, so why in the world would you want to let any of them stop you? You've already paid part of the price. Now get on with the business of reaping the reward. |
- Health data: Sleep: 4 Stress: 3 Soreness: 2 Fatigue: 5 Hours slept: 8
March 24
- 1h 13m 37s
- 21.30 miles
- 17.36 Mi/hr
First road ride since Nov. 24. IT FELT GREAT! My conditioning is in great shape and I could really have a great year if I keep it up.
Total calories burned - 952
mph max - 25.2
- Health data: Sleep: 4 Stress: 4 Soreness: 4 Fatigue: 4 RHR: 52 Hours slept: 10
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Another cold wet run. 43 degreees and mist. Started sluggish but got my turnover going the second half. Dropped my ave pace from 12:48 to under 12:30
Total calories burned - 448
See workout below.
I felt great on the 500 yd set. Smooth, relaxed and controlled - and sub 2:00/100 :)
Even the greatest disappointments and most profound tragedies can be overcome. No matter how dark it becomes, the day can and will dawn brightly once again.
Whatever the situation may be, there is always the very real possibility for positive change. Even in the best of times, things can get better. Certainly in the worst of times positive change is just waiting to be realized.
Great, magnificent things are possible for you today. By this time tomorrow you can be heading decidedly toward your most treasured dreams and desires. In your heart you know that is true. Let your actions be guided by your positive possibilities and move yourself into a bright new day.
TGIF! I needed the above reading this morning. Positive - think positive.
Today I'll swim at lunch and then prepare myself for a wet ride tomorrow.
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Seek out that particular mental attribute which makes you feel most deeply and vitally alive, along with which comes the inner voice which says, "This is the real me," and when you have found that attitude, follow it.
-- William James
Swim workout