Tuesday, July 14, 2009

taking a break




I will be taking a break from the blog until cyclocross season starts and thinking about starting another blog or website for adventures as this one is really about Ironman and my next Ironman will likely be in about 2-3 years. right now focusing on overall fitness, cyclocross racing and doing some super lightweight backpacking. here are some shots to hold you over until I return.

Sunday, July 05, 2009

2 weeks post Ironman






I must say this has been the best post Ironman ever. i took the day after the race for lots of beer and rest. then the next day we drove home and when i got home I had more beer. Day three I went for a 90 minute easy spin with Bruce and felt pretty decent. By the weekend I was A+ and went on a full day mountain biking excursion on the McKenzie river trail. I just could not believe that in 1 week I was back 100%. Since Ironman in the first 14 days I have been on two mountain biking excursions, hit the gym for two hard weight training sessions at Kyles studio and feel 100%. I think the added weight training at intensity really helped. so plans now???

Well I sold my TT bike as I will likely hold off on longer triathlons for a few years ( though I will be back to Ironman in a few years. right now working on overall fitness and trying to get into a variety of stuff. Cyclocross is around the corner and rock climbing this fall will be nice. paddling some...ohhhhhh fun!!! Thanks for joining me on the journey.