A week off work is a good time to get some training in.
Like most people, I consumed about a million calories over the two or three days surrounding Christmas this year and figured with Robin and most other friends gone for the week, I would be able to get in a good week of training.
Aside from some marathon sessions of Oblivion, I managed to get out almost every day so far for at least an hour of exercise, alternating a day of cycling with running. I feel good and have decided that now is the time to jump into Base 2 training (my version of it anyways). I've moved from keeping my HR below 135 to aiming between 124-155, as calculated from a formula Mark Allen prescribes on his website (www.markallenonline.com/base.htm I think). This means slightly harder workouts, which I have been craving lately since staying below aerobic threshold means going pretty slow and light.
Viva la aerobic training time!
Saturday, December 30, 2006
Sunday, December 24, 2006
Not much happening
Well, between late hours at work (1am) and Christmas fast approaching, training time has been pretty scarce. I think I'm going to work my ass off this week starting the 27th and really get back into things. I'm hoping for some dry weather in January so I can start getting outside on my bike. Indoor training really sucks...
Tuesday, December 12, 2006
Birthday crazies
Best weekend ever!
Robin surprised me with a trip to Whistler for my birthday. It was myself, her, the roommate, and about 6 other friends just drinking and having fun for the weekend. It was only two days but felt like a week. It was probably one of the best times I've had in years.
As for the training, I may have set myself back a few years with all the calories I consumed over the weekend, but it was so worth it. It looks like I won't be able to take any trips this Christmas due to lack of funds, so hopefully I'll be able to work out like a madman for the week or two I have off.
Robin surprised me with a trip to Whistler for my birthday. It was myself, her, the roommate, and about 6 other friends just drinking and having fun for the weekend. It was only two days but felt like a week. It was probably one of the best times I've had in years.
As for the training, I may have set myself back a few years with all the calories I consumed over the weekend, but it was so worth it. It looks like I won't be able to take any trips this Christmas due to lack of funds, so hopefully I'll be able to work out like a madman for the week or two I have off.
Friday, December 08, 2006
No swim, bike
As the title says, I didn't swim, so I rode.
I must say that I really enjoy having that indoor trainer sometimes. I'm currently in the middle of working late "exam hour" shifts at the library till 1am every night, so getting up early is rather difficult. Mustering up the will to get to the pool on a limited timeframe is also rather difficult, as I found out today. So, instead of tormenting myself with the "oh shouldn't I or should I," I just got on my bike for an hour instead.
Convenient.
Got to watch some Office Space there too, which is always good. I tried playing some Link to the Past but found it hard to kill enemy soldiers whilst maintaining a good cadence. Apparently "DOUCHE" wasn't up to the task...
I must say that I really enjoy having that indoor trainer sometimes. I'm currently in the middle of working late "exam hour" shifts at the library till 1am every night, so getting up early is rather difficult. Mustering up the will to get to the pool on a limited timeframe is also rather difficult, as I found out today. So, instead of tormenting myself with the "oh shouldn't I or should I," I just got on my bike for an hour instead.
Convenient.
Got to watch some Office Space there too, which is always good. I tried playing some Link to the Past but found it hard to kill enemy soldiers whilst maintaining a good cadence. Apparently "DOUCHE" wasn't up to the task...
Wednesday, December 06, 2006
Remember the light at the end of the tunnel
After this last week of doing nothing, I was feeling pretty lethargic and wasn't sure if I could motivate myself to go out and do any training. However, after todays run and yesterday's bike, I feel like I could go on forever again.
It's important to remember that no matter how down you feel with respect to training, a day or two back in the saddle will cure any ills.
It's important to remember that no matter how down you feel with respect to training, a day or two back in the saddle will cure any ills.
Tuesday, December 05, 2006
Sick = Teh Sux
Nothing like an illness to derail you.
On Saturday last week I was getting ready to ride my trainer for a while when I looked outside and saw little snowflakes begin to fall. Since it never snows in Vancouver, I thought it would be great to go ride outside and experience it firsthand.
I did a loop around UBC (1 hour) and got pretty cold. It was nice out and totally worth the ride, but the next day I started to feel sick. What followed was one of those somewhat annoying illnesses where you feel weak, warm, and fuzzy, but too lazy to do anything involving exercise.
So, I did nothing all week, and only went to work for two days. I basically stayed at home and played Final Fantasy, hoping that the week off would allow me time to finish the game (it didnt).
Fortunately, that sickness landed on my rest week, so I didn't feel too bad not doing anything, but getting back on the saddle this week has been tough. I did a 1 hour ride today finally and got my mojo back, so to speak. Tomorrow I run and see if I can keep this momentum going until around Christmas.
On Saturday last week I was getting ready to ride my trainer for a while when I looked outside and saw little snowflakes begin to fall. Since it never snows in Vancouver, I thought it would be great to go ride outside and experience it firsthand.
I did a loop around UBC (1 hour) and got pretty cold. It was nice out and totally worth the ride, but the next day I started to feel sick. What followed was one of those somewhat annoying illnesses where you feel weak, warm, and fuzzy, but too lazy to do anything involving exercise.
So, I did nothing all week, and only went to work for two days. I basically stayed at home and played Final Fantasy, hoping that the week off would allow me time to finish the game (it didnt).
Fortunately, that sickness landed on my rest week, so I didn't feel too bad not doing anything, but getting back on the saddle this week has been tough. I did a 1 hour ride today finally and got my mojo back, so to speak. Tomorrow I run and see if I can keep this momentum going until around Christmas.
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