Well I'm back into the mix and starting to think about Kona. Hard to believe that there is really only about 10 weeks of hard training time until it's time to begin the taper.
I had two great swims this past week. I've picked up where I left off before CdA and have been turning out very consistent and fast (for me) splits. I sent Shawn my post IM assessment and my thinking on areas of focus for getting ready for Kona and I may regret it in the next few weeks in the pool as I know I'm going to be in for some tough workouts. It'll all be worth it come October.
Running has been the toughest part of getting back into the swing but I managed a couple of good workouts this past week including some speedwork and a longer run on Saturday while camping at altitude and a little hung over no less.
The legs are back on the bike and I had a solid 70 mile ride yesterday afternoon/evening. My climbing while it isn't steller it's getting better and better all the time
I'm going to be busy mixing summer activities and spending time with friends and family with training but I'm sure I'll fit it all in. It helps when the weather is as steller as it's been with highs in the 70's and 80's and sunshine everyday. This weekend I ws camping just east of Snoqualmie Pass at Lake Kachess. It's an annual trip with a bunch of families I grew up with and I think we're going on 30 years. This year we had nearly 40 attendees and it's always quite the sight when we roll into the campground. They created a group campsite a few years back and I think they did that just because of our group.
As I mentioned I managed a run while up camping early on Saturday morning which ended up being pretty good despite being up late Friday drinking beer and playing cards and teh fact that we were at 3000 feet altitude. Later on Saturday I took my stand up paddle board out for a paddle and I think this will become part of my regular training. It's a 10'6" long board with a little more volume which you paddle with a long canoe paddle. It was windy and choppy on the lake and it takes some real work to keep from falling off the board while paddling (the water was in the low 50's....so I didn't want to fall in) which I find really works your entire core. It's a fun way to get a good core workout in.
Here's some pics from the camp.
Post run chilling in the tent before gorging myself on campfire biscuits.
Camp biking. Not so serious on my electra cruiser. It's always fun to cruise around and see the sights and characters around the camp ground.
Taking "camping" to a whole new level. Yes that is a custom Freightliner camper. It's nicer inside than most houses including hardwood floors, leather couches, pillow top sleeper and more electronics than a Best Buy.
Aidan Leffler. Aidan is my little buddy with DMD and keeps me focused on my training. Check out http://www.aidanleffer.com
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