This week of tapering is just flying by. I was able to get down to Ft. Lauderdale again today to see my little ladies. We went to the beach for a few hours and body surfed, built a sand castle and dug a huge hole at the high tide line. Then they had a nice dinner of pizza, corn and salad. I just watched and talked with them since I don't eat pizza or corn. After dinner we went and did some shopping for t-shirts. It was a great time and I'm always glad to get a few hours with my girls.
Well if you're new to my blog and you're wondering why I haven't posted any workouts this week it's because I've been seeing my kids, hanging out with my girlfriend and her kids and taking it easy for the Nautica south beach triathlon this Sunday. I'm doing the sprint triathlon in Miami's south beach. The swim is 1/2 mile, the bike is 19 miles and the run is 4 miles. I should be able to get it done in about 1:45:00 minutes. I'll report back on Sunday night to let you know.
Don't look for me the next two night because I'll be traveling a lot over the next 48 hours. Have a great weekend friends.
This blog is a continuation of my Ironman experience. I have now switched over to documenting my training for Ironman Canada, 28 Aug 11. I will be using workouts from Crossfit (CF), Crossfit Endurance (CFE) and the Iron Fit training plan.
Ironman Canada Goals
Here are my goals for Ironman Canada. I'm putting them on the blog so that everyday I'll be reminded of what I'm working toward.
Swim-1:00:00 T1-:4:00 Bike-5:30:00 T2-:4:00 Run-3:30:00
Total - 10:08:00
Swim-1:00:00 T1-:4:00 Bike-5:30:00 T2-:4:00 Run-3:30:00
Total - 10:08:00
How to achieve world class fitness!!
Eat meat and vegetables, nuts and seeds, some fruit, little starch and no sugar. Keep intake to levels that will support exercise but not body fat. Practice and train major lifts: Deadlift, clean, squat, presses, C&J, and snatch. Similarly, master the basics of gymnastics: pull-ups, dips, rope climb, push-ups, sit-ups, presses to handstand, pirouettes, flips, splits, and holds. Bike, run, swim, row, etc, hard and fast. Five or six days per week mix these elements in as many combinations and patterns as creativity will allow. Routine is the enemy. Keep workouts short and intense. Regularly learn and play new sports.
~Greg Glassman
~Greg Glassman
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Team Foghorn
- Jeff Parker
- Virginia Beach, VA
- I am a single father of three little girls, a retired Army pilot and an Ironman triathlete. This blog will cover my training, diet and races along the way to Ironman Canada (Aug 2011).
How I got to this point
Hello friends,
Some of you maybe saying "Foghorn" what the hell is that?? Well for those that don't know it's my nickname/callsign from the military. I've had it for years and it seemed appropriate for this blog.
I got here by training all last year for Ironman Louisville. I had a very successful race and really enjoyed the experience. The only thing lacking was a Kona slot. I missed the roll down for a Kona slot by 1 person. You can read all about my race in the 30 Aug 2010 posting.
Not to be put out I signed up for Ironman Canada the moment it opened for registration. I loved my last experience and since I was so close to a Kona qualifier, I just have to do it again.
Some of you maybe saying "Foghorn" what the hell is that?? Well for those that don't know it's my nickname/callsign from the military. I've had it for years and it seemed appropriate for this blog.
I got here by training all last year for Ironman Louisville. I had a very successful race and really enjoyed the experience. The only thing lacking was a Kona slot. I missed the roll down for a Kona slot by 1 person. You can read all about my race in the 30 Aug 2010 posting.
Not to be put out I signed up for Ironman Canada the moment it opened for registration. I loved my last experience and since I was so close to a Kona qualifier, I just have to do it again.
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Upcoming Races
- Giant Acorn Olympic - 2 Oct 10
- Ironman Canada - 28 Aug 2011
Personal Records
- Va Bch Rock & Roll half - 1:28:40
- Ironman - 11:11:49 (8th in Age Group)
- Half Ironman - 5:13:53 (7th in Age Group)
- Shamrock Marathon - 3:47:27
- Va Bch Turkey Trot 10K - 40:17
Good luck tomorrow Jeff! Wish I was still down there to cheer you on... (you'll be in my thoughts and prayers:-)
ReplyDeleteI know you'll have a blast and will do great! Can't wait to hear about it! xo