Today I did a 45 min bike followed immediately by a 30 min run. The thing is I'm in Destin, FL and when I did this workout it was 90 degrees with about 100% humidity. The bike was actually 45:50 for a distance of 14.26 miles with an average speed of 18.7 mph. The bike wasn't so bad except for that one guy that tried to run me over. They have a bike path here that is about 10 feet off the road. So this guy is coming down the road, passes me and then just turns right in front of me. I had to actually lock up my brakes and slide to a near stop. Just prior to this near miss I was thinking that I better be careful because this is where someone is going to hit me. After that I got back up on the road and stayed off that bike path. The road is much safer...haha.
The run was actually 30:43 for a distance of 4.26 miles with a pace of 7:26 per mile. I didn't run with any water but I did stop at a water fountain along the way. I want to run in this heat to acclimate myself for Louisville. It will be at least 90 degrees when I start the marathon. At least they'll have water and goodies every mile on the run.
Have a good day!
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
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