Nags Head Dunes

If you're wondering...

The sweet bike kit I am wearing is a Middaugh Coaching Kit.

Good to be back in Michigan

My family arrived back in Michigan on Thursday evening for a short visit and I decided to hop in a mt bike race Saturday and a triathlon on Sunday! Good to be back. I had a blast! 

Back at it!

This week I trained for about nine hours! Not crazy I know, but with a wife, two kids under the age of three, and two dogs, it's not bad. My amazing wife gave me the perfect father's day gift for any endurance sport loving husband, a garmin 910xt. This in itself should keep me motivated to get up and train by 5 am at least an extra day or two each week. Super tough with the NBA Finals on right now! I actually hit the pool four times this week, biked three, and ran twice. Still some achilles issues so my running is coming around slowly. I tried a track workout Tuesday which left me slightly hobbled the rest of the week. I don't seem to be able to run much faster than 6 minute mile pace without pain, but I can run on incline with limited trouble. Being that I live in Florida, it means I will be hanging out with the treadmill a little more than I hoped. All three bike workouts were done close to threshold. I need to learn to endure the pain on the bike again. As for the pool, I just need time in the water. None of my swims exceeded 2,500 yds and most were around or under 2,000. You have to start somewhere!!

Great Weekend of Racing

I had five athletes racing this weekend all across the country. Way to go all of you!! A special shout out to Amanda for knocking 35 minutes off her half ironman time! Here's to a great summer of racing! Keep up the good work, team!! 

We learn something new from every race we do. It may be as simple as a minor transition change or as big as the correct race nutrition. Pay attention to the lesson so that you can improve the next race or workout.  It's the little things that can lead to a great race. Happy training!

Pisgah Fun

Just got back from a great couple days of mountain biking in Pisgah National Forest! Amazing trails and views. I can't wait to get back there!

22.3 Mile Run

Longest run so far. 22.3 miles in 2:47. 7:30 pace. And yes, the .3 matters!! One more long run in two weeks then I start to wind down to the big day. Could use about one more month. I don't have any grand illusions, but it should be fun! For now I ice!!