Cole's Tri Blog: Race Mode

Tuesday, June 3, 2008

Race Mode

So, I did my short bike ride for the week tonight, and I was really trying to go as fast as I could. I went up to Nuuns Park and back, and it was a great ride. As usual, it took about 20 minutes before my legs could really get into a rhythm, but after that I felt great. I ended up going 17.6 miles, and my average speed was 15.2 mph. I was really happy with that, even though it seems pretty slow. The elevation profile is below, so there was actually quite a bit of climbing, and I guess that's why it's slower than I was expecting. Either way, I felt like I was doing really well, and my legs felt great. Here's hoping I can be in tip-top shape on June 21 for Cache Valley.

1 comment:

Dukes said...: Great job! You are doing so well and I'm so proud of you!; June 4, 2008 at 11:11 AM

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My Background

I have been overweight since I was about 10, and I've always wanted to be skinny, but not enough to actually do something about it.

I got married in mid 2006, and basically just decided that enough is enough. If I don't do something now, I probably never will.

I got started in triathlon at the beginning of 2007 because my brother and sister-in law, as well as my parents, had done some triathlons, and really enjoyed them. I gave in to coaxing to participate in an early spring sprint tri, and didn't really train at all. I ended up getting a flat on the bike, and after walking my bike back, just decided not to finish. I signed up for another sprint in September, but I didn't take my training seriously enough that time either, and finished in 2:05.

I've finally decided that I want triathlon to be a part of my life, and I want to live a healthier lifestyle. For now, I'm just keeping very close track of my diet, and doing a lot of base training. I'm looking forward to Cache Valley Tri 2011.