Category Archives: Training

Race Nutrition Planning

Posted on April 14, 2011 by Will

Before any race, it’s vital you find out what products will be available at the aid stations and where those stations are on the course.  You should always do some test runs with those same products to make sure they … Continue reading →

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I’ve come a long way…

Posted on April 14, 2011 by Will

Last weekend I rode my bike around Lake Washington, on a 55 mile route.  I used Google maps to figure out the mileage and turns, then wrote out a greatly abbreviated list of directions to use while on the ride. … Continue reading →

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Motivation

Posted on March 16, 2011 by Will

10 weeks to go until my first half-iron triathlon.  Yikes!  What drives me to train 9 times a week, saying no to social activities and foods I would otherwise happily engage in?  Well… The Addiction I admit it, I’m addicted … Continue reading →

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Half-iron time goal

Posted on February 25, 2011 by Will

The second page of this article lays out some math to calculate your Half-iron time goal based on a past Olympic distance performance.  So, based on my results at The Grand Columbian, I should be shooting for: swim: 42:16 bike: … Continue reading →

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HI-14 (14 weeks until my first half-iron)

Posted on February 21, 2011 by Will

I’m on a 16 week training plan by Matt Fitzgerald that I took out of Triathlete magazine last year, and held onto until now.  Here’s a sample week: Monday rest day!

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Pre-workout Nutrition

Posted on February 4, 2011 by Will

Back before I knew anything about anything, I would set out for a run in the morning on an empty stomach, thinking that my body would be forced to use my fat stores for fuel.  Although it is possible to … Continue reading →

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Crosstraining with Snowshoes!

Posted on January 29, 2011 by Will

I went to Whistler with a bunch of friends last weekend, and tried out snowshoeing for the first time.  It turns out that I love it!  You get a great workout while stomping around in the snow without the risk … Continue reading →

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Gobble gobble – nearly time

Posted on November 26, 2010 by Will

My heel seems to be ok.  A little tender, and I’m sure it’s going to seize up all to hell following the marathon, but I don’t think I’ll be doing any lasting damage at this point. Only a couple of … Continue reading →

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Learning when to stop

Posted on November 18, 2010 by Will

To train for the Seattle Marathon (my first), I’ve been following “plan C” listed here.  I finally hit 18 miles on the 6th (in 3:10, woo!), and hoo boy did it ever hurt!  I iced and rested for most of … Continue reading →

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Hammer Gel

Posted on October 24, 2010 by Will

For training or events lasting more than an hour, I need portable, easily digestible calories to keep going.  Hammer Gel has been working great for me, though it does usually make me belch once or twice.   Also, it’s damn … Continue reading →

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