Day 1, Week 1 of 18

Today was day 1, week 1 of 18 for my marathon training for 2011. Feels good to have a goal and purpose for the next 18 weeks. Had an awesome holiday season with plenty of treats and family time. Went a little over the top with the food, but hey, who cares? Back on track as of today and will be blogging from here out with my progress and endeavours. I will be using the Hansen Brothers training program as described in the Dec. Runners World... a little different than my normal program, but im going to trust it as it was made for 40+ year old runners to save wear and tear while at the same time preparing for a marathon distance race. Will also be doing core and cycling when available.... looking at swim lessons at the YMCA as a possiblility for spring... who knows what may take place in 2011. Really want to do a team topper tri event as a group this year....Grabaky 2011 is sounding real nice this year. I will put in vacation days for this event in Jan. Hope everyone else pencils this event in their calandars as well... I think it is OCT 7, 8, 9 or 2011.. Mark in down.... Looking to regain my athletic edge this year and regain my discipline with the food.... Train to "Better the I Am" ....

Dino

Karl's Post Christmas Post

Mon-Thu Work
Fri 1 hour Christmas Eve day brick workout
Saturday Christmas
Sunday Post Christmas "hangover"

What a wonderful week! Got my work desk cleaned off (mostly), got through all my 2009 emails (yes, I still have 2010 to get through (this week, with any luck)), and we arrived safely and with good health at Christmas.

From the looks of the candy and toy hurricane that went through our house, we obviously had a great day. The fact it's almost 10am and most of the family is still sleeping is also proof of yesterday's EARLY beginning and late ending.

I hope all of you had a wonderful and safe Christmas celebration with family and friends. Enjoy the next week with your new "toys" (I got a book and a Kindle with a gift card, so I'll be doing lots of reading), celebrate the ending of another great year, and begin preparing for 2011 and all the unknown a new year brings.

Kia Kaha!

Toughest Ironman Distance Race Explained

What does this mean for 2011?

Stay tuned...

Weekly Update- Karl

Monday-Friday Core work
Saturday 1 hour bike trainer session
Sunday 30 minute run

Still doing a little bit of core work every night. I can feel the difference in my physical endurance. Look forward to building my aerobic endurace again and combining with increased physical strength. Should make a big difference in 2011.

My allergies are still kicking but they didn't knock me out this week. I was able to get a nice bike trainer session in yesterday and did a short 30 minute run to test the legs. Felt GREAT! Could have gone longer but thought it best to take it easy given I hadn't run in over two weeks.

Gotta take the wife's car for an oil change this morning and I have four days of work this week before getting a week off for Christmas and New Year. Looking forward to the time off. I have some plans for the break but I'll keep those secret for now. Looking at making some changes in 2011. More to come...

Kia Kaha!

Checking In

I have not forgot about my TTT brothers and felt like it was time to check back in. Many of you know I have had one of the toughest semesters of course work to date. I simply needed to shut down any training and focus on training my brain. Any explanation of the hours I have put in the last 6 weeks would seem like and exaggeration so I will not even try. Lets just say that coffee and lack of sleep has been a norm. The good news is that I survived another semester of Doc work. I have stuff to work on during the holidays but at a much more casual pace.



First, very proud of all of you. I continue to find a tremendous amount of inspiration and comfort from all of the updates. Dino, I think you will absolutely love the NYC marathon, I hope you get in. Keep it up and continue fighting. Bacon, you are just a machine, you are as happy and fulfilled as I have every seen you during our friendship. I find a tremendous amount of strength from that, keep it up brother. Karl, You are the ring leader to this band of misfits. Your tweets and links are an important part of my research. I can not begin to tell you what an asset you have been. Also, your perspective on work, family, health, and life in general are the things that keep me focused on the prize.

As for me, classes at Lindsey have ended and I have a nice break until my own classes begin again. I have planned an intense 8 week training program. Different from things I have done in the past. Hopefully there will be some changes in performance. The details will be revealed later.

L3-Live, Learn, and Lead.

Schmidty

Weekly Update

Mon-Thu Core
Friday Off
Saturday 1 hour bike trainer workout
Sunday Off

Started feeling allergies getting the best of me this week. Did a one-hour bike trainer session yesterday and it beat me up. I went out for breakfast with the family and then came home to lie on the couch all day.

Felt much better today but decided to take the day off running and not test it. Took the family to the local county park for a little tennis, so I did get a little exercise in. :)

Make it a great week!

Kia Kaha!

Video: HBO Real Sports catches up again with Dick and Rick Hoyt

For Thought

Havent posted in a while. Got bored of my routine and actually posting boredom. Still been at it though. Running 4 or 5 times weekly... 4 milers, 6 milers, 10 and even up to 16 milers at marathon pace (8:30). Weather got me down some, so I relocated indoors at E-town swim and fitness... good treadmill work and some indoor spinning in their spin class room. Other good news is E-town swim has begun enclosing their outdooor lap pool... yes, finally, I will have access to swimming on a year round basis. This makes me happy... keepin the dream alive or signs from above that I shall learn distance swimming someday....All is well and am calculating my next years events. Have signed up for the derby full marathon 26.2 and have entered the lottery pick for the ING NYC marathon late next year. Hope to get picked for that, however, will run another 26.2 in the fall if i dont get the lottery draft...maybe chicago or phlidelphia.... need a road trip. also would like to get a next year team topper tri event on the calendar.... frustrating to do with everyones work schedule and family commitments as well as financial commitments. Oh well, it will all work out.... keep givin it hell!

Dino

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Bacon Weekly- Holiday Hustle 2010

Mon- Shoulders, legs, core

Tues- 1200 M swim, mix of drills and FS

Wed- Arms,back, core

Thurs- 3.5 miles at race pace (watch battery died)

Fri- Chest,triceps, core

Sat- 2010 Holiday Hustle- 23:53, 35/160 finishers, First place 35-39

Sun- off

High activity week for Bacon, finding 6 days to lay out effort in preperation for the Holiday Hustle 5k. Took home the title for 2nd year in a row despite running about a minute slower than last year. I was in marathon training last year and much speedier than I am now during strength training....thanks for having some fun with me while texting after the race... Temp was cold, about 34 and plenty of rain left the course slick with some puddles and mud....held off a charge by the 2nd place finisher to keep the title...he's a good runner and made his move on me in the last .5 mile when I was already toast! I looked in my rear view mirror too many times, but possibly motivated my speed. Another good week of strength training and have finnished the endurance part of the program which was lower weights, higher reps....this morning began the SIZE portion of the training where the traditional 3 sets, 10 reps routine comes to play....

Weekly Update

Mon-Fri Core work
Sat. 1 HR bike trainer session
Sun. 1 HR bike/run brick; neighborhood bike ride w Karlie

Congrats to Claude and Mark on their 5k and half marathon runs, respectively. Kudos to Chris on his PhD finals.

Make it a great week!

Kia Kaha!

Study: Sports Beverage With Half Carbs, Fewer Calories Boosts Endurance | The University of Texas at Austin

More great endurance science from the College of Education at UT-Austin!

http://www.utexas.edu/news/2010/11/22/sport_beverage_research/

Cool triathlon training program

http://www.usatriathlon.org/resources/multisport-zone/multisport-lab/the-hour-twenty-workout

Bacon Weekly- Thanksgiving

Mon- Legs and Shoulders, core
Tues- Arms and back, core
Wed- chest and triceps, core
Thur- off
Fri- off
Sat-off
Sun- 3 miles at 7:45 avg

Had a great workout week and even better Thanksgiving with family and fun for all. Crammed all my strnegth workouts in the beginning of the week so I could chill for a few days. Lots of deer hunting and spanked a bunch of ducks graced my time off. I can guarentee that the tromp throught the swamp was in fact a workout....sweat city! Most important, Samantha had a good recovery week withh her foot and was finally able to get upright and walk in the boot. Her pain is getting better too...really proud of her...she has complained minimally and took the pain like a champ...she would be a great triathlete..... The strength training is coming along very nice and the program is paying off...I;m seeing some significant gains in weight and strength, although some of the weight is from holiday treats too.....big decision has been made....my original plan was to do the 1/2 ironman in Orlando, but after much deliberation, I;ve decided to do the 1/2 in Austin in October.....the later race gives me plenty of ramp up time after strength training this fall and lets me take my time and enjoy the spring and summer races too and end the season with my A race....my hope is the other TTT will consider this race as well and we can make it a big TTT event....We'll discuss more about this event soon

Thanksgiving Week Update

Mon-Wed Some core work
Thursday 1 hour bike trainer session
Friday Off
Saturday 1:15 bike trainer session
Sunday 1 hour run (negative split)

Had a nice Thanksgiving week. Jenn worked a half-day on Thanksgiving, so I hung out with the kids until Jenn returned for a terrific feast and Thanksgiving night.

We got our Christmas tree up (always a fun family event), enjoyed a walk and bike ride at the local park, went to a Texas Stars hockey game, watched A&M spank the UT hockey club, and Jenn and I gave each other an early Christmas gift: we furnished and decorated our home office. One more room complete. Heck, at this pace, we should have the house fully furnished by the time we retire. :)

Sounds like Schmidt Dog had a safe trip to NYC; Ashley had a trip to the other UT (Knoxville); Bighead wasn't cold enough in Ypsilanti so he went further north in Michigan, and Claude took care of Samantha all weekend. Oh, and Mark now has a pool, hot tub, and complete backyard party palace. Life's good at Microsoft! Sounds like the next TTT trip needs to be to Dallas!

Continue giving thanks for our blessings!

Kia Kaha!

Happy Thanksgiving

Thankful for good health, family, and my Team Topper Tri brothers and sisters.
Make it a GREAT day!

Bicycle Dreams - Trailer

http://bicycledreamsmovie.com/trailer.html

3000 miles in 10 days!!!

"They are seekers, madmen, and angels hell-bent on riding across America on a bicycle in less than ten days. But what begins as the adventure of a lifetime is transformed in an instant when tragedy strikes the race. These voyagers discover what is truly at stake as they pedal on, praying for the deliverance only the finish line can bring. By journey's end, some are saved, others are lost, but all learn that the fuel that takes a soul toward its own true destiny is desire."

7 ways to waste a work-out - Men's Health Magazine

http://au.lifestyle.yahoo.com/mens-health/fitness/get-started/article/-/8322008/7-ways-to-waste-a-work-out/

YouTube - DJ Steve Porter - "Press Hop" featuring A. Iverson featuring Mora, Green, Namath, Gundy & T O

You gonna like this JAM! Wait 'til you see Namath and TO at the end. Classic!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=exOxUAntx8I

2010 IMAZ Results

http://www.universalsports.com/news/article/newsid=502055.html

Bacon Weekly

So no updates for me in about 2 weeks and this isn't much of one either....both weeks have had a variance on strength workouts, 1 really good swim, and a couple of runs, and 2 weeks of deer hunting. Also, Samantha had her foot surgery on Thursday, so we've been busy taking care of that...she's doing ok, but the pain still intereferes....we get an update from the doctor on Tuesday....she's ringing the bell again so I gotta go!

YouTube - Mind Games - directed by Casey Neistat

What do you do to motivate yourself to RUN!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ly7JSRj_9K8

Hood to Coast Contest: Best Race Ever

Have you run a race that not many people know about? Or have you run a popular race - even a major marathon - but had a one-of-a-kind experience along the way?

Whether you ran through the wilderness or along a major highway, in a crowd of five or 50,000 rabid racers, Runner's World and Hood To Coast: The Movie want to hear the story of YOUR favorite race.

And if you tell it well enough, you just might get the chance to win a trip for two to Portland, where you and a friend can see the world premiere of Hood To Coast: The Movie in VIP style. Hood To Coast: The Movie, a feature-length documentary about the world's largest relay race, will be celebrating adventure racing everywhere with a special, one-night only screening in movie theaters across the country on 01-11-11. Now we want to hear about your biggest running adventure!

http://www.runnersworld.com/article/0,7120,s6-239-429-561-13753-0,00.html

Chris Carmichael's New Book Unlocks Speed for Time-Crunched Triathletes

http://www.trijuice.com/2010/11/chris_carmichaels_new_book_unlocks_speed_for_time-crunched_triathletes.htm

Karl's Weekly Update

Mon-Friday Core work
Saturday 1 hour bike trainer session
Sunday 1 hour run with my new kicks

Sorry for not posting last week. No excuse other than I let the weekend and subsequent week get away from me. The weather is great and the family and I have been pretty active the last few weekends...not that we ever sit still for long.

I can't believe that a year ago this week Mark and I were only a week away from IMAZ. I send best wishes to all those triathletes, especially the first time IM distance racers, participating in next week's race. I know how those nerves must be churning right now. Trust in your training and have fun. Those 9-17 hours will go by in a flash!

As I think that my year hiatus is about to pass, thoughts of what 2011 might bring start filling my head. I already have the MS 150 on the calendar (a 2-day bike ride from Houston to Austin in support of Multiple Sclerosis research) but beyond that it's yet to be seen. I have to get past my February conference before I can think of devoting greater time and energy to new goals. There is also a lot of worry and paranoia about what kind of news the New Year will bring at work. The legislature comes back and already the newspapers are discussing potential cuts of up to 25% or more in highered in Texas. I can tell you that would be devastating to us. Definite motivation to get out and work off some stress through a long run or bike ride. Oh, well, can't worry about what is yet to pass. The Cowboys win last night is evidence miracles can happen.

You will notice I'm posting more endurance sports-related articles throughout the week. I hope you'll take time to peruse them. Great information in the ones I post. Trying to stay with the most relevant and interesting articles so as not to waster your time.

I'll end by sharing the story that our daughter learned to ride her bike without training wheels this weekend...all by herself. The first thing she said to me was, "Now I can do triathlons, Daddy!" Putting aside the fact she can't swim, you can imagine how proud that made me.

Kia Kaha!

What Makes an Athlete?

 

		ROBIN QUIVERS: What Makes an Athlete?
	It occurs to me that being an athlete is a state of mind. It's setting a goal and measuring your performance against it. It means making the outcome and how you got there matter.

 

Sprinting for the line

So when is it time to sprint for the line? That is a great question, and the answer depends on your fitness and where you are in the race. Once you go, can you maintain it to the line? I don't have much to report on the fitness training end of things. Most of my workouts are more for family time and stress relief. I am however intensely focused on the finish line with my semesters course work. I have more deadlines then I can begin to describe for my doctorate program and I am determined to meet all of them so I can enjoy the Christmas break.

With 4-5 weeks left I am concentrating all my energy on 9 research papers, a culminating performance presentation, a final research stats homework assignment, and wrapping up two practicums with a detailed report. Add in some administrative forms for my committee and I have a load with several weeks left.

The thing is I can feel myself getting fired up for the push, while I have wiggle room, I don't want it. Instead I want to complete all of this before Christmas so that I can sit back and relax with my family. That is my victory prize, that is my winning time, my podium finish. We all have races to run, and we all have finish lines. It is so important to follow our race plan, make adjustments when necessary, and sprint for victory when the time is right.

Look out boys, the Big Dog is close to starting his sprint.

Be well brothers!!

L3-Live, Learn, and Lead
Schmidty

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Bacon Weekly

Mon- Legs, shoulders, abs
Tues- 3 miles @ 29 mins
Wed- off
Thurs-Arms, back, abs
Fri- chest,triceps, abs
Sat- off
Sun- 4 miles @ 35 mins

Sorry I missed my reporting last week...crazy week with travel, plus had a MONSTER ear ache and really slowed me down. Ear ache gone now and feeling good. Strength training this week was excellent and since ear problems, no swim on Tuesday but replaced it with a run and some cotton in my ear! Training is going nice as my weeks have progressed I;m in the 2nd stage where I've raised my % to 61% of 1 rep max at 16 reps. I started focusing on running fast this week as I'm going for another 5k podium finish at the Jingle Bell run in December...it's my only first place race and I'd like to think I can defend my crown! Problem is....about 7 extra pounds already...increased protein,some extra muscle (hopefully), and a few extra treats have helped it on the belly....I can do it and will work hard to make sure the weather is terrible and all competition stays home! Stay thirsty my friends.....

Huffington Post: 14 Cool Places To Run A Marathon

 

		14 Cool Places To Run A Marathon
	With one of the world's greatest road races, the New York City Marathon, taking place in our own city this weekend, we wondered about other...

 

- Learn To Swim Freestyle From Michael Phelps

Check out this post: http://triathlon.competitor.com/2010/11/training/learn-to-swim-freestyle-from-michael-phelps_16276

- Kentucky Man Pleads Guilty In Triathlete’s Death

Check out this post: http://triathlon.competitor.com/2010/11/news/kentucky-man-pleads-guilty-in-triathletes-death_16303

Obesity is contagious among friends, study suggests - USATODAY.com

Obesity is contagious among friends, study suggests
http://usat.me?41008260

The Night Shift (Ironman)

http://www.firstoffthebike.com/features/1761-the-night-shift

- Tips On Improving Your Run In Between Seasons

Check out this post: http://triathlon.competitor.com/2010/11/training/tips-on-improving-your-run-in-between-seasons_6427

The Five Phases Of Swim Training - Triathlete.com

 

http://triathlon.competitor.com/2010/10/training/the-five-phases-of-swim-training_15972

Triathlete.com Online Training Plans - Triathlete.com

Matt Fitzgerald was "my" coach for IMAZ.

-Karl

 

http://triathlon.competitor.com/onlinetraining

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Weekly Uodate

Mon-Wed. Core work
Thu-Fri Off
Saturday 1 hr bike trainer session
Sunday 1 hour run

Enjoyed a chill day today. Helped vacuum the house, caught up on emails and Twitter posts, caught up on back issues of Triathlete magazine, and helped Karlie dispose of some of her Halloween candy.

Signed up for the Houston to Austin MS 150 bike ride. Trying to raise a minimum of $1000. Please share my FB Fundraising posts with your family and friends. Fundraising deadline is March with the ride in April.

Make it a great week! Kia Kaha!

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Perseverance

I appreciate all the positive responses to the GABRAKY post. Since then my activity level has dipted as I have really focused my attention on Doctoral work. At the moment I have several courses that are kicking my rear worse then any hill climb on a bike. Perseverance is the key word. Like everything we do in life we just need to stick it out and ride out the highs and lows and everything will come around. The easiest thing in the world to do is quit. For me that is just not an option. This week I am mostly exercising the brain, but did sneak in the following:

Sunday: Off
Monday: Swim 1250 yards

Tuesday: Off

Wednesday: Swim 1500 yards

Thursday: Off

Friday: Off

Saturday: LWC 5K Homecoming run - TM: 28:06

Special thanks to all of you that supported my wife Rebecca during her Susan G. Comen 3 Day cancer walk. Many of you commented on her face book page about her "feet" pictures. Pretty sick stuff, I didn't know blisters could look like that or that a person could walk that wrapped up in medical tape. The best part was that all of you contributed to her success and the success of so many other walkers that helped raise the money to continue the fight against cancer. Thank you.

Last Saturday and Sunday was a special weekend for Cole and I. We slipped away to Louisville and hung out with my Dad all weekend. We attended the USGP of Cyclocross at the newly dedicated Eva Bandman Park along River Road. Cole got to hang out with his favorite cyclist and LWC Hall of Fame Athlete/Cyclist Tim Johnson. Tim kicked ass on Saturday with a win and then followed it up with a third place on Sunday. Tim takes great care of us and introduces Cole and I to so many of the pro's including his teammates Jeremy Powers (J-Pow), Jamie Discoll, Katy Antonneau and off course cyclocrossworld.com owner and ace team mechanic Stu Thorne. Check out the entire team at http://cannondale-cyclocrossworld.com/.

Tim's mom Claudia was down from Boston for the race so I got to spend quality time with her, she is such a great friend. The weekend was filled with LWC Cycling Alums like Kris and Ryan Waldo, The Caldwells, and Austin Hicks. Current LWC cyclists were racing in events both days so it was exciting to watch all day. It was just a fabulous weekend.

The new Cyclocross park is amazing. Most believe it is the first official dedicated space for cyclocross practice and races in the US. The design is incredible and left many cyclists in the pain cave. Very proud of all the people involved and the city of Louisville for making this a reality. Look for the World Masters and Elite Pro Championships Event coming in 2012-13. Make plans to attend, this will be the first time ever outside of Europe and it will be in our backyard. It will be as big as the Ryder Cup, thousands upon thousands.

Have a great week.

L3- Live, Learn, and Lead

Schmidty

Cooking Oils: Good, Bad, and the Ugly

http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2010/10/30/rudi-moerck-on-cooking-oils.aspx

- Coping With Cold-Water Swimming

Check out this post: http://triathlon.competitor.com/2010/10/training/coping-with-cold-water-swimming-2_9072

- Lance Armstrong To Race Ironman World Championships In 2011

Check out this post: http://triathlon.competitor.com/2010/10/news/lance-armstrong-to-race-ironman-world-championships-in-2011_15976

A Training Day With Mirinda Carfrae | CompetitorTV

Triathlete.com's Liz Hichens took a trip to Boulder, Colo. to learn what it's like to train for a day with Ironman World Championship run course record holder Mirinda Carfrae of Australia. Carfrae provides insight on what it takes to be a top triathlete and exactly what she's done differently from 2009 to give her the best chance at the 2010 Ironman World Championship title.

http://video.competitor.com/2010/09/triathlon/a-training-day-with-mirinda-carfrae/

Triathletes, 40-Somethings, Going for Youth - NYTimes.com

http://www.nytimes.com/2010/10/24/fashion/24triathlon.html?_r=3&pagewanted=2

Dinos weekly (s)

Becomming a little uncertain again about where i'm going and why i'm doing these things. I'm in need of a goal or "main event" to train. However, the last two weeks have been quite good. First, I've actually had a normal life the past two weeks. Very thankful for this streak of luck. I've had normal 40 hour work weeks and have enjoyed some good runs and some good family time. Here's the run down of the past two weeks... very similar.

Mon: 4 mile recovery run @ 8:30 pace
Tue: biking about 15-20 miles and core
Wed: 6 mile tempo run avg. @ 8:15 pace
Thr: a little bike trainer and core
Fri: 10 mile run at 8:40 pace
Sat: total rest
Sun: 12 mile run at 8:20 - 8:30 pace

Getting about 32 miles of running at around 40 on the bike. Routines are getting a little repetitive, however, still love the run... makes me feel the best. Mixing in some core also. On a personal flow, took kids bowling to SC&S sports bar on 4th street live and let them explore downtown during the daytime... We also took them to watch UL defeat UCONN at Papa Johns stadium... Also, Jaque got to do some horseback riding in breck county... We've stayed busy, however, enjoying life a bit rather than working my life away. Also, Saturday nite, I attended an event like non other. We frequent a little Cafe on 3d street. Good drinks and good eats, they just have a lot of homosexual customers. Well, they also donate money to the hospus care for Aids victims. So, they have an annual "Drag Queen" pagent and auction to raise monies.... Yes, Dino attended his very first "Drag Queen" Festival.... Damn Crazy and down right hilarious....

Still looking for next year an event we can all attend....Garbaky sounds like a good time for all.... I think we should all consider this!

later, Dino

- Photos: Tempe Town Lake Set To Re-Open Tuesday

Check out this post: http://triathlon.competitor.com/2010/10/news/photos-tempe-town-lake-set-to-re-open-tuesday_15740

NYTimes: Distance Runners Are a Paradox for Insurers

From The New York Times:

Distance Runners Are a Paradox for Insurers

A high rate of injury makes marathon runners a problematic subset for insurers to cover.

http://nyti.ms/dAXA5O

Bacon Weekly

Mon-Travel San Antonio
Tues- 2 mile run
Wed-off
Thurs-Shoulders,legs, abs
Fri- Arms,back,abs
Sat-off
Sun- Chest-tri, abs

Missed posting the previous week, but was the same strength week as above. I;m in my 3rd week of strength training and really enjoying it. Something different is good at this time. On a scary note,now ok though....I had my annual physical exam a few weeks ago and all appeared good until my blood exam which yielded some extremly high liver enzyme counts...your SLTs and ALTs....these reading determine if you liver is functioning properly...normal ranges for both are 0-40....one of mine was 166 and one 347....the nurse didn't sound so hot on these numbers on the phone and asked questions and provided info that was quite alarming.... so after my travel to San Antonio we tested again....lots of in between story here, but to say, on 2nd test they had lowered a great deal....we believe to have pinpointed the culprit that was Advil Sinus....as I know understand, anti inflams are extremly hard on the liver. Do your own research on this please, but this stuff (any NSAID) is not meant to be the everyday or even every week answer. She told me to stick to Tylenol. Last week was a tough week as I waited to test again and get the new results...gave me an additional appreciation for a healthy body I continue to strive to achieve and a new perspective to reaching too quickly for meds. On your annual check-up, ask your doc what's right for you or do some of your own research on these everyday medications we assume are ok because they sit front and center on the shelf....

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Weekly Update

First, my apologies for not posting last week. Like so many of us, life has been going at a pace faster than I can manage without making some sacrifices. Two weeks of 60 + hours at work, a sick wife, and a weekend trip (last weekend) made it hard to get everything done. But I'm not complaining. My work had great results, Jennifer is feeling well again, and our weekend trip was extended into this weekend so we could make up for having to cut last Sunday short.

 

Monday-Thursday Core work

Friday Off

Saturday 1 hour bike ride

Sunday 1 hour run

 

Had a conversation about joining a team to do the MS 150 ride from Austin to Houston in April 2011. I'll confirm that this week.

 

Big "ups" to Becca Schmidt for her three days of walking for cancer. That is so awesome! Saw the pictures of her wrapped feet on Facebook. Brutal! But I know she considers that nothing compared to what those with cancer go through. It's a small price to pay for recognizing, remembering, and honoring them. Way to go, Becca!

 

This coming week should have things going back to normal at work (whatever "normal" means), but I have a lot of follow up over the next two months from the work my team has generated the past few weeks. That's awesome news. And we continue to put the finishing touches on CASE FUSION, the conference I'm one of four co-chairs for that takes place in February 2011. When you get a chance, check out our website. This is going to be one of the largest education development conferences in the world! I had no idea how much work this would be when I took it on, but I'm really proud of our team for what we've put together.

 

Best wishes to all my TTT brothers and sisters. See you on the web!

 

Kia Kaha!

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GABRAKY Post

This post is a culmination of two weeks because I have been basically living out of my backpack and hotels for over ten days. The week leading up to GABRAKY consisted of mostly hour long rides, and I managed to get in a couple of low intesity crossfit workouts, a run and a 1000 yard swim. I felt great leading up to this event, and while it is not a race it is definetly challenging with the length and amount of climbing involved.

God blessed this years cyclists with some of the most beautiful weather for GABRAKY. Crystal blue skys, temps in the mid 80's, and no wind awaited everyone. That did not stop the early morning cool crisp temps from making many of the cyclists including myself bundle up for the first hour or so. Compared to last years cold freezing rain and frigid temps this was picture perfect.

Day 1: TM:3:39:43/DST:61.47/AVG:16.7
Day2: TM:6:20:44/DST:100.11/AVG:15.7
Day3: TM:4:34:20/DST:75.19/AVG:15.7

Total: 236.77 miles

It goes without saying that the ride was awesome. As is the case every year it was the friendships made along the route that made the ride so enjoyable and memorable. GABRAKY continues to register between 40-60 people every year so you get to actually meet every cyclists. This year I had the pleasure of riding most of the event with three other gentlmen, Ted from Louisville, Neal from Detroit, and Jeff from Dallas. We hit it off and all had equal riding ability, so it made for great company. It made me think of my TTT brothers, infact that is how Neal and Jeff were on the ride. They are friends that no longer live in the same geographic location and choose an event each year to come togther. I am convinced that GABRAKY is the event for my TTT brothers. It has everything we are looking for. Hanging out each night with riders and sharing stories is the highlight for me. The sag stops are filled with stories of chasing dogs, and homemade remedys to avoid cramping and muscle fatigue. Laughter is easily found on this trip.

Hanging out in downtown Frankfort after day one is always a highlight, but I especially appreciate the day two sag stop at the Four Roses distillery; that's because Angela and Charlie share their homemade muffins, and special chex mix bags with all the cyclists. This is the best cycling food ever. The lunch stop in Perryville is the strangest stop but the one I look forward to the most. It's a simple country gas station, but these people love us and the kitchen is open for business. I have never seen so many fit people eat so poorly. It's just so good you cant say no. By the way, the homemade coconut custard pie was delicious.

I missed it this year, but I was told that the dinner at Camp Acton prepared by the church ladies was the best to date. Lasagna, salad, desserts, and more. I saw a lot of smiles the next morning so it must have been great. Now I'm used to it but everyone loves the day three lunch break at LWC, and I don't think this year was any different. After our meal we always take a large group photo with the Begley Chapel as the backdrop. The meal was so good, one young man asked me if he could go back for more food before he started the final leg of the journey.

If your wondering, yes we did ride when we were not eating our fellowshiping. A few of us added a few miles to some of the days, especially day 2 so that we could say we completed a century. As far as difficulty, Phil the ride chair who is a tremendous event organizer provides data pertaining to the course descriptions. Whoever he got the elevation grade information from lied. We climbed and climbed, rolled and rolled, mile after mile. There was alot of cramping and soreness going on. I appreciate Margo from JAMIS bikes for encouraging me up the last hill in to the park. The great news is I will do this ride again next year, because the course layout, scenery, organization, and especially the people truly make it a GRAND event. I am challenging you boys to make it to Kentucky next year for this ride.

The second half of my adventure started less than four hours after I got home from GABRAKY. I showered and started packing for my NYC service trip to Gods Love We Deliver. There were 34 LWC students and staffers along for the trip and we departed campus at 11pm. We loaded up the charter bus and headed out. I do not recommend riding over 235 miles and then sitting on a bus for 14 hours. My legs hated me all week while I was in NYC, going from riding muscles to walking muscles is a terrible transition. The great news is we completed four days of service and prepared and delivered thousands of meals to elderly, terminally sick, and others throughout the five boroughs. LWC and GLWD have a fantastic relationship and we are proud to partner with them. Our afternoons were filled with walking excursions all around the city. I even managed a 40 minute run along the Hudson River. By Thursday evening we were back on the bus and into Columbia by Friday afternoon. I turned right around and was in doc classes in BG all day Saturday followed by my wife's 15year HS reunion that evening. So I dedicated today, Sunday to my family since we have not all been together in almost two weeks. We went to church, headed to the lake for some kayaking, then a nice home cooked meal and just simply hanging out. Wow, what and adventure.

So ends my year. No more big events, no more focus on training. Now is Doctorate time; time to get focused and make the push to the end of December with all my work and research. All exercise now will just be fill in until then. I know this has been long top read but it was healthy to get it out and share it with you. Be well friends.

L3-Live, Learn, and Lead
Schmidty

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Weekly Update

Mon-Fri Some core work
Saturday 1:30 bike ride; fast pace
Sunday off

Enjoyed watching the last hour of the IM World Championship on Saturday.

We celebrated our children's good grades by taking them out to eat and bowling on Sunday.

This weekend is Jenn's 40th and I have several surprises planned.

Kia Kaha!

Bacon Weekly- Fall Strength Begins

Mon- Legs and Shoulders, core
Tues- 1350 meters, mix of drills and FS,BS,BS
Wed- Arms and Back, core
Thurs- off
Fri- Chest and Triceps, core
Sat- sick
Sun- sick


This was the beginning of my fall strength program that I wrote based on a book I read and a few internet resources. Basically, a 5 day per week program with an optional 6th day if I feel froggy. 3 days in the gym, 1 swim, and alternating bike/run each weeks for 16 weeks. The first 8 weeks are to build muscle endurance, high reps low weight....Right now, I;m doing 55% of my 1 rep max, 3 sets, 20 reps each set....brutal really...the third set is a real challenge; the next 4 weeks are muscle size weeks, increased weight, fewer reps; then finally 4 weeks for muscle strength, even higher weight and fewer reps (85% of 1 rep max, 3 sets, 3 reps). Interestingly enough, the muscle size weeks aren't for glamour....the book stipulates that muscles must be a certain size in order to accomodate addtional strength and is why it sits where it sits in the program. All that said, I caould barely walk, lift my arms, or other body parts this week...it was brutal...also got sick towards the weekend and spent it resting in bed....ready for week # 2; then have some major travel for last 2 weeks of month.....weather is nice, but no rain has everyones allergies reaking havok....

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Weekly Update

Mon Core work
Tue 40 min bike workout
Wed-Fri Core and upper body
Sat 1:15 bike workout
Sun 1:15 run

After the shooter lock down at school last week, I gave thanks for my life while grieving where we (society) went wrong in the young student's life who took his own. How many other students are in that kind of pain, that living hell?

Depression and mental illness run in my family. I've seen what it can make good people say and do. Exercise has been an outlet for me, but it's been the unconditional love and understanding and forgiveness of my wife, kids, other family and friends that really make the difference.

Make time for your family and listen to them. It can make all the difference.

Kia Kaha!

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Dinos Weekly

Wed: 4 miles @ 7:38 and core
Sat: 4.5 miles @ 8:00

Another tough week: Mom finaly got well enough to be discharged from hospital. (doing better, but still not 100 percent). Spent lots of time with her and dad this week...good visits. Also had the weekend off, so I went and got my kids to spend some family time with them. Enjoyed the St. James Art Show this weekend. Pretty awesome display of various arts from around the world. 28 countries represented and about 200,000 visitors to my neighborhood. Mel volunteered parking cars for our neighborhood ascoiation to make a little money for the community. Nice cultural expierence... lovin the ville!

dino

Schmidt Weekly

After the week on vacation it was nice to get back in to a little bit of a fitness routine. The fall is such a busy time and there are many obligations on campus plus I have had a number of items due for my Doc classes. I had class in BG all day Friday and Saturday. With that said I still was able to get in some nice workouts. Trying to just maintain my cycling fitness and experiment at the same time with this running and swimming stuff. There is a lot of buzz in Columbia, KY about this tri stuff. We shall see, so stay tuned.

This is a big weekend coming up, kind of my final big cycling event to close out 2010 beside regular rides. GABRAKY is Fri-Sun, so I will head up to Carrolton on Thursday night. 225 miles in three days. I feel great, not worried at all, it is a great event with great people. I will be tweeting updates all along the route. Someday I am going to get my TTT brothers on this ride.

Sunday: Bike- TM:1:00:20/DST:17.82/AVG:17.7
Monday: HWC: Indoor run (2 miles), Crossfit, Swim: 750 yds.
Tuesday: Bike- TM:1:14:48/DST:17.25/AVG:13.8
Wednesday: Bike- TM:1:58:10/DST:28.6/AVG:14.9. Swim (HWC): 500 yds.
Thursday: Off
Friday: Off
Saturday: 38 minute run outside in BG

L3-Live, Learn and Lead
Schmidty

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Bacon Weekly

Tuesday- 2 mile easy run Cincinnati
Sunday- 5 miles at 47:52

Easy week to report....several travel days derailed my swim training...Cincinatti was COLD so our outdoor pool was out of service, so no dice there....long selling days did give me plenty of walking though. Returning home was filled was typical life stuff that didn;t make room for training. Today's run was about 59 degrees and cloudy and very much reminded me on the many days of marathon training last year...as you remember 75% of that program was winter training for me so I am accustomed and rather enjoy the brisk temps....actaully I can't wait for the dark, bitter cold 25 degree mornings again...something eurphoric about the cold and lungs...I like it....call me a freak..... I finished writing my strength program last week and that training begins in the morning...just took my measurements so I can track my progress. Samantha just found out last week that an ailing foot will require surgery...it's been a long term injury for her and we finally decided to get it squared away...likely sugery in November and 6 weeks of no driving means I'll need to step up. It will be tough for her to balance it all with the holidays, but as my mom often says " if it don't eat you, it will make you stronger". She'll be in a boot and able to walk the entire time but no driving for the 6 weeks; then another 3-5 months of recovery before she will be able to run again, but she/we know it's better to sqaure it away now so she can resume her fitness lifestyle in the Spring....short term loss...long term gain.

Endurance and the Body and Mind: General George S. Patton via @claudebacon

You've got to drive the body to the last inch of energy, and then go on. You gain nothing by just going up to where you are exhausted.
The body will only build and grow to fit the demands which the mind makes. If all you do is exercise until the body is tired, the body will get lazy and stop a bit shorter every time.
You have to go to the point of exhaustion and go on. That way, the body will figure out, "We've got to build up more body strength if that crazy mind is going to drive this hard."
If you always quit when you are merely tire, you will not gain. Once you let the body tell the mind when to quit, you are whipped for sure. You cannot gain listening to the body.
We can become stronger. We only use about half the available strength of our bodies and less than that of our minds!
We can always take one more step! When we are on the attack, we can always go one more mile.
--General George S. Patton, Jr

 

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Dinos Weekly

Not much to mention this week. Moms in the hospital with some digestive track issues. Has now been moved to Nortons here in Louisville. A little progression but still there non the less. A stressful 7 day work week and the arrival of a new niece (melanies brother first baby).... Had to go to leitchfield for some bishop photography needs. Spread a little thin this week but still managed a 8 mile run @ 8:52 on Tues. Did a four miler on Thur. and a four miler on Fri. Both at about a 8:20 pace. Did a lot of stress eating. Will try to get back on track after everybody gets out of the hospital again..... Just more life issues. Another chapter of my life opening....Caring for my elderly parents. Actually have had some good visits with them.... just a shame it takes the hospital to slow my life down to go visit......No complaining --- they have taken care of me for many years. No complaining about the job --- no complaints about life..... I have way to much to complain about not getting a bike or run in..... later

dino

Bacon Weekly

Mon- 3 miles- easy pace
Tues- 1050 meter swim- FS and drills
Wed- off
Thurs-4 miles- slow pace
Fri-off
Sat- 4 miles at 8:30 avg
Sun- off


Runs and a swim made up this week while still enjoying the weather...haven't found the motivation for the bike at the moment...run are just more enjoyable right now and the swim at lunch is easy cause no early mornings.... I did find time this week to get close to a finish on my strength program...also did some research on where to stay in Orlando for the 70.3 and the best rates....always trying to save a buck! Travel this week to Cincy, so will get a run and maybe a swim in if not too cole...outdoor pool at our hotel!

Weekly Update

Mon-Fri Core work and some upper body workouts
Saturday 1 hour on bike trainer. 30 minutes of big gear work
Sunday 1 hour run
Some great visits at work and we unveiled the college's first-ever mascot, EDDIE. This was initiated by our office and led by my staff and a group of student leaders.
Enjoyed the Interbike photos from ScmidtDog.
Make it a great week!
Kia Kaha!

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A little time off

Interbike and CrossVegas has become an annual event for the wife and I. Sadly they are moving Interbike to Anaheim, CA next year but I think Vegas will still be an annual trip for us. Since we are not big gamblers we head out to Vegas just to lay by the pool, eat fantastic meals, check out a show or two and just chill. Mission accomplished, we had the best time. Our close friends were along for the trip so we enjoyed their company as well as checking out a great variety show and killing some sushi one night.



The bike show was fantastic as always, there is more bike porn, and bike/tri related material then you can begin to imagine. It is really sick what is available in the industry. I made some great contacts, especially with a wheel company, and continued to grow the strong relationship with Aerocat bikes. I may be getting set up on one of their TT bike for the spring. Two suggestions, we all need to take a trip out to Vegas just to get away and chill, and we must get you all to Interbike.



CosssVeags is the kickoff of the Cyclocross season, all the pro men and women lining up to start off the season. I love being around professional athletes and seeing how physically fit and focused they are. When they line up to race, it is a day a the office for most of them. These folks put in some serious work. A former LWC athlete Tim Johnson is the reining National Champion. It is so cool to have a great friend that allows you on the inside of the racing scene. Hanging out at the trailer, getting to know his teammates, and getting the inside scoop on other teams and individuals is a pretty cool experience. Please check out Tim and his teammates at http://www.cyclocrossworld.com/ and also at http://www.cannondale.com/ just click on the link for cyclocross news. Teammates Tim Johnson, Jeremy Powers, and Jamie Driscoll simply kick ass week in and week out, follow them on twitter as well, they are fun to follow. These guys will be racing in Louisville on OCT. 23rd and 24th. Make it a point to come out with your family and cheer them on. http://www.usgpcyclocross.com/ is the link for the pro and amateur schedule and has all the information for the Louisville Derby City Cup. This is just a taste of what will be coming to Louisville in 2012 when the WORLD Cyclocross Championships touches down in the US for the first time ever. Louisville will be at the center of the cycling universe so make plans to come out.



L3-Live, Learn, and Lead

Schmidty

Essential Traits

Patience: We should all be more tortoiselike... remember: you're in it for the long run. Life is a marathon, not a sprint; pace yourself accordingly.

Balance: to achieve a deep, long-term contentment, it makes much more sense to find your balance point. moderation truly is the key. If your having fun, you've probably achieved balance.

Stotanism: the stotan is quietly self-sufficient. He accepts the challenges of training, injuries, races, and disappointments without complaining, because he understands that simply by keeping on, by sticking to the path he has chosen, he will get stronger and better.

Respect: There's mutual respect all runners feel for each other, they realize they've all been through essentially the same thing.

Humility: Fortunately, humility is a positive force. It teaches you that, even after a stumble, you can get up and start running again. If your'e lucky, maybe no one noticed. If they did, so What? Everyone stumbles at one time or another. It's the human condition.


a few quotes from my reading this week... words to ponder! Mind, Body, Soul! With these 3 then comes social & financial... then all is right in the world!

dino bravo!

Dinos Weekly

Mon: 8 mile run @ 8:09
Tue: 15 mile bike @ casual 14.5 mph
Wed: 12 mile run @ 9:15
Thr: Rest
Fri: 4 mile run @ 9:00
Sat: Rest
Sun: 18 mile bike @ 17.5 mph & 4 mile run @ 8:04

Good week... actually got a sunday off from work this week - yeah! Felt a little fatigued Friday on my 4 miler... took an extra day off sat. --- visited with my mom & dad & visited with my kids... ate moms bisquit and gravy and some fried chicken. Must have been what I needed as Sunday I felt strong as ever... Nice brick with good times and could have done more but wanted to spend time with my wife on a very rare day off instead of in the seat of the Fuji.... Diggin the positive reports from my fellow team members. Schmidt dog... still going strong and conquering the world at the same time... Claude juggling work, family, and a 70.3.... Miller, taking a step back & dedicating time to family and work while maintaining base... Nice... Mind, Body, Soul...... Beautimous!

dino

Bacon Weekly

Mon- 3 mile am run
Tues- 1000 yards-pool- drills and FS
Wed-3 miles (i think)
Thurs- GRAND OPENING Courtyard Owensboro
Fri- Yard Monkey
Sat- 3.5 miles in Madisonville
Sun- Yard monkey


Full week that had more life stuff than pure workouts. Other than a few baseline workouts, I had a big week of planning and preperation for our Big Courtyard Grand Opening and Thursday night and it was a MAJOR hit...over 250 attendees and a killer party at the hotel. All the right people were there and I again managed not to say anything during my speech to embarass myself or the company....the law of averages are against me though:) knock on wood for the next time. Our CEO, even told me the following morning that he was so excited he couldn't even sleep that night. A great night for our company and will recharge us all to do another project. We have several in the hopper. Spent 2 full days in the yard prepping it for seeding...after mowing, thatching, plugging, seeding, and watering, I finally put the hose up only minutes before dark this evening...all this to avoid a monster bill from the landscape company and it was worth it...I enjoy most of it besides the watering part and no more than 1 time perr year for this 2 day project... haven't found the motivation to finish my strength program yet, but am enjoying my haphazard workout weeks just doing what and when I want to for a month....Plan to hit it in the gym in October...that will give me 4 months in the gym before the 70.3 traing begins...if I havent mentioned already, of the 4 months in the gym, I'll do 3 days strength, 1 day swim, and 1 day alternating by week- run and bike. Since the swim needs to be my focus, I'll keep it as a constant weekly. If I feel like a 6th day of workout, I'll do it, but only plan on 5 days through the fall.

Weekly Update- Karl

Monday-Friday Work and Family
Saturday 1 hour bike trainer session
Sunday TBD: Maybe a short run, maybe a walk with family and dog, maybe both, maybe neither.
Enjoyed another full week of work and family. Did a little core and upper body work a couple of nights this week. The bike trainer session yesterday was enjoyable. After going out for breakfast with the family and running a few errands, we returned for an afternoon and evening of college football. Sad to hear LWC, WKU, and UL all lost. Happy that UT pulled out a win.
Our President gave his State of the University address this past week. We have a lot of issues to deal with over the next few years. Philanthropy will have to play a greater role in everything we do. It's both a blessing and a curse, but our team will continue to work hard achieving our goals and we know we'll find success.
I've increased my blogging and tweeting thanks to some new social media tools (using Amplify.com and FormULists has upped my social media presence 100%) and am getting a lot of professional and personal enjoyment from it. I'm engaging more on every platform.
Wife and I finished watching Dexter (4th season) on DVD last night. What a show! I'll miss it while we wait for the 5th season to come out but this also means I get to bed earlier. :)
Happy to see everyone achieving their life goals. Keep up the great work! All of you are an inspiration to me.
Kia Kaha!

Schmidt Weekly

Sunday: Bike-TM:1:58:59/DST:32.24/AVG:16.2
Monday: Off
Tuesday: Crossfit at home. Run: 5K-TM:33:26
Wednesday: Bike- TM:1:08:33/DST:17.10/AVG:14.9
Thursday: Off
Friday: Crossfit at home
Saturday: 5K Race- TM: 27:41. Bike- TM:2:14:52/DST:40.76/AVG:18.1

Doctoral work is back in full swing and I could tell by my workouts. A lot more late nights of reading and research. Just getting stuff done and prioritizing things. My workouts are important but right now these assignments come first. Still managed to do enough exercise to clear the mind and feel good. Only major disappointment was breaking another rear wheel. That is three different rear wheels in one year. I have broke and axel, multiple spokes, and even pulled the eyelets out of a rim. Thank goodness I will be in Vegas next week for Interbike. I plan on doing some major investigation on wheels. Someone has to build a wheel for the big boys.

Personal best in the 5K race today. This was the race the Becca and her girlfriends organized along with the Holloway Wellness Center Staff to raise donations for the Susan G. Komen 3 Day walk. We had 41 participants, nearly 20 volunteers, the course was marked great and it was definitely the most challenging course I have raced on. I kind of wanted to push it early in the race and it hurt me a little at the end. My legs were beginning to feel heavy. It was a blast, we had great weather and the Holloway Wellness center now has a new event. Proud of Becca and all her hard work organizing it, Cole even got in on the action and was working the bullhorn for the start and to encourage finishers.

My family is well, my mind is well, and my body is well. I feel that I am blessed. Keep working brothers. Looking forward to reading your posts.

L3-Live, Learn, and Lead
Schmidty

Weekly Update- Karl

Sorry for the late post.
Mon-Friday Work and family
Saturday 30 mile bike ride with friends. Had everything from a beginner to a guy who did a cancer fundraising ride from Austin to Alaska!!! Our little 30 miler was barely enough for him to warm up.
Sunday 30 minute run at 1:30 pm in 96 degree heat. Took a bottle of water with me and it was hot within the first 15 minutes. I was still sweating for an HOUR after my shower!
Jennifer and I bought the 4th season of Dexter on DVD. Been staying up late all week to watch that with her. (Late for me is past 10pm). We love us some Dexter.
The kids are back at full steam in school. Jenn picks Karlie up at 6 from after-school, I get home around 6:15, we have dinner at 6:30, homework begins at 7, kids go to bed at 9, we watch Dexter until 10, go to bed, wake up at 5:15 and start all over again. Good times!
Jennifer was promoted to COO of her facility earlier in the year and she's now in CEO training.
Please make sure you are following the Team Topper Tri page on Facebook and share it with your friends. All our posts go on there in addition to some great training content from my Twitter feed.
Schmidt Dog is the only one who commented on my post to change the Team Topper Tri blog name. Please let us know if you have ideas.
Keep up the great work, men.
Kia Kaha!

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Starting Lines

Starting lines are the best most exciting places one can imagine. I'm talking about all beginings. Beginings are both freightening and rewarding. There is no reason to fear these starting lines. Whatever you're imagining wont turn out nearly so bad. until you begin a new venture, you never know what awaits you. Life is difficult... death, divorce, moving, and many other brutal challenges.... new beginnings - starting lines - are my friend. Nothing started, nothing experienced, nothing learned, nothing finished. Starting lines are one of the most important stations in life. We need to actively seek them out. Otherwise, we grow stagnant. We will disappear into blackholes. If you dont start you'll never see the glories of the finish line. ---- paraphrased words of Amby Burfoot.

So men... starting something new.... New training for a half triathlon... new semester of school... new project at work... new job as soccer coach... new career... or just a new day? "Toe the line gentlemen" Lets get it started!

dino

Bacon Weekly

Mon- 4 mile run
Tues- 800 swim
Wed- off
Thurs- 1100 swim and 4 mile run
Fri- 3 mile run
Sat- 4 mile run
Sun- off


Nice intro week back in the game including a 2-a-day workout on Thursday just cause I was feeling good....still working on the strength program and just enjoying these casual workouts in Spetember....I'm thinking I'll cruise on through Sept doing more of the same and enjoying the great outdoor weather for all activities; then hit the gym starting in October....I'll need to cause my big announcement for this post is I have picked my A race for 2011......and I've picked the Ironman 70.3 Florida in Orlando on May 15th...I'm pumped, I think its the race for me...good time of year and will help me emerge from the fall with a spring race and will be good for the family cause its in Disney World so the kids can be distracted versus in some obscure ironman city with nada to do.... more to come...

3 Ways to Keep Your Training Rides Fresh | Active.com

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Swimming in chlorinated pools may lead to cancer new studies find

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Dinos Weekly

Mon: Louisville Hike & Bike: 22 mile bike (leisure) 4 mile run @ 8:10
Tue: 10 mile run @ 8:48
Wed: 30 mile bike @ 15.5 mph
Thr: 6 mile run @ 8:23
Fri: rest
Sat: 12 mile run @ 8:50
Sun: 20 mile bike @ 16 mph

Great week of exercise being my work demands of 56 hrs and 14 hrs commute = 70 hours dedicated to work.... I think we all are stretching our limits in this insanely busy world. In process of this week, I rediscovered a book on the shelf by Amby Burfoot (winner of the 68 Boston marathon). A most excellent read ("The Runner's Guide to the Meaning of Life"). Between Burfoot and Chi Running, I'm feeling more relaxed running and in the seat of the Fuji... My endurance is getting better, form is better, and am again contemplating bigger events for next year. I have discovered some biking loops in Louisville through the bike and hike last monday. Sheer relaxation... routes through woods along the river.... no traffic lights, no motorized vehicles.... just me and the fuji (with a few other exercise freaks).... have discovered about 30-50 miles of riding with future plans of making a 100 mile bike/run loop around louisville.....I love this place......

"As we run, we become" ... "We have moved too quickly away from the earth that sustains us; we have grown blind to our true animal selves." "I run because I am an animal. I run because it is part of my genetic wiring." "running clarifies the thinking process as well as purifies the body. I think best-most broadly and most fully-when I am running." --- Amby Burfoot

He's amazaing ... catch him at runner's world magazing or online... read the book. you can substitute running with biking or tri.... its all the same.......

dino

Back to Class

Sunday: Bike- TM:41:59/DST:10.64/AVG:15.2
Monday: Bike- TM:4:49:31/DST:86.11/AVG:17.8
Tuesday: Bike- TM:56:58/DST:12.95/AVG:13.6
Wednesday: Off
Thursday: Crossfit at HWC. Bike- TM:1:50:41/DST:30.12/AVG:16.3
Friday: Crossfit at HWC
Saturday: 30 minute run in Bowling Green

Body Fat: 26.3%
BMI: 32.6

So much going on this week. I started my toughest semester of doctoral work. I have two required courses this semester; the first is Measurements and Validity in Research, the other is Educational Leadership. I also have an elective course that starts in October that covers Leading Change in Organizations. I addition to all that I am completing 9 hours of a practicum. It is alot, and I am sure I have chewed off way more than I can handle but I feel so close. Completing all this gets me to the spring, with only one final required course to take, my comps, and then I can begin my dissertation. You have no idea how great it feels to articulate this. The support I get from you guys, my family and friends, Dr. Speer, Dean Adams, and Dr. Luckey make it possible for me to find the strength to get this done. This doctorate is currently my "ironman", I am training everyday to try and make it to the finish. I am blessed to have so many great positive people around me that provide the support that keeps my sanity. Bacon, your hook up in BG helps me out so much and makes life that much more convenient for me to get stuff done. Thank you all.

I got in one incredible ride on Monday. With my ipod in I just rolled out by my self and kept going and going. It was awesome, 86 miles later I arrived at home and felt like a million dollars. The rest of the week was filled with maintenance and recovery activities.

Spent all day Friday and Saturday in class down in BG. Unfortunately missed Cole's first soccer win of the season. But Becca has been great about texting me up to the minute details. Also, LWC in only it's second football game in 75 years pulled off the big victory with a 43-3 win at home in front of a capacity crowd. Again, I was getting some great updates from friends while sitting in class.

The sun is shinning, it's a beautiful day, I hope you all have a great week!

L3- Live, Learn, and Lead
Schmidty

UT-Austin College of Education's Dr. Dixie Stanforth working with Gatorade

Claude and Mark,

 

This is Phil Stanforth’s wife. Phil is the director of the Fitness Institute of Texas where you guys did your VO2 testing.

 

Dr. Dixie Stanforth (lecturer in our kinesiology and health education department) has been working with Gatorade on their sport documentary series REPLAY, and she's in Chicago right now for the playing of the big third season game this evening.

http://www.replaytheseries.com/pages/experts_dixie

Making a Difference

There are so many great things going on around me I have to take a second to be thankful. I often get caught up with seeing the frustrations in life and miss the joy. For example, Dino has shared his challenges and his victories and it has helped all of us have some clarity as we reflect. I know that his determination to rise above his current situation only motivates me more.

In the last two days I have had tremendously powerful conversations with Karl and Bacon about considering an Ironman in 2012 after I complete my doctorate. The thought of all of us training together through our blog, in the ultimate team initiative gets me fired up. I was blown away by the drive, the encouragement, and the commitment my brothers were already talking about making for something that is over two years away. What started out as a thought is quickly becoming an actual plan.

Once again I am blow away by my family. My wife, Rebecca is out raising money like a mad woman for the fight against cancer. She is doing it by being active and fit despite being frustrated with a slow recovery from her ACL surgery. She is even organizing a charity 5K event two weeks from now to help in her fundraising efforts. Then today, she blows me away and decided to commute to work on her bike. I cant stop smiling about that. Cole, well he just jumps right in and is swimming, cross training , riding, playing soccer, and is being more conscious about what he eats. I am proud that he recognizes what a healthy lifestyle is all about. Through it all they are backing me with my school work and training. I am truly blessed.

So again, I give pause to say thank you to each of you for sharing about your lives, your training, and for your unwavering support. The training tips from Karl make a difference. Claude making it affordable for me to stay in BG during classes and work on my course work makes a difference. Dino challenging me with his posts makes a difference.

This blog is meaningful, and so are the contributions each of us makes. The reality is that we are all making a difference for each other.

Thank you all.

Schmidty

Karl's Update

Not counting last Saturday's bike ride, I haven't run or biked in three weeks. I don't even mention swimming because I haven't done that since last November.
Right now, if it's not for fun or with a group, I just don't have the motivation for it. I have to sacrifice time with family or sleep and right now I'm not willing to do either one. I know this, too, shall pass, so I'm just riding it out and enjoying it. I have no regrets and mentally I'm feeling as content and happy as I have in a long time. It's fun living vicariously through all of your athletic pursuits.
I'll keep searching for that next challenge that truly inspires me. For now I'm pursuing some intellectual and professional projects that I couldn't give my time to before. I know much of my positive mental pattern is a result of these pursuits, much of which center around blogging, reading, new podcasts, and social media.
My in-laws were in town for the Labor Day holiday. We enjoyed some sightseeing and fellowship. You can see photos of our weekend on Facebook.
Onward and upward! Kia Kaha!

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Schmidt Weekly

Sunday: Off
Monday: Bike- TM:1:20:50/DST:17.87/AVG:13.2
Tuesday: Bike- TM:1:20:55/DST:24.78/AVG:18.3
Wednesday: Crossfit Workout. Bike- TM:2:10:23/DST:36.78/AVG:16.9
Thursday: Crossfit Workout. Run- TM:1:09:48
Friday: Bike- TM:1:29:05/DST:24:07/AVG:16.2
Saturday: Off

It was a great week. First, Rebecca and I celebrated 13 years of marriage. It's hard to believe the years that have passed but it has been awesome, I am looking forward to many, many more years together.

The Ironman race has me thinking about running. I can't remember the last time I ran for an hour or more. So instead of my usual ride on Thursday I got home from work, laced up the shoes and set out for a run around Columbia. An hour and ten minutes later I was home. I was fatigued, I was soaked, my legs were tight, but I felt great.

Saturday was a big day. Not because of any particular exercise routine or race. It was the first Football game in over 75 years at the College. The new stadium, the team, and over 3,500 fans packed the bleachers and surrounded the track. God granted us one of the most beautiful days of the year to kick off this historic event. Students, faculty, staff, and everyone from Columbia and Adair County came out to support. It truly was a community event.

L3- Live, Learn, and Lead

Schmidty

Bacon Weekly...final rest week

2nd week of nothing and nothing is coming to a close this evening. I'm back on the program starting tomorrow. The 2 week break has been awesome and I have enjoyed it but am ready to return. These 2 weeks were filled with treats, late sleeping (6 am), family stuff, and work trips with no exercise. No quesiton I picked up a few pounds, but needed ones as I prepare for hibernation workouts this fall. Starting back next week with some entry level runs and a swim or 2; while writing up my strength training program.. back to the last cookie..

dinos weekly

Mon: 25 mile bike (16 mph)
Tue: 8 mile run (8:45 pace)
wed: rest... fatigued
thr: 15 mile bike 18mph - 4 mile run @ 8:47 pace
Fri: 6 mile run @ 8:47 pace
Sat: 4 mile run @ 7:55 pace
Sun: gonna ride this afternoon... dont know how far or fast

great week. Only worked 3 days and have thur-mon off. We entertained parents, neighbors, and children all weekend. It was Melanies bday and our anniversary. We celebrated in grand fashion... good eats, good drinks, and me having time to enjoy it all. Had some good workouts but think I cancelled them out with poor nutrition...it was well worth it all.... excellent weekend. We have the Louisville Hike and bike tommorrow morning for labor day.... a leisure 15 - 20 mile ride through downtown and around some local parks.......later....

dino

Article from bizjournals.com: Luke's Locker races into Austin market

Luke's Locker races into Austin market
2010-09-02 12:58 PM CDT

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NYTimes: Making Soldiers Fit to Fight, Without the Situps

From The New York Times:

Making Soldiers Fit to Fight, Without the Situps

The goal of a new training program is to reduce injuries and better prepare recruits for the rigors of combat.

http://nyti.ms/bw72kF

Follow-up on Ironman

I came in from work last night at about 10 til midnight.... Being the course is one street over I walked over to get the last views and talked to one of the coordinators with the timing system. This was mile 1 and 25 of the run.... He stated that this is the saddest part of his job. with 7 minutes left he began unplugging the system that keeps the time. He said, " Its mathmatically impossible for these folks to finish on time. People were still passing by. 3,000 had signed up... 2,700 started.... he had only 2,200 on his counter..... A young man (21) or so was trying to make it by.... the volunteer re-plug the system so he could hear the beep, but knew he wasnt going to make it. I stayed a bit longer and watched a few others knowing they wouldnt make it. They kept going.... they finished (unoffically) but still finished..... great pain, agony, hard to watch......

Went for my bike ride this morning and rode some of the course..... gu packs, water bottles, and powerbars (half eaten) everywhere....... bags of garbage from clean-up.... crazy....... Saw two athletes doing a recovery ride on their pro-tri-bikes... still had their ironman label on the bikes.... just a leisure recovery ride after the ironman.... cruising around 20mph or so.... amazing.... rode by several of the hotels.... bikes loaded and ready for departure....... people with huge smiles and wearing compression socks........ beautiful....... nice experience for anyone no matter your goals..... inspirational!

dino

Runners get down and dirty for a thrill in extreme races - USATODAY.com

Runners get down and dirty for a thrill in extreme races
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Great Week/Race

Sunday: Run-3.5 miles/TM: 41.05. Bike-TM:2:07/DST:34.87/AVG:16.3
Monday: Crossfit
Tuesday: Crossfit. Bike- TM:1:26/DST:19.2/AVG:13.3
Wednesday: Crossfit. Run-3.o miles/TM:30.06. Bike- TM:42.47/DST:12.98/AVG:18.2
Thursday: Off/Travel (Doctorate Symposium)
Friday: Bike-TM:2.07/DST:37.26/AVG:17.4
Saturday: Rockcastle Duathlon (5K Run/16.5 Mile Bike) Run: 29:47/Bike:51:38 (Afternoon recovery ride w/ Cole - TM:1:29/DST17.6/AVG:11.4

Great week of training. My training partner convinced me to go compete in a Duathlon so I planned out my week according to what I needed to do. I have been running more often, but I wanted to shock my system a little so I got in a few extra runs during the last 10 days just to make sure the mind and body knew what to expect. The bike stuff I approached with my usual plan and mileage for the week. I did the intensity work I needed. The only wrinkle was I had to be in BG all evening on Thursday for a Doctorate Symposium and didn't do anything productive.

I had the 4 am wake up and the drive to Renfro Valley, KY Saturday morning. Living in the Central time zone can suck for the eastern time zone early race starts. My training partner Toby Young did the driving and we arrived in time to register, stage our bikes, and take care of a few pre race rituals. I had no intention of trying to kill my self on the run, my motto is "slow and steady wins the race". I felt like I was passed by everyone, I hoped to run a sub 30 and I did so I felt good when I hit the transition. I was one of the last to get on my bike.

The trouble with this 16.5 mile course was that it was more like a road race course. The first two miles were nothing but climbing, serious little chain ring climbing. Once again I followed my plan and took the first two minutes to spin and find a comfortable cadence until my "cycling" legs came back around. Then the hunt was on. By mile 3 I had caught 3-4 people, and then one after another I was knocking people off. I think the heat and the climbing was affecting people. But I honestly felt great. I just hammered away at the pedals.

As I approached the last mile I was feeling so great, I was in that "good" pain place. I stopped my clock at 51:38 for 16.7 miles at a pace of 19.4mph. Considering all the climbing I was very pleased. My unofficial total time was: 1:20:85, I felt great, had a solid run, and killed it on the bike. That afternoon, my other training partner, my son Cole took me out for a 17 mile recovery ride. It was exactly what my legs needed.

The increased activity on the blog has helped my motivation, thanks for the focus boys.

L3-Live, Learn ,and Lead
Schmidty

My homework

I am totally open and receptive to a wonderful new position, using my creative talents and abilities, working for and with people. I live in a wonderful location and earn good money.

I am a blessed man. I have a great wife and a wonderful family. I have a good job that pays well and has good benefits. My health is good and my bills are paid. I will find time for those things of importance to me. The Universe will change for me because I politely ask it to do so. I will regain my time and my sanity. I will meet the right group of people to guide and direct me so. I need much help and am open to such help. Everyone have a most blessed week.......

dino