Tuesday, September 28, 2010
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
dino
Sunday, September 26, 2010
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!
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!
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
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
Sunday, September 19, 2010
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!
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
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.
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!
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!
Saturday, September 18, 2010
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
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
Wednesday, September 15, 2010
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!
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!
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
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
Monday, September 13, 2010
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...
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...
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
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
Sunday, September 12, 2010
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
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
Friday, September 10, 2010
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.
Thursday, September 9, 2010
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
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
Tuesday, September 7, 2010
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!
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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Sunday, September 5, 2010
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
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
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
Friday, September 3, 2010
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