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
Tuesday, November 30, 2010
Monday, November 29, 2010
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!
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!
Thursday, November 25, 2010
Happy Thanksgiving
Thankful for good health, family, and my Team Topper Tri brothers and sisters.
Make it a GREAT day!
Make it a GREAT day!
Tuesday, November 23, 2010
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."
Monday, November 22, 2010
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!
Sunday, November 21, 2010
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!
Friday, November 19, 2010
Wednesday, November 17, 2010
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
Tuesday, November 16, 2010
Monday, November 15, 2010
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!
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!
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
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
Saturday, November 13, 2010
Monday, November 8, 2010
Check out this site I found on StumbleUpon!
The 5-50 Challenge : Jumpstart Your Day : MensHealth.com
Sunday, November 7, 2010
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.....
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.....
Saturday, November 6, 2010
Friday, November 5, 2010
Obesity is contagious among friends, study suggests - USATODAY.com
Obesity is contagious among friends, study suggests
http://usat.me?41008260
http://usat.me?41008260
Thursday, November 4, 2010
Wednesday, November 3, 2010
Tuesday, November 2, 2010
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