Here we go again...

 Back in the saddle training for my favorite race and I'm scared to death being 10-years since I made my way "out there"... Let's see how this goes!

Day 1:

Treadmill Climbing:

1 Mile at 30% grade 1584 feet of climb

Road Miles

3 miles at 8:50 pace

Strength Training:

3 sets of 15 push-up

3 sets of 12 double step-up unweighted

New type of training

It's been a very long time since I have posted anything to my blog site, and quite honestly I was never very good about posting on a regular basis... Since my last posting (Nov 2009) a lot has been going in my World. The Running Club that we started on Nov. 29th, Palmetto Pacers (http://www.palmettopacers.com/) has taken off at an insane rate. We just hosted our first Club Event, the First Annual Palmetto Pacers Pumpkin Chaser 5k and had a great turn out!

I've also decided to take my training in a new direction... going long instead of fast. The goals that I set for myself this year fell by the way side, but not due to the lack of trying... rather, age is catching up with me. Sure, I can still pull in age grouper awards at the local 5k's but I am at my peak regarding finishing times. No matter how much speed work, tempo runs, LSD you name it... my times are holding firm... So time to set a new goal and a new focus, going long... REALLY LONG!!!

I signed up for my first Ultra on Nov 20th, the Mad Marsh 50K in Beaufort, SC and we'll see how it goes. My long runs have been great!!! Very steady and very focused. After running a 2 hour 15 miler this week, I hopped into bed and awake the next morning feeling fresh and ready to go for more. I'm utilizing ice baths and stretch every chance I get. Everyone I have spoken to within the Ultra community have been (pun intended) Ultra helpful... with tips on nutrition, training, you name it!

I'm going into this new training world excited and ready to get pushing forward... Let's see if my new motivation gets me back on track with my blog... Here's to training healthy!

Back in the swing of things

I realized this past week that I may just be the worst blogger. I very rarely post and when I have they have been inconsistant... but as in life, we can only try to get better!

As a side note if you are new to reading my blog... the video's to the right are actually my video blog. Be sure to follow me on Youtube to keep up with the most recent in's and out's!

Back on the road: Once again it took getting my race schedule set to really start driving my training... my Hard Core training that is! The wifey and I both now have several great events on the books between now and Nov! My "A" race is set for Sept 19th and I and right where I want to be for that event.

I could not be more proud of Holly for getting her races on the books! She has 2 bike races and a road race set. At the same time she is looking for a sprint tri in Oct to add to her schedule! What a rock star!

That's it for tonight! Blog at you soon!