Eric's Half-Ironman Training

I am now training for my second half-ironman race. The race is in Boulder this time in August, 2007. I finished the Florida Half-Ironman in May, 2007. Wish me luck!

Friday, August 31, 2007

I am pleased to announce my new blog.

The blog address is:
http://www.ironeric.blogspot.com



I will keep posting my workouts on this blog until the end of the month. It will make things much easier.

Thursday, August 30, 2007

Bike
Time: 1:01:46
Odo: 946.7 miles
Max: 34.4 mph
Avg: 17.6 mph
Distance: 18.14 miles

Tuesday, August 28, 2007

Swim
Warm-up: 400m
Main: 800 w/ 1 min rest. Even split. 19:34.07 (4:46.17, 5:03.14, 5:01.02, 4:43.74)
2 x 50 drill w/ 20 sec rest
2 x 400 Even split - stay the same pace throughout w/ 20 sec rest 8:59.38, 9:10.23
2 x 50 drill w/ 20 sec rest
1 x 200 4:14.63
Total: 2,400 meters

I felt like I had a pretty good workout today. No matter what time I make it to the pool, I always seem to cut my workout short. I am a decent swimmer, but my training plan always goes above and beyond. I don't worry about it too much because I am in the pool for the same amount of time as the plan says. That's good enough for me!!

I have been going to bed pretty early lately. In bed before 10pm. It's hard to do, but that should be my new goal.

Monday, August 27, 2007

Run
Orchard Run
Time: 49:59
Distance: 6.4 miles
Pace: 7:48/mile
Speed: 7.68 mi/hr
Calories Burned: 800 (approx.)

I had a really cool run today. It started to mist just a little. I felt like I was getting a "runners high". That was pretty cool. I felt very strong and a bit like Rocky.

Sunday, August 26, 2007

Run
Home to E Alameda Parkway
Time: 1:32:25
Distance: 10.75
Pace: 8:36/mile

Bike
Time: 1:58:04
Odo: 928.4 miles
Max: 31.8 mph
Avg: 17.1 mph
Distance: 33.66 miles

Saturday, August 25, 2007

Bike
Monster Bike Ride
Time: 4:21:11
Odo: 894.70 miles
Max: 42.2 mph
Avg: 16.4 mph
Distance: 71.62 miles

Thursday, August 23, 2007

Bike
Time: 1:00:00
Odo: 823.1 miles
Max: 17.9 mph
Avg: 13.9 mph
Distance: 13.91 miles