Week #1

After taking 31 days off from all training I expected to be stiff and sore after the first week. But to my surprise, I feel great! That only means one thing, I am recovered and ready to TRAIN HARD!! This week I spent a total of 4 hours on the bike and 2:20 running, all at very high intensities. Endurance Nation's Off Season training plan focus on building FAR on top of FAST. So my heart rate is at 90% MAX most of the workouts. VERY HARD SWEATY EFFORT

I also discovered that I need a new fan. My 4 inch fan I had in college over 13 years ago is not blowing enough air. I know this because I can't feel it blow on me when I am on the trainer. The fact that my feet land on very wet carpet when I step of the bike is a sure sign that there is not enough airflow. Gross. Sweaty, smelly carpet. My family did not sign up for that. I will be purchasing a mat to put under the bike and a fan this week.

I have been getting up at 5am to train in my basement. There is absolutely no light outside when I get up. I stumble to the basement trying not to wake my family, turn on the TV and ride.

On Friday, after my interval session, I walked up the stairs, looked out the window and saw SNOW!!

My Kids first response was, "How many days till Christmas?" The snow was gone by the end of the day. Snow was the reminder that we live in Minnesota and of what is to come. Hopefully my decision to sell the motorcycle and purchase a Tri bike instead of a snow blower, will not haunt me this winter.

Things I'm doing next week: Working (3 full days of meetings), Training, Entertaining and sleeping. See you next week! Josh