After six weeks of following our phase two training plan it’s time to move onto triathlon training phase three. These sets of exercises are inspired by some books that Jessica got me for the holidays. Strength Training for Triathletes and Swim Workouts for Triathletes. The weather is getting nicer our so we’ll have more time to get outdoors too….
Triathlon training nutrition is a complex and imperative part of preparing for the big race. Race day nutrition is one thing, but it’s what you put into your body before the race that is going to be the most important aspect. You need to keep your body fueled and happy while constantly beating it up…
Over the years I’ve used several different heart rate monitors. Most of them offer the same features, the biggest difference was connectivity. A heart rate monitor is useless unless you can actually see that data, so connectivity is a huge factor. My frist experience with a heart rate monitor was with a Nike + system….
After a month of following our original training plan it’s time to move onto triathlon training phase two. These sets of exercises are inspired by some books that Jessica got me for the holidays. Strength Training for Triathletes and Swim Workouts for Triathletes. We also want to work on our cross training for our snowboarding adventures. We will…
Anyone who’s serious about cycling knows how addictive the sport can be. We’re always searching for longer, harder and more challenging rides. And then there’s triathlon, a new sort of challenge. It’s a natural transition really, but new to us. Why not thrown in some swimming and running, right? Triathlon training has proved to be extremely challenging. Jessica and…
After a summer dedicated to cycling, I’m recently getting back into jogging. I have to say I’m not exactly enjoying it. Before the summer I was running at least once a week maybe more. I gave it up to focus on the many cycling events that I participated in. But with the weather changing and the urge…
As the outdoor cycling season come to an end here in Colorado, I’ve decided to set some goals for the next year. Looking back at 2014 I realize that I’ve already achieved so much more than I ever imagined. It’s been an incredible year of cycling, one that I will never forget. Before I get into…
My cycling buddy, Jared and I wanted to get in a long ride and an incline over Labor Day Weekend. Instead of resting our feet, we labored. Saturday, we decided to stick to our area: We went up the frontage road along C470 to Clear Creek Trail to the Platte River Trail, through Cherry Creek,…
Jared and Jessica recently rode a hundred miles training for Venus de Miles. Venus de Miles is Colorado’s first all-women’s road ride, which took place on August 23, 2014. In preparation Jared and Jessica rode the hundred mile course around Longmont, Erie, Boulder and Loveland. The actual Venus de Miles course ended up being slightly different,…
At some point in 2013 I got on my bike and didn’t stop riding, not literally, but that’s the point where I took it from a hobby to a serious passion. There were many factors that allowed me to ride as much as possible. I ended up buying my Roubaix in December and got to…