Nations 83 days,
Maraine Corps 131 days
Today is the start of month #2, Hard to believe that just a couple weeks ago I was a small 256 miles for the year and at the begining of this week I am at 330 miles. Way off from where I wanted to be but I have been injury free since I started, not even a blister and I am rested. This week I have 9 training hours planned. 4 runs with a long of 12 miles, 2 bike rides with a long of about 25 miles and 2 swims for a total of 2.7 miles.
The next 3 weeks will again be building phases with the 4th week a rest of recovery. I am excited that Nations is only 83 days away. I am doing Nations as a fundraiser for Team in Training and very nervous about my fundraining. I am off to a slow start again and the possibility is real I might not make my minimum. I have been so successful in the past and my friends and family have been so generous with their donations. Its hard to think I might not do this but understand that times are tough and I am no stranger to the financial tightning of the belt we all are facing.
http://pages.teamintraining.org/md/nattri12/ddushkin
I am filled with with excitment and new found passion for swimming and cycling and wether it be nations or another event I am super psyched to join the multisport world. 2013 will be filled with lots of great events, a 70.3 or two and maybe even the ultimate goal of 140.6
I am well on my way, my foundation is being built and great things are going to happen.
2012 Calander
March 17th- DC Rock and Roll Half Marathon (2:45)
April
8th- Charlottesville 8K Road Race (55:36)
April 27th/28th- American Odyssey
Relay- Gettysburg to DC (32:04)
June 16th- Baltimore 10 Miler (did not race due to work)
Sept 9th -
Nations Tri Washington DC (TNT)
October 28th- Marine Corps Marathon
#2
November 18th - Philadelphia Marathon
December 8th- Seashore Marathon,
Rehobeth Beach. De.
January 13th- Disney World Marathon #3
18 June, 2012
15 June, 2012
Month 1
The 1st month is just about in the books! It has been a challenge but rewarding as hell. When I finish my workouts for tomorrow and sunday I will have swam 4 miles, biked 31 miles and run 60 miles. I am pretty excited about that.
I have missed a couple works outs but over all I feel I am on tract and fell great. I am getting the hang of my nutrition and back on track eating a plant based diet.
Kerri has me on a 3/1 routine. That is I build for 3 weeks and rest recover for 1 week. This week I am in rest which just means my distance and duration are shorter. I have no idea what the next few weeks will and I think it is better that I dont know.
I am reading the book "finding my Ultra" about a plant based Ultra Ironman. It is a great book and super motivating. It actually has explained alot of my training and why Kerri is doing what she is doing. I am new to Heart reate/zone training and surprsied at how well it is working.
The countdown clock is ticking and I am 84 days away from nations followed by 4 marathons in 4 months.
Things are clicking in at the right time and I have no doubt that Kerri will have me prepared. All I need to do is check my training calander, not make any excuses and just get it done.
2012 Calander
March 17th- DC Rock and Roll Half Marathon (2:45)
April 8th- Charlottesville 8K Road Race (55:36)
April 27th/28th- American Odyssey Relay- Gettysburg to DC (32:04)
June 16th- Baltimore 10 Miler
Sept 9th - Nations Tri Washington DC (TNT)
October 28th- Marine Corps Marathon #2
November 18th - Philadelphia Marathon
December 8th- Seashore Marathon, Rehobeth Beach. De.
January 13th- Disney World Marathon #3
I have missed a couple works outs but over all I feel I am on tract and fell great. I am getting the hang of my nutrition and back on track eating a plant based diet.
Kerri has me on a 3/1 routine. That is I build for 3 weeks and rest recover for 1 week. This week I am in rest which just means my distance and duration are shorter. I have no idea what the next few weeks will and I think it is better that I dont know.
I am reading the book "finding my Ultra" about a plant based Ultra Ironman. It is a great book and super motivating. It actually has explained alot of my training and why Kerri is doing what she is doing. I am new to Heart reate/zone training and surprsied at how well it is working.
The countdown clock is ticking and I am 84 days away from nations followed by 4 marathons in 4 months.
Things are clicking in at the right time and I have no doubt that Kerri will have me prepared. All I need to do is check my training calander, not make any excuses and just get it done.
2012 Calander
March 17th- DC Rock and Roll Half Marathon (2:45)
April 8th- Charlottesville 8K Road Race (55:36)
April 27th/28th- American Odyssey Relay- Gettysburg to DC (32:04)
June 16th- Baltimore 10 Miler
Sept 9th - Nations Tri Washington DC (TNT)
October 28th- Marine Corps Marathon #2
November 18th - Philadelphia Marathon
December 8th- Seashore Marathon, Rehobeth Beach. De.
January 13th- Disney World Marathon #3
06 June, 2012
National running day
June 6th is a very important day on the calander. A day that I have known as long as I can remember. Today it has a new simpler meaning to me. It is National Running Day!
When you think about it that does not compare to the Anniversary of D-Day but this is a running blog not a history blog. I didnt know about this last year and for some reason today it means alot to me. I think it is stupid really but it was important for me to get outside and run. No surprise my training calander had a run scheduled. In fact the only days I dont train are my rest days at the Taylor Ave Station.
I got in 8 miles on a beautiful sunny morning with a slight breeze. It was perfect running weather. I finished all 8 miles sub 12:00 and was stoked with that. My running is improving alot and my goal of a PR at disney is looking possible. I have a time goal in mind and so far I am well on my way to reaching it.
I went to my first swim practice on Sunday where I offially had my but kicked. I was gassed at the end but was excited to finally meet all the Tri Girls of TNT. I say Tri Girls because I am the only Male on the HoCo Team. Everyone was super nice and for most it was also their first Tri and first event with TNT. I swam again yesterday and had a great session in the pool. I got in 1900 yards (a little over a mile) and started to put together 200's and 300's. I was very happy how the session went. I also managed to get in a 4 mile run before.
Tomorrow will be another 4 miles but most important will be on hour on the bike. I am still very nervous but with a little road time that will all go away.
over all this week I will have 3+ miles in the pool, 26 miles running and however far I can ride on the bike in an hour.
A great week of training.
2012 Calander
March 17th- DC Rock and Roll Half Marathon (2:45)
April 8th- Charlottesville 8K Road Race (55:36)
April 27th/28th- American Odyssey Relay- Gettysburg to DC (32:04)
June 16th- Baltimore 10 Miler
Sept 9th - Nations Tri Washington DC (TNT)
October 28th- Marine Corps Marathon #2
November 18th - Philadelphia Marathon
December 8th- Seashore Marathon, Rehobeth Beach. De.
January 13th- Disney World Marathon #3
When you think about it that does not compare to the Anniversary of D-Day but this is a running blog not a history blog. I didnt know about this last year and for some reason today it means alot to me. I think it is stupid really but it was important for me to get outside and run. No surprise my training calander had a run scheduled. In fact the only days I dont train are my rest days at the Taylor Ave Station.
I got in 8 miles on a beautiful sunny morning with a slight breeze. It was perfect running weather. I finished all 8 miles sub 12:00 and was stoked with that. My running is improving alot and my goal of a PR at disney is looking possible. I have a time goal in mind and so far I am well on my way to reaching it.
I went to my first swim practice on Sunday where I offially had my but kicked. I was gassed at the end but was excited to finally meet all the Tri Girls of TNT. I say Tri Girls because I am the only Male on the HoCo Team. Everyone was super nice and for most it was also their first Tri and first event with TNT. I swam again yesterday and had a great session in the pool. I got in 1900 yards (a little over a mile) and started to put together 200's and 300's. I was very happy how the session went. I also managed to get in a 4 mile run before.
Tomorrow will be another 4 miles but most important will be on hour on the bike. I am still very nervous but with a little road time that will all go away.
over all this week I will have 3+ miles in the pool, 26 miles running and however far I can ride on the bike in an hour.
A great week of training.
2012 Calander
March 17th- DC Rock and Roll Half Marathon (2:45)
April 8th- Charlottesville 8K Road Race (55:36)
April 27th/28th- American Odyssey Relay- Gettysburg to DC (32:04)
June 16th- Baltimore 10 Miler
Sept 9th - Nations Tri Washington DC (TNT)
October 28th- Marine Corps Marathon #2
November 18th - Philadelphia Marathon
December 8th- Seashore Marathon, Rehobeth Beach. De.
January 13th- Disney World Marathon #3
02 June, 2012
just 256
Well it sure has been awhile since I have written a blog. Life is happening and havent had much time. Good news is I am back in the swing of things. Last week I was in Myrtle Beach for a gold outing and this week I worked a 48 hour shift and that didnt help either.
I had grown confused with the diet and have felt the effects. I am back to eating the way I want to (plant based) and already feel the positive effects. I just bought 2 books, Chrissie Wellingtons and Finding Ultra to continue my motivation. Both books are amazing stories about amazing athletes.
The training is coming along and My last pool session was 1.4 miles. It was a huge jump but I did it and it gave me a huge confidence bost. I have another session tomorrow night with Team in Training. It will be my first training with the Tri Team and I am super excited.
Running is going great my pace is picking up and even managed to run 3 miles under 11 minutes. Kerri is a huge help and her training is working wonders for me. I need to put all the puzzle peices together and I will blossom.
Nutrition has been my biggest struggle and that is my fault and lack of disipline.
Biking is still a question mark in my mind but I have faith that will work out as well.
I am dissapointed I am only at 256 miles but by the end of the month and the summer that number with jump to where I want it.
2012 Calander
March 17th- DC Rock and Roll Half Marathon (2:45)
April 8th- Charlottesville 8K Road Race (55:36)
April 27th/28th- American Odyssey Relay- Gettysburg to DC (32:04)
June 16th- Baltimore 10 Miler
Sept 9th - Nations Tri Washington DC (TNT)
October 28th- Marine Corps Marathon #2
November 18th - Philadelphia Marathon
December 8th- Seashore Marathon, Rehobeth Beach. De.
January 13th- Disney World Marathon #3
I had grown confused with the diet and have felt the effects. I am back to eating the way I want to (plant based) and already feel the positive effects. I just bought 2 books, Chrissie Wellingtons and Finding Ultra to continue my motivation. Both books are amazing stories about amazing athletes.
The training is coming along and My last pool session was 1.4 miles. It was a huge jump but I did it and it gave me a huge confidence bost. I have another session tomorrow night with Team in Training. It will be my first training with the Tri Team and I am super excited.
Running is going great my pace is picking up and even managed to run 3 miles under 11 minutes. Kerri is a huge help and her training is working wonders for me. I need to put all the puzzle peices together and I will blossom.
Nutrition has been my biggest struggle and that is my fault and lack of disipline.
Biking is still a question mark in my mind but I have faith that will work out as well.
I am dissapointed I am only at 256 miles but by the end of the month and the summer that number with jump to where I want it.
2012 Calander
March 17th- DC Rock and Roll Half Marathon (2:45)
April 8th- Charlottesville 8K Road Race (55:36)
April 27th/28th- American Odyssey Relay- Gettysburg to DC (32:04)
June 16th- Baltimore 10 Miler
Sept 9th - Nations Tri Washington DC (TNT)
October 28th- Marine Corps Marathon #2
November 18th - Philadelphia Marathon
December 8th- Seashore Marathon, Rehobeth Beach. De.
January 13th- Disney World Marathon #3
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