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Location:

MURRAY,UT,US

Member Since:

Jan 01, 2006

Gender:

Male

Goal Type:

Other

Running Accomplishments:

Stay in the game, keep in the moment - have conquered a few of the holy grails of running - sub 3hr marathon, ran Boston and qualified for Boston at Boston, 10K PR under 6 min miles, won a couple of 5Ks in my early days of running, running for 30 years and ran 39 marathons.  The transistion to the back of the pack has not been easy, but, acceptance, stay in the game, root for others, enjoy the rest of the journey.  Another off the bucket list second =  Provo Half IM -  have done 6 open water Tris and 6 pool Tris.  Gave the STG IM a good Tri, hope to take another shot at the IM.

Short-Term Running Goals:

 2013 Race Plan - STG Half IronMan, Lake Mead Rage Olympic distance, STG spring relay tri, STG half marathon, STG marathon, Cozumel IM, Utah Summer Games Triathlon at Gunlock, Murray 5k with family and Utah Half Distance Triathlon, 187 mile red rock relay,  STG marathon,

*note of clarification - cross training miles from biking and swimming calculated as follows: (as someone may wonder) 20 mile an hour bike = 5 cross training miles (those not familar with a 20 mph pace, good bike effort for long distance,  swimming, convert 1 hour swimming to 5 cross training miles.  For those that do not swim much, great cardio workout.

Long-Term Running Goals:

Enjoy the Swim, Bike Run thru Life - Hope to Run a Few Races Support Sylvie - Be a good coach   - Support Jenna, Jeremy, Taylor and Bonnie - my kids are now into running, who would of thunk it.  long term goals, recover from the ankle sprain, accept was it, have fun racing, mountain biking, faster swimming.

 

B of BS Rools Recent Reading List - In order of recommended reads.

Once a Runner (John L. Parker, Jr.)  Best fictional running book ever, a must read

Again to Carthage (John L. Parker, Jr.)  The Sequel to Once a Runner, not often a sequel compares, this one does 

What I Talk About When I Talk About Running ( Haruki Murakami)  things we have may all thought, but may never blog

Roughing It - Mark Twain 

 

Personal:

BSRools, the B stands for Brent and the S for Sylvie.  The Rools come from my personal running rools over the years: Never complain once the run starts, allways pick up the pace into the wind and always pick up the pace on a hill. If someone whines, pick up the pace.  Once a goal is set, no whining, regardless of setbacks.  We were running when running was not Kool.   Kool comes from a race story, ran my first race, 5K wearing a "beanie that had "Kool Aid Kid"

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Miles:This week: 0.00 Month: 0.00 Year: 0.00
Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
236.35695.0518.650.002659.343609.39
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Cheeta speed walk, avg pace 15 min miles - practice practice and more practice, beautiful STG day, from home home to Snow Canyon gaurd shack and home.  good practice

Stay Kool, B of BS Rools out

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Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
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Spin at Deseret palms, 1 hour spin class and 2 hrs on mine own.  Good effort,

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Comments
From Burt on Mon, Jan 02, 2012 at 22:05:01 from 72.223.93.131

Is this the year of the Ironman?

From Brent on Tue, Jan 03, 2012 at 22:34:17 from 66.7.127.67

Burt, yes, STG IM May - training is daunting - tough, the swim will be the key to success.

Stay Kool, B of Bs Rool sout

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
0.000.000.000.0014.2514.25

57 miles spinning - first hour moderate effort, 36 minutes IM pace - 1:15 IM pace, good effort, legs were tired and somewhat sore, loosed up after the first hour. 

Stay Kool, B of BS Rools out

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From The Quiet Pirate on Wed, Jan 04, 2012 at 11:58:52 from 152.26.59.252

57 miles spinning? I'd be curious how many miles you average on that bike a year. Do you keep track?

From Brent on Wed, Jan 04, 2012 at 19:13:00 from 168.178.30.219

QP - interesting question - just over 9,000 miles when combining the road bike, spin, Mtn bike. Very likely, will have way over 10,000 miles this year.

Stay Kool, B of BS Rools out

From The Quiet Pirate on Thu, Jan 05, 2012 at 11:50:05 from 152.26.59.252

Those are amazing miles! I'm sure you'll meet your goal this year with your training ramped up like it is.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
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Run, cheetah walk,  9 miles, treadmill, 13.4 mph - I know, slow, but, happy with the effort, hopefully speed will improve over time. 

Stay Kool, B of BS Rools out

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From RAD on Wed, Jan 04, 2012 at 19:13:00 from 98.202.23.178

That is a great cheetah walk speed! under your goal for the IM, right? It WILL improve over time, because you ARE BSRools and nothing stops you - nothing!

From The Quiet Pirate on Thu, Jan 05, 2012 at 11:58:50 from 152.26.59.252

ARRRGGGGGHHH Matey- you're gonna cheetah walk off the plank, swim to shore and bike your way to awesomeness!!

From nevels on Thu, Jan 05, 2012 at 21:25:31 from 98.98.217.198

solid.

From Brent on Thu, Jan 05, 2012 at 22:37:40 from 66.7.127.67

Trailing Aristotle - solid is good - working on rock solid.

Stay Kool, B of BS Rools out

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
0.000.000.000.0010.5010.50

Swim, NW pool - senior day $1 entry - old farts get a break - swam 1 mile, 1800 yrds without stopping, forgot to time myself, worked on stroke. 

After work - 24 mile spin - good effort, weights, rubber band lats, ball crunches, 2 x 1:30 wall squats and some core balancing. 

I signed up for the biggest loser challenge at work, no chance of winning, but, may hoping for motivation to drop ten pounds.  Scales are fickle, 66.8 lbs 3 days agon and 61 today, can't trust them.  No way to lose weight that quick, goal 2 lbs a week. 

Stay Kool, B of Bs Rools out

*Note, my oldest daughter is really excited about her first half in a couple of weeks, may need to give it a good effort and attempt to stay with her.  

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From Tom on Fri, Jan 06, 2012 at 00:00:20 from 67.199.179.59

Brent - always great to see your kids taking the plunge with new running efforts.

Kudos on your work ethic, your training regiment is killer, always wondered how in the world to go about training for an IM, not for the faint of heart. Gonna be an exciting next few months for you.

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1 mile speed walk with Roxie - 2 hrs spinning - nothing special today - umph is down -

Stay Kool, B of BS rool sout

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From RAD on Sat, Jan 07, 2012 at 01:28:09 from 98.202.23.178

I think we need to set a spin day! I'd love some company on the bike and maybe that would help your umph...AND mine!

Oh, I'm going to try and tackle 2 hrs tomorrow...ouch.

From Brent on Sat, Jan 07, 2012 at 14:17:14 from 66.7.127.67

Rachelle, do you spin on friday, I am off next friday, what time and where is the class? Does your rec. center have a pool? Maybe I could swim before or after the class.

Good luck to you on the 2 hr spin, you have the legs, as we both know, it is more of an issue if the butt can survive. I have gone to standing up every few minutes.

Stay Kool, B of BS Rool sout

From RAD on Sat, Jan 07, 2012 at 14:24:26 from 98.202.23.178

Yes. Now I spin everyday :) Friday they have one class at 9AM and the teacher isn't really my favorite, but it works. The lap pool is open both before AND after, so if you wanted to come I'd love to do a spin with you! Just don't expect the best teacher :) I will usually do a resistance set after that to complete my 2 hours, so you could help me out with that too. Let me know!

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
0.0010.000.000.002.5012.50

The wind, the slush, the weather - 10 miles north to 4800 south, then back to Garnder Village and home.  My feet were wet from the slush, shuffle run about 2 miles, cheetah walk - seen about a half dozen runners, they gave me motivation to shuffle run and delay the pass.  Went to the post office, sent back a pair of NB shoes gotten for Xmas, gave me run spots. 

May spin an hour later to today - or just veg the rest of the day. 

I kept looking for bloggers running, did not recognize anyone.  Sylive made me hot chocolate to warm me up.  lazy day.

Stay Kool, B of BS Rools out

Sylvie got me motivated - spinning circuit workout - 10 miles spinning, 3 breaks with 5 circuit stops to include:  100 rubber band lat pulls, balance thingie, weights, 90 wall squat, 25 ball crunches with 25lb weight, ab rotations, slant pulls, bench press, side lifts . 

 

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From RAD on Sat, Jan 07, 2012 at 14:20:05 from 98.202.23.178

a lazy day of tough workouts! Nice, always good to find motivation!!

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
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Spin and spin - early morning, late night - tended my two of my grandsons while Sylive, my daughter and husband went for a 9 mile run on the parkway, getting ready for the STG half.  Hum, miss being out there. 

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From The Quiet Pirate on Mon, Jan 09, 2012 at 15:46:13 from 152.26.59.252

Spinning the morning and midnight oil. Time spent with grandkids is precious. The bone will heal, the boys will grow up, and the JRP will always be there waiting with the neverbear for you.

From Brent on Mon, Jan 09, 2012 at 18:41:00 from 168.178.30.219

QP, your right, really enjoyed playing with the two boys, precious fun.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
0.004.670.000.007.3312.00

Early morning, 12 miles spinning, lunch time cheetah walk on the treadmill, 4.67 mph, a little under 13 min. miles, goal to get down to 12 min miles walking, keep after it, and some running.

Stay Kool, B of BS Rools out

52 minutes spinning after work, time time time, tough to get in the workouts.

 

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From Terri on Mon, Jan 09, 2012 at 20:15:47 from 72.66.72.85

Great work out. That is a fast walk pace. When is your rice?

From Brent on Mon, Jan 09, 2012 at 23:11:02 from 66.7.127.67

Terri, first saturday in May, should be grueling and fun. sTG IM

Thanks, stay kool, of bs rools out

From steve ash on Mon, Jan 09, 2012 at 23:13:15 from 24.10.169.210

Looks like your getting in the work on a pretty regular basis. Good volume and I hope it pays off for you:)

From steve ash on Mon, Jan 09, 2012 at 23:14:35 from 24.10.169.210

By the way, yes I agree that food makes run better. I'm already noticing a dramatic difference.

From The Quiet Pirate on Tue, Jan 10, 2012 at 13:59:40 from 152.26.59.252

Goat man is earning his cheetah stripes... You'll have to move to the island with Moreau soon :-)

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
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Spin class with Sylive, full class - hill intervals - lite day

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TM Cheetah speed walking - 13:10 minute miles - 2% grade - swimming later today, maybe more bike or walk miles.

Stay Kool, B of BS Rools out

1 mile swim, NW center, worked on pull each lap, hard effort each lap, need to keep working at it, did swim faster with reaching out and pulling hard, alot of work, why to some swimmers make it look so easy? 

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Comments
From The Quiet Pirate on Wed, Jan 11, 2012 at 11:07:08 from 152.26.59.252

I've seen a wet cat before- what does a wet cheetah look like coming out of the pool?

From Brent on Wed, Jan 11, 2012 at 22:43:39 from 66.7.127.67

QP, this cheetah should not be in the pool, it is a hard effort. I am going to wear a hat swimming, maybe one will notice me sleeping or swimming.

Stay Kool, B of BS Rools out

From Terri on Thu, Jan 12, 2012 at 15:09:48 from 72.66.72.85

Maybe a hat with cheetah print?

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
0.000.000.000.005.695.69

Hard 1 hr spin.  22.76 mph - nice effort on tired legs.  More spin later, legs starting to adjust to the training load with less recovery.

Stay Kool, B of bS Rools out

 

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Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
0.005.250.000.008.0013.25

32 miles spinning, 20mph effort - sweat,  5.25 mile cheetah speed walk with Roxie, nice effort.   Two runners passed, a few dog walkers, uneventful outing.  I have dropped 7 lbs in two weeks, started to get to me, eating too much junk food today.  I have another 8 lbs to lose. 

Stay Kool, B of BS rools out

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Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
0.000.000.000.0015.0015.00

1800 yrds swimming, Gene Fulmer, small pool, got kicked out by some portley water aerobics gals. good for them, did not seem like much of a workout.  Anway, 2 hrs spinning, 1 hr hills,   crunches, weights, rubber band pulls, wall squats, etc. Nice to feel better today, thought I was coming done with a cold or something yesterday.

Stay Kool, b of BS rools out

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From RAD on Sat, Jan 14, 2012 at 21:27:08 from 98.202.23.178

Nice job getting the miles in before the ladies kicked you out! Great workouts this week, I'm glad there is no cold coming! Congrats on pulling the weight down, I need to start!

From Terri on Sat, Jan 14, 2012 at 22:51:30 from 72.66.72.85

Great work out! Hope you're not getting sick.

From Brent on Sun, Jan 15, 2012 at 17:57:37 from 66.7.127.67

Thanks, Devine and Terri. It sometimes seems the workout yesterday is gone without a trace.

Stay Kool, B of BS Rool sout

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
0.0010.000.000.0010.5020.50

Swim, 1.5 miles, 2700 yrds, Murray Rec, non-stop swim, 1 hr 20 min. this pace would just get under the time limit if I could keep it up for another .9 miles.  Really need to work on the swim.

10 mile cheeta speed walk, 5 miles north and home along JRP, seen DC and his daughter running, still several patches of ice on the parkway, careful does it. avg pace, 14:50, felt pretty good, could likely keep it up for the marathon, this woul put we walking a 6:22 for the marathon part. 

the tough bricks started with today.

Stay Kool, B of BS Rools out

Tested the SF a little, ran on some of the dirt and up hills.

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Spin, 21 miles, good effort.  Lunch time swim, 36 laps, 1800 yrds, 1 mile, NW center, one half lap at a time, working on form, also, tired from yesterday's workout.   This is the first time ever swimming 3 days in a row. 

Stay Kool, B of BS Rools out

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Comments
From Christi on Tue, Jan 17, 2012 at 17:31:12 from 97.101.34.91

Go Iron Man!

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
0.000.000.000.0013.2513.25

hard 1 hr hill workout, 14.5% grade - after work 90 IM pace spin - 5.75 + 7.5 miles

Nice to get in one of the hard bike workouts in. felt good.

Stay Kool, B of BS Rools ou

 

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From Teena Marie on Tue, Jan 17, 2012 at 23:08:07 from 174.27.210.108

That sounds insane!!!! Nicely done! :)

From The Quiet Pirate on Wed, Jan 18, 2012 at 09:49:17 from 152.26.59.252

Insane is a good word to describe how hard you're working. Glad you gave the pool a day off- I was worried you'd turn into a raisin.

From RAD on Wed, Jan 18, 2012 at 15:07:05 from 98.202.23.178

wow...what an amazing workout! That is just nuts! Well, not for and IM such as yourself :)

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
0.007.750.000.005.0012.75

99 minutes, 7.75 miles on Milly - good cheetah effort, 13 min miles - watching the Idol, 1 hr spin 20 mph effort. - good days of training so far this week, a little taper for saturday.

Stay Kool, B of BS Rools out

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From Tom on Thu, Jan 19, 2012 at 14:14:04 from 137.65.56.2

Great job on the training all week and month and year Brent. Do you have a race Saturday?

From bye-wing on Fri, Jan 20, 2012 at 08:56:48 from 110.168.23.155

Way to go with the 99 minute workout Mr. Kool Aid Kid. Why no swimming today, you were really getting into swimming earlier in the week.

Good luck to you and your daughter at the SGT 1/2 this weekend.

From Brent on Sun, Jan 22, 2012 at 23:23:13 from 66.7.127.67

Cat on the move, yeh, your right, getting back to swimming this week, hope to swim 5 days this week. My daughter and her husband did great for their first 1/2, they we so excited.

Tom, commented on your race report, great job as usual. Yes, I hobbled the STG half, it was fun, enjoyed the effort.

Stay Kool, B of BS Rools out

Race: STG Half Marathon (13.1 Miles) 02:37:33, Place in age division: 24
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Some apprehension about this race, essentially, not have ran the last four months because of the SF.  Well, turned out to be fun and a good workout.  My oldest daughter, Jenna and her husband, Jeremy, ran their first half marathon, they were so excited.  Jeremy pushed a double baby jogger with his two boys, ran a 2:15.  Jenna, did a 2:28 and was very happy not stopping during the race.  Sylive did a 2:10, not what she would have liked. 

The morning started with chaos, what do we wear, etc. rounded up two ponchos, gloves, got them layered and ready to go.  Jenna and Jeremy, were not prepared with rain garb.  The two boys, grand kiddies were great, the rain do not bother them.  Sylive started up towards the start, the rest of lined up almost at the very back.  I ran with Jenna and Jeremy the first quarter mile, Jeremy took off.  I soon started the run/walk routine, ran all the uphills, some of the down, had fun passing runners on the uphills.  

Overall, good training run, not too sore, avg pace about 12 min miles, I know, slower than slow.  But, do what you can do.  I ran with a guy that had lost 70lbs and had 40lbs left to lose before the Odgen half, gave him 10,000 commando points, raised hands together in a photo op, and then left him the last couple of miles.  My stamina was good, had all postive road kill the last 2.1 miles. 

It is just how things go, go from the top 10% to the bottom 10% in four years.  Well, maybe that is not the way to view it, could be on the couch, still out there, giving the best each day.   

Stay Kool, B of BS Rools out

Talked to Rachel for a couple of minuts, her boot and all.

 

 

 

 

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From Mike Warren on Sun, Jan 22, 2012 at 18:54:01 from 208.117.116.252

Brent, great job! Your doing more than just hanging around. As a matter of fact I believe you have an Iron Man coming up. You always inspire, I am sure the guy losing the weight has a good Brent story to tell now. Not an easy course this year, but I hope they keep it. It was a good challenge. Keep up the awesome training my friend:)

From Kim on Sun, Jan 22, 2012 at 22:56:37 from 67.199.179.59

Brent you are so awesome! I'm thinking of this guy getting 10,000 commando points and wondering what the heck commando points are and how to redeem them! I hope you realize that commando points are like smiles...the more you give away the more you receive! Thanks for always inspiring! It was fun to see Sylvie for about 20 seconds...would have been fun to chat with the both of you! Maybe next time.

From Brent on Sun, Jan 22, 2012 at 23:35:32 from 66.7.127.67

Mike - thanks, always great to get your take on races and IM training

Kim, seen your picture at the expo as a pacer, I knew you would do awesome good job. I should have gave you some chants for your pace group, goes something like this: I don't know, but I just heard, her comes the running nerds, sound off (have the group sound off, 1,2, 3, etc) what are we running for, don't know and don't give a darn, next stop is the finish line.

Anyway, I used to have several chants were I led our military unit in PT.

Stay kool, b of Bs Rools out

From RAD on Mon, Jan 23, 2012 at 11:30:47 from 98.202.23.178

What an awesome job sticking to it and getting it done. I'm glad you have the right attitude about being out and at least doing something. 12mm given what has happened the last 4-6 months is a great time and you know how amazingly strong you are, because you were passing people left and right! Especially you can kick it up those hills like nobodys business. You have SO much strength and inspriation. That top 10% can kiss it :)

It was great to see you and chat for a few minutes. Your kids did an awesome job!! Pushing that stroller for 13 miles was an awesome feat in itself! It was NOT light by any means. Although Syvie may not have been too happy with her time, she still deserves some congrats for a race well ran!

got to spend some time in Snow Canyon Sunday - beautiful! jealous of your dixie palms!

From Superfly on Mon, Jan 23, 2012 at 12:44:59 from 74.211.21.81

Good job for getting out there. Keep on trucking and good luck with that IM training.

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Three hours spinning on sore legs, felt ok - full circuit workout, ball crunches, weights, squats, etc. Good way to start the week.

Stay Kool, B of bS Rools out

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Swim, 20 laps, in a hurry for work - translates into 2.77 cross training miles 1 hour spin a lunch, 20 miles - 5 cross training miles.

Spin after work, 1 hr - legs feeling the race.

Stay Kool, B of bS Rools out

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From Terri on Mon, Jan 23, 2012 at 20:35:58 from 72.66.72.85

Way to squeeze it all in.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
0.004.660.000.007.0011.66

Milly, cheetah  - 13 min mile pace, good efforts, legs a little tired from the half.  Spin 28 miles.  Nothing exciting to blog - considering doing the Zion century ride next month as  IM workout.  Checking with a couple of my Tri Geek people, see if they want to ride it with me and attempt to avg 20 miles per hr. 

Stay Kool, B of BS Rools out

 

 

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Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
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Early morning swim, working on tech, grabbing the water, swim 1,000 yrds.  Pool felt nice, two other swimmers.  No one talks while swimming? Wonder why?

Spin, 1 hr,  22.55 miles = 5.6 cross training miles

Stay Kool, B of BS Rools out

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From The Quiet Pirate on Wed, Jan 25, 2012 at 14:56:22 from 152.26.59.252

you should get underwater walkie-talkie head sets that fit under a swim cap. You can talk to the whales & dolphins when you swim in the oceans.

From RAD on Thu, Jan 26, 2012 at 12:37:45 from 98.202.23.178

The one thing I hate about swimming - no conversation!

Nice job getting it all done! At the PT's office yesterday I learned some good x-training equivalencies. Guess who is about right on the money with their calculations (according to my PT)? yup. you certainly know your stuff!!!

From Brent on Thu, Jan 26, 2012 at 16:09:27 from 168.178.30.219

QP, what would a pirate do? Sing with King Neptune? Search for Nemo?

Devine Miss M - good to hear I am close on the calculations, I just made them up based on relative effort.

Big, issue, work hard enought to not lose cardio and keep the legs in relative good shape, awaiting the return to the Mexican Mountain Goat.

Stay Kool, B of BS Rools out

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
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1 hour - cheetah walk with Milly, 13 mph pace - nice little walk in the park, being chased.

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2 hrs spinning, good effort, sore butt, circuit workout, 100 X 4 rubber band swim stroke pulls, 4 x 90 second wall squats, 4 x 35 reps love hand swings, 4 times 35 ball crunches with 25 lb weight, 2 x 15 reps side lifts 2 - 15lb dumbells, 2 x 10 reps curls at 100 lbs, 2 times 15 reps pull ups with 2 - 35lb weiths, chest press 2 x 6 reps with 110lbs. 

workout was tougher than normal for some reason.

Stay kool, B of BS rools out

 

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Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
0.000.000.000.007.507.50

2700 yrds swimming, 1.5 miles - NW Center - nice pool, two life gaurds watched me for the first hour, no one else in the pool, worked on catching water and controlling heart rate, good hard workout.   54 laps.

Cheetah walk later today and maybe some spinning.

Stay Kool, B of BS Rools out

Winter 5K today, kinda miss those cold icy races..

 

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From RAD on Sat, Jan 28, 2012 at 19:36:52 from 98.202.23.178

I just miss races - period.

Love the swimming. Your hard work is going to pay many dividends! Hope the cheetah and spin go well.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
8.000.000.000.009.4717.47

22 miles spinning - good effort - 5.5 cross training miles - 25 laps, 1250 yrds swimming, working on grabbing water - cross training 3.97

Cheetah walk with Sylive - tough, avg pace 14 min miles with about 4 minutes of stops., 8 miles along JRP>

No umph today, somewhat tired from the swim yesterday.

Stay kool, B of Bs rools out - good start to the training week

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Spin 24 miles lunch workout, 22.6 mph pace, IM effort, after work 28 miles IM effort, pressing the pace.  Circuit weights.  Finally, the left leg is feeling 90% back after the SF, starting to get a little BS Rools mojo back.

Stay Kool, B of BS Rool sout

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From Kelli on Mon, Jan 30, 2012 at 18:06:50 from 71.219.85.126

This is maybe silly, but I can not wait to have grandkids! My daughter is only 19 so I will not rush her at all, but I am excited for the day!

Nice ride today. ;o)

From Brent on Mon, Jan 30, 2012 at 23:23:55 from 66.7.127.67

K-Power - I never thought I would love my grand kids so much, what a joy, extended parents. I have 5, my youngest daughter is trying to get pregnant in March, she is hoping, she put kids on delay chasing her career.

It is not silly, it is love of family.

Stay Kool, B of BS Rools out

From Tom on Mon, Jan 30, 2012 at 23:34:34 from 67.199.179.59

Brent I like to hear that return-of-the-mojo talk. Hope you're able to get in good training groove and ride it all the way to IM.

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5 miles with Milly, ruby slipper shoes, wow, kool, click those heels together (mizuno wave riders) nice shoes - 3 miles with Sylive after work to the never bear and home.  Walked the first five in 12:20 pace, good effort, getting a little faster each week, ran a few minutes of uphill.

Stay kool, B of BS Rools out

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From RAD on Tue, Jan 31, 2012 at 23:35:39 from 98.202.23.178

uphill running - it is where it's at! Nice job on the running today, I honestly can't imagine walking a 12:20 pace - I could do a slow run, but that is SPEED walking! nice!

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Swim at SHAC, cold cold water for an indoor pool, have to keep moving took 20 minutes ina hot shower to get back to normal.  Swam 1.5 miles, 54 laps working on hip roll and breathing.  I almost wimped out on the swim because of the cold water, stuck it out.  Converted to 7.5 cross training miles.

Stay Kool, B of BS Rools out

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From Teena Marie on Fri, Feb 03, 2012 at 16:55:52 from 75.162.92.164

I was cold just reading about your swim!!! :)

From Brent on Fri, Feb 03, 2012 at 16:58:39 from 209.33.247.203

T NA NA - it was cold, how is your Xterra training going? There is a good chance I will sign up if the IM goes well, sounds like a hard blast.

Stay Kool, B of BS Rools out

From bye-wing on Sat, Feb 04, 2012 at 19:46:29 from 110.49.251.193

I wonder why the water was so cold. 1.5 miles is a good swim, regardless of water temp. Well done.

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5 a.m, spinning at Deseret palms, spin until the first class at 6 a.m, then spin until the next class, almost  4 hrs spinning.  My legs were getting a little tired, Steve O, great motivator, coach without knowing it, take every opportunity to get better, he simulated Gunlock and the Wall.   18 cross training miles, about 72 miles biking.  It really helps to have someone get you motivated.   Almost stayed for the next class, got kicked out and needed to wait if there was an open bike, headed home. 

My second coach of the day, Sylvie says:  were doing a brick today get ready, she ran and coached me for a 4 mile hard trail run up and down turtle wall.   I got some new wave riders, first pair, better for rolling and landing on the toes, really made a difference, followed coach's techniques, ran the furthest in months without stopping, maybe there is hope.   It was a beautiful Stg day, wow, what a great run in the red rocks, hikers, runners, climbers.  Some ladies were coming down off the top as we were running up, they all gave us cudos saying impressive, pretty hard last hundred yrds to the top.

Feeling, feeling better about the prep, keep after it, and after it.  The workouts just get tougher from here.

Stay Kool, B of BS Rools out

 

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From RivertonPaul on Fri, Feb 03, 2012 at 18:51:15 from 67.42.27.114

Glad it was such a beautiful day.

From RAD on Sat, Feb 04, 2012 at 00:09:29 from 98.202.23.178

Very nice brick! Not sure I'd even be able to walk out of class after 4 hours of spinning! I did 3 classes once, but I had a 90 min break between 2&3. Then you're actually running and feeling good. There are SO many things to like about this post!

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20 miles Mtn bike ride, up West Canyon and home, pushed it hard the entire time, fun to ride in the sun, SF is 98% betters, able to do alot of standing on the pendals. 

Stay Kool, B of BS rools out

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10 mile speed walk to Snow Canyon tool both and home, working on technique.  Nice to get out in the day before heading home.

Stay Kool, B of BS Rools out

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From RAD on Mon, Feb 06, 2012 at 00:12:26 from 98.202.23.178

wow, that would've been a wonderful cheetah walk to join you on! Drive home safely.

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50 miles spinning, 2 hrs, 15 min - nice effort, kept on the pedals to the metal. Kinda in a training funk, need to snap out of it, forced myself to workout today, some of the fun is lost.  Maybe I will sign up for the Zion's century ride, maybe get me out of my funk. 

Stay Kool, B of BS Rools out

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From The Quiet Pirate on Tue, Feb 07, 2012 at 15:42:47 from 152.26.59.252

Grand Master Funk- get signed up for that century ride and give yourself a kick yourself in the pants!

From Brent on Tue, Feb 07, 2012 at 22:28:21 from 66.7.127.67

QP - still chasing my butt, trying to kick myself, almost - maybe your right, sign up for the century, give me a goal.

Stay Kool, b of BS Rools out

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Speed walk with Milly, 13 min per mile pace - good effort, a couple minute of uphill running at 9 min pace.

Spin 2 hours, 40 miles - good effort, circuit weights.

Trying to break out of the funk, watched the biggest loser, a little mojo.

Stay Kool, b of BS Rools out

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From Terri on Wed, Feb 08, 2012 at 08:15:45 from 72.66.72.85

Love the biggest loser...great motivator! Keep up the mojo!

From RAD on Wed, Feb 08, 2012 at 12:16:18 from 98.202.23.178

Biggest loser is so wrenched in drama this season it is losing it's allure for me. I don't want to watch a soap opera!!!

Either way, you had a GREAT workout! You are really ramping things up for IM!!

From Brent on Thu, Feb 09, 2012 at 07:26:54 from 168.178.30.219

Terri - I am kinda with Devine, biggest loser not as good as previous years. On a positive note, there is a biggest loser camp down at STG, seen them out on the turle wall trail, I always give them a high five.

Devine - how is the soap opera going at your house this week?

From RAD on Thu, Feb 09, 2012 at 16:33:29 from 98.202.23.178

Soap opera is coming to a nice close. Now, I just need to clean the bathroom :)

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Spin - 2 hrs, 44 miles - nothing special.

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From The Quiet Pirate on Thu, Feb 09, 2012 at 13:36:09 from 152.26.59.252

What's up with 44 miles being "nuttin' special?"

From RAD on Thu, Feb 09, 2012 at 16:33:57 from 98.202.23.178

I'm with QP!!!

Nice work Brent.

From Brent on Thu, Feb 09, 2012 at 17:39:37 from 168.178.30.219

QP - Grand funk - like it, hey, no runs after the crispy race, what's up, need to burn off all the sugar.

Devine - glad your soap opera is done, hey, always something with kids or grand kids in my case.

Blank happens

B of BS Grand Funk out

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NW center - one mile swimming, 1800 yrds - nice day for a swim.

Spin 21 miles - moderate effort, tire from the swim, fighting the water, the water is winning, going to a Master's swim class in the morning and another class on saturday with a Triathlon trainer.  hopefully, some help can be gained.

BS Grand Funk Out

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From bye-wing on Fri, Feb 10, 2012 at 01:31:05 from 124.121.69.217

You are really improving with your swimming. Good luck learning new tricks to get get across the pool faster.

From Burt on Fri, Feb 10, 2012 at 09:55:59 from 72.223.93.158

When I try to swim forward, I go backward.

From Tom on Fri, Feb 10, 2012 at 15:24:06 from 67.199.179.59

Brent nice job hanging tough thru the mentally/physically exhausting IM training regiment. I'm really looking forward to your IM experience being Some Kind of Wonderful, without the Grand Funk.

From Brent on Sat, Feb 11, 2012 at 18:27:31 from 66.7.127.67

Cat of the move - thanks, the swimming is darn hard, now going to a coach.

Burt, you can do it, Ragnar, you can do it.

Tom, your right about the mental and physical part, need to stay tough, can use all the pep talks I can get.

Stay Kool, Grand Funk out

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coach Sylvie got me out, good thing, nice afternoon, JRP  - north and then home, cheetah walked about half and shufle ran about half, the side of the trail, formally mud, was dry enough for me to get some running done.  Nice get out, get Master Grand Funk out of a funk.  Hopefully get in 20 miles spinning tonight. 

Stay Kool, Master Grand Funk out

 

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From Kim on Fri, Feb 10, 2012 at 18:24:11 from 67.199.179.59

Way to go Coach Sylvie! And way to go MGF! I love to picture your cheetah stuff and shuffle stuff! Sometime the Barneys and the Lees are going to meet up down in the Georgie Porgie with some pudding and pie, (and some cheetah and shuffle and whatever else we might have in us that day!) Thanks for the pep talk to me on my blog! February is just February whether we have bad weather or not!

From Brent on Sat, Feb 11, 2012 at 18:23:08 from 66.7.127.67

Kim, would be nice to hook up for dinner or something, good luck with the marathons this year.

Stay Kool, B of BS Rools out

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Swim class, coach Keena, 50 meter olympic pool, worked on rolling, - 2 hr spin, weights, crunches, wall squats, etc.  Good day for Master Grand Funk

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Swim - Murray rec - 3 x 500 yrds, 10 second rest between setus - another 500 yrds working on technique - feel good -  4 hrs 30 minutes spinning, avg pace, 20 mph, sore butt, hard to spin inside, watch Phil beat tiger, yeah.  Got the tough bike workout done for the week.

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Me and Milly, 5 miles - 3.5% grade, 13 min miles, nice fast walk, a few little jogs.  The training is ramping up, expect a big week this week after yesterday.

Second date, same day, with Milly, she must like me, 5 miles, 12 minute mile pace, did more running on this leg, 4% grade, leg feeling better and better. 

Spin after work, 1hr 15 min - saddle sore from yesterday, almost got bucked off. 

The tough week moves on, expect to hit 100 miles this week, with running and cross training miles.

Stay kool, Grand Funk Out

 

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From The Quiet Pirate on Mon, Feb 13, 2012 at 15:30:41 from 152.26.59.252

Grand Funk- how is the sore bike seat feeling after 4 1/2 hours on Sunday? That's insane!!!!

Looking forward to hearing your reports this week. Did you register for the century ride?

From Clay on Mon, Feb 13, 2012 at 18:06:59 from 71.195.211.7

Nice job on the workout Brent! Are you running the Spectrum 10K in March? Keep up the good work, you are awesome!

From Brent on Mon, Feb 13, 2012 at 21:12:30 from 66.7.127.67

QP - yes the poor old saddle is getting tire of me, yes, it appears I will do the Zions Century ride as a hard training ride. I am hoping a Tri training buddy of mine will do the ride with me.

Clay, we are thinking about doing the Spectrum, a couple things need to work out first. We have potential house guests that throw a kink. Hope you do well done there. I will give you a holler if I see you.

Stay Kool, Grand Funk out

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Workout with Milly's sister, Silly, 24 miles, avg pace 22 mph, good effort, Spin on

Valentine date - spin class with Sylive, yoga with Sylive, takeout at Pei we -  good spin class, spinning the wall in peanut butter, pants on fire sprint to the finish.

stay Kool, Grand funk out

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From RAD on Tue, Feb 14, 2012 at 15:29:07 from 98.202.23.178

Silly - kill yourself and go nowhere.

Nice job on the workout!

From The Quiet Pirate on Wed, Feb 15, 2012 at 09:35:23 from 152.26.59.252

spreading the wall in peanut butter? This is a new one for me.

From Brent on Fri, Feb 17, 2012 at 14:13:48 from 66.7.127.67

QP, Devine - did not finish the spin class story, the intructer passed out valentines with 3 min. workouts on them, each one in class got to lead for the three minutes, so - had the class do a seated hill climb, hard as possible riding up the wall (wall is a famous bike riding hill inthe STG IM by gunlock, like riding uphill in peanut butter. My second valentine, go as hard and fast as you can for three minutes, medium hard resistance, pants on fire to the finish. The instructor said wow, I need to take three minutes easy spinning to recover from those two three minute workouts. About had the class gave it their all, about half fell off the workout. I don't expect the instructor will give me another valentine.

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Swim - 50 laps, converted to 7.4 cross training miles,  about 90 minutes.

Spin 2 hrs, 12 min - converted to 10.5 cross training miles.  day off yesterday to recover from yoga, sore. 

Stay Kool, B of BS Rools out

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Cheetah run, speed walk with Sylvie, west wind a little cool, nice to get out in the day, gave it a good effort.  22 miles spinning at IM effort - almost bagged today, kinda in a funk again today, glad to get in the workouts. 

Stay Kool, Grand Funk out

 

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From Clay on Fri, Feb 17, 2012 at 20:46:42 from 71.195.211.7

Way to hang tough Brent! Stay with it!

From RAD on Sat, Feb 18, 2012 at 13:20:55 from 98.202.23.178

Those funks are the hardest to get out of! What about next Saturday morning hanging out with some Tri geeks out on the West side? We're trying a long workout. 10-12 miles, but an out and back so you could cheetah walk as much as you'd like or just meet us for the bike swim afterward. 20 miles outdoor loop with a lot of good uphill pushes then an hour swim at the rec center afterward. Maybe a good group workout would do you good? help you out of the funk? you'd probably get twice as many bike miles if you push past me then come back for me :)

From Brent on Sat, Feb 18, 2012 at 17:49:49 from 66.7.127.67

Devine, thanks, you are a great, I read your comment after the workout this morning, I did need go to get out with some other people training, always tought to keep up the mojo training solo.

Clay, thanks, you know the grind,takes some self disipline to keep after it.

Stay Kool, B of BS Rools out

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Swim - coaching class - tri geeks - AMFC rec cemter - coach keena - got some nice tech. tips, good to talk to tri geeks about Tris - going to meet up with the coach to ride 60 miles next friday, fix 60 miles of the STG IM course and then ride the zions century course on saturday, should be a couple of good training rides, hope it happens.

Swim - long lanes  - Olympic style.

8 miles spinning, working out the kinks

 

Stay Kool, B of BS Rools out - kinda out of the funk now - thanks Devine

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Swim, Murray Rec - working on rolling the hips and not lifting head, good workout. 

spin one hour, moderate hill effort - 140 ball crunches with 20lb weights, 4  x 90 wall squats,  4 x 100 rubber bad lat pulls, abs rotations 4 x 35, balancing thingee, 4 times.

Stay Kool, B of BS rools out

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From bye-wing on Mon, Feb 20, 2012 at 07:48:23 from 110.169.144.92

That is a lot of exercise for one day. Swimming, spinning and then weights. Is it all done back to back , or do you take a break in between? Just curious, how much time does it take you to get it all done?

From Brent on Mon, Feb 20, 2012 at 09:12:27 from 168.178.30.219

Cat on the Move - minimum, two hours a day working out, this workout took closs to 3 hrs. I could never do this amount of training if I still had kids at home. My second oldest grandson came over for few hours yesterday, forget exercising then, my grandkids want me to play with them, I do all the playing.

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Cheetah speed walk - 2 hrs, 20 min - 11 miles with Milly, lucky to have CCR, the Silver Bullet Band, Lady Ga Ga and ACDC, or I would never last for such a boring workout. 

This is an interesting workout in regards to time, I hope to have at least 7 hrs to finish the marathon portion of the IM, hope to run as much as speed walk, but, never know given the knees. 

Swim, NW center, 36 laps, 1 mile, worked on form, nice pool

Stay Kool, B of BS Rools out

 

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From The Quiet Pirate on Mon, Feb 20, 2012 at 09:30:11 from 152.26.59.252

That is a long time to speed walk. I love my music to keep me going, but I need more of it. My shuffle only lasts 70 minutes, then I've got to re-play.

What are your top 5 running songs?

My #1 is "I'll do anything for love, but I won't do that" by Meatloaf. 12 minutes of awesomeness!

From RAD on Mon, Feb 20, 2012 at 14:28:04 from 98.202.23.178

Hey, Lauren had a swim meet at NW just a couple weekends ago. I was planning on running there until the plan got wadded up and thrown out the window and I had to sit and entertain 3 other kids for 3 hours instead. Whatever...

I'm glad you got through the walk and swim. Your workouts are coming together and I think you're going to do great at the IM!

Do you have a SLco pass? Because the rec center out by me is county so you could use it free. Given anymore thought to joining me this Sautrday?

From Brent on Mon, Feb 20, 2012 at 19:58:30 from 66.7.127.67

QP - I really like a mix to my music, love some of the oldies, I want the meatloaf song. Like your style.

Devine, I go to NW center, I get in for $1 from 10 to noon, a slip over there from work when I get a chance. Your right, may get a county pass next year.

You two have been great friends, if it were not for you three sisters, Clay, Tom, Kim and a couple of others, I would have likely gone private blog or got off the blog.

I have a few Tri buddies not on the blog and a couple of long time running buddies not on the blog, but, nothing the blogging with good friends.

Stay Kool, B of Bs Rools out

by the way, I may actually like swimming.

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Spin, hard spin, 1 hr, 22.74 mph  - spin class - total 44 miles - yoga class.

Yoga, yogie, yo - tough class, hope it helps with flexibility for swimming and planks.

Stay Kool, B of BS Rools out

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From RAD on Tue, Feb 21, 2012 at 20:45:06 from 98.202.23.178

love me some yoga!!!

From Kim on Tue, Feb 21, 2012 at 22:21:02 from 67.199.179.59

I have never bonded with spin. Great job on all your workouts all the time! Tom and I just might be able to come down to St. George to watch you on that IM. Not sure if it will work into our schedule or not. We ended up having kid number two pop the question last week and he will be getting married late May or early June. So with that and the other busyness of May I'm not sure it will work.It would be a blast to come and watch you though! Keep up the awesomeness!

From Brent on Wed, Feb 22, 2012 at 06:03:50 from 168.178.30.219

Devine - yoga - aquired taste, not for sissies.

Kim, congrads for your son, hey, would be great to see you at the IM

From Huans32 on Wed, Feb 22, 2012 at 06:36:02 from 199.19.250.9

Sweet your doing the IM. Going to be there to support you. Doing bike handler at T1 and then aid station #5 after 6:30pm. I am so excited for you guys doing it. Next year I am hoping to do it.

From Brent on Wed, Feb 22, 2012 at 13:52:51 from 168.178.30.219

Mark, thanks for giving back, I will be looking for you at the T1 and aid station.

Stay Kool, B of BS Rools out

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MIlly, me and milly, gone silly, 4.6 mph - ok - off day today and tomorrow - lite workouts.

Stay Kool, B of BS Rools out

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Swim 1800 yrds, 1 mile, not my best day, but, toughed in out, about 55 min to swim the mile.  4 swims in 7 days

Stay Kool, B of BS Roolsout

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From The Quiet Pirate on Thu, Feb 23, 2012 at 11:53:44 from 152.26.59.252

I'm impressed with a mile swim in under an hour. You said today would be a lite day!

From RAD on Fri, Feb 24, 2012 at 10:44:56 from 98.202.23.178

excellent swim day! I think how we feel is always more of how we judge our workouts than just the time. Keep it up.

From bye-wing on Sat, Feb 25, 2012 at 08:57:44 from 115.87.38.135

Way to go with the swimming.Do you mix up the strokes during your swim, or do all freestyle? Give yourself more credit - a mile is a mile. (well in cross training it is even 5 miles). I was just reading your clarification on cross training miles. I think that is so interesting I should convert all my various bike/run/swim miles to cross training miles this next week.

From Brent on Sun, Feb 26, 2012 at 15:45:30 from 66.7.127.67

Cat, thanks, just swimming free ride now, I am faster on the back stroke, but, cannot swim it out in open water, cannot see where you are going.

Yes, hope to see you at Herriman Tri later this year. I am not signing up for races until after the IM.

Stay Kool, B of BS Rool sout

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STG run, west canyon,  14 miles,mostly jogging, fun day, had Sylive, Cameron, Di and Sue along for the run, good training weekend. Avg. pace still slow, 12 min miles, but, out there.

STay Kool, B of BS Rools out

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Start of the big training day, met the coach Keena at SHAC, about 9 of us swimming  before the double loop around gunlock, Im course swam I mile - good effort. 

The bike ride - wow, what a ride - grueling fun - we started at chuckwalla red cliffs perserve - Keena led the first 15 miles over to the intersection Utah hill and split to gunlock, as we reached the split, about 50 bikers all decked out in Red rock jerseys, fancy bikes with aero wheels, pretty impressive, one guy in our group said;  never seen so much carbon and spandex at the same time - they headed up towards Gunlock as we stopped for a couple of seconds - Keena says - you guys go catch them, well, I led the pace and we passed everyone of them before gunlock - bad luck, one of the red rock riders said to his group, lets pick it up they are passing us, he hit a patch of gravel and went down. 

This is a tough ride, big hills, road with Roary up the hills and over to Veyo, waited for the rest of the group to catch us, hooked up with Sue and drafted the rest of the first loop - everyone made the first 43 mile loop fine.  The second loop, Keena told me to take the lead, led for a few miles, she and Roary took the lead and left us, very strong bike riders, she is sponsored and races Tris all over the country, doing a Half IM in Porto Rico in three weeks.   The second pack was me and Sue,  Di and Cameron were behind us.   Sue left me on the wall, I rode the first loop too hard, recovered on the downhill to Veyo and road solo the rest of the way, total of 87.4 miles, sor neck, legs and sun burnt nose.  

The tale goes on - Cameron, 24 year old, his first ride on the Cervelo, bonked  big time on the second time up the wall, he blacked out and fell over, luckily, Di was not too far behind him and called for help, Sue drove back and picked him up, he was quite embarrassed to be the young stud and bonk, good learning experience for him. 

The ride down bluff from mile 11 of the marathon was scary fast with side winds and traffic, not for the faint of heart.  Speeds close to 40 mph in some spots.  

Lessons learned from the ride - respect the hills, eat and drink more, coast more on the downhill and save the legs, practice on high cadenace to keep the legs less tired.  All in all, much learned and leassons to apply.   Di road 103 miles, the others road a out 84, except for Cameron.

 

 

 

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From RAD on Sun, Feb 26, 2012 at 22:06:42 from 98.202.23.178

wow, sounds like an amazing swim and ride! A ton of crazy happenings and great lessons learned. I'd still love to get out with you sometime and try to keep up. Maybe on a day you're recovering :)

From Brent on Mon, Feb 27, 2012 at 05:42:16 from 168.178.30.219

Devine, we will do a workout together, it will be fun.

Stay Kool, B of BS Brools out

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24 min spin, shake out the legs

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5 mile cheetah walk with Milly, 13 min miles, legs tired - good gage on run/walk the marathon. 

After work - 2 hrs, 24 minute spin -

Assessment on progress - happy with the 14 mile run/cheetah walk this last weekend, more running than walking - jump to to 16 in two weeks.

Bike - learned a few lessons on hydration and nutrition on the bike and learned my limits pushing the pace - feel good about the bike

Swim?  Hum, the unknown, keep working at it, improvement is at a slow pace.   Do doubt, get out the lake before the time limit, very good outlook on the rest of the race.

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From The Quiet Pirate on Tue, Feb 28, 2012 at 15:09:59 from 71.51.224.227

All your spinning, cheetah walking, and swimming training will pay off. You're super strong on the bike!

I predict a great race for you. I can't imagine walking such a fast pace for so long- you're training smart and strong.

From Brent on Wed, Feb 29, 2012 at 06:41:20 from 168.178.30.219

QP - thanks,

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Spin and yoga - darn yoga - tough

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Me and Milly - 5 miles, avg pace. 4.7 mph - 12:45 min miles - nothing special, just signing with CCR.

33 minutes spinning at lunch,  22.44 mph pace - good hard effort

1hr 36 min spinning - cadence, watching the idol

 

Stay Kool, B of BS Rools out

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From The Quiet Pirate on Wed, Feb 29, 2012 at 12:32:03 from 152.26.59.252

signing or singing? Happy hands club or American idol?

Are you really walking that fast for 5 miles? That is speedy gonzales!!

From Brent on Wed, Feb 29, 2012 at 21:02:00 from 66.7.127.67

American Idol -ha ha, your a hoot,

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1850 yrds swimming, good effort -

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From bye-wing on Thu, Mar 01, 2012 at 23:11:17 from 124.121.186.128

Welcome back to the pool. Congrats on the Cheetah run last weekend.

From Lybi on Fri, Mar 02, 2012 at 09:08:48 from 68.3.188.21

That's a lot of yards, there, bub. Great job!

What a cool picture of your and Sylvia!

From The Quiet Pirate on Fri, Mar 02, 2012 at 11:46:24 from 152.26.59.252

Welcome to our OOL... notice there's no P in it- let's keep it that way.

Hope there wasn't any P in your OOL.

From Brent on Fri, Mar 02, 2012 at 18:02:20 from 66.7.127.67

Cat on the move - keeping an eye on you, maybe see you at the Herriman Tri - keep up the hard tri training.

Lybi - hey old running blogging bud - hope your back blogging, good to hear from you, you go instantly on my favorite list if you still blogging.

QP - no P in the ool, no spelan Bees for me.

Stay Kool, B of BS rool sout

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Spin 2 hrs, 30 min,  circuit weights, crunches, etc. - felt real good.  Good to have Lybi back on the blog, missed her humor. 

Stay Kool, B of BS Rools out

*Note, have lost 10 lbs in the last month, changed by diet - hope to lost another 6 or 7 llbs before IM day.   Sylvie has been a big help in coaching and supporting.  Workout missed yesterday, Sylvie's mother was in the ER, good nothing serious, she is 91.

 

 

 

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From The Quiet Pirate on Sat, Mar 03, 2012 at 11:14:50 from 71.51.224.227

Congrats on the weight loss. Changing habits, esp eating ones is hard. Sometimes harder than any physical challenge we could face.

Glad to hear Sylvie's mom is okay. 91 is awesome. I'll bet she's got some good stories to tell.

From RAD on Sat, Mar 03, 2012 at 14:51:30 from 98.202.23.178

I'm horrible with my eating habits, but am really putting forth a concious effort to knock off the last 10! It is NOT easy. Neither is dealing with the stress of a sick family member. Glad both are going well. Nice workout!

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Swim clinic, NW, Desert Sharks, good clinic, hopefully, can apply lessons learned, got filmed under water stroke.   2 hrs 12 minutes spinning -  4 circuts - weights, wall squat, balance, etc. gooooood effort. 

Stay Kool, B of BS Rool sout

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From bye-wing on Sun, Mar 04, 2012 at 09:06:15 from 124.122.37.240

I always thought that would be cool to have someone ( that knows what they are doing) film

Me swimming and then show me exactly what I need to improve on. I'm jealous.

By the way, what's the secret to losing 10 pounds?

From RAD on Sun, Mar 04, 2012 at 13:35:26 from 98.202.23.178

Nice work Brent! That is a good effort for a Saturday workout. Swimming is the trickiest part (im my mind) to the tri. A lot involved and not a whole lot of room for error (more life/death). Keep up the hard work!

From Brent on Sun, Mar 04, 2012 at 14:36:09 from 66.7.127.67

Cat on the move - every monday, me and sylvie, liquid food only, vegie drink and a fruit smoothie drink, tough to drink only, but, works to kick the butt. Also, started doing more ball crunches and side twists for for the muffin, helping.

Devine - you keep up the hard work, just don't get hurt, I expect you will hve a marathon PR this year, you are due, not doggine do do, but due.

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Olympic Brick day - 40 miles spinning, 1850 yrd swim, 10 miles run/power walk along JRP trail.  Happy with the workout.  Sylive pace me the 10 miles on the JRP trail, nice day to get out.  dogs, runners, bikers, hawks, dog poop.

Stay Kool, B of BS Rools out

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Spin 22 mph, 1 hr, good IM effort.  off day - back at it tomorrow.

Stay Kool, B of BS Rool sout

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From The Quiet Pirate on Tue, Mar 06, 2012 at 07:45:34 from 152.26.59.252

Your day off makes my legs ache. Amazing what we can program out bodies to do, isn't it?

From Brent on Tue, Mar 06, 2012 at 15:58:43 from 168.178.30.219

QP, thanks, your right, it does become amazing as your body adjusts to the harder workouts, it just takes time.

Stay Kool, B of BS Rools out

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Crazy lunch time spin and run - held the treadmill for Diana, got off after .25 miles and spin for 13 miles, hopped back on a treadmill and did walk run repeats of .25 miles,  fastest I have run for months, feels good, last quarter at 7 min pace. 

I hr spin class with Sylvie, good workout, decided to simulate the wall.

Yoga was tough - what the heck, yoga is for sissies - who said that?

Another spin and yoga tonight. 

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From Tom on Tue, Mar 06, 2012 at 16:51:57 from 67.199.179.59

Brent - great job the last while with the tough workouts. Looks like your mojo is back and the Grand Funk train has left the station. Only 2 months to go!

From RAD on Tue, Mar 06, 2012 at 21:10:06 from 98.202.23.178

oooh, a fast quarter - makes you feel like you're on cloud nine, huh? I know that feeling...first time I hit a 7mm pace after the boot was off, awesome sauce.

Nice job on the crazy workouts! Keep it up IM Rools!

From Brent on Tue, Mar 06, 2012 at 21:35:30 from 66.7.127.67

Tom, do feel like the mojo is back - have dropped 10lbs, kept up with some excellent bikers for a 90 ride, good feeling. thanks

Devine - well, nice to know the legs can still move, ran the quarters at a 3.5% incline - the real goal is to be able to run enough to get me to the end.

Stay Kool, B of BS Rools ou

From Lybi on Wed, Mar 07, 2012 at 23:56:51 from 68.3.188.21

7 min. pace, nice! Dropping 10 lbs/ right and left. 120 awesome points, my friend.

Yoga=awesome, I agree.

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Spinner stuff again, darn, get out on the road

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From The Quiet Pirate on Thu, Mar 08, 2012 at 13:11:16 from 152.26.59.252

The road is calling- spring is coming- the road won't know what rolled over it & left it behind :-)

From bye-wing on Thu, Mar 08, 2012 at 21:56:40 from 124.121.117.201

Wow, you are on a roll. Back to running, improving your swimming, doing yoga and evern losing 10lbs. You are on fire!

From Lybi on Thu, Mar 08, 2012 at 23:01:43 from 68.3.188.21

I read somewhere that there's a gym that is getting all it's electricity from stationary bikes (or the spinners thereon). Isn't that cool? What if instead of just getting in a workout, you could be saving the world? That would be sweeeeeeet, no?

From Brent on Fri, Mar 09, 2012 at 12:52:11 from 209.33.247.203

Pants on fire? Yea, move faster, keep ahead of the flames - yes, spring in STG, beautiful day, sitting here at the library, blogging.

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Longest swim ever, 3,000 yrds - 20 bike ride up snow canyon and back, beautiful day.

As the IM get closer, the more anxiety about the swim part, calm, clam,

"Stay kool, b of bs rools out

 

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From Kelli on Fri, Mar 09, 2012 at 13:05:03 from 71.219.85.126

Stay KOOL and KALM! You will do great! That is a very long swim, but we all know you can do it.

From RAD on Fri, Mar 09, 2012 at 13:43:22 from 98.202.23.178

Kelli is right. I think that is the biggest thing, just stay relaxed about it. You know you've put in the training and the time and you CAN do it, now just get out and get 'er done then fly on the bike. You'll make the time cut off, race day magic always puts a little extra get-up in our step, or stroke!

Glad you're enjoying the stg sun! I'll be down next weekend for Spectrum. Are you going to be around? I'd love some pointers on good trails/hikes to take the family on. No room for a bike or I'd hit an epic ride with you!

From Lybi on Sat, Mar 10, 2012 at 23:22:25 from 174.56.2.152

Congrats on the longest swim ever! Are you doing an Iron Man? Holy crap! (And I mean that in the best way possible.) You are going to make it! I know it!

From Brent on Sun, Mar 11, 2012 at 15:30:03 from 66.7.127.67

Kelli - yes - stay Kalm, my nature is to always go all out, tough to control

Devine - don't know for sure if we are going down next weekend, need to get my truck fixed, if that works out we will likely go, I will send you a message, toying with the idea of doing spectrum as a training run.

Lybi - well, the hope is to complete the IM, have been training like heck - got many good pointers from Mike, Keena, di, etc. and some good training.

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Run up turtle wall with Sylive, nice day, ran about 90% - good effort on the hills.

*Note, had the bike shop put on the Zipp 808s, ready to roll, they look great.

Stay Kool, B of BS Rools out

 

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Run/Cheetah walk, up and down West Canyon, (snow canyon twice)  Sylvie was the sag water on her mountain bike the first 8, and paced me the second 8 - longest effort in some time, gives me confidence, can keep improving. 

Stay Kool, B of BS Rools out

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From RAD on Mon, Mar 12, 2012 at 10:06:43 from 98.202.23.178

you've got this Brent. Full confidence in the IM!!

From Brent on Mon, Mar 12, 2012 at 20:15:46 from 204.113.19.55

Devine, thanks - looks like we are going to STG this weekend, my cell number is: 801-556-8962

I don't think we are going to run the 10K - It would be good to show you the turtle wall run, fun 4 mile run, good hike for kids most of the way.

Stay Kool, B of BS Rools out

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Swim, 1800 yrds, 1 mile

Spin 96 minutes

Circuit workout  - good

Another semi easy day tomorrow

Stay Kool, B of BS rools out

 

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From The Quiet Pirate on Tue, Mar 13, 2012 at 09:23:41 from 152.26.59.252

Nice brick workout! Enjoy your easy day, although I know you and easy will still be tough.

From bye-wing on Wed, Mar 14, 2012 at 02:14:45 from 110.49.250.87

The workout that never ends, way to fit it all in.

From Brent on Thu, Mar 15, 2012 at 15:03:20 from 209.33.247.203

Cat on the move - your right, the workouts never seem to end, avg about 17 hours a week training for the IM. If I finish this one, it may be a one and done, and go back to half IM and shorter distances.

QP - who is the big sister of the three -

From The Quiet Pirate on Thu, Mar 15, 2012 at 15:11:51 from 71.49.49.82

Brent -

I'll never tell :-)

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1 hr semi hard spin class, and yoga after, some teenagers showed up at yoga, the instructor put it too us, showing the kids, tough yoga class.

Stay Kool, B of BS Rool sout

 

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Swim 3,000 yrds - good endurance swim - working it.  Likey like the NW pool

got in trouble for swimming without a life gaurd -

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From Teena Marie on Wed, Mar 14, 2012 at 13:28:28 from 174.232.133.215

Sweet sauce!!! What is the NW pool?

From The Quiet Pirate on Thu, Mar 15, 2012 at 11:54:33 from 152.26.59.252

You don't need a life guard- you could out swim a lifeguard on a cloudy day!

From Brent on Thu, Mar 15, 2012 at 15:01:10 from 209.33.247.203

T NA NA - thanks, have really been working on the swim, if I don't finish the IM, it will be because of not making the swim cutoff time. NW - North West Multi Purpose center, they a a very nice pool for swimming laps.

QP- what is the song, I can see for miles and miles? How far can you see with the eye patch?

Stay Kool, B of BS Rools out

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STG - maiden voyage on the zipps - did a loop of the IM couse up to Gunlock and around to Veyo, was going to do a second loop, the side winds coming down from Veyo with the traffic was just too scary, rode around half loop up to Gunlock and home, the winds were stilla blowing in the canyons, got a cramp in the left hamstring, need to get down some lava salts, happy with the ride, need to stay down in the aero position more, need to work on it, tough on the neck.  70 miles - the new 11/28 gear really made a big difference going up the wall.

Stay Kool, good luck to all the Spectum 10ks, 

Last comment about biking, sounds easy, everyone can ride a bike, I would rather run a marathon than ride the 112 miles of the IM course, I would bet most would say the bike is the toughest, likely because of the tough bike course. 

 

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From RAD on Thu, Mar 15, 2012 at 15:37:44 from 98.202.23.178

Thanks for the good luck wishes!

I have to agree on the course for the IM bike course! I've never done a century ride, but I think you can ride it 'easy' and coast along, but I know you won't! You'll be killing it the entire way! Biking isn't easy and keeping a good pace consistently for 4 hours isn't easy. You just lose the pounding from running, but otherwise is pretty equal in my mind.

Nice workout on the Zipps! We will have to chat bike stuff on Saturday, I need some pointers. I'm looking to invest some money...

From Huans32 on Fri, Mar 16, 2012 at 06:41:56 from 199.116.173.73

Awesome job and on the new zipps. That is a tough bike course and was a tough run. But I think you will like the new changes. Can't wait to see you down there. Look for us at the T1 bike and run station #5 k. Oh what was your goal finish time??

From The Quiet Pirate on Fri, Mar 16, 2012 at 12:42:57 from 152.26.59.252

I'd take a run over a tough bike ride any day. I think bikes are a great workout, but riding in a race position is uncomfortable while you're killing your legs for 100+ miles.

All the spinning you do, and it's still tough- means I'd be on the side of the road pushing my bike...and trying to run:-)

From Brent on Fri, Mar 16, 2012 at 13:22:00 from 209.33.247.203

Devine - turtle wall time saturday?

Mark - thanks, will be looking for you, well, I just hope to finish, this is one heck of a course. I would guess that the bike is at least an hour longer than a flat course. Mark, what are your Tri plans this year?

QP - sore butt, sore back, sore neck, red neck, rudolph nose - what is not to like about the bike.

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3 X 500 - ten second rest between intervals - 6 more laps - talked a Tri Geek doing two IMs this year, gove me some pointers.  There is talk that STG IM will be no more, out of 2500 slots, only about 1250 signed up. 

Hope to run this afternoon - ran 8 miles - up and down west canyon, nice effort, spirts of good.  Avg. pace a little under 12 min miles - the only tortise we seen was me.

Stay Kool, B of BS Rools out

 

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Swim - 1500 yrds - shac, worked on form and not raising head

4 mile run up turtle wall with Sylive and Devine - met Devine's family, cut kids - nice to run with Rachel,nice chit chat, she is in very good shape, handled the up hill well after running spectrum.

Stay Kool, B of BS Rools out

 

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From Clay on Sun, Mar 18, 2012 at 20:26:15 from 71.195.211.7

Brent I must have missed you at the Spectrum... How did you do?

From Brent on Mon, Mar 19, 2012 at 05:21:48 from 168.178.30.219

Clay, spectrum was sold out, we were down at STG, watched some of the race. Glad you done well.

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bundled up - chili - rode the mtn bike 20 miles, up to the top of west canyon and home, good effort.

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From RAD on Tue, Mar 20, 2012 at 15:19:08 from 98.202.23.178

it was VERY cold down there Sunday nice 20 miles!

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20.5 miles spinning, hill effort

spin at home - 2 hrs 43 minute, good effort - my last ride up around gunlock was not my best effort, really stayed after it on this workout on tired legs, trying to simulate tired legs.

Total 3 hrs, 45 minutes spinning

Stay Kool, B of BS rools out

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From The Quiet Pirate on Tue, Mar 20, 2012 at 08:41:42 from 152.26.59.252

That kind out workout would certainly give me tired legs. After the first 15 miles, I'd be KO'd.

Good training for your tri!

From RAD on Tue, Mar 20, 2012 at 15:18:23 from 98.202.23.178

wow...that is a TON of spinning, and I know you don't do half effort! You are gonna kill that bike ride at IM!

From Brent on Tue, Mar 20, 2012 at 21:15:34 from 66.7.127.67

QP, Devine, thanks, Devine - how did the bike thing go? Hopefully it was in great shape, talked to a friend at work, does alot of biking, thought it was a fair price if in good shape.

Biking is a funny sport, the legs seem to always burn, what the heck.

Stay Kool, B of Bs Rools out

From RAD on Tue, Mar 20, 2012 at 22:34:02 from 98.202.23.178

Brent, the frame and wheels/tires seemed to be in good shape and the sprockets on the gears seemed to still be pointed and not rounded like we'd discussed. It fit well, and she'd had it tuned in the fall and hadn't ridden it since, so it is good to go! The handle bars could use a re-wrap, but it isn't bad. She said it is the same wrap she had put on back in '08 which shows good care to me. She also had aero bars that she would attach for tris, so I'll be able to do that. I just have to attach my pedals and I'm off! Well and buy an attachment for the air compressor so we can pump up the tires. I think I may give it a whirl this Saturday!

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66 minutes spinning, standup spinning for 35 minutes of the class, working on hills, good effort, sweat.  Yoga - good class

Stay Kool, B of BS rools out

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Swim, 1 mile - non-stop, 54:26 - this same pace would give me a 2:11 for 2.4 miles - 9 minutes ahead of the cutoff, man, I need to get faster and make sure I have the endurance.

Stay Kool, B of BS Rool sout

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From The Quiet Pirate on Thu, Mar 22, 2012 at 09:32:53 from 152.26.59.252

Don't discount the extra adrenaline you'll have to help push you through!

From bye-wing on Thu, Mar 22, 2012 at 22:48:19 from 124.121.141.88

You are on the right track. With that swimming pool wall available at every turn, it is tempting to take a break. (I know I took a break on my mile swim today.) Good job doing the whole mile w/o stopping.

I agree with QP. That adrenaline does amazing things to get you moving through the water at a faster pace.

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two miles milly, 8 miles spinning, lite day and week

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Swim 1800 yrds, working it,  lite day and week

Spin 66 minutes - circuit, 4 x 90 second wall squats - balance thingie 4 x 1 min on each leg, 4 x 100 rubber bad swim pulls, 4 x 35 exercise ball crunches with 30lb weight, 4 x 35 twists with 10lb weights, 2 x curls, slant board 35 lb weights two sets.

I usually do not blog my core stuff, do it at least twice a week, going to move it to 4 times a week. 

Stay Kool, B of BS Rools out

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From RAD on Fri, Mar 23, 2012 at 11:06:00 from 98.202.23.178

we need a back off week every few, right? I'm sure you'll hit it hard tomorrow anyway. Nice swim!

From Lybi on Fri, Mar 23, 2012 at 13:18:22 from 68.3.188.21

Great job, Brent. Bet you gave that swimming pool heck! (Hehehe) Are you tapering for a race, or are you just overall rejuvenating for injury prevention?

From Brent on Fri, Mar 23, 2012 at 19:56:57 from 168.178.30.219

Devine and Lybi - just a backoff week before the biggest week next week. I felt maybe I was over training. I expect to hit it hard tomorrow.

Thanks

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Swim 1 mile, Murray Rec. not a great energy morning, but got er done.

Have a little cheese with my wine - got out, 8 miles with Sylive, run the dirt, walk the pave trail, out in 45 min and back 42 - nice effort, actually had more energy coming back than going out -

Stay Kool, B of BS rools out

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From Tom on Sat, Mar 24, 2012 at 12:04:59 from 67.199.179.59

Nice job getting it done despite the low energy. Hopefully the little extra rest this weeks keeps you right where you need to be for IM. Only 7 weeks to go right?

From Mike Warren on Sat, Mar 24, 2012 at 12:14:07 from 208.117.116.252

Brent, good work! Getting the swim done without the energy is hard work. The fact that you got it done is all that matters. Personally, I think it's good and simulates Iron Man conditions when your having a tough day. It's getting close. How are you feeling?

From Brent on Sat, Mar 24, 2012 at 14:39:40 from 66.7.127.67

Tom, Mike, thanks - well you have both motivated me, heading out for a 10 to 15 run/walk on a nice day, being tired, do it, it will help with the mental game.

Mike, funny thing, I think the marathon will be the easy part, if I make the cutoff time in the swim I will make it. The bike only concerns me if we have major wind race day. Boston is getting near, almost taper city, good luck, hope you break the 3 hrs. Mike, do you know what the water temp is right now at Sand Hallow. I am thinking about doing an open water swim for a couple of miles before the IM>

From RAD on Sat, Mar 24, 2012 at 16:54:00 from 98.202.23.178

Excellent workout - plus another 10 - 15? Yup, sounds like an IM to me.

From Lybi on Sat, Mar 24, 2012 at 23:32:51 from 68.3.188.21

Wow, that is a lot of cardio for a low energy day! Great job, Brent!

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Spin 1 hr, IM type pace - swim 1800 yrds non-stop - may do something later today. 

Just don't get the swim, still slow as heck after all these months of swimming.

Cheetah speed walk, limited running. Nice to be out in the day

Stay Kool, B of BS Rools out

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From RAD on Sun, Mar 25, 2012 at 13:48:24 from 98.202.23.178

swimming is just hard. I feel like even when I push really hard or change my stroke I don't see a big improvement in time. It must just be a swimming thing!

Nice job getting it all done. I know you'll make it all come together in the end!

From The Quiet Pirate on Mon, Mar 26, 2012 at 10:55:34 from 152.26.59.252

Think of Dory on "Nemo"....just keep swimming, just keep swimming....

You'll get 'er done!!

From Brent on Mon, Mar 26, 2012 at 19:45:16 from 66.7.127.67

Nemo, yes, I can I can, find nemo - thanks,

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5 miles, just under 12 min. miles with Milly, getting faster speed walking mixed with some running..

90 minutes spinning, good leg burn.

Big training week ahead.

Stay Kool, B of BS rools out

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From Lybi on Tue, Mar 27, 2012 at 10:42:37 from 68.3.188.21

Nice job, Roolsmaster. Good luck on your big week!

From bye-wing on Wed, Mar 28, 2012 at 00:59:36 from 124.121.158.175

Good workout. Even if your swimming isn't where you want it to be yet, all your long swims are improving your endurance. I think overall you will find this will help give you more energy on the bike and run and you can cut the times there.

Good work with a big training week. Since I know you will work hard, I will just advance you a few commando points :)

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Spin class - yoga - bike review - buy used bike stuff - chocolate gu - leg and arm warmers - bike jacket -

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From Huans32 on Wed, Mar 28, 2012 at 06:31:59 from 199.19.252.39

Looking good so far this week. IM is coming up fast man. Keep it up.

From Brent on Thu, Mar 29, 2012 at 15:12:12 from 209.33.247.203

Mark, thanks, tough training, yea your ride, going to try a 2 mile swim without stopping tomorrow morning, it is looming. You sign up for these events months in advance, and the time comes quickly.

Stay Kool, B of BS Rools out

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coach sylvie got my lazy butt out of bed this morning - 1 mile non stop swim at SHAC, nice effort - 80 mile bike ride with the zipps on the IM course, rode to veyo  via gunlock, turned around at veyo, rode back to Gunlock Res, and back to Veyo and back to gunlock and home, need to ride mama bear and papa bear (the wall) twice, nice effort with the side winds and the wind blowing up the canyon on the way back.  the new seat fit by behind much bettter, ate some lava salts before the ride, seemed to help, stopped at the pie shop at veyo, took a break and had a piece of pie (this is a tradition for bike riders, stop a few minutes for pie.  My legs are tired just walking around, wonder how they will feel after 112 miles, the marathon portion is going to be tougher that heck.

Anyone need a Tri bike, my sister has one for sale, about $2500 for a $3500 bike, looks like new and has carbon wheels only ridden once, a steal. 

Stay Kool, B of BS Rools out

 

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From Kim on Thu, Mar 29, 2012 at 16:53:32 from 67.199.179.59

Yay for Coach Sylvie! Yay for a new seat! Yay for pie! And yay for you!

From bye-wing on Fri, Mar 30, 2012 at 04:18:19 from 124.121.137.92

You need to give your coach a raise. You are headed in the right direction

and I think you are brave to even sign up for the ironman. That is amazing. I would say that just finishing would be worth a couple of pies.

And...I wish the tooth fairy would leave 2,500 under my pillow.

From Huans32 on Fri, Mar 30, 2012 at 06:36:48 from 199.19.252.74

Dang dude. Your looking great. Mile swim and 80 miler. Oh the marathon your going to do great on. You know that pain. And besides I will be there at the aid station to cheer you on. And hopefully I will also be the guy to get your bike. Once you find out your number you got to let me know. So I can man that part of T1.:)

But really your looking great man. Keep it up.

From RAD on Sat, Mar 31, 2012 at 23:05:31 from 98.202.23.178

yeah, I too wish I had 2500 sitting in my back pocket. The $450 I forked out for my bike was more than enough of a stretch for our meager budget.

I'm SO impressed with all you do and a raise is indeed in order for Sylvie for getting you out the door. You'll conquer this thing at length - and do it in style.

From The Quiet Pirate on Sun, Apr 01, 2012 at 10:36:39 from 71.49.49.82

Brent- as always, super impressive training. If I swam a mile and went on an 80 mile bike ride, it would take me 2 days and at least 6 stops at the pie shop. What's the best pie flavor?

From Brent on Sun, Apr 01, 2012 at 17:57:53 from 66.7.127.67

Kim - the chocolate pie was great, kinda a biker tradition when doing the loop, it is a tough ride. thanks

Cat on the Move - thanks, your right, Tris are expensive, don't know why.

Mark - I will let you know my number, it will be great to have my T1 and Run statiion helping me.

Devine - for whatever reason, felt good on the bike that day, have you ridden your bike?

QP - the bike is just tough with all the hills, being in the saddle for hours and the pitted road. In fact, the StG IM is only about half full, there is some talk of it ending because of not filling the 2500 slots. The course is just darn tough. If they paved over the pitted road it would like save 30 minutes off my bike time and the run, one tough run course, but, not this year, they have moved the run course because of construction on Red Cliffs Drive.

Thanks again, you are all coaches and motivators - no doubt, without Gwen, if I make it out of the water in the cutoff time, I will finish the IM.

Stay Kool, B of BS Rools out

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Swim 1 mile,  Turtle wall run with Sylvie

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Mnt bike ride, 20 miles,  4 miles turtle wall with Sylvie

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Spinning, good effort - lite week ahead, off to a slow start

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From The Quiet Pirate on Tue, Apr 03, 2012 at 12:41:25 from 152.26.59.252

With the Black Eyed Peas...Let's get it started in here.....

From bye-wing on Tue, Apr 03, 2012 at 22:43:53 from 124.122.43.96

Enjoy a light week. What is your training plan for the next little while until the IM date?

From Brent on Wed, Apr 04, 2012 at 19:23:26 from 66.7.127.67

QP - love the peas -

Cat on the move - lite week just went downthe tube - swam 2 miles none stop and doing a 100 mile bike ride on saturday. It is getting too close to backoff. I am following a training plan from the ARizona Tri club, has me doing some tough workous.

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Spin, good hard effort, 1 hour - 22.15 miles - lunch time

Tuesday special - 1 hour spin class and yoga - with Sylvie - yoga is tough.  The spin coach was just too none agressive, we did our own thing to get a better workout.

Stay Kool, B of BS Rools out

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No one said it would be easy, spin 1 hour at lunch - NW center, swam 2 miles non-stop, my longest swim yet, 1:58:12,  got a cramp in the right calf with 3 laps to go, toughed it out.  I will need another half dozen 2 mile swims before the IM

BS Rools, tired BS roolsout

 

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From RAD on Thu, Apr 05, 2012 at 15:44:48 from 98.202.23.178

wow! Nice work on 2 hours in the pool!! The mind numbing part of that (and keeping track of the counting) I think would be the worst part :)

Excellent job!!

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Strained right calf - 12 miles spinning, 1 mile with mile, 9 min pace at 3.5 percent grade. Sylive massaged the leg yesterday, hard to hold the piece of leather in my mouth.

Stay Kool, B of BS Rool sout

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Swim - coach Keena's Tri training group, nice workout and coaching in the American Fork Pool - 50 meter pool, 1500 meters - rode the south end of Utah lake from Payson around part of the lake, 50 miles, with Tri Buddy, Dianamal - nice ride, a little cold at the start. 

Stay KOOL, b of bs rools out

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From Tom on Sat, Apr 07, 2012 at 17:45:45 from 67.199.179.59

Sounds like a great workout Brent. Wow can't believe only 4 weeks until IM. Just hang on a couple more hard weeks then enjoy taper time. Been fun to watch your progress, Kim and I are both looking forward to see what IM race day brings you!

From Brent on Sat, Apr 07, 2012 at 19:18:16 from 66.7.127.67

Tom, it seems like we sign up for a race, it seems so far off, then, all of a sudden, it is here looming. The important part is the journey and do my best on race day.

Thanks for you and Kim's support.

From Burt on Sat, Apr 07, 2012 at 20:29:48 from 72.223.93.158

Pretty exciting...

From Clay on Sat, Apr 07, 2012 at 22:14:11 from 71.195.211.7

Nice week of training Brent! Keep it up your kicking some butt!

From bye-wing on Sun, Apr 08, 2012 at 07:36:54 from 124.122.213.30

Sounds like a good workout and a fun workout too. Always fun to ride with a buddy, makes the time go by so much faster.

By the way, do you like 50m pool beter or a 25yard pool better?

From Brent on Sun, Apr 08, 2012 at 08:13:11 from 66.7.127.67

Burt - thanks, many words to describe

Clay, thanks -

Cat on the Move - I like the 50 meter pool better, but, hard to find 50 meter pools because of the high school teams all swim 25 yrd pools. I wish you lived nearby, would have you give me some lessons.

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JRP parkway, run/cheetah walk 10 miles, beautiful easter, had the 5 grand kids over for an easter egg hunt, great fun - back the run, ran on the dirt as much as possible, avg pace 11:42, don't normally watch my pace, but, trying to get a run/walk plan for the IM.

 

2 hours spinning, avg pace 20.5 mph, good effort. nice way to start the week

Stay Kool, B of BS Rool sout

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From RAD on Mon, Apr 09, 2012 at 18:05:16 from 98.202.23.178

wow. a very nice Easter workout! Glad you had a good time with the kiddos.

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Spin, 24 miles, 21 mph avg. pace, nice little ride

After work surprise, Sylive, Cameron and Bonnie were waiting for me to go for a run, very nice run, really motivates me when I have family to run with, 5.25 miles

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From RAD on Thu, Apr 12, 2012 at 13:42:51 from 98.202.23.178

Best.surprise.ever!

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Spinning 45 miles - taxes, uuug

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Me and milly, going silly, 1 mile cheetah walk, 

Spinning - IM effort - 44 miles - circuit weights - crunches, wall squats - weight holding steady at 154.4 lbs - may not be able to lose much more - down 12. 4 lbs since first of the year.  Crummy weather this weekend, may be mostly indoor training, need a 2 mile swim and 5 to 6 hour bike. 

Stay Kool, B of BS Rool sout

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From RAD on Thu, Apr 12, 2012 at 13:42:29 from 98.202.23.178

5-6 hour bike? That is mind numbing to me right now...

Such an awesome training day, keep it up.

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Turtle wall with Sylvie, windy, a little cold, kept it moving, nice little trail run - seen no tortises, just ran like one.

 

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SHAC - two mile straight swim - good effort, 2:03, no kicking, letting my calf heal, really slowed down the time not kicking - Mtn bike ride, hard ride, kept on the pedals up West Canyon, only bike out.

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Cheetah, 4 miles, along the Shac trail, decided to do it outdoors - swam about 30 laps with a Tri club from Malibu, here to trail for the IM, good athletes, at SHAC, kinda fun, they took up the whole pool, glad I was there before them, shared a lane with two of their IM St.

Stay Kool, B of BS Rool sout

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From Kim on Sat, Apr 14, 2012 at 16:08:18 from 67.199.179.59

Wow...people are already there getting the feel huh?! You must be training with the top dogs! Fun for you...but probably more fun for them! The countdown is on! I wish we had a condo available to come down and watch you! What were we thinking when we rented them out?!

From The Quiet Pirate on Sun, Apr 15, 2012 at 16:04:01 from 71.49.52.217

Great week of training. 2 miles swimming without kicking? That's like a mountain goat for the arms!

Glad you had a good Easter with the kids & grandkids, as well as congrats on your weight loss for the year. It is very difficult to train so hard and lose weight at the same time. I train moderately and it makes me hungry like a bear!

From Brent on Sun, Apr 15, 2012 at 18:05:25 from 66.7.127.67

Kim, thanks, always fun to train with a group, nervous, excited, all kinds of emotions.

QP - It was hard to swim without kicking, have a right calve bothering me, did not want to irriate it. It is darn hard to excercise and cut back on food, the two just do not go together.

STay Kool, B of BS Rools out

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Snow Canyon, West Canyon, run with Sylvie, good effort, finding some rythm with may run.  It was a beautiful mornng, red tail making nest in the red rock cliffs, golden eagle flying agains the sun, coach Sylvie put me through the mind game, the run game, like a football coach keeping me going, good stuff. She almost got out the whip, tough coach.

Stay Kool, B of BS Rools out, nice start to the week, last big week.

One note, Mike Warren called me from Boston, he is stoked, ready to tackle bean town and break 3 hrs - if you want to track his race, 4381 race number - Mike was a long time blogger, has stopped blogging.

Spin, late night, 1 hr, medium hill - nice sweat on

 

 

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From RAD on Sun, Apr 15, 2012 at 23:45:15 from 98.202.23.178

wow, a very nice run with coach Sylvie. I can't wait to see the Boston tomorrow!! Spring is a great time for sight seeing on runs :)

From Terri on Mon, Apr 16, 2012 at 18:44:07 from 72.66.72.85

Sounds like a peaceful scenic run. Lucky to have a coach to push you.

From Brent on Mon, Apr 16, 2012 at 20:49:30 from 66.7.127.67

Devine and Terri - nice to have a supportive spouse who is your coach - has been a big help. hot and humid in boston, Mike must have had a hard time in the humid heat, 600 runners did not even start, major commando points for Mike toughing it out.

Stay Kool, B of BS Rools out

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Spin, 1 hr - 22.23 mph - lunch workout - good hill effort

After work, spin with Greg Lemond, 1 hr 30 minutes - circuit workout, 4 times - weights, bench, curls, flys, slant board pullups, balance thingy, 35 ball crunches with 20lb weights x 4, ab twists x 4, 4 wall squats x 90 seconds, etc.  Good core workout.

Stay Kool, B of BS Rools out

 

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1 mile straight swim, 49 min. - good effort -lite day today, back at it tomorrow.

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From The Quiet Pirate on Wed, Apr 18, 2012 at 12:18:32 from 152.26.59.252

Enjoy your light day, now you're back to life & back to reality, with a little Soul 2 Soul.

From RAD on Wed, Apr 18, 2012 at 12:58:56 from 98.202.23.178

that is a very improved swim time, isn't it? Nice work in the pool!

From Brent on Thu, Apr 19, 2012 at 07:16:46 from 66.7.127.67

Sistas - your the best - yes, swim time has improved a few minutes - doing an open water swim this coming weekend.

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4 hours spinning, 20 mph effort - 80 miles -

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1 miles swim, Murray pool, worked on keeping head down, low energy morning, had to force myself to get out of bed, head to STG today for a weekend of training.

4 mile trail run - turtle wall, 83 degrees in STG, good run, ran up without stopping, stopped and the top to enjoy the view.   Running is getting better.

 

Stay Kool, B of BS rools out

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From bye-wing on Fri, Apr 20, 2012 at 09:03:48 from 110.49.226.213

80 miles on the bike, 1 mile in the pool, your workouts are looking good.

Enjoy your weekend.

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Open water swim, Sand Hallow - water temp 59 degrees, cold on dem dare feet the first 15 minutes, then warmed up.  Sylvie was my life gaurd in teh kayak - good practice for the race, my sighting was not good, found myself swimming through trees and fishing line, what the heck - good lesson for the race, open water next weekend to work on the sighting and keeping the left arm strong to keep me swimming straight - it was a beautiful day for a swim, stopped after 75 minutes, wetsuit bubbing on my neck, need body glide next time.

Hard 20 mile mtn bike, run, rode like heck, standing on the pedals and going hard over the hills - legs felt good.

Stay Kool, B of BS Rools out

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Hot, hot, hot - Snow Canyon, West canyon run, happy with the effort, ran the first 8 miles without  stopping, 4 up and 4 down, power walked the last 8 with Sylive - this is my longest run without stopping for a long long time, hard coming back after the SF and knee issues, just glad to roll over the toes, next Mizuno shoes, and be in the game.

Lesson today - drink more and more and then some more, it was in the 90s today on the run. 

All in all, this was a good weekend to tune up -

Stay Kool, B of BS Rools out

 

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From RAD on Sun, Apr 22, 2012 at 14:12:11 from 98.202.23.178

Oh GREAT news Brent! You'll conquer this IM in great style. You've fought really hard to get over the SF, glad to see things are finally paying off. Mizunos are the best shoes :) Enjoy the drinking!

From Brent on Sun, Apr 22, 2012 at 20:57:57 from 66.7.127.67

Rachel, Rachel, thanks - keep up the good work, looking forward to you effort at Ogden.

Stay Kool, B of BS Roo, sout

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34 miles mtn bike, good hard effort, rode 4 miles of the IM course, up through Kayenta - chased some women road bikers for two miles, caught and passed them, headed to Snow Canyon, passed another 8 road bikers on the mtn bike, road to the top of Snow Canyon, passed another couple road bikers going up.  I love passing hot shot road bikers on a mountain bike.

Stay Kool, B of bS Rool sout

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From RAD on Sun, Apr 22, 2012 at 21:22:13 from 98.202.23.178

holy cow!?! on a mtn bike?!? you are an animal!

From Burt on Mon, Apr 23, 2012 at 19:32:19 from 72.223.82.180

That would be embarrassing. Stay away from my neighborhood.

From bye-wing on Tue, Apr 24, 2012 at 00:56:58 from 110.168.6.248

You are tough if you can catch and pass a road bike on a mountain bike- way to go! What kind of tires do you have on your mountain bike, did you swap out the tires or do you still have full on mountain bike tires? Either way 35 miles on a mountain bike is a long ride. Well done....especially passing all those road bikes. YES.

From Brent on Tue, Apr 24, 2012 at 05:32:51 from 168.178.30.219

Devine, Burt and cat on the move - regular mountain bike tires - it is this darn IM training getting me in shape. The passing is on the uphills - leg strength wins as the speed of the tire roll does not have the impact as on the flat.

The 4 ladies did give chase when I passed them and caught me on the down hill and yelled something that did not sound good.

Stay Kool, B of BS Rools out

From The Quiet Pirate on Wed, Apr 25, 2012 at 17:22:36 from 71.49.54.192

Brent- I can't imagine what you'd yell at women passing you on a downhill after you'd smoked them going uphill. Old Sailor talk?

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bike it - taper mode

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From bye-wing on Tue, Apr 24, 2012 at 14:56:43 from 110.168.6.248

Giving those folks on the road bikes a break today so they can regain their dignity :)

From Brent on Wed, Apr 25, 2012 at 05:35:05 from 168.178.30.219

Cat on the move - thanks - I love passing people - did the same thing when I was running well. It kinda makes be feel alive. I spend my time on the sofa, but not while riding the bike.

Stay Kool, B of BS Rools out

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Cross training - walk in the park - dogs - runners - bikers - fresh air - nice

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Turtle wall with Sylive, deseret preserve, beautiful run - ran up to the top without stopping, nice effort, and ran back down without stopping - kinda in taper mode - we passed a couple of other trail runners - rock climbers were a climbing - sunset as spectacular - days gone by.

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Mile swim - SHAC - worked on form, full arm strong for the left arm - roll baby roll and glide - don't panic in the open water, stick to form, hopefully an open water swim tomorrow if the weather cooperates -  right after the swim, rode from the home home to veyo on the IM bike course and home - felt real good on mama bear and papa bear (the wall) fastest I have scaled these climbs, the wind was blowing like heck, hope we do not have wind on race day, makes for a scary ride when trying to ride fast, practiced in the aeor position, went flying by a couple of road bikers, kinda scared them.  Nice day for a 63.6 mile ride on the bike course.

I am now putting together a list for race day and transistions - have mixed feelings about the STG changing to an half iron, ok if I finish this year - give me something to boast about.  Long term it is probably good as the STG IM is one darn tough course, ties with Kona for the toughest course in the world, many Tri Geeks don't want to sign up for STG IM and take the chance of a DNF when the can do an easier course.  

Stay Kool, B of BS Rools out

 

 

 

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From Tom on Fri, Apr 27, 2012 at 19:31:37 from 67.199.179.59

Only 1 week to go Brent. Looks to me like you are good and ready and in incredible overall shape for the big race. You timed it good doing it this year for the last hurrah for the full IM. I'm with you on mixed feelings about the switch to 70.3. Kim and I have talked about doing an IM someday, but maybe the 70.3 will satisfy us. Although I haven't commented much lately I've enjoyed following your training. Nice job surviving the last few months, time to taper and look forward to fun fun fun.

From bye-wing on Sat, Apr 28, 2012 at 04:26:16 from 124.122.29.139

I thought you were going to taper? What's this about a mile swim and a 63 mile bike ride?

That wall sounds tough, but it also sounds like you are ready for it. Way to go!

From RAD on Sat, Apr 28, 2012 at 20:20:45 from 98.202.23.178

Here we go! you can and will ace this! I know. You are tougher than tough and conquer all you put your mind to. I can't wait to see the results!!!!

From Brent on Mon, Apr 30, 2012 at 16:38:01 from 168.178.30.219

Tom, Cat and Devine, your encouragement really helps - the swim has me up in knots - going to practice sighting on Wed at Sand Hallow.

Stay Kool, B of BS Rools out

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Half mile swimming Sand Hallow -boats, jet skis - just too many waves, cut the swim short.

Stay Kool, B of BS Rools out

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From RAD on Mon, Apr 30, 2012 at 12:47:56 from 98.202.23.178

I am getting SO excited for Saturday!!! Is there any way to track your progress? maybe give sylvie my cell # and she can text me updates!! I was thinking about it almost the full time I was swimming this morning....YAY!!!! :)

From Brent on Mon, Apr 30, 2012 at 16:36:17 from 168.178.30.219

Devine, don't know if they have a tracker like Boston, I will check it out and let you know my race number. I really appreciate your support.

From The Quiet Pirate on Tue, May 01, 2012 at 09:39:15 from 152.26.59.252

I've been reading up on the SG Ironman, and it sounds beautiful and really tough. You're reasdy for the challenge, and I'm sure you'll show that resevoir who the boss is on the swim!

Good luck- I'll be waiting to read your report and hear all about it. I'll have the cannons ready to fire :-)

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Turtle wall - run, beautiful day - me and Sylvie

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Hill spin 31 minutes - legs feel good - last bike effort before saturday.

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I have been a basket case of anxiety the last few days, Sylvie has me listening to meditation tapes to calm me down, it has worked, I was wrapped so tight this morning, mediated before the swim.  I have been having real problems sighting on open water swims and letting the waves rock me off course, watched 8 different U-tube vidoes on sighting in open water, talked to 2 of my Tri Geek friends - the day of change - yea - swam over a half mile, went off course my a couple of yards only once - I am so darn happy, Sylvie says this is the fastest I have swam open water, da, if you swim straight - my nerves are better - huuuuuum.

Getting all my transistion stuff, etc. ready for the journey -

Stay Kool, b of BS Rools out

 

 

 

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From RAD on Thu, May 03, 2012 at 14:26:36 from 98.202.23.178

GO BRENT!!!! I can't believe it is almost here! I'm SO glad the swim went well for you and you're confident now that you CAN and will do it!

From Teena Marie on Thu, May 03, 2012 at 15:53:07 from 174.27.199.63

SATURDAY SATURDAY SATURDAY!!!!

I am SO excited for you!!!!

Can hardly wait for you to hear those magical words as you cross the finish line! You know which words I am talking about!!! It's almost here. You got this!!!

From James on Thu, May 03, 2012 at 20:48:35 from 174.23.151.40

Good luck Saturday!

From DaleG on Thu, May 03, 2012 at 23:47:47 from 71.199.57.238

Go Brent!!! I can't wait to read all about it. I'll be watching on the internet, if it's on this year like it was last year. good luck and have fun!!!

From RAD on Fri, May 04, 2012 at 10:17:57 from 98.202.23.178

CAN'T WAIT!!!

From Tom on Fri, May 04, 2012 at 13:53:00 from 67.199.179.59

Best of luck tomorrow Brent! Hey gotta love those pre-race jitters. I don't love em but many of my best races are also the ones when I was the worst basket case the week before. Yes you soon will be an IRONMAN, without the Sabbath.

From The Quiet Pirate on Fri, May 04, 2012 at 15:53:48 from 71.49.55.127

Good Luck Brent! You're so inspiring and I know you're going to rock this race!!

Singing along with Queen... "YOU are the champion!"

From bye-wing on Sat, May 05, 2012 at 00:29:46 from 110.49.243.137

You can do this! Remember to have some fun along the way. Best of luck and looking forward to an amazing race report soon.

From The Quiet Pirate on Sun, May 06, 2012 at 19:25:33 from 71.49.49.84

Hope all went well. Waiting for the report :-)

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Many thoughts on the day

The few days before he race, much anxiety about the swim, turns out, with good reason.

I have wanted to be an Iron Man - well, today was not the day.  I said to myself, give it your best effort no matter what happens - no regrets

Day day was brutal with wind - I was calm before the swim, the pros were off, we were starting 15 minutes later - the wind was mild, the waves were not too bad.  We waded in the water, treaded water until the horn. Almost in cink with the horn the wind gods must have thought the horm meant to crank up the wind.  As we swam south, the waves just got more intense, as I approached the first big read bouy, about a mile into the swim, the waves were crashing over my head, two or three feet high, swimmers were srarting to bail, I kept on trying to time my breath with the waves crashing over my head - I had had enough - signaled to be picked up.  Me and three others loaded onto a jet ski - too much weight, the the ski started taking on water, we signaled the shore patrol boat, it paid no attention, I started looking for the closest shore line, thought I would be back in the water.  The shore patrol picked us up just in time.  My legs were beat from treading water, trying to sight the bouy, hard to see with the big waves.  

We were dumped on the dock - a guy started taking off our timing chips and said we were done for the day - I said, that is not right, it is unsafe out there, you should cancel the swim - a young guy with me upon hearing we were done for the day wanted to go back out, I had a fleating though I would go back with him.  Well, it was not worth drowning over.  Come to find out later that several hundred were pulled out the water, a couple of bouys were blow off course.  It was a mess.

It takes quite a bit to have me cry, I was crying along with another guy, tears were coming down.   The race people did not care, take your bike and bag and leave was the message.   I looked for Sylvie, could not find her.  I loaded a bus, could not take the bike on the bus, a guy on the bus took my bag and said he would call me later to pick it up, nice of him.  I hopped on the bike and started riding the course with other bikers who had finished the swim.  The course went right by the parking area, I stopped and planned on waiting for Sylive - the only lucky part of the day, a lady who had done two Ironmans was the lot attention and had an Iphone - she said the race director hand announced that people pulled out of the water could continue the race, but would get no race time?  What did that mean?  The problem, may athletes has already left as the annoucement came so later, alost 90 minutes after we were pulled out of the water.

It took a few minutes to get back on the course, rode like heck to make the cutoff time at bluff street - kept pushing on, made he cutoff.  It wax obvious from the number of bikers on the course that many did not continue and did not make the cutoff time for the bike.  The wind on the bike was brutal, brutal and brutal again, same as the swim, It was slow going up HW91 around to Veyo, my legs started cramping, stopped and ate 4 bananas a couple of times, took salt tablets, plenty of liquids, fought on to make the cutoff times - I passed almost everyone on the hilss, glad to have done the hill work.   On the second loop at gunlock aid station I stopped for fuel, two others also stopped, one guy said this is the first time he has stopped in 15 IMs, tough day, the other guy said we were ok on the cutoff of 5:30 for the run, I said well, not so fast we have to be to Veyo by 4:30, better get moving.  It was hard on all the bikers dealing with the wind, the cutoff times, tough, tought day on a tough course. 

I was off to the races, passed everyone to Veyo and made the cutoff, did not find out if the other two made it.   After staring the run, did see a half dozen bikers I had been riding with, I think most of them made the cutoff.   A couple of bikers said - wow, you are a climmer, nice comment.  

The ride into town with all the spectators was great, cannot say enough about the crowds cheerng and the race volunteers, the other athletes were so supportive saying you can do it.   With no credit to the race organizers, the atheletes, spectators and volunteers made the race.

I hit the run part 24 minutes before the cutoff time, I wondered how many did not make it because of the brutal swim and bike ride - the wind was the biggest winner.

My legs were dead, I knew this would be a tough tough leg - mile 19 my legs were done, my knee swelling up - I was done, Also not enought time to make it before midnight - darn, I was super bummed -but, given the day - gave it my best effort.

A big shout out goes to my coach Sylvie who stuck the whole thing out with me, could have not given the effort without her.

A big shout out to Mark who helped me at the bike transistion and run aid stations, it was great to have his support.  Mark was shocked to see me, he thought I was done for the day after the swim debockle. 

Thanks to all the good wishes for a great race from Mike, James, T NA NA, Devine Miss M, Cat on the move, QP, Dale G, Tom and his wife, and others I may have missed.

This is the first race I had not finished, I wonder if my 61 years is catching up to me.  Talked to  Mike on the phone for about an hour, hope to get into Arizona the next year, need to find a half Iron read soon to get me back in a good frame of mind. 

The IronMan brand was tarnished this day - they were arrongant, were not ready for the weather and treated the athletes with disrespect.  I hoped that learned something.  The swim should have been stopped everyone given a 2:30 swim time or the swim time this finished if faster.  The water was not safe,  likely well over 400 DNFs. 

There are many more details to the race - a couple of funny moments

Stopped an aid station to get sun screen, the lady was putting on the sun screen with such are, I told her the women kiss the athletes at Boston, we both laughed, did not get a kiss, but it was funny.

The coppers, the drafting cops were on the course taking numbers, maybe going to give us all a penalty, need to pass someone in 15 seconds and get 4 bike lengths ahead, almost impossible to do climing the hills .

Stay Kool, B of BS Rools out

By the way, I wish Sasha could do something for Tri Geeks blogging races.

 

 

 

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From RAD on Mon, May 07, 2012 at 14:06:26 from 98.202.23.178

WHAT A RACE! I've already said it to you, but Brent...you are simply amazing! You toughed out one of the toughest courses on one of the WORST weather days in the history of IM. Even though that chip was taken off and there was no official time, I think you get an honorary IM for doing everything you did! You kicked some butt and took names along the way. You're right that the wind was the only winner! Congrats on not EVER giving up and pushing through to finish with your head held high.

From Tom on Mon, May 07, 2012 at 15:30:31 from 67.199.179.59

I agree completely with RAD on this one Brent. Mother Nature can be cruel indeed and try to spoil months of training with some carefully timed wild wind gusts. Saturday as Kim and I watched the live feed of the IM happenings and we heard about the terrible wind and "boatloads" of swimmers being hauled out of water, I started having a bad feeling. Then we noticed as we checked the online tracking checkin everyone we knew participating that hardly anyone's splits were updating throughout the day and looked like DNF for half the participants or more. Then heard conflicting reports on whether those that didn't finish the swim could keep on with bike/run or not. We just knew you were out there plugging away giving it your best shot. I think your attitude is great - get back on the horse and look to the future. Put this behind you and just do the best you can do with what the Lord blesses you with. You earned/spent a boat load of Commando points out there Brent. I wish you a speedy recovery and a kinder Mother Nature down the road. Boat loads of Command points to Sylvie as well.

From DaleG on Tue, May 08, 2012 at 00:34:07 from 71.199.57.238

Brent, like Rachel said, you are an IronMan in my book. That wind sounded brutal and I agree, they should have cancelled the swim portion and given everyone the same time. With the amount of time and money people invest in training and the entry fee, they should treat the athletes with respect, considering the horrendous weather conditions. Anyway, you did great and I hope you try again.

From The Quiet Pirate on Tue, May 08, 2012 at 11:04:59 from 152.26.59.252

WOW.Brent, you are hard core. I am amazed at the determination you had to get on that bike and keep going after the swim and getting kicked around by Poseidon.

I have a feeling that every race you do from here on out will feel easy in comparison. What will your future hold? I predict a future full of good times (on the course and having fun as well).

I salute you and raise the "BS Rools" flag in your honor all week. And a round of Ka-Booms in your honor with the cannon balls aimed right at the Iron-Man dingy.

From Bec on Wed, May 09, 2012 at 09:54:50 from 68.206.133.141

Great job Brent. The conditions sounded absolutely horrible from everyone that did this race.

I am bummed that you didn't get your name called over the finish line. You did all you could. I agree that they should have given more time to those that didn't hit the cutoff.

You going to give it another shot? You came very close Brent. To me, you are an Ironman.

From Teena Marie on Wed, May 09, 2012 at 10:01:58 from 174.27.199.63

Hey there, Brent!!! I agree with everyone else ... you are AWESOME!!!

My brother and SIL watched a bit of the Ironman. They told me of the crazy amount of extremely fit athletes that were pulled from the swim.

My hat is off to you!!

From Brent on Wed, May 09, 2012 at 12:44:33 from 168.178.30.219

Devine Miss M - thanks for all your support - nice to have blogging buddies who understand.

Tom and Kim - thanks, I think all my blogging buddies were with me during the race, helping me to keep going.

Dale - thanks - I am going to Teddy the thing, when the going gets tough the tough ..... - this will make me stronger for the next challenge.

QP - I will take those kabooms - where were the mermaids during the swim to help me, that darn posidon.

Bec - your right, I was very disappointed to not make it over the finish line, my first DNF ever. I am trying to get into the Arizona IM this fall, sent an email to IM begging for a spot, maybe they will take let me in. If not, may do a full distance triathlon, same as the IM distance, new Hitts series at lake mead in November. Right now, I need to get my mind and emotions back in order to get in a training cycle.

T NA NA - thanks, thinking about doing the exterra if not sold old, may see you there. I am taking a few days to sort things out and decide - love training, so not hard to get back with it. One thing for sure, going to really work harder on the swimming, never know in open water what is going to happen.

Thanks everyone. My spirits are lifing with your help.

From Mike Warren on Sun, May 13, 2012 at 11:28:47 from 208.117.116.252

Brent, you and I have been talking about this IM since the day you signed up. First, that takes guts in itself. Not many things in athletics are more intimidating than the IM!! Did this make you shy away? NO. I have been so impressed with your work ethic leading up to this. I want to thank you for all the calls and updates on your training. I don't know many people that have the kind of heart & desire you carry. I consider it an honor just to be associated with you. One last pre race point. Brent's biggest fear was the swim. We talked about this a lot. I have done an Iron Man, so I know how far that 2.4 mile swim is!! You get kicked, beat and suck tons of water in. Keep in mind, that's on a perfect swim day:) I saw first hand what the conditions were like at Sand Hollow. Lets just say I was very nervous and worried for my friends that are considered to be exceptional swimmers! Not to take anything from Brent, but as far as the events go swimming would be his weak point. I say that for one reason. He still, even with the fear of swimming jumped in and gave it a go!! Were talking people could of and I am shocked that no one actually drowned out there. Brent, you are a warrior period. I know how nervous you were for the swim with perfect conditions, let alone this. You owe no one an explanation. You are a champion. After the swim and the heartbreak, you still got on the bike. Once again, the bike on this course is brutal enough, in perfect conditions. Riding a bike in that type of wind is insane and takes 20 times the energy. I just can't say enough about how hard this IM course is!! Brent, you asked if your 61 years is catching up to you. NO!!! I have friends who are in there 20's & early 30's that did not complete that swim. Look what happened to me at Boston. We cannot control the weather. Final thought. You and I always say it's not only the race, but the journey. Can you honestly say your journey was wasted? Do you wish you would of never signed up? You learned how to swim much better, your an incredible biker now. You took on a challenge. You lived life!!! You made a difference and inspired me and many others. Is all that not worth it:):) I love the fact you were angry, upset and heart broke. It means you still care and that you do still have that competitive drive. Not only in athletics, but in life. Now, go for a swim, ride your bike, enjoy a nice run. You not only deserve to enjoy theses things, you have earned it!!!!

From The Quiet Pirate on Sun, May 13, 2012 at 15:59:14 from 71.49.49.149

Ditto everything Mike just said!

From Brent on Mon, May 14, 2012 at 05:45:19 from 168.178.30.219

Mike - thanks for putting the right light on the race, the journey, the people you meet and the challenge. -

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20 mile mtn bike ride up snow canyon, not too hard, recovery ride.

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Spin on - nice effort, legs still feeling it.

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Spin - 2 hrs 4 minutes - 4 circuits, weights, crunches, ect. - very nice workout.

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Spin, still bummed - spirits getting better.

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From RAD on Thu, May 10, 2012 at 13:22:04 from 98.202.23.178

you've got every right to be bummed! take a few days and don't let anyone tell you differently. A lot of heart, soul and training (not to mention $) went into that thing just to have mother nature beat you down. Just know that you've got the training in you! You can do the full and we all know it. Find another one and tackle that beast!

Nice job getting back at it so quickly!!

From bye-wing on Fri, May 11, 2012 at 09:19:57 from 124.121.154.48

So sorry about the tri. It was a heartbreaking story, I can understand why you still might be feeling down. You showed courage and sportmanship 100%. Like RAD said, we all knew you could do it and we all know you can do it again. You will know when you are ready to "tri" it again. Until then, "Keep calm and carry on".

From Brent on Fri, May 11, 2012 at 15:52:41 from 66.7.127.67

Devine and Cat - thanks, getting back in the saddle, signed up for a few races, get me motivated, training for something.

Stay kool, B of bS Rools out

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Yea, pretty much recovered from the IM - 1 mile swim working on form, then 5.25 miles running with Sylvie - ran all but a few yrds - surprised my legs are reconvering fast. 

Signed up for the Utah Half distance triathlon at Utah lake - half the IM distance - did the race last year - fun time.  Also signed me and Sylive up for the Huntsman senior games:

Sylive - sprint Tri, Cycling hill climb, 10k and 5k

Brent - Sprint Tri, Cycling hill climb, cycling time trial, cyclying road race, 5k and 10K -busy week with the old farts.

Stay Kool, B of BS Rools out

 

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From RAD on Fri, May 11, 2012 at 16:16:52 from 98.202.23.178

I'm glad you're feeling recovered from the IM and that you've got some good recovery in.

Signing up for some new races and having something to look forward to always helps lift me up after a tumble. Still thinking I may join you in August :)

From Brent on Sat, May 12, 2012 at 07:08:58 from 66.7.127.67

Devine, it would be fun to have you at the half - good luck next saturday.

From bye-wing on Sat, May 12, 2012 at 09:28:49 from 124.121.82.217

Glad to see you have signed up for some more races. Sounds like you are back!

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Bike 52 miles, moderate hard effort, legs felt it, nice to have them working again.  Signed up for the Summer games Tri in June - Gunlock Res. did it last year. 

Get back in the saddle - I keep playing the IM over and over again in my head - it will take a little more time to move on, one week removed.

Stay kool, B of BS Rools out

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Beautiful morning along the JRP - Sylvie and Roxie went a half mile with me, ran most of the way, nice day - legs felt better than expected.  Keep after it. 

Stay Kool, B of BS Rool sout

 

Spinning on - good effort 28 miles - legs are good to go

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5.5 miles crossing training - 22 miles spinning, avg pace 22 mph. - Circuit workout tonight with some more cardio - getting back on the horse.

Circuit weights, crunches, flys, balance thingy, etc. nice strength workout - 90 minutes spinning, 20 mph effort.

 

Stay Kool, B of BS Rools out

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From bye-wing on Mon, May 14, 2012 at 22:35:32 from 110.49.187.43

Sounds like you are recovered from the ironman and off for another new adventure.

Way to keep positive!

From RAD on Tue, May 15, 2012 at 12:55:16 from 98.202.23.178

wow, you are on TOP of this training and back at it hard. 2.5 hrs of spinning at an incredible rate! Nice to see you back Brent :)

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Lunch time - 1 mile swim at NW center - worked on rotation and pull, Spin class with Sylvie - worked in hard, 1 hour Yoga with Sylvie - yoga is always tough 3 hrs working out today - 95% recovered Stay Kool, B of BS Rools out

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Me and milly going silly, cheetah and run, felt good - I signed up for STG, my daughter and her husband did not get in, bumber, way bummed. They may do TOU. Reflections - I am going to my writeup of the IM. 

Run with Sylvie after work. Ran/cheetach with Sylvie - fun to get out with her and Roxie

Stay Kool, B of bS Rool sout

 

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49 miles bike - circuit weights, etc. - nice little workout - hum, got a call from my daughter in-law, wants us to run a Red Rock relay with them in Sept, said yes, will be fun. 

Stay Kool, B of BS Rool s out

 

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Swim on - 1 mile, working on form, arms tired from weights - good effort

Run on JRP with Sylvie and Roxie - Sylvie ate just before we ran, mistake, she struggled during the run, actually had to wait for her several times, practiced quick turnover today, short strides, low impact, seemed to work well.  Signed up for STG, time to slowly inscrease miles and keep stress low on the knees, just me shufflen.

Good luck to everyone at Ogden in the morning. 

Stay Kool, B of BS Rools out

 

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Spin, 1hr 43 minutes - yard sales today on on block - made about $80. 

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3 hrs spinning, 60 miles +, nice effort, 30 minutes circuit weights - 6.2 miles running with Sylvie and Roxie - nice to get outside for a run.   *Note, run on dirt as much as possible. 

Goals next few weeks, more long bricks, get read Tris - start building for STG, trail runs.

Stay kool, B of bS Rools out

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From bye-wing on Sun, May 20, 2012 at 20:23:03 from 124.121.159.238

60 miles - that is a lot of spinning. And then weights and running afterwards. Must have been a solid 4 hour workout?

Question: What is the running on dirt about?

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Spinning and spinning - need to get on some real roads this weekend in STG.  2 hrs and 30 minutes spinning, about a 20.6 mph hour effort.  Legs seem to be back to normal.

Stay Kool, B of BS Rool sout

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Nice run with Sylvie and Roxie north and back along JRP, this is a good run for me, can run about 4 of the miles on dirt.  24 miles spinning - somewhat lazy today, skipped the weights.

It is difficult to get back in training mode - maybe Gunlock will get me going.

Stay Kool, B of BS Rools out

I have replayed the IM over 100 times in my head, the results were still and same, move on, give it another shot next year.

 

 

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From RAD on Tue, May 22, 2012 at 22:11:31 from 98.202.23.178

I hate those replays! I've had them for 3 years of marathoning now. Glad I finally got them taken care of Saturday :) Still had what-if's but they were SO much nicer and easier to swallow. I know your IM day will come! No Doubt...without Gwen :)

From Brent on Wed, May 23, 2012 at 16:14:00 from 168.178.30.219

Devine, thanks, you know the feelings very well. No doubt, with Gwen, stay healthy, you will have more PRs. But, I am not sure PRs are the real long term goal. The window for PRs is really small, generally, only a few years. Glad to see you are doing some Tris, cross training, in the long run you may be happier and healthier mixing it up.

You have been a great blogging buddy, hope to do one of the Tris with you and maybe with your sister also. Let me know when you two finalize your schedule for Tris. I have signed up for the Utah Half at Utah Lake. don't know about Herriman or Echo.

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Short on time - hurried bike workout, good pace and effort.

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1 mile swim, working on rotating, catching water, etc. boring, only one in the pool until the last ten minutes.  1.5 hours spinning - weight circuit workout - good effort, getting stonger, without Rocky.

Stay Kool, B of BS Rools out

 

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Turtle wall run with Sylvie, windy as heck, got to the top, stayed 5 seconds and headed down, too much wind.

Stay Kool, B of bS Rool sout

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Swim and Shac, 1 mile, working on form, keeping head down, etc. talked to a couple tri Geeks - nice to get a swim in.

STay kool, B of bS Rools out

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27 mile mtn bike ride, fun, up and down snow canyon, tuacon, nice ride, working it hard. 

5 mile round around the chuckawalla rim over looking the valley, rocky run, new trail, stubbed my toe, ouch, swelled up.  Sylvie ran well,

Stay Kool, B of bS Rools out

 

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20 mtn bike ride with Sylvie, gave her a workout, she bagged the two hardest miles and waited for me, she was a trooper given how crazy I ride some times.

*Note, over it, past it, moving on - tomorrow is a new day, scrap book IM is done, do not look at it until a year or more has passed, it is what I do today that counts - new training plan starting soon.

Stay Kool, B of BS Rool sout

 

 

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From RAD on Sun, Jun 03, 2012 at 14:57:25 from 98.202.23.178

You gain strength, courage and confidence by every experience in which you really stop to look fear in the face. You are able to say to yourself 'I have lived through this horror. I can take the next thing that comes along.' You must do the thing you think you cannot do. -Eleanor Roosevelt

From Brent on Sun, Jun 03, 2012 at 17:09:18 from 66.7.127.67

Devine,nice quote,

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spin, spin, big toe hurts, doc appt to be made

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Spin, spin, good effort, legs are back - hope to get some running in tomorrow.

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Bike and circuit

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Early morning swim, had no intent of swimming 37 laps 1850 yrds non-stop, just kept going, good mental thing given the swim issues at the IM - Get back in the groove.

Ran with Syvlie after the swim, beautiful day, had not planned on running because of toe nail on the big toe, going to get it taken off on monday, sore as heck, ran anyway. It was fun to get out on the trail.  I am going to start ramping up my running to get ready for the Red Rock relay and STG marathon.  I did say marathon, going to give it another try.  My race schedule for the rest of the year has almost settled.

Summer games Triathlon - June

Murray Fun Days 5k - 4th of July, spent $180 and registered the kids and grand kids, should be a fund day.

Kokkoplli Olympic Triathlon

Stg Marthon

Utah Half distance Triathlon (Half Iron man distance

Senior games (5k, 10k, Bike Hill climb, Bike TT, Bike race, Triathlon) 6 races in 6 days

Red rock relay - I think about 200 miles, 12 person team, don't know the details, daughter in law signed us up.

Possible additional races - Herriman Tri, Snow Canyon Half, Olympic Distance Tri at Lake Mead - the possible races are tentative based on family things going on.

I am suppose to be cutting back, well, maybe someday.

It is nice to get out of the IM funk, gained 5lbs, lost motivation, still bummed, scrap booked the race, got it out of my system, start training for the June 15th summer games Tri.

Rant on - just needed to get this out of my system, best wishes to all you PR seekers this year, I may not comment on all the races, but will be watching.

Stay Kool, B of BS Rools out

Hope to go on 20 or 30 mile bike ride this afternoon.  24 mile ride

 

 

 

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From RAD on Sun, Jun 03, 2012 at 14:55:10 from 98.202.23.178

I know even if there isn't a comment from you, I know where to find you and I always know you're watching! :)

Summer plans sound SO fun. I certainly hope that Herriman tri gets on the 'for sure' list...I need a target to chase!!!

From Brent on Sun, Jun 03, 2012 at 17:14:40 from 66.7.127.67

Devine, hope I can do Herriman also, it was fun last year. I need to find out when Sylvie's mother's birthday party is and when to have my dad's birthday party. They are turning 92 and 88.

We should ride the Herriman bike course some time before the race.

Stay Kool, B of bS Rools out

From Tom on Mon, Jun 04, 2012 at 10:54:30 from 67.199.179.59

Brent - looks like a great race schedule for the rest of the year. Also great job with how you've handled the post-IM funk, would have been very easy just to bag everything for a while, gain 50 lbs and daily curse the running gods and IM directors.

Look forward to cheering for you at SGM.

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Took the Fezzari out for a ride today, first time using her for almost a year, better handling than the Cervelo, but not quite as speedy, anyway fun to get out.  Went yard selling today, Sylvie hit the jackpot with clothes, I bought the grandson a cook Tri Jeresy for biking.  Seen many runners out today, talked to two ladies training for Utah valley. 

34 miles riding, hair cut, had a allergic reaction to Niacin, new seat covers for father's day for the ridgeline. 

Stay Kool, B of BS Rools out

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From RAD on Sun, Jun 03, 2012 at 14:52:33 from 98.202.23.178

sounds like a wonderful day! sometime I'd like to meet up for a ride with you...if you're willing to slow down for a crazy friend :) I need some new routes to ride.

From The Quiet Pirate on Sun, Jun 03, 2012 at 16:29:01 from 71.49.50.88

Ferrari, ridgeline, yard sales, and allergy to niacin? How do you fit it all in one day?

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Early morning run, along JRP, nice to get out, condos and home - step son and his wife came over, rode bike 23 miles while they ran 10 miles, did some sag wagon, spin 66 minutes, circuit, 4 x 35 ball crunches with 30 lb,  4x90 second wall squats,4 x 100 rubber bad swim pulls, 4 x balance thingie,  4 x 35 ab trists with 10 lb weithts, etc.

Nice litte workout today, this week in unpredicatble give things going on.

 

 

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From RAD on Wed, Jun 06, 2012 at 15:14:01 from 98.202.23.178

Great workout! despite the unpredictability of the week! Are the condos the ones on 3900S? Those are where I used to live :)

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Left big toe nail removed, ouch

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2 hrs, 12 minutes spinning, good effort, spinning in sandals, darn toe, good weight workout, 500 swim rubber band pulls - yes, celtics beat the heat. 

Stay Kool, B of Bs Rools out

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From RAD on Wed, Jun 06, 2012 at 15:14:47 from 98.202.23.178

OUCH! toenail removed?..ouch!

Glad you got some awesome spin time in despite the tender toe.

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Spin - busy day - signed up for the STG Half Iron

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Hard mtn bike ride, 20 miles, snow canyon. 

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Swimming, 1 mile at SHAC, talked to Shaneil, nice swim, good effort, working on tech as usual, nice to get back into a groove.

Ran 6 miles up West Canyon with my daughter, her husband, pushing two grandsons.  I pushed them about 5 of the 6 miles, had a very good run for me and led the my daughter and her husband.  They are doing the STG marathon and need to get after it.  Last time they ran with me, they kicked by butt, nice to be over the SF.  Hope to run 3 days a week leading up to STG.

My oldest grandson was upset he had to ride in the baby jogger, he ran the first quarter mile and did a good job.  I signed him up for the kids 4th July race.

Stay Kool, B of bS Rools out

 

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Rode Mtn 14 miles up West Canyon,  we took Jenna on the turtle wall run, she did very well for her first time up.  We then rode down to the fishing pond, Jermey and the kids were skunked, no fish caught today.

Stay Kool, B of bS Rools out

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Biking 32 miles, good effort,

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From The Quiet Pirate on Mon, Jun 11, 2012 at 09:13:35 from 152.26.59.252

Nice Sunday ride for you- that would be a super tough workout for me. You're the boss.

From RAD on Mon, Jun 11, 2012 at 10:08:57 from 98.202.23.178

Nice work Boss :)

From Brent on Tue, Jun 12, 2012 at 05:46:09 from 168.178.30.219

Well, some days are good being the boss, other days, thanks.

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Run JRP - nice after work get out in the day. Bike 16 miles - reading a new Tri Training book, good read, different approach. Summer games Tri this saturday, goal to beat my time last year.

Stay Kool, B of BS Rools out

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Bike - 22mph pace, for one hour - spin another 90 minutes,  circuit  of weights, lats, wall squat, etc.  nice little workout for the day.  Mini taper for saturday Summer games Sprint Tri.

Stay Kool, B of BS Rools out

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Hard hour ride at lunch, 21.6 mph pace, good effort, brick day, ran 5.25 miles with Sylvie and Roxie on tired legs.  I am taking the approach to do many more bricks, increase the leg work with lower miles.   Sylive yells at me if I get ahead of her, no trophy at the end, then when I stop she gets ahead, not fair.  Anyway, good fun to keep ahead of her at times, took her almost a mile to catch back up with me after the never bear stop to meet and greet Roxie to two dalmations.

Nice to get out.

Stay Kool, B of BS rools out

 

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From The Quiet Pirate on Fri, Jun 15, 2012 at 21:59:14 from 71.49.50.95

It is great that you and Sylvie get to workout together and have fun with it. What a difference it can make!

Ah, the elusive never-bear....I know that guy! You wonder where he went? He's on the mast of my ship :-)

From nevels on Sat, Jun 16, 2012 at 18:19:06 from 64.134.191.43

"Nice to get out"

never have i seen a better synopsis of what we do.

From Brent on Mon, Jun 18, 2012 at 20:42:49 from 66.7.127.67

QP, plunder and pliage the the never bear hey, I didn't know you had ran close to my place. That was a cool bear.

Hey, my blogging has been bad, work, no computer down south, etc. I am attempting to get back in a good frame of mind after the IM, almost there, looking at a few training plans, 8 week cycle for the half IM and long term. I am attempting to balance the Tri training with a marathon in Oct. and a red rock relay in Sept. Give me the uphill and the dirt, I will be a happy team mate.

Stay Kool, Trailing Aristotle, you are the koolest ultra.

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swim 1 mile

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Rest, mile swim at SHaC

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Summer games Tri at Gunlock

Choppy water, swim not so good, pull a rib muscle, maybe the wet suit too tight.

Very good bike ride, faster than last year, run was ok, ran 90% of the run, other athletes were real nice. 

Went to SHAC after the race and swam a mile. 

Summary, need work on the swim and a coach - likely need a new wet suit, too constrictive.

 

 

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20 mile mtn bike ride, snow canyon, fun ride -

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From The Quiet Pirate on Tue, Jun 19, 2012 at 17:56:33 from 71.49.55.78

Happy (belated) Fathers Day to you!

From Brent on Sun, Jun 24, 2012 at 13:42:13 from 66.7.127.67

QP, thanks, I am so blessed to be a father, cannot imagine not having kids and grand kids, it is so much darn fun. I could tell stories and stories, I hope we have been a positive influence, two of our 5 kids have ran STG marathon, and my oldest daughter and her husband are running STG marathon with me this year, that will make 4 of 9 older kids and spouses have ran marathons. I have 4 of my grand kids signed up for a 4th of July race, it should be a blast.

I rattle on, always thankful for your friendship and support, STay Kool, B of BS Rools out

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mile swim, worked on form, somewhat tired for some reason - spin 84 minutes, good effort, 2 circuits, curls, balance thingie, lat rubber band pulls, etc.  Nice little workout.

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Swim, 1 mile, have swam a mile 4 out of the last 5 days, still do not love swimming. 1 hour hard spin bike, avg pace 22.5, miles 22.5 - keep those squads strong.

Nice to get out run, to JRP, south and home, 5.25 miles. 

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From RAD on Tue, Jun 19, 2012 at 11:33:55 from 98.202.23.178

I have issues with swimming myself, but need to get back at it. Haven't swam in a long time, because they moved my masters classes to South County pool 9 miles away, with no daycare. I'm not good at doing it myself.

Nice job keeping up on the killer workouts! Did I tell you I'm signed up for the Utah Half?

From Brent on Tue, Jun 19, 2012 at 13:17:35 from 168.178.30.219

Devine, I am so glad you are doing the Utah Half. It will be intersting, how far you are ahead of me on the swim, can I catch you on the bike? Can you catch me on the run? It will be a fun day. We need to talk me the race, give you some heads up about the course.

It is so darn hard to get to the pool. I am reading a Iron man training book, says you need to swim at least three times a week for 2,000 meters to get any material improvement. That is why I am swimming so much, I need big time improvement.

Stay Kool, B of BS rools out

From The Quiet Pirate on Tue, Jun 19, 2012 at 18:00:16 from 71.49.55.78

Brent- you're turning into a fish with all the swimming. I have had thoughts of doing a tri but have no pool at all around fit for training in. It will have to wait for another day. I can not imagine all that swimming on top of bike and running training. Dedication at it best!

From Brent on Tue, Jun 19, 2012 at 22:04:16 from 66.7.127.67

QP, getting to a pool is always the issue, I am lucky right now that the high school swim team is off 7 weeks for the summer. These Tris really take a ton of time for training, logistics, etc.

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1 mile swim NW center = ok - 21 mile bike north on the parkway and home, lite day.

Keep on working on weakness - swim, swim,

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Two hour hard spin - 43.58 miles - 10.44 cross training miles. These types of workouts really pay big paybacks on the bike portion of Tris, that extra leg power to leave other bikers on the hills.

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JRPm, early mornng start, 5 a.m, - nice to get out, cheetah walk and run, ran about half the distance and cheetah walk the other half. Days gone by, I miss those days of not letting anyone pass me without a fight. I think I am going to do the same again, if for only a few steps. Get some of that fight back.

Stay Kool, B of BS Rools out

Bike, 20mph effort, 24 miles- not and windy

 

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4:30 am, run with Sylive, JRP, nice to get out early while still cool, we did not see another person for 6.2 miles - Sylvie pulled me along, we don't run much together, felt like old times training for a marathon, trying to beat the summer heat.  Ran about 90% of the run, I was surprised given the 10 miles yesterday.

Spin, good effort, lite weights, pulled rib cage muscle, easy does it, no swimming for a few more days.  n

 

Stay Kool, B of bS Rools out

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From RAD on Sat, Jun 23, 2012 at 18:41:55 from 98.202.23.178

excellent couple of days out on the road Brent! Sorry about the muscle pull. Especially where you were really grooving on the swim lately.

From Brent on Sun, Jun 24, 2012 at 13:37:40 from 66.7.127.67

Devine, impressed with your 5 lap swim at Black Ridge, good work. You know, you might as well sign up for the StG half iron next may before it fills up. Your bike skills will come around, just takes work, just like running, nothing majic about it, just work.

Stay Kool, B of BS rools out

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Heat acclimation run - ran 5 miles south along JRP and back home, hot, hot, more running than speed walking, nice effort, attempting to get some endurance back in the legs for running, the rolling over the toes, short stride and quick turnover to keep the impact down, tough to change life time running habits, well, it is going good. 

1 Hour spinning, good 20mph effort,  rib cage is much better today, should be back at swiming this week. 

Nice start to the week. 

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From RAD on Fri, Jun 29, 2012 at 00:18:43 from 98.202.23.178

This heat running you speak of has been on my mind! I won't be running until about 10AM on the half. It is going to be awfully warm then. How shall I go about training for this? It scares me to be running so long in heat :( I don't like super heat, it makes me barf, like at SGM this last year.

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Swim, 1,000 yrds this morning, testing out the pulled rib cage muscle,  Still sore, but nice to get in the pool, I almost like swimming. The training is ramping up, what have I got myself into?  2.77 cross training miles 5.625 cross training miles spinning, 22.5 mph, good hard effort

Spin, watching TV - weights, wall squats, etc.  48 min - 4 cross training miles

We are going to the Spartan race this saturday to watch Cameron, Bonnie and Ty, Sylvie or myself will need to run with Ty in the kids race.  It should be fun to watch.

Stay Kool, B of BS Rools out

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From Burt on Tue, Jun 26, 2012 at 17:46:34 from 72.223.80.161

Stop by my Monday blog to see who paid me a visit.

From The Quiet Pirate on Tue, Jun 26, 2012 at 20:15:14 from 71.49.55.78

Recover quickly and keep enjoying the swim. Have fun at the Spartan race. They are fun to watch. Maybe you'll sign up for one?

From Brent on Tue, Jun 26, 2012 at 21:19:12 from 66.7.127.67

Qp, spartan race at 200 bucks does not interest me, someone is getting rich off us.

From RAD on Fri, Jun 29, 2012 at 00:19:56 from 98.202.23.178

Enjoy watching the family!!! whoa...$200? yikes.

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Run with milly, 6 miles in 1 hr - 10 min miles - i know, slow, but, progress for me, need to build that running endurance back up, get ready for the george, the new style of running over the toes, fast turnover and low impact, tough to get use to.  Happy with the effort, ran the last 10th of a mile a 6:30 pace to just get under 1 hr, have not run that fast for some time.

Spinnning class with Sylvie, good instructor, has doe La Da Ja 7 times, talked to Ken, he may do the Utah Half Tri with me,  Yoga, had a tough time in the yoga class, ribs still giving me trouble, the instructor kept treating me like a baby, was I acting like a baby? maybe

Stay Kool, B of BS Rools out

 

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Run to the never bear and home with Sylvie and Roxie, nice little run, 3 miles.

Swim 25 laps this morning, ribs starting to feel better,

Spin, lunch time workout. 21 miles, - nice effort.

Stay Kool, B of BS Rools out

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44 miles biking, good 20mph effort - almost bagged the workout today, glad I got er done.

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From RAD on Fri, Jun 29, 2012 at 00:16:23 from 98.202.23.178

nice way to push through! Those are the days that count the most.

From Brent on Fri, Jun 29, 2012 at 07:49:50 from 66.7.127.67

Devine, how are you feeling about getting ready for the Half Iron distance Tri?

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Early morning swim, one mile, easy does it, worked on form, ribs a little sore after the swim.  Run later today. Dogs days of summer, what the heck.  Maybe I can talk Sylive into a trail run today, cooler temps. 

Nice run with Sylvie at Bryton, Mary's lake, Silver lake, nice temps, happy. Little trail around silver lake perfect for me, low impact, altitude.  Long runs will be at silver lake.  Not often I get to kick Sylvie's butt, good day for me at altitude. 

 

Stay Kool, B of BS Rools out

 

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Mixed up brick today, Olympic plus distance.

Early morning run, thank goodness, hot day, not really into the run until I was going to be passed at about a mile out, held them off for the next mile, fun to be motivated. 8 miles, down to 3900 south along hte JRP and home.  A few walkers and just the couple running.

Spinning 41 miles while watching the Tour dE France.  Also, waiting for the Oquirrh Hills pool to open, the 50 meter lanes are open.  Nice spin effort, two hours without stopping 20 mph effort.

The swim, 50 meter pool, swam 1700 meters, tougher, better workout, and swam the distance faster than normal. 

Nice way to start the week. 

Tragic to hear the Burt blog .

Went to the Spartan race yesterday, got the grandson in the kids race while his parents were doing the race, what a long day, have to desire to roll thru the mud.  Talked to Rory, Tri Geek from Keena group, great biker and triathlete.  I have bike with him a few times, he can really ride and is crazy like me, going hard, asked me if I wanted to signup for Coso Mel and go with the group, may be fun. 

 

 

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From Kim on Mon, Jul 02, 2012 at 09:34:32 from 67.199.179.59

Just what you need Brent...a friend who is crazy like you! When you say "May be fun" I think from you that means "Now that is on my list too!" You are one tough guy!

From RAD on Mon, Jul 02, 2012 at 11:13:03 from 98.202.23.178

Is this Rory Duckworth? He is on our Tri page on FB too. Definitely a die hard! Hey, will you message me some info about your 7/20 half course preview workout?

From Brent on Mon, Jul 02, 2012 at 21:23:22 from 66.7.127.67

Kim, thanks, you are one tough chicka, slamming down those marathons this year.

Devine, not the same Rory, I will give you a call next week when I know more about 7/20, I may have a kink, Sylvie has implants that day, will need to see if I can work it out. Nevertheless, I will drop Keena a line about you and your friends wanting to do the workout. Keena is a great athlete, she just qualified for Kona and nationals. Very nice person. We will talk and I will ocnfirm it is ok. The only kicker I can see, the bike speed is about 20 mph for the 56 miles, let your friends know that will be the pace most of the ride, make sure they are up for it.

Stay Kool, B of bS Rools out

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Spin, 62 miles, 20.5 mph avg pace, good effort, watching the Tour, man those guys can ride.

Stay Kool, B of BS Rool sout

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From RAD on Tue, Jul 03, 2012 at 11:47:10 from 98.202.23.178

62 miles...jealousy! :) Nice job on the pace and enjoying the Tour.

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Lunch time swim, 1 mile, nice effort, working on smooth.  Recorded 4th July training, today and cross training miles did not compute.

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Family run day, signed up all the kids and grand kids for the race.  Fun morning.  I pushed the double baby jogger with two of my grandsons aboard, it was fun weaving in and out of people, slow start, baby joggers had to start at the back.  The first mile, legs were somewhat dead, felt better and better, last mile was the fastest on the uphill portions with runner traffic thinning.  Talked to Olaf (long time, 20 year running buddy, had heart surgery, has to really watch his heart rate, still out their doing it), passed him at about the half mile mark, note, my actual run time, no chips, was about 30 to 50 seconds faster than the than race time recorded, no big deal, but, my actual pace was close to  9 min miles pushing the baby jogger, happy with the effort. Jeremy caught me at mile one, grandsons on board father, weaved and left him. I almost caught Bonnie at the end, 4 seconds ahead. 

Note, I ran without the brace today, trying the new running style, can go faster with low impact, seems to be ok, just very careful on the downhill, I wish the race was all uphill.

Sylvie won her division - yea, Taylor won the family trophy, with Jeremy injured, he was a shoe in. 

The 4 grand kids ran the kids race, I ran with Tristan, the youngest, he had to be carried part of it, we were the last to finish, he was happy with the dog tag medals. 

Talked to Harry and Colleen, both won their divisions.  (Colleen has won her division twice at STG and Harry is likely the top runner in his 70 year runner in the state.  Both were under 8 min. miles. 

Bike rode, 2 hours biking along the trail, nice ride with little trail traffic, came home and did  circuit weights.

Stay Kool, B of bS Rool sout

 

 

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From Tom on Thu, Jul 05, 2012 at 09:40:51 from 137.65.56.2

Brent - sounds like a great race and a great day. So nice to have all the kids and grandkids involved. I'm looking forward to that phase of life and hope my kids and grandkids are as willing as yours to join in with the running passion. It will be interesting to see how things go with the new running style.

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Mile swim at Shac - somewhat boring, water felt nice

20 mtn bike ride up West Canyon, snow canyon and home - beautiful morning

1 hr run/speed walk at Deseret Palms, nice weight workout.

Nice litte workout day - not here in Dixie, land of cotton

 

Stay Kool, B of BS rools out

 

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5 a.m. run, bea the heat, ran to the top of West canyon, up snow canyon and back, Sylvie pace men during the run, ran about 90% and speed walk 10%, somewhat tired from yesterday.  Just what I want, run on tired legs to similate.

Seen several biggest losers, gave them all a high five and told them to keep working it.

Swim at Shac 1 miles, working on form, bought an old Tri book at the thrift store, Dave Scott, 5 time IM champ, some good tips and different, like it for old school. 

I am trying to decide if I want to run the bountiful half marathon, need to decide soon.

Stay Kool, b of BS Rools out

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From RAD on Mon, Jul 09, 2012 at 12:39:31 from 98.202.23.178

excellent run Brent!!! Then a good mile swim afterward? can't beat it. Your an IM at heart, you've got it! I hope those BL people knew what a treat it was to be encouraged by an awesome athlete like you!

Oh, side note - got a sitter for Friday 7/20 for the IM workout! I'm looking forward to it.

From Brent on Mon, Jul 09, 2012 at 16:36:08 from 66.7.127.67

Devine, you will love the workout, and will give you confidence for the IM half distance. Keena is such a very nice person, she is awesome, you will have a such a good time. Hey, sorry, I will not be able to make it, make sure you make it, exit 265 to provo boat harbor, you may want to google it, make sure that exit is open, it is Provo Center Street. Thanks for the kudos, love the BL poeple that stay with it.

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50.2 miles on the Tri bike, road some of the IM course, road to the top of Snow Canyon for the uphill workout, it was a fun morning to be  back on the bike, what an awesome bike.   *NOte, passed a few bikers going up snow canyon, worked on alternating stand up pedaling with seated pedaling.   The bike fitness seems to still be there.   

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Turtle wall run with Sylive, early to beat the heat, tough little run on Red cliffs deseret preserve.  Seen a fox and baby golden eagle, ran without the brace today, nice to be a little faster, easy does it on the downhill.

Swim 1 mile at shac - spin 20 miles at home,  weights, etc. - good day.

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Recovery time on the hard bike rides, not much - getting some run endurance back, keep building the miles. 

 

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Lunch time, hammer spin 22 mph - good high cadence workout -

Spin at home, boring TV - 22 miles

Hum, a person just needs to run.

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Milly and me - nice workout, ran the last quarter at 6:25 pace, maybe not a good idea.  But, fun to see if my legs can still move.  Kinda an off day today and yesterday.

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Early morning run with Sylive, coach Sylvie, went 6 miles north along hte JRP and back home, very nice workout - hey, I am not in marathon shape, getta a move on.  We seen Demettrio C. on the way back, good to see him out on the trail.  Legs were tired, but felt good.  Went to Kearns pool, 50 meter pool, 17 laps, good day of working out, the technique swimming seems to be getting better.  I bought Sylvie a new bike helmelt today, we stopped at a thrift store and bout some cycling shorts and a Live strong bike Jersey.  

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From Benn Griffin on Fri, Jul 13, 2012 at 20:30:02 from 96.233.182.69

Woah daaaayum dude you are back to running serious miles!

From Tom on Sat, Jul 14, 2012 at 09:51:07 from 67.199.179.59

Seems that your getting back into a nice training groove Brent. Glad to see the running legs perhaps back for a few encore marathon performances? Keep those legs feeling tired but feeling good.

From Brent on Sat, Jul 14, 2012 at 20:34:37 from 66.7.127.67

Tom, your comments spurred several thoughts, enjoy the journey, enjoy each step, hopefully finish, maybe finish last with everyone gone except my family, what could be better. Today and the next day, just keep moving on. thanks for your insight.

Benn, glad to have you back blogging, hope you are back to chasing your dreams and goals, sometimes life leads you in many directions. Hey, if you lived in Utah, I would get you out on those 100 mile rides in red rock country.

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2 hrs spinning, hard spin while watching the tour de france -

Interesting comment from Tom, funny thing how your goals and what you used to think was important about running.  I just want to enjoy the days, maybe run a few more marathons, if I don't finish, thats fine, if I am the last to finish, not one left to cheer except my family, what could be better, enjoying the journey, priceless.

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Spin 1 hr 30 minutes, good IM effort - watching the tour

5.25 mile run with Sylvie and Roxie, nice to have them leading the way, good to run on tired, legs, little brick - seen DC and his daughter and a few other runners, gave a couple of high fives.  Nice morning for a run. My running endurance needs improvement, keep after it.

Back on the spin bike for another 1 hr 30 minutes, watching the tour, good IM effort, legs were starting to get the burn.

Weights, squats, swimming band pulls, ball crunches with 30lb weight, etc.

Very nice way to start the week, hope to swim the next four days in a row before the big work out on friday, doing the Provo boat harbor open swim and riding the course.

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Early morning swim, waiting at the doors, 5am., good effort

After work, hard 1 hr spin with the tour

Run with Sylvie to the never bear and home, took a couple short cuts, had dinner in the oven.

Legs somewhat tired today.  This will be a big week.

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From RAD on Tue, Jul 17, 2012 at 12:26:21 from 98.202.23.178

things are looking great - especially with tired legs on the horizon :)

Can't wait to see you Friday!!

From Brent on Wed, Jul 18, 2012 at 07:15:59 from 168.178.30.155

Devine, it should be fun friday.

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Run with Sylvie and Roxie, north along the JRP, fun to get out with the dog. Spinning.

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1 mile swim this morning, working on long arms.

Bike on the Fezzari - nice good effort ride - chasing the wind.

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Swim, half a mile, taper to a big day on friday

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Tri workout with a bunch of hardcore Tri Geeks, Provo boat harbon,  1/2 mile swim, water was nice, calm,  then road the Utah Half distance, 56 miles bike course, nice hard ride 95% effort, road with the lead pack of 4 the first 8 miles, lost them at a traffic stop when a could not get past one of the bikers, tried for 10 miles to bridge the gap, could not do it as they were in a train going like heck.  Rode the last 10 miles to the turnaround with an IM guy, good pace.   I need my Tri bike, down in STG, road my road bike, the Tri bike is faster.

Road back with a gal who qualified for nationals, the guy I rode part of the first half with passed us, left her and road in with him the next 18 miles, good hard pace, while to gals drafted off us. 

It was nice to get a good workout close to race pace on a hot day, simulate race conditions.

Ran 4 miles after the bike.

*Note, Devine was a Tri Geek today with us, kicking butt, she is a born hardcore chick. 

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Keena was great, looking for a Tri coach, she is the best, has some great athletes she is coaching.

 

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Early morning run with Sylive, north on the JRP trail 6 miles and back home, legs were like heavy today, good mentail day to pick up the feet when they said no way.   Got a late start, got hot and muggy coming home.  The transients are hitting the trail when you get to 3300 south, sleeping along the river, hum, what a life.

Home, rode the spin bike for two hours, good 20 mph effort,

Circuit workoout - 4 x 90 second wall squats, 400 rubber band swim pulls, 140 reps on excerecise ball for hamstrings, inversion thingie 4 times, 105 dumbell crunches, flys, curls, abs, etc.  sweaty as heck, headed for the shower. 

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Note, still upset I could not bridge the gap friday, wish I had my Tri bike that day.  Never break off from the lead pack.

 

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MIle swim this morning before work, nice to hit the pool, relaxing swim.

Spin while watching a Triathlon, 37 miles, good effort - keep after it.

Legs somewhat run weary, give er a try tomorrow morning, tough to get legs in running shape when only able to run limited miles.

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Joined the Southern Utah Tri club today, give a group to workout with when down in STG, the membership guy seemed real nice.

 

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Run with Sylive and Roxie this morning, north along JRP.  Started the run thinking I would just speed walk as my knees have been giving me trouble.  While waiting for Sylvie to get ready did some stretching of the IT band, really helped, resulted in running about 80% and speed walking 20%, good effort.  Stopped and talked to the DC the Utah running legend.  Always good to chat, he is still one heck of a runner.  Muggy day, passed a few runners, held off a couple, pushed the small inclines, worked on form, etc.

Swim 1 mile at Murray Rec Center, worked on form and grabbing water, nice effort.  I may do a circuit workout this evening.   Over time, this multiple workouts, getting ready for Tris, my reconvery time is better and have adapted to the challenge.

I wish we would have ran the Des News 10K today, maybe next year.

30 minutes spinning, two circuits, wall swats, etc.

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From Teena Marie on Thu, Jul 26, 2012 at 15:54:35 from 208.54.4.175

Sorry about your knees. :( Nice workouts though!

From Brent on Thu, Jul 26, 2012 at 19:48:28 from 66.7.127.67

Thanks, have thought about your XT, sounds so darn fun and tough, it will be on my calendar next year.

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24 miles at 22mph pace, spin,  spin 24 miles at 20 mph pace, somewhat lite day.  Hope to get back after it tomorrow.  Some family business kinda slowed down the week. 

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heat is on, heat is on, heat acclimation run, 8 miles, hot hot, good for the half.

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From Terri on Sun, Jul 29, 2012 at 07:10:19 from 108.28.226.253

Before we know it, Fall will be here...can't wait for those cooler temps.

From Brent on Sun, Jul 29, 2012 at 16:23:51 from 66.7.127.67

Terri, I am with you, it has been a hot running summer.

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bike ride with Sylvie, 6 miles, getting ready for a family party at our house, no time to workout today.

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Early monring run, beating the heat, 14 miles along the JRP, got hot towards the end, very few runners today, maybe two, a few walkers, a few bikers.  I was irritated going south, very little shade, they have yanked many of the junk treeds with no replacement trees, I guess maybe good in the long run, but it really makes the look of the pakway crappy.

Going north seen 3 guys fishing in the dark, I think they are transients living along the river in the warm weather, kindof creepy, had my pepper spray. 

Rode 44 miles on the bike, good 80% effort, 20 mph pace. Legs feel good and have adapted well to the longer workouts.

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From The Quiet Pirate on Sun, Jul 29, 2012 at 18:54:44 from 71.49.55.78

I've been out of the blog for a while, and you've really increased your running! Nice come-back :-)

From Clay on Sun, Jul 29, 2012 at 20:40:11 from 71.195.211.7

Nice workout Brent!!! Are you running SG this year?

From Brent on Mon, Jul 30, 2012 at 06:40:53 from 168.178.30.155

QP, well, I have increased running, kinda of a fast walk and run, about 80% running low impact. It seems to be working, low impact about 9:30 shuffle running pace and about 14 minute walk pace.

Clay, yes, I am going to give STG another shot, my oldest daughter and her husband, their first marathon. Maybe I will see you down there. Good luck with your training

From Tom on Mon, Jul 30, 2012 at 11:45:27 from 137.65.56.2

Nice job as always on the training Brent. And may you never have to use your pepper spray.

From RAD on Mon, Jul 30, 2012 at 14:48:22 from 98.202.23.178

Nice to see the legs adapting well to the long runs! Keep up the hard work!

From Brent on Mon, Jul 30, 2012 at 21:00:11 from 66.7.127.67

Tom, never know about using the pepoper spray, may run into a Barbeque. Thanks Rad, most running I have done for a cople of years, hope to get the running legs back and get m thru sTG.

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Swim, 26 laps, 1300 yrds before work.  Spin 2 hrs, 20 mph pace, good effort watching the Olympics.  Weather does not look good, may run in the dark in the morning.

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Early, Early morning urn, nice cool temps, in the dark, miss those early morning adventures.  Seen one runner towards the end, at the never bear, seen one biker and one walker. 

Spin 22 miles, good effort. 

I need more time on my fee running, steady as she goes.

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From Terri on Wed, Aug 01, 2012 at 19:07:58 from 108.28.226.253

Way to get things moving before the sunrise :)

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Spin 2 hrs, circuit with weights, getting stronger without Rocky - Stay Kool, B of BS Rools out

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From Clay on Wed, Aug 01, 2012 at 21:41:06 from 71.195.211.7

Nice job Brent! I love your hard work and attitude! Keep it up dude!

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NW Center, swam 1 mile, good effort.   1 hr spinning, good 20 mph effort.

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From RAD on Thu, Aug 02, 2012 at 13:16:07 from 98.202.23.178

gotta get a good swim in! 3 weeks...getting nervous!

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Early morning run, start in the dark, nice to get out. Nothing special, legs tired from swimming and spinning yesterday, good simultion of tired legs for race day. 

28 miles spinning, good effort, circuit workout - weights, rubber band lat pulls, crunches, etc.

I have gained 6 lbs since the IM, need get control of my eating.

 

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From RAD on Fri, Aug 03, 2012 at 08:07:57 from 98.202.23.178

ahhh, gotta love a tired leg run! Nice work Brent. I loved the moon this morning, thought of you and QP - you both always appreciate the beauty of the moon.

From Terri on Sat, Aug 04, 2012 at 09:37:23 from 108.28.226.253

I can relate to the eating part. Nice work out!

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Early moring run, nice to get out, moon, seen several runners doing long runs, ran on new trail shoes today, gate them a try.  Planning on a longer run tomorrow morning.  Went to pool, worked on form 25 laps, talked to a guy who did the STG IM, nice chat about Arizona, etc.  

Nice support on the photo uploads to facebook.  Great to have good friends, it is uplifing.

 

thanks, Shana, Kim, Devine, Burt, Bonnie

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This was my biggest training week of the year, ramping it up for the Utah half IM distance, STG marathon and senior games, should be fun time

 

 

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From RAD on Sun, Aug 05, 2012 at 00:57:33 from 98.202.23.178

Yipee for the half IM! Hard not to support a rockstar like yourself Brent. People naturally follow the leaders.

Nice job on the run and swim, I loved the Moon!!

From Brent on Sun, Aug 05, 2012 at 12:06:07 from 66.7.127.67

Devine, thanks, we should have a great time at the Utah Half IM. I need to get another open water swim in before the half, maybe a blackridge one of these evenings. The Deseret Sharks often swim on Wed night at blackridge.

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Low energy morning, 10 miles, run and walk, mostly run - odd things on teh JRP this morning, had a family of muskrats in front of me when crossing the bridge at 4800 S, nastly little creatures,  a deer ran across the trail in front of me (in the dark), scared me for moment, down after the condos,  had three drunken black guys walking along the parkway at 5 in the morning.  Something about summer, brings out all teh strange things.  Rode the bike 20 miles.

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From The Quiet Pirate on Mon, Aug 06, 2012 at 09:09:40 from 71.49.55.78

Something about the summer brings out all the strange things. I wonder what they thought about the guy running 10 miles in the dark ;-) Strange Brew without the Mackenzie Brothers!

10 miles is great, esp with a low energy kind of morning. Nice work on that and the bike.

From Terri on Mon, Aug 06, 2012 at 19:57:38 from 173.17.134.86

Can't imagine how early you must have had to get up. Way to go!

From Brent on Mon, Aug 06, 2012 at 21:19:20 from 66.7.127.67

QP, faces come out of the rain, when your strange - weird song without Morrison.

Terri, I actually love getting up a 4a.m, once in a while and running, I take pepper spray and sometimes run with my dog.

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Swim, 1 mile, NW center, ok effort, need to work on breathing pattern.

Spin 24 miles,

this is a lite week after two hard weeks.  Hope to get an open water swim in this weekend and a 16 mile run, may also do a 62 mile ride to Veyo Pie shop and home.

I am somewhat bored training with my lonesome most of the time.   The schedule just does not fit training partners much.

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Spin, Avg pace 22.87 mph, good effort,  cool down - long run on thursday, maybe a run tonight.   Always pick up the pace on a hill, if someone whines, pick up the pace.  Di and Brett, we talked for an hour today about good old running times.  I got both of them starting running marathons almost 16 years ago.  We laughed about how hard we use to train, crazy training.  funny thing, they both did exactly what I told them, no questions, just sucked it up and went.  Brett is not running is 50th marathon this STG and Di complete the STG IM this last May, man, they have came along way.

Evening run, new trail shoes, ran slower, but, ran for longer stretches, shoes will be great for the trails, ran 90 percent on dirt and ran 90% of the distance with 3 stretches on a mile or more, running endurance is starting to come back, slow process for improvement

 

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From Burt on Tue, Aug 07, 2012 at 22:19:54 from 174.255.241.1

Looking good. Ha ha!

From Terri on Wed, Aug 08, 2012 at 07:06:31 from 108.28.226.253

Sound like good friends and awesome memories. Do they still do what you tell them to?

From The Quiet Pirate on Wed, Aug 08, 2012 at 12:08:26 from 71.49.55.78

Used to train like crazy? So now you're just training moderately crazy?

I'm sticking with lazy crazy myself.

From Brent on Wed, Aug 08, 2012 at 12:29:23 from 168.178.30.155

Burt, thanks, are you back at training?

Terri, glad to give you a few tips, one thing that is really important, dropping some lbs if you need to, less weight, faster and less chance of injury from the pounding on the roads. Also, I would recommend a couple of good hard cross training days, either biking or swimming. Laslty, keep running with QP, the more fun you have running the more chance you will improve

QP, crazy is good, without Patsy, hey, how about you and Terri training for a marathon together? Get a good goal for next year.

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From Teena Marie on Wed, Aug 08, 2012 at 12:42:50 from 67.2.96.50

Sounds like good times!!!! :) :) :)

From Brent on Wed, Aug 08, 2012 at 14:02:22 from 168.178.30.155

T NA NA, those were the days my friends, we thought they would never end. Enjoy the journey, don't get to high or low with PRs, miles, etc. enjoy enjoy - run by the lite of the moon once in a while, let that moon shadow follow you, without Cat.

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Spin 12 miles, circuit weights, etc. lite day

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4:30 am start, weird running along the JRP in summer time dark, seen 4 transients along the trail, under pass sleeping,e tc.  Longest run since the IM, getting those legs ready for something.  Off the grid for a few days, off to STG.

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From Clay on Thu, Aug 09, 2012 at 15:08:34 from 66.182.65.162

Nice run Brent!!! Keep up the great training!

From The Quiet Pirate on Sat, Aug 11, 2012 at 05:22:25 from 71.49.55.78

Enjoy SG and the beautiful canyons you get to play in when you're there!

Nice long miles for such an early morning!

From Brent on Sun, Aug 12, 2012 at 17:38:57 from 66.7.127.67

Clay, thanks, trying to get ready to finish STG, slow run/speed walk pace, goal is to finish.

QP, STG was beautiful, got in some mtn biking and some trail running, way fun and hard.

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1 mile swim Shac,  spin at deseret palms later that day. Hot hot day. 

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Run up turtle wallwith Sylvie, the trail was washed out from the flash flood type rain last week, carefule on the footing.  Still a fun challenging short run.  love that run.

Swim at Shac later in the day, another mile, talked to a couple of swimmers,

 

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Mtn bike ride up west canyon, fun ride, early morning to beat the heat.   Spin 1 hr watching the last of the PGA,  kinda a lite day. 

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3 miles with Milly, boring, forgot my shuffle,  spin and spin, circuit weights.  I need to get outside.  Early morning in the dark, tomorrow.

 

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From RAD on Tue, Aug 14, 2012 at 15:53:16 from 98.202.23.178

How did the dark treat you today? Milly sometimes lends herself to boring runs! Do you have a long ride set up yet?

From Brent on Tue, Aug 14, 2012 at 20:17:14 from 66.7.127.67

Devine, thanks, good luck on saturday, sounds like a great way to spend the morning. Well, don't know what I am doing for the ride, may ride to suncrest, need to map out the ride or may do immigration.

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Never bear and home, nice to get out in the dark, cresent moon, stars, very nice.  Lunch time swim 1 mile, 1 hr - at little slow.  Spin 1 hr, good effort. 

Kinda in a funk, need a good hard bike ride and hard swim this weekend.

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From The Quiet Pirate on Wed, Aug 15, 2012 at 07:21:19 from 71.49.55.78

Your week is shaping up nicely! Morning runs with the moon are some of my favorite runs.

Hope you get your week-end challenge bike/swim on so you can get back in your groove.

From Terri on Wed, Aug 15, 2012 at 08:30:47 from 108.28.226.253

Thanks for your advice Brent. I used it during my race last Saturday.

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48 miles biking, avg pace 21 mph, good effort. 

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From Terri on Thu, Aug 16, 2012 at 07:49:21 from 108.28.226.253

I should say so. Great mileage!

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1 mile swim, nice little workout, always working on form, legs cramped up when getting out of the pool, what the heck.

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From Burt on Fri, Aug 17, 2012 at 05:01:15 from 174.235.130.6

Maybe you have arthritis.

From Brent on Fri, Aug 17, 2012 at 09:12:17 from 66.7.127.67

Burt, your right, do have it, but, just keep doing whatever I can do and not complain.

From RAD on Fri, Aug 17, 2012 at 09:18:27 from 98.202.23.178

crud. I hope that doesn't happen at IM! swimming cramps? I thought that only happened an hour after you ate! :)

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Early morning, 4:30 am, ran 4 miles north along JRP and home, nice effort, run and speed walk, avg pace 11 min miles,  Sylive ran the second 8 miles with me, kept me going, I work harder chasing her, had some fun holding her off a couple of times, etc.  We took some back trails along the river.  We passed some ward ladies, maybe Devine's running group, passed them, pace just faster the ward lady pace.  Happy with the 16 miles given my knee issues, should be ready for the Half Distance IM next weekend and STG.  I may either swim later today or go for a bike ride. 

By the way, love holding people off from passing me, had a couple runners passing me, held them off for a while. Sylvie just laughs, one minute I am speed walking and the next minute I am going like crazy trying to keep someone from passing me, miss those old days when I could hold them off.

Spin 1 hr, circuit weights, squats, etc. good effort, 

 

Stay Kool, B of BS Rools out

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From RAD on Fri, Aug 17, 2012 at 09:19:45 from 98.202.23.178

I love holding 'em off! You've still got it too.

Nice long run this morning! Oh, and be careful with those ladies...they won't invite you to run with them if you can run faster than they do! :)

From The Quiet Pirate on Fri, Aug 17, 2012 at 12:58:23 from 152.26.59.252

My husband likes to do that too. Runs faster when there's competition or an audience. I laugh at him too.

You did run a great pace for run/walk, and your miles are wonderful. I love those early morning runs- glad you've had a chance to enjoy a few.

From Brent on Fri, Aug 17, 2012 at 13:23:33 from 66.7.127.67

Devine, good luck tomorrow, hey, your thoughts about swimming the half without a wetsuit? Scares me a little.

QP, thanks, I am a step counter, walk 30 steps, then run 30 to 140 steps counting the steps on the left leg, I know, sounds odd, it is the CPA in me.

I love holding runners off as long as possible, gives me some motivation, I was stoked this morning that Sylvie could not catch me on a half mile pickup, she was really giving it an effort, I still have speed, just cannot use it because of the pounding, need to stick with the low impact shuffling. That is why I run on dirt when possible, can run fsster without the impact issues.

Long story, thanks

From bye-wing on Sat, Aug 18, 2012 at 02:57:57 from 58.11.215.253

Way to go old man :)

It sucks getting older doesnt it? You have a good attitude about it and are still giving a lot of those young folks a run for their money. Keep it up. I still don't run fast enough to pass anyone up, or eben hold them off. WAY TO GO!

And good luck with 1/2 IM next week!

From Brent on Sat, Aug 18, 2012 at 19:08:16 from 66.7.127.67

Cat on the move, thanks for your support, one thing about getting older, you have to work out much more to maintain a level of fitness.

Stay Kool, B of BS Rools out, I don't consider my getting older at 62, still going to give that IM another shot or two.

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Easy day,  24 miles riding, avg pace 20 mph. Spent most of the day in Marion with my grand kids and kids, fun day.  My oldest daughter and her husband are doing their long for STG as I write this. 

Stay Kool, B of BS rool sout

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From The Quiet Pirate on Sat, Aug 18, 2012 at 19:27:52 from 71.49.55.78

What a great way to spend the day. This will be their first full marathon, correct?

I still am in awe at how 24 miles at 20 mph is "easy." You da man!

From Terri on Sat, Aug 18, 2012 at 19:51:28 from 108.28.226.253

Love spending time with the grand kids. It's great that your kids have followed you and your love for a good work out!

From Brent on Sun, Aug 19, 2012 at 16:45:19 from 66.7.127.67

QP and Terri - your right, grand kids are the best. This is Jenna and Jeremy's first marathon, I was done with marathons, but, since this is their first, running STG with them, this will be my 19th STG marathon, hope to finish before they turn our th lights. I have a step sone and his wife you have gone nutso about running, we are watching their boy tonight while the do a long run in the dark, crazy fun times, our kids adn grand kids actually like us, we must of done something right.

Stay Kool, B of BS Rool sout

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0.005.250.000.0011.9117.16

Early morning run with Sylvie and Roxie, north along JRP to 4500 south and home, legs were still a little sore and tired from the run on frinday, good for me to run on tired legs, Sylvie kept me going, ran af readl good stretches along the board walk, thru the trees along the river running on wood chips, then ran along the direst trail for a mile until hitting 5300.  All in all, happy with the run and preogression for more running endurance.  This will be a slow proce4ss, don't expect too much too fast, just keep moving forward.

Went swimming at the U of U stiener acquatic center, 50 meter pool outside, first time swimming there, it was so fantastic, 1800 meters, 18 laps, tough tough, so much tougher than swimming indoors at a 25 yrd pool.  This will be my pool of choice when I can get er doen.

Hoping a good weight circuit and spinning this afternoon, sunday is a lazy day, does not mean I have to be lazy.  26 miles spinning, good weight and circuit workout, getting some muscles.

Stay Kool, B of BS Rool sout

 

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From The Quiet Pirate on Sun, Aug 19, 2012 at 15:26:48 from 71.49.55.78

Slowly moving forward and gaining strength one little bit at a time seems like a good recipe for success. Too much too fast, and the dreaded injury monster creeps up on us.

Lazy days are meant for being lazy, but not when you're crazy!!

From Brent on Sun, Aug 19, 2012 at 16:40:09 from 66.7.127.67

QP, yes, a little crazy, without Patsy.

I am a little crazy, but, when all the kids are raised, you have more time, time always is a factor for training.

Stay Kool, B of Bs Rools out

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Lunch time spin, 1 hr,   21.8 mph, good effort

Spin 24 miles, watching golf and the pad.

Lite week this week, may only lift weights tomorrow, nothing big.

 

Stay Kool, B of BS Rools out, I love wetsuits

 

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24 hard miles spinning, lunch break, 22.32 mph avg pace

Recharged the IpoD, WHAT A DIFFERENCE, have CCR, Silver Bullet band, and Katie Perry signing to me as I ride.

Run after work to the never bear and home, spin 12 miles watching Kona.

Stay Kool, b of BS Rools out

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From RAD on Tue, Aug 21, 2012 at 15:05:01 from 98.202.23.178

I'm worried about riding hard this week! Do you think it is a good idea for me or not..since I just did PC full? I'm so confused about how to taper for this stinkin' race! anxiety!!!!

From The Quiet Pirate on Tue, Aug 21, 2012 at 15:43:40 from 71.49.55.78

Brent- you have groupies on your iPod! Following you around on your bike tour. That is a strong pace for 24 miles.

From Brent on Tue, Aug 21, 2012 at 16:15:50 from 168.178.30.155

Devine Miss M - easy does it this week for you, nothing hard, recover from a marathon and taper in the same week, your an animal. Today was my last hard day, mini taper starts tomorrow.

My main concern in big bike races is safety, you will notice some of the bikers act like runners, riding two abreast. It is good you rode the bike course before the race. I expect you will finish long before me, cheer me in if you have time to wait. See you saturday.

QP, the music gets me through the boring workouts, spinning coach, also a top Utah Tri geek, told me, it is the burn that improves your legs.

Stay Kool, b of BS rools out

From Terri on Tue, Aug 21, 2012 at 18:34:36 from 108.28.226.253

Nothin' like some good tunes to keep up your mojo:)

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Never good at the taper, sounds good on paper

- swam a mile with a smile - do the math, two days to the half -  riding a bike that looks like a snow bunny, we crazy Tri geeks look so funny - swim in a muddy harbor - ride like the wind, suffer greatly during the run, gosh, this is going to be sommuch fun.

Stay Kool, B of bS Rools out

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From RAD on Thu, Aug 23, 2012 at 14:35:52 from 98.202.23.178

so.much.fun - after I puke! :)

What time would you suggest getting there in the AM? I was planning on leaving here around 4:45...so being there around 5:30. Early enough? Where do we park? Man, my nerves are killing me!

From bye-wing on Sat, Aug 25, 2012 at 05:57:14 from 115.87.40.172

Have a blast. I am jealous. Looking forward to a fun race report soon.

From The Quiet Pirate on Sat, Aug 25, 2012 at 13:58:55 from 71.49.55.78

Hope your race was great- you'll have to explain why your bike looks like a snow bunny- did you glue white fur on it???

From Brent on Sat, Aug 25, 2012 at 19:47:33 from 66.7.127.67

Cat on the move and QP, your sister did great, she is an animal, after running PC marathon last week, she is now big sister.

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9 miles bikeing with Sylive, nice little ride

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Race: Utah Half IM Distance Tri - 70.1 miles (13.1 Miles) 03:00:00, Place in age division: 2
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For purposes of this post, just make up the half marathon part of the half IM to get the race posted.

The day - started with sweet wishes - got in the truck to take off, Sylvie had put color messages for me:

 Hoo Ra, your can do it.  I know you can

I love you Brent

Think calm, think strong, you can do it, I love you

Now that is the way to start a race day.

Driving in Provo is a mess, took the wrong exit, had to circle around.  Picke a good transistion spot and got er ready.  Very nice chit chat, talked to a STG spinning buddy, Sahylon from STG doing the race, alwyas great to see her, she is doing the Texas IM in May.  Talked to another spin buddy from the Murray Rec Center, Mary, she was there to support her neice, Mary would later become my wetsuit stripper.  Talked to May Jo, former race director for the Pine Valley 15 miler.  I was looking for Devine (Rachel) finally spotted her just before the race director annouced I was the oldest person in the race, I stood up and took a bow, got a cheer or two.   Spent the next hour  talking to Devine about the race, she was way nervous, she did great.  A race like this with all the potential danger things can get to you, drowding, crashing on the bike.

The waves were annouced, Devine was in the wave 3 minutes behind me, she kicked my butt in the swim, could I catch her on the bike?  After my STG IM experience, trying to swim in 4 foot waves, I was worried about the swim.  The water was great, rolled over and did back stroke for a few mimites. a couple of times.  One note before I go on, Keena is the best and niciest Tri coach in the world, she came over and gave me a hug before the race and said good luck.  I managed to stay in contact with some some women swimmers who passed me, keyed off them, worked out well, make it through the swim, don't yet know the splits and transistion times.  As I got out on the boat ramp, Mary (spinning buddy) was now my wetsuit stripper, she did a great fast job, thanked her and scurried to the bike.  Keena was watching all her students, she quickly said, Brent, you will make it up on the bike, I have riode with her several times, great athlete, doing Kona and qualified for nationals, she walks the walk.

It is always somewhat hectic getting your wits back aftert he swim and get on the bike, had a pretty good transistion and beat two the women swimmers out of transistion who were ahead of me on the swim.  The bike ride went real well until about mile 10 when a girl crashed going over a new cement rise, she must have not hit it straight on or did no see it, she was down with big rashes, don't know if she continued on.  (Everyone's worry, bike crashes).  Rode real hard the first 28 miles, passed about 3 dozen bikers.  As we approached the turnaround point, a male biker had biffed it off the sied of the road, I would guess trying to miss a pot hole.  Down the road, two ladies fell over trying to turnaround, they should have clipped out.  I will fast forwards, a guy had a blackout and went straight over the curb and rolled into a field.  Remarkable, he got up and carried is bike off.  The second half of the bike was windy and hot, I could tell riders were getten beaten down, passed another dozen bikers or so and had a lady pass me.  I will blame the lady passing based on my front tire going down, must have hit something, kept going the last 6 miles hoping it would not go completely flat, made it.  The bike did not feel as fast as last year with the wind and the tire issue, but ok with the ride.  I did not catch Devine, she rode a very good ride, she is money on race day, pround of her.  It will be interesting to see who had the best bike time, I know she kicked by butt on the swim and run.

Transisiton fromt he bike to run was pretty good, as I entered the run course, Keena gave me more words of encouragement.  Now, I wore my STG IM Tri top, wow, I got so many positive comments and discussions with other runners about the STG IM, it was fun.  Those who have never done a Tri, athletes are so darn friendly, keep it up, good job, etc.  Something about Tris, just more chatter and positive chatter, love it.

The run proceeded well, ran and speed walked, and had a good posiive attitude, had no issues, exept the knee, not running on an SF as I did last year.  About 4 of us hit the finishing chute closely together, had enough get up and go to beat all of them accross the line.  

The awards show, found Devine, heard all about her race,great great job on her first Half IM, I mean great job.  She took first in the Athena and got a kool medal and flexed for the crowd.  I took second in the 60 and over division, not hard to do, only two in the division.  The the same announcer was giving out the awards, I said, what do I get for being the oldest in the race, got a swag bag with gus, etc., about 25 bucks with of stuff, kool.  

Some years ago, me and Sylive ran the Disney world marathon, a guy ran is first marathon and wore the medal on the airplane.  I was so happy with the day, wore both mdeals at the same time, clanging like wind chimes as I walked, it irritated a couple of people, one lady made fun of me, just clanged them more, it was funny, I need my short lived minute of personal glory, soon took them off at the truck, it was funny, I can now see how little kids feel when they get their first award, I like my second child hood. 

IN closing, Devine said, a half IM is harder than a marathon, I would agree, it is like hitting the wall at the 20 mile mark and still having a half marathon to go when you get off the bike and start the run.  Don't know if I want the wear the moniker as the oldest in the race, what has happened to the old farts? Get yor butts out their and train. 

Stay Kool, B of BS Rools out

 

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From Ericka on Sat, Aug 25, 2012 at 20:17:53 from 24.10.179.23

Good job out there today! I think I saw you but I don't remember much past getting off the bike.

From Teena Marie on Sun, Aug 26, 2012 at 09:32:15 from 67.2.127.157

I LOVED LOVED LOVED this race report. Everything from the morning sweet colored wishes, to the inquiry of the whereabouts of the old farts!!!! You are AWESOME!!!!! I absolutely do not agree that you are an old fart but am very much in awe that you were the "wisest" out there!!! :) :) :)

I do have to say that the stories of all of the bike crashes has given me a pit in my stomach though!!! ;)

Congratulations Brent!!! Keep eating that second childhood up!!!! :)

From RAD on Sun, Aug 26, 2012 at 14:00:17 from 98.202.23.178

Brent, you did a fantastic job! and had me riding scared the whole time :) I just knew at any second you'd come flying by on the bike. I guess I should be grateful for your flat-ish tire so that I didn't get my -1000 commando points! :)

Congrats on the medals and kickin' some trash as the oldest there. I'm with ya! More need to get out and train. With the majority of it on the bike...no excuses.

Did I tell you about the crash that happened just 20 feet in front of me? Guy blacked out on the bike, hit a curb, flipped around and was unconscious! It was just before your last left turn onto Center Street...maybe mile 54, 55? The volunteer rushed to him, so I slowed, but when I saw her I didn't stop. I went ahead to the cop at the corner and told her that the rider was unconscious and not responding. I did my part (in my mind) calling 911 :) so I continued on, but with anxious feelings and tears in my eyes! When I saw my family just minutes later before the end of the bike I couldn't hold back anymore. Man! Crazy emotions. I am SO grateful for health, strength and yesterday especially...safety!

Anyway, CONGRATS on another one in the books...now to look at those bike times :)

From bye-wing on Sun, Aug 26, 2012 at 15:54:35 from 124.121.76.14

Brent, Amazing! Fun to read your race report but hearing about all those bike crashes scares me. It must feel nice to pass so many people on the bike, I'm usually the one getting passed :) Glad you made it back safe on a flat tire, that could have been bad stuff. Just loved reading about how you ran past those 4 people right near the finish line. Way to go getting 2 medals. I would have worn them both around too. Whether or not you were the oldest guy there, you are still one tough athlete. Keep it up Ironman!!

From Brent on Sun, Aug 26, 2012 at 16:22:30 from 66.7.127.67

T NA NA, thanks for the info on the KT tape, may give it a try, got some in the swag bag yesterday. Hey, nothing to be scared abut, you will do great on the Mountain bike.

Devine, hope we can do another tri together sometime, I want a rematch, great job.

Cat on the Move - thanks, it was a fun hard day, I am sure you would have loved it.

Erika, keep doing those Tris, you did great

From The Quiet Pirate on Mon, Aug 27, 2012 at 04:07:39 from 71.49.55.78

KABOOM!!!!!!!!! 500 cannon.volleys for Iron-Goat-man!!! I am glad all went well and you were able to do so well. Bike ride sounds scary. May need to get you & RAD a bubble wrap suit so y'all are protected in future. Congrats on the hardware. You do rool, Kool aid man!!

From Ericka on Mon, Aug 27, 2012 at 15:56:01 from 24.10.179.23

Just got a chance to read you full report. Loved it! I now feel really lucky I didn't crash or get a flat on the bike! I saw a lot of people with flats along the way but I didn't know there were so many crashes. I was watching the road really closely for debris. I haven't changed a tube in a long time and didn't want to take the extra 30+ min it probably would have taken me to change it. Saw your podium moment on Facebook. Way to go!

From Terri on Mon, Aug 27, 2012 at 19:09:12 from 108.28.226.253

I want to be one of those old farts! I'm almost there! Like it or not, you have become my role model :)

From Brent on Tue, Aug 28, 2012 at 06:05:41 from 168.178.30.155

Qp, thanks for the kabooms - bubble wrap, yea.

Ericka, see you there next year, it was fun. Very glad you did well. Biking is always the scary part. I don't know if you know Keena, she always does a practice ride on the course each year before the race, I will let you know when it is next year.

Terri, thanks, it ain't easy being tough old fart, but, I love the challenge.

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Spin workout, circuit, squats, weights, etc.  - a couple days off, nice to get back to training, as races go, the shine fades, the glory is quickly gone, we bask in the personal glory for a moment and we are on the the next challenge and adventure. 

Next challenge, Red rock relay,

Stay Kool, B of BSRools out

 

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From RAD on Wed, Aug 29, 2012 at 12:53:28 from 98.202.23.178

red rock relay?!? you'll love it! Or so I'm told. Nice job jumping back into it.

From The Quiet Pirate on Wed, Aug 29, 2012 at 15:25:40 from 71.49.55.78

Tell me more about this relay- I'm guessing it's in Dixie with a name like red rock.

Still wearing your medals?????

From Brent on Wed, Aug 29, 2012 at 20:58:58 from 66.7.127.67

QP, wore the medals in the grocery store, at work, ran around the block, in the shower, I might take them off next week for the relay, your right, the relay starts at brian head and circles around to finish at Zions. It should be fun.

Devine, jumping back, yea, I am giving myself a mental break over the next couple of months, train, but not with the same intensity or volume as the IM, just enjoy the races. I am going to start a hard training program on FEb 16th next year, the day after I retire, signing up for the Arizona IM next year.

Devine, you still crack me up with the dumb runner comment.

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Spin, hard, - old frined of mine, X brother in law and hunting buddy passed away last night from cancer, sad day.   Need to get back to a training plan, going to put one together this weekend.

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From Terri on Thu, Aug 30, 2012 at 19:14:12 from 108.28.226.253

Sorry about your buddy. Makes you want to appreciate every day and live a good life. Are you all healed up from your race?

From The Quiet Pirate on Thu, Aug 30, 2012 at 23:45:14 from 71.49.55.78

Cancer sucks. Sorry you lost a good friend, never easy.

You are so good to always be goal oriented. Must be one of the secrets to your success.

From Brent on Fri, Aug 31, 2012 at 07:54:50 from 66.7.127.67

Tear Ree and QP - that darn smoking, why oh way?

QP, you right on the goal, I do not train well unless I have a race goal down the road. It seems signing up for races works best for me. I am in a little funk this week, seems to always happen after a bigger race, I will get back after it today.

You two are the best, Stay Kool, B of BS Rools out

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easy week, easy week, big easy, narlens, cajun week

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From The Quiet Pirate on Fri, Aug 31, 2012 at 17:57:14 from 71.49.55.78

that just made me crave some gumbo- and beignets too. have to settle for brownies and marshmallows. fuel food, right?

From bye-wing on Sat, Sep 01, 2012 at 01:47:44 from 124.122.21.102

Enjoy that easy week with yummy food. Sorry to hear about your brother-in-law passing away.

From Brent on Sat, Sep 01, 2012 at 08:19:37 from 66.7.127.67

QP and Cat on the move, lets meet at Jackson Square, watch the street performers, going tothe cafe demon and have some benets, and then run along the mississippi river. I have not been to Narlens for about 15 years, use to go there for training.

You two are the best.

Stay Kool, B of BS Rools out

From The Quiet Pirate on Sat, Sep 01, 2012 at 18:53:00 from 71.49.55.78

With all that water, we may be able to get some good swim practice in too! I'll bring the beads :-)

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Afternoon run, south along JRP, about 90% running, ran a few mile stretches, nice day.  Seen no runners, mostly bikers.  getting my mojo back. 

Spin for 36 miles watching College football - circuit weights, good workout, getting stronger, hopefully doing a 19 miler at my daughter's neck of the woods on sunday, Kamas, high altitude and pushing the baby jogger with two grandsons part of the run, should be fun.  

Stay Kool, B of BS Rools out

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From The Quiet Pirate on Sun, Sep 02, 2012 at 17:20:30 from 71.49.55.78

19 miles with a baby jogging stroller? Hope your mojo held out for the long miles :-) I'll bet having the grandkids along helped!

From Brent on Sun, Sep 02, 2012 at 17:51:33 from 66.7.127.67

QP, love those grand kids, it was a darn fun day of running.

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Run in thin air, ran with Jenna, Jeremy, Sylive, and two grandsons.  Quite a differance running in Marion vs. SLC valley,  Ran the first 9 miles pushing the two grandsons in a baby jogger, 2 year old and 3 and 1/2 year old.  It was fun hard pushing them, ran the entire first 9 miles.  Jeremy took over and pushed them the second 9 miles.  Jenna, my daughter, her and Jeremy's first marathon at STG this year.  They had a very good run, it was tough going the last 6 miles on the canal road with bad footing.  The were great, keep yelling pa pa at me whe pushing them.

I did a few running chants, Jeremy and Jenna laughed.  I was darn pooped after the run in this air, feel good now.  Good hard weekend coming up with the red rock relay mext weelemd with the Kokopelli Olympic Tri the next weekend. 

Stay Kool, B of BS Rools out

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From RAD on Sun, Sep 02, 2012 at 18:29:02 from 98.202.23.178

Wow! Seriously impressed. 2 older kids in a jogger for 9 miles?!? you're ready for anything at that rate! I love that they were chatting at you during the run.

Good luck the next couple weeks!

From Terri on Mon, Sep 03, 2012 at 19:59:19 from 108.28.226.253

Way to go pa pa!

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Went swimming with Sylvie, she is doing the pool sprint Tri with me at the senior games next month, she just wants to get out of the pool, swam a little over a half mile 1150 yrds.

Spin two hours watcing Va Tech and G Tech, not impressed with these teams, Utah beat Georgia tech last year in the sun bowl.  Legs a little weary from teh run yesterday.

Stay Kool, B of BS Rool sout

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From RAD on Mon, Sep 03, 2012 at 20:43:58 from 98.202.23.178

Great x-training day Brent!! I'm glad you're not super-human and are feeling the miles from your awesome run yesterday :) at least a little.

From Brent on Tue, Sep 04, 2012 at 10:28:31 from 168.178.30.155

Devine - nice race you had yesterday, your like a machine, great shape. If the course is the same as when I ran the 5K, double for the 10K, uphill loops, go like a bat out of ... on the downhill to make up for the uphill, I ran a 19:23 on the 5k several years past, a 44 on the 10K is a darn good time if the course is still the same. good work.

From Kim on Tue, Sep 04, 2012 at 10:36:03 from 67.199.179.59

It is kind of not fair that you guys will be in the senior games! Your competitors are going to think you cheated on your birthdays to get in and compete! They won't know what hit them! You two have lots of fun there!

From Brent on Tue, Sep 04, 2012 at 21:33:28 from 66.7.127.67

KIm, thanks, don't know how well I will do, it starts the monday after the STG marathon, I will do my best, starts with a 10k two days after I will be running the marathon, then a hill climb bike time trial, etc. Should b fun.

Good luck at sTG

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Spin on my friends, run on, swim on, onward the next morning moon, the next smile,

Spin like crazy, almost 3 hrs.  Good circuit with weights workout, happy to get er in.  No hot spots,

Stay Kool, B of BS Rool sout

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From RAD on Tue, Sep 04, 2012 at 21:41:29 from 98.202.23.178

3 hours of spinning...wow, my hero!

From The Quiet Pirate on Wed, Sep 05, 2012 at 02:45:19 from 71.49.55.78

3 hours? Crazy seems to be a good choice in adjectives.

From Brent on Wed, Sep 05, 2012 at 06:57:36 from 168.178.30.155

Devine and QP - if we can ever all get together at the same time, lunch is on me, you both have been such wonderful friends.

Stay Kool, B of BS Rools out

From Terri on Wed, Sep 05, 2012 at 19:36:39 from 108.28.226.253

have you thought about spinaholics anonymous? (just kidding:)

From Brent on Thu, Sep 06, 2012 at 07:33:01 from 66.7.127.67

Tear Ree - I am with you, tired of being a rat in a cage, my darn schedule, 10 work days, muck up outside riding. Just got my flat fixed from the Utah half, expensive fix with the valve extenders. I am trying to figure out a way to do more running with the knee impact, may try some lazy river running, it is frustrating for me, love running, but, just happy to be in the game.

Stay Kool, B of BS Rools out

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
5.250.000.000.000.005.25

NIce little run - JRP south and home, see one other runner, taper city

Stay Kool, B of BS Rools out

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From RAD on Thu, Sep 06, 2012 at 11:43:50 from 98.202.23.178

ahhh, enjoy the taper!

From Terri on Thu, Sep 06, 2012 at 17:28:33 from 108.28.226.253

What race do you have?

From The Quiet Pirate on Fri, Sep 07, 2012 at 15:04:51 from 71.49.55.78

better to have taper city than taper worm

From Brent on Sun, Sep 09, 2012 at 20:54:15 from 66.7.127.67

Devine, thanks, did enjoy the taper, did help for fresher legs for the relay.

Tear Ree - did the Red Rock relay, pretty course in southern Utah red rock country.

QP - what can I can, funny? Weird, are there still taper worms, was not that something from outer space movies

Race: Red Rock Relay 10:00:00
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Red Rock Relay - 12 team members - 186 miles or so - up all night, up all day

I am not sure I like long relays - we were the second van (so to speek) the first six runners did a leg, then our 6 runners did a leng, until each member had done three legs, Bryce ski resort to Spring Dale) mouth of zions

Before I go on, what the heck, a member on the team had almost never ran before, on our team, what the heck.

The last team member from the first van was 1 hour late at the first van exchange.  The team  had estimated we would avg. 10 minute miles.  My first leg was up and down hills by Duck Creek, 4.8 miles, my step son had the next leg, 7 miles screeming downhill, he ran good, Sylive then had the next 6.8 leg screeming downhill, good leg, she is fast on the down hill. then Jan (beginner runner) took her forever to run her leg, she must have walked most of it, then Bonnie (Taylor's wife) ran hard down to SSU handoff.  We were now 1 hr 40 min behind schedule, what the heck, Pizza  dinner and then on the road to the next Van handoff, to get some sleep, forget the sleep, could not sleep. 

By the time I got the handoff from the second (1st van) we were now 3 hours behind schedule, come to find out later, the beginner run had fell in dark and broke her finger, she was out of  the race, we would need to pick up her leg.  Finally, I got the hand off, the moon and the stars were shinning, great run in cool dark night, ran like the wind, my team mates could not believe how fast I was running my uphill leg, when its dark and you a little pissed, you can run faster.  Taylor, Sylive and Bonnie all ran screaming legs trying to make up time, we were nuts, cannot make up three hours.  Anyway it was a crazy night of running, we were only a few teams from being last.  We got lost and Bonnie ran an extra half mile trying to find the next van exchange.  Finally, we drove down to our house in STG and got 3 hours sleep before heading off to the next Van exchange.  Felt like I got no sleep.  Scott ran is first leg, slow as heck walking most of it, we were in some stress wondering if we would now make the 8 pm cutoff time.  I was next and ran a 6.8 mile leg in the 100 degree day, had positive road kill of 4 runners, ran hard, Taylor took over the beginner's leg of 5 miles.  We then decided to split the leg up the switch back hills to Zion, I ran the first mile, Taylor second mile, Sylive, Bonnie and I ran the last 2+ miles to the next exchange to Sylive.  We were getting tired, but, Sylvie and Bonnie did the best they could, we finished with a couple of hours to spare. 

One thing about relays, I would never run another relay unless I knew the runners were honest about their expected times and could handle the mileage.  Last of all, very happy with our effort (me, Bonnie, Taylor and Sylvie) did the best we could, family always sticks together.

I love relays, if you know the runners and know they will try their best, I was real disappointed in the effort of Scott and Jan (why did the sign up?)  Effort counts with me.

Stay Kool, B of bS Rools out - looking forward to Kokopelli next weekend.

 

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From Terri on Wed, Sep 12, 2012 at 06:12:44 from 108.28.226.253

No commando points for the slackers. 4000 points for you and your family! Live and learn...next time will be better.

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spin - football - visit mom - sleep - get ready

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From The Quiet Pirate on Mon, Sep 10, 2012 at 19:13:42 from 71.49.55.78

Different kind of workout report- different kind of day?

From Brent on Tue, Sep 11, 2012 at 05:33:41 from 168.178.30.155

QP, short on time, Red Rock Relay was fun. Hope your doing well. I will check in on you later.

Stay Kool, B of bS Rools out

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
0.000.000.000.005.505.50

Hard 1 hr spin, 22 mph, legs just a little sore, back in the training saddle next week, Sylvie's birthday, big family eats at PF changs, was fun.

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1800 yrds swimming, nice to get back in the pool, after work spin, 24 miles, good effort, legs seem to be recovered from the relay. 

Kids are funny, my 3 and 1/2 yr grandson went to dinner with us last night, he yelled Doanld Duck at me, I yelled Micky Mouse, this went on for several minutes, I was laughing so hard.  Kids are funny.

Stay Kool, B of BS Rools out

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From RAD on Wed, Sep 12, 2012 at 14:17:18 from 98.202.23.178

That made me smile! Miss going out to dinner with my dad. That paragraph sounds just like him!

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Going silly with milly, 10:30 pace, run and walk, ready for the challenge of STG, will make this number 19, the 18 miler a couple of weeks ago and the 18+ miles of the relay up and down hills, I got this think, may see many of a rear end,but, will be crossing that finishline

Stay Kool, B of BS Rools out

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From RAD on Wed, Sep 12, 2012 at 14:16:37 from 98.202.23.178

Oh, SGM how you taunt me! I know I'll finish...it is the race that is getting to me. I think I need to just screw my head on and be okay with just enjoying the run and not killing it.

Nice date with Milly today!

From The Quiet Pirate on Thu, Sep 13, 2012 at 10:39:35 from 152.26.228.54

Your run/walk pace is picking up. Nineteen times, but this one will be special because of the terrific company you'll be keeping.

From Brent on Fri, Sep 14, 2012 at 14:00:02 from 209.33.247.203

Devine, will be fine, keep you mind in line, stick to your race plan, hydrate, etc. make it to race day healthy, no craqzy things after your last long run, avoid the temptation.

QP, thanks, should be ok at STG, starting to make a race plan. I have never walked up veyo in 18 STGs, this year, I am going to speed walk up Veyo to save the legs.

Stay Kool, B of BS Rools out

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Run along JRP, nice little run to 45th south and home, talked to a lady pushing a double baby jogger, we have something in common.  Heading to STG. 

Stay Kool, B of BS Rools out

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From bye-wing on Sat, Sep 15, 2012 at 20:02:26 from 124.122.199.176

#19 in STG, that is amazing. They should give you some sort of an award just for running it so many times. Sounds like you are all ready to go.

Race: Kokopelli Sprint Triathlon (15.5 Miles) 02:00:00, Place in age division: 2
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0.000.000.000.005.505.50

Kokopellie Relay Sprint Distance Triathlon, each year, now do a relay with Sylvie, I do the swim and bike, she does the run. Between my bike and her run, do ok.  It was a beautiful day, the open water swim of 1/2 mile went well, still a slow swimmer, made it up on the bike, passed at least 50 bikers having trouble up and down the hills.  Sylvie ran a good 5K, picking off a few runners. Fun day.

 

Stay Kool, B of BS Rools out

The open water Tri season is now done for me, have one more pool tri at the senior games, some good base and strength building from Mid Oct until the STG half iron, maybe a couple running races.  

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Stayed up late last night watching the Utes, what a crazy game, glad the utes won, sletp in this morning, did a hard mtn bike ride up west canyone then to the top of sown canyon.  Seen two hand bikes about 200 yrds from the top of swon canyon, gave them some kudos, tough as nails.

The trails in the STG are in bad shape after the down pour last week.

 

Stay Kool, B of BS Rools out

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From RAD on Mon, Sep 17, 2012 at 11:47:28 from 98.202.23.178

I can imagine the trails are pretty messed up! Nice ride out in the canyons, and yes...always good news about the Utes!

From Tom on Mon, Sep 17, 2012 at 11:57:07 from 137.65.57.81

Brent I've been wondering about the trails after this latest round of crazy weather in the desert. Been a little crazy the last few years with all the freak storms in Dixie. But still wish I was down there, looking forward to a daddy-daughter date the end of next week.

From Brent on Mon, Sep 17, 2012 at 16:15:47 from 168.178.30.155

Devine and Tom, the trails are messed up, be careful in the sand.

Devine, since you know my tire issue at the half - no tire issue on saturday at kokopelli, 35th fastest on the bike out of 360.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
0.000.000.000.0013.0013.00

Hard spin, 22 mph, hour spin - after work spin 28 miles, circuit weight workout, excercise stuff.  Trying to get back to a big week.

Stay Kool, B of BS rools out

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0.005.250.000.005.2510.50

Run in the dark, ran north along JRP, went under 5300, heard something behind me, it was a baby elephant, truck swinging to and fro, chasing me. The trunk a lite in the end of it. It freaked me out, picked up the pace, what did this elephant want with me. I though that I had lost this creature, hit the boardwalk, could hear the heavy feet, picked up the pace like a bat out of heck accross the boardwalk to 4800 So., the chase was on, kept it going until 45th and turned around.  Now me and the elephant were going to meet hear on, I had my pepper spray ready for the battle.  Well, your ming does funny things in the dark, as we met, it was another runner swiming a light as he ran. 

I just don't like someone on something on my heals.  Said hi and kept on going, I wonder if he was headed to the elephant burial grounds.

Nice to get out in the morning, enjoyed the adventure.

Stay Kool, B of bS Rools out

Spin workout during lunch - 21 mph pace for an hour

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From bye-wing on Wed, Sep 19, 2012 at 09:17:30 from 110.49.226.226

What's not to like about a story about a baby elephant? Excellent. Running in the dark is hard, keep up the good work!

From Terri on Wed, Sep 19, 2012 at 10:04:28 from 108.28.226.253

I don't like getting chased by elephants either. Its even worse when they pass you.

From RAD on Wed, Sep 19, 2012 at 12:44:34 from 98.202.23.178

I was wondering what that was too! The dark always plays tricks on my mind, but that is why I usually opt for the TM :)

Nice job on the run and ride!

From Brent on Wed, Sep 19, 2012 at 13:21:45 from 168.178.30.155

Yes, running in the dark is fun, funner with other runners, always ready for elephants and Darth Vadar. Gotta love those crazy runs.

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0.005.000.000.000.005.00

Me and milly, again it is silly, put on the compression sleeves, pulled up my sleeves, said good morning to milly and started the climb, 3% grade for 5 miles, took 47 minutes, 9:24 pace overall, run and walk routine.   Some time long ago, in a far off land, could run 8 minute miles it seemed forever, times have changed.  Ran about 3 quarter mile repeats with milly at a 6:30 pace, still have some speed, but the knees don't like it.  Anyway, enough whining, get some cheese, suck it up,  doing a 20 miler at altitude tomorrow with my daughter and her husband in Kamas.  

Stay Kool, B of BS Rools outs.

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From RAD on Thu, Sep 20, 2012 at 13:22:44 from 98.202.23.178

Enjoy that 20 miler! You are still king of the hills to me.

From The Quiet Pirate on Fri, Sep 21, 2012 at 10:44:22 from 152.26.230.60

Your paces are picking up, even if they're not where they used to be- consider the improvements in the last 6 months you've made.

Hope the altitude 20 is good. I'm sure the company will be!

From Brent on Fri, Sep 21, 2012 at 15:38:56 from 66.7.127.67

Devine and QP, thnaks for the well wishes and kudos, we had a very nice long run, nice to see the kids ready for STG, we all took the lead at times, very nice place to run in Mariona and Oakly. My legs are not worse for the wear, knee gave me some troubles the last couple of miles. But, seems to be ok now.

Stay Kool, B of BS Rools out

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0.0020.020.000.000.0020.02

Nice little long run, ran with my oldest daughter and her husband up in the Marion and Oakly area.  It was a great morning for a run, fall colors, ran alon the Weber river, had a great time.   Happy to see they are both ready for STG.  My day, well, ups and downs, ran good at times and not so good at times, had good energy, ran about 90% and speed walked.  Things to note, were scared cows, talked to bikers, talked to three ladies doing their last long run for STG, watched fish in the river, very nice day.  I miss long runs.

Stay Kool, B of BS Roolsout

 

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27 miles biking,  weights, swim band pulls, crunches, wall sqats, etc. good workout, legs feel better than expected after the 20 miles yesterday.  

Stay Kool, B of BS Rools out

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Not smart, but, ever feel you are under trained for a marathon, trying to cram for the STG exam,  ran ten miles this morning after running 20 miles two days ago.  Did fairly well, fun talking to a few runners.  Rode the bike for 28 miles after, for a nice mixed up Brick.  There are no substitutes for running if your going to run races, at least not for the pounding on the roads.  Chased a girl who passed me hearting to 39th south, passed her going up over the bridge on 39th and then she smoked me.  Held on as a coule running passed me.  I don't like being passed, gives me some motivation to hang on for  a few minutes.  Plan on having a big training week this week and then taper.

Stay Kool, B of BS Rools out

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From Terri on Mon, Sep 24, 2012 at 07:26:53 from 108.28.226.253

Good strong work! Come on...Taper!

From The Quiet Pirate on Mon, Sep 24, 2012 at 09:19:53 from 152.26.230.60

I am impressed with your prep work and workouts for SGM training. Can't wait to hear how it all goes!!

From Brent on Mon, Sep 24, 2012 at 20:51:19 from 66.7.127.67

Tear Ree - thanks

QP - It seems I have been prepping for 30 years, always looking ahead to race day, the old medals are dusty, if those medals could speak, what would they say, they each have a story. What will be the story in 12 days?

Stay Kool, B of BS Rools out

From The Quiet Pirate on Tue, Sep 25, 2012 at 00:08:31 from 71.49.55.78

Brent- I will tell you what those old medals would say: "hey! Somebody dust me off!" You could wear all of them for Halloween and be a Kool version of Mr T!!

From Brent on Tue, Sep 25, 2012 at 20:20:29 from 66.7.127.67

QP, I think the weight would tumble me to the ground, But, it would be funny. Dress like a hippy runner.

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Fairly hard, 22 mph pace for 24 miles, spinning, I need some new tunes, close my eyes.

After work, another 24 miles spin, pressing those legs, hoping for magic on race day, hoping for legs of old, hoping hoping.  I opened my eyes, seeing ahead, setting the plan, stick to the plan, don't chase, don't chase, patient. 

Stay Kool, B of BS Rools out

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3.500.000.000.007.7011.20

Easy run, at few miles at lunch, hard spinning class, nice to talk to some of the old spinning buddies.  They surprised me with congrads on the Utah Half Iron Man distance, didn't know they knew I did the race.  We will get together at STG for a few laughs and do the senior games Tri together.

Stay Kool, STG is coming soon

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From Clay on Tue, Sep 25, 2012 at 22:07:27 from 71.195.211.7

Keep working hard Brent! I hope to run into you down in SG, you are a hard worker!!!

From Brent on Thu, Sep 27, 2012 at 10:06:40 from 168.178.30.155

Clay, thanks

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0.000.000.000.005.295.29

Ride on my friends - nothing to report, boring workout, 15th ann. with Sylvie today.

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From The Quiet Pirate on Thu, Sep 27, 2012 at 17:58:32 from 71.49.55.78

Happy Belated Anniversary! 15 years isn't "nothing to report." It's cause for celebrations! Congrats to you and Sylvie :-)

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Spin, music, 22 mph avg pace. back to work

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Run with Sylvie and Roxie,  Sylvie called me a Little tote goat.  I am now Lil T.  She was bugged by me running behind her and passing her when she stopped.  Anyway, hot afternoon run, Syvlie turned back home with Roxie for 6 miles, I have another mile north.  Rode the bike 28 miles, medium effort.

Stay Kool, B of BS Rools out

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Ran to the never bear and home, seen a bunch of sharks on the trail, nice little run,  went to the pool with Sylvie, swam 1/2 mile and cam home rode24 miles good effort, nice little mixed up brick day.  Cannot make up my mind on which shoes to run with at STG, I hoping for majic shoes.

Stay Kool, B of BS Rools out

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From bye-wing on Sun, Sep 30, 2012 at 01:42:29 from 110.168.5.82

Good workout day.

When you find those magic shoes, pick me up a pair too :)

From The Quiet Pirate on Sun, Sep 30, 2012 at 08:46:37 from 71.49.55.78

Put me down for a pair of those magic shoes too!! Your workout sounds well rounded today, and also exhausting. I didn't get the "sharks" reference though. Did the sharks come out of the river and onto the trail to catch stray runners?

From Brent on Sun, Sep 30, 2012 at 11:05:38 from 66.7.127.67

Hey, I keep getting emails from Road runner sports and running warehouse, they have magic shoes, they say. I have run in three different pair of shoes this week, have settled on Misuno Excalibur for STG. QP - sharks, the Deserest Sharks Tri club was on the parkway doing a run, I am a member of the clube, but, have never done anything with them. If is kinda, an exclusive bunch. It is often hard to get involved with a club. I also belong to the Southern Utah Tri Club, have done nothing with them. Are we finding something common here, I may be the exlusive bunch. NO excuses, will need to bring donuts and introduc e myself as Little toat goat, BS Rools, or just BB, of just Brent. QP and Cat on the move, if you two would move to utah we could form our own club.

Stay Kool, I will let you know if those mafic shoes work. I even thought of rub slipppers. B of BS Rools out

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
5.250.000.000.006.0011.25

Nice little run north to 48th south and home, nice morning, seen shortwalker,  DC and his daughter, and several other runners, nice to get out for Little T.

Stay Kool, B of BS Rools out

 

Spin watching the Ryder cut, beig colaspe by USA,  Woods and Stricker do not do well.  I don't understand why Hunter was not picke instead of stricker.  Also, why in the heck was Furyck picked, good old boys club.

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From RAD on Sun, Sep 30, 2012 at 14:56:39 from 98.202.23.178

sounds like a perfect taper morning! Can't wait to see you next weekend!

From Brent on Sun, Sep 30, 2012 at 16:31:46 from 66.7.127.67

Devine, hope you have a very good marathon StG. It heard it may be hot hot hot. I have been debating my stategy with myself for the last couple of weeks to make the cuttoff time. My first take is to be at half way at least 15 minutes ahead of schedule, ans run smooth o the downhills to pick up a few more minutes, hopefully this will give me a 30 minute or so cushion. I can't imagine that I am concerned about it, how times have changed.

Again, good luck, you have certained earned it.

From Clay on Mon, Oct 01, 2012 at 08:56:37 from 71.195.211.7

Dude I hear ya Furyk is a Choke machine! Fowler would have been a better pick, he's young and his nerves are still in tact!!! Very disappointing for the US I was about ready to throw my self off a cliff after watching it!!! JK :)

From The Quiet Pirate on Mon, Oct 01, 2012 at 12:10:54 from 152.26.230.54

Brent- I'm feeling like you'll meet those goals. Your kids being there will give you the extra push (if you need it) to meet your goals.

From Brent on Mon, Oct 01, 2012 at 16:30:16 from 168.178.30.155

Clay, time for the old gaurd to move aside, they just don't have the nerves, even Tiger is somewhat washed up, not being able to pull thru under pressure. It is exciting to see the new breed coming up. good luck at STG.

QP, it should be fun, two of my grandsons are coming down for the week, 2 and 3 and 1/2, they are so exciting to catch fish and play in the pool. Thanks, could you come and keep me company during the long hours on the course?

From The Quiet Pirate on Mon, Oct 01, 2012 at 19:08:08 from 71.49.55.78

Brent- sure I'll be there! Being a pirate, I'll keep an eye "out" for you ;-). I'll be there in spirit anyway.

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Spin, nice 21.5 mph effort, not tooo hard,trying to rest the legs.

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From The Quiet Pirate on Tue, Oct 02, 2012 at 14:13:55 from 152.26.230.54

21.5 mph does not = resting the legs to me. You're a bike monster :-)

From Brent on Tue, Oct 02, 2012 at 20:42:11 from 66.7.127.67

QP thanks, I will let out a big Argh, and think of your support when the going gets tough.

Stay Kool, B of BS Rools out

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
0.004.000.000.000.004.00

North along JRP, marathon pace miles, speed walk and run, avg pace 10:45, pace I expect to avg at STG.  I know, slow on slow, do what you can do. But, expect to be close to that pace, plus or minus a few seconds per mile.  Majic of race day would be  help.

StayKool, B of BS Rools out

Will be off the grid, taking 11 days off, doing the senior games after STG, no internet, maybe that is the best thing, I will be the happy one, finishing the race.  Other bloggers will hopefully baske in a PR and get mighty praise, well deserved for their hard work.  My journey continues, just one step forward to the next goal, I am going to finish the IM, we have unsettled business.   This comment may seem funny, I am glad the race season is coming to an end, the next 7 months will be intense training.

Stay Kool, B of BS Rools out 

 

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From Terri on Wed, Oct 03, 2012 at 06:55:01 from 108.28.226.253

will miss you during those 11 days with no internet. I admire your determination...go get em'!

From The Quiet Pirate on Thu, Oct 04, 2012 at 10:34:28 from 152.26.230.54

Have a great time at the race and the games to follow. Time off the grid is good for the soul :-)

Enjoy your journey- you deserve it!

From bye-wing on Sun, Oct 07, 2012 at 03:29:33 from 124.121.76.38

Enjoy STG. One last bit of fun before the attack of the IM. Sounds like you have some serious training planned.

Look forward to you race reports when you get back on line.

Race: Stg Marathon (26.2 Miles) 05:13:00
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Where to start, new beginning - two years ago I was done with running marathons, except for the end of an IM.   Then, out of the blue, my oldest daughter Jenna and her Husband decided they wanted to run STG.  I said ok, I will do it with you.  My training was not the typical marathon training, much more cross training than running, saving those legs for race day, only ran one 18 miler and a 20 miler as long runs.  Kid in a candy store, could have told my daughter anything, she would have said ok.  We took the 4 a.m. bus, kids hoping to win a prize, Jeremy won a gauranteed entery into next year's Stg marathon.  That being said, guess I will be running it again next year. 

Sitting around a bonfire for 2 and a half hours was fun, did I say fun, well it was fun.  The cold wind from the North concerned me that we may have a storm, it turned out to be perfect weather for the race.    I ran into Kim and Tom prerace, sweetest couple on the blog, talked to Devine Miss M at the close drop truck, and said hi to QP via Devine.  Thanks for worrying about me QP.   I knew Devine was going to have a very good race, she did.

Decisions, decisions, could not decide where to line up for the race.  This may sound  not so good, we started up front being slow runners as I had to arrive at Snow Canyon Blvd in 6 hrs and 13 min, gun time, I was worried about not making the cutoff. I told Jenna and Jeremey we had to start faster the first 4 miles to not clog up other runners, we ran sub 10 min miles and did our best to keep out of the way.  After the first 4 miles, had a 36 minute cushion for the cutoff time and did not need to be concerned.  At about mile 4, Tom and Kim passed me, Kim commnented that my stride looked painful, it really was not too bad.  

I passed Jenna in the dark, she caught me at mile 7, passed her again, she caught me at mile 8, found out later, she stopped for nature calls.   I really enjoyed being in the race, race day magic did help.  I ran in the dirt about 50% of the race and the left side in a narrow strip, ran fast and walked up the hills.  I walked all of diagonal street because of the slant, and then jogged and walked in from there.   The announcer called by name my daugher and her husband cheered, we had all finished.  It was such a good feeling, not just finishing, but running and training with my kids. 

I could go on about the details, I was just so darn happy to be running another marathon, enjoyed it all, just loved it.  My time was slow, maybe not even worthy of posting on this fast running blog, but, so what, my good blogging buddies are here.  I waited for a few days to post, as the slowest time is last mentioned, that is just fine with me. 

Yes, I am going to give it another shot next year, there is fun at the back of the pack, no PRs, but just the same, never give up.

Stay Kool, B of BS Rools out

1,000 commando points to Sylvie for tending our two grandboys while we ran.  She was great with the kids making huts, etc. 

Note to add, as I was running a lady pulled along side and said look up, bird birds were circling overhead, maybe I really did look bad, no road kill that day.  I kinda miss runners talking, some many now run with music. 

 

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From Kim on Wed, Oct 10, 2012 at 16:34:16 from 67.199.179.59

I always love, love, love your attitude Brent! I'm glad you are able to do the thing you love...and with your kids must have been well worth it! Are they bloggers? Thanks for the commando points! I like the ones you gave me on FB...do I get both? :o) May all your given commando points be there to help you through that next IM!

From Clay on Thu, Oct 11, 2012 at 11:00:58 from 98.177.217.33

Great race report Brent! I have been patiently waiting to here how you did! Brent, you are the inspiration on this blog if I couldn't read your blog each day I would probably give up running all together. Great job and you know how to put running all in perspective.

Keep up the awesome running!!!

From Tom on Thu, Oct 11, 2012 at 12:29:48 from 67.199.179.59

Great race report and great to see you for a bit before and during the race Brent. I'll just echo everything Kim and Clay said! Look forward to seeing you again next year!

From RAD on Thu, Oct 11, 2012 at 14:45:29 from 98.202.23.178

Love the race report Brent! Hanging in there and not worrying about cut-off times is where it is all at. You know how amazing you are right, and that if I could only be half the runner you are I'd count myself successful. Heart. That is what it is all about. Can't wait to see you down there next year!

From Brent on Thu, Oct 11, 2012 at 21:03:18 from 74.82.64.161

Kim tom clay devine. Thanks. Happy you all had a great race day. Qp where ever you are. Thanks for your long distance support. This week did a snow canyon hill tt and a 5k today. How quickly we move on to the next step in the journey. Stay kool b of bs rools out

From The Quiet Pirate on Mon, Oct 15, 2012 at 11:54:19 from 152.26.230.54

Brent- I haven't been reading blogs lately, this is such a great race report! I knew you'd finish, and despite the vultures, I'm sure you looked great.

I was especially thrilled to see you'll be back next year- just like Arnold!!

Glad you were able to find Devine and she passed along my hello & good luck. She did have a wonderful run, if I say so myself.

What's on the agenda for you next?

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Trashed legs, that says it all, ride up Snow Canyon, legs were just not ready after the maathon.

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Senior Games 5k,  8:44 pace, ok for no speed work, legs a litle trashed fromthe marathon.

 

Stay Kool, B of BS Rools out

 

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From bye-wing on Sat, Oct 13, 2012 at 07:54:07 from 110.169.182.178

That is just amazing that you are doing another race so soon after the marathon. Good work.

From Burt on Sat, Oct 13, 2012 at 09:21:43 from 72.223.86.148

Great job! Is this your only event? I have a friend that's doing three events.

From Tom on Sat, Oct 13, 2012 at 11:26:22 from 67.199.179.59

Nice job Brent! Hope you didn't have to run in the rain!

From Teena Marie on Sat, Oct 13, 2012 at 14:27:39 from 174.253.176.163

Nice!!! :)

From Brent on Sun, Oct 14, 2012 at 19:26:34 from 66.7.127.67

Cat - your right, my legs were trashed on tuesday after the STG marathon, I finished the 3.1 mile uphill time trial on the bike up Snow Canyon, it was not pretty.

Burt, your right, did the bike uphill time trail snow canyon, the 5k and the triathlon. It was tough on tired marathon legs. no PRS, just fun

Tom - we just missed the rain in the 5k, no rain for the TT or Triathlon. I am just so darn happy to fishish the marathon, I though my marathon days were done. You and Kim have fun at Bean Town, what a great adventure.

T NA NA - it was nice,

Stay Kool, B of BS Rools out

From RAD on Sun, Oct 14, 2012 at 22:26:27 from 98.202.23.178

a little tired?!? no way could I have run a 5K that fast just 3 days after SGM! You're an animal! Nice work Brent.

Race: Senior games Triathlon (3.1 Miles) 00:30:00
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Well, an sprint Tri with all the senior gamers - was fun, They started in 6 waves in the pool 20 minutes apart.  My swim was not the best, have not swam much while getting ready for STG.  Survived the swim.  Before the swim, chatted wtih a lady, 60 years old, who finished the Cour De Lane IM, and did not finish the STG IM, she is going down to volunteer for the IMAZ to get an entry for next year.  The reason I mention her, as the bike transistion started, seen three bikers in front of me, quickly passed them and set out for the next biker ahend, seen a guy up ahead and passed him at about mile 1.  The next person was riding a Tri bike in the Aero positiion, thougt it would be easy to cathc, worked and worked, only made head way standing up to pedal, took me until the turnaound to catch her, the lady I talked to in the pool, she is one heck of a biker, anyway, small lady with a big engine, I could not believe a 60 year old lady could crank em so hard, very impressed.  Anyway beat her to the transision by a couple of minutes.   The run part was ugly with transhed running legs and a tweeked hammy, finished and had fun.   19th overall on the bike time out of 116 in the TRi.

Stay Kool, B of BS Rools out

 

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From RAD on Sun, Oct 14, 2012 at 22:29:35 from 98.202.23.178

always killin' it on the bike! Nice way to hit it hard the week after SGM. Glad the 'old' lady gave you a run for your money :)

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Turtle wall run with Sylvie before leaving for home, she kicked by butt this run,  and said na, na, na, na na to a couple of ladies to pass on to me.  they laughed, I will get Sylvie next iem.  Talked another runner who works for ths SPA for the Biggest losers, nice chat. Off to home.

Hard spin 32 miles watching packers kick butt.   Legs feel pretty good.

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From RAD on Sun, Oct 14, 2012 at 22:24:50 from 98.202.23.178

I love how you always connect with runners...and never watch a game without peddaling through it! :)

Do you use a trainer with your bike or do you have a spin bike?

From Brent on Mon, Oct 15, 2012 at 11:28:06 from 168.178.27.113

Devine, I had a spin bike, I don't know if I want to put out the bucks for a trainer. I think you are the best connecting with other runners, your spirit always shines.

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Lunch spin, after work spin, 21mph effort, 48 miles - legs getting back to normal, hope for a run tomorrow.

Stay kool, B of BS Rools out

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Spin two hours, watched the debate, no opinion to say - ready to run again tomorrow after giving the hammy a few days off. 

Stay Kool, B of BS Rools out

 

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From Terri on Wed, Oct 17, 2012 at 14:51:40 from 204.62.42.216

Rest those hammys!

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Chilly run after work, north 4 miles on JRP and back home, spin for 12 miles, nice to get out. 

 

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Easy two with milly, 40 miles spinning, watching the Oregon Arizona St. game.  Boring game.  Kinda boring working out, no races for some time.   Need something to jump start me.

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Running in the dark, nice cloud cover - north JRP and home, nothing special, just quiet.  Spin 48 miles watching the BYU game.   Circuit weights - nice tough weight workout.

Some talke with Sylive about getting a relay team together for the Lake to Lake or the 70 red rock relay. 

Stay Kool, good luck to all the SOJOs, B of bS Rools out

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From The Quiet Pirate on Sat, Oct 20, 2012 at 23:35:28 from 71.49.55.78

Running in the dark on a Saturday? I can't begin to imagine what dedication that involves!

I would join your relay team if I could. I will be the virtual pirate cheerleader instead.

From Brent on Sun, Oct 21, 2012 at 13:17:12 from 66.7.127.67

QP, never know, we could be doing a relay together some time. It seems safer for guy to run int the dark, do not like hearing the weird things you and Terri have encounted. It seems so darn hard to find a reliable running partner who can run in the early moring.

Stay Kool, B of BS Rools out

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Run north along JRP with Sylvie and Roxie,  Sylvie put me through a workout, asked me if I was recovered from STG marathon,  I said 99%, that is all I had to say, chased her for 8 miles, 95% running, good workout for me on tired legs from yesterday, need more of those gut checkers, get em harder and harder.  Anyway, always run better with someone to chase.   Spin 28 miles watchin 2011 Kona, seems like dream, hope to get back to the IM.

We seen just a couple of runners, seen DC and has daughter running, DC is such a likeable guy, gave us a high five.   Good start to the week, get is some consistent training.

Stay Kool, B of BS Rools out

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From Terri on Mon, Oct 22, 2012 at 13:46:03 from 108.28.226.253

You really put in a lot of miles! I wish I had the energy to spin for 28 after running 8!

From Brent on Mon, Oct 22, 2012 at 21:01:34 from 66.7.127.67

Tear Ree - you could do it, we both know it is within, build up and do it over and over, I have no doubt, with Gwen, you just need a kick in the pants to get you going.

What are your goals for 2013?

From Terri on Tue, Oct 23, 2012 at 14:49:51 from 108.28.226.253

Thanks Brent. I have a 1/2 I'm doing with QP in November and I am sorta committed to a full in march. I have committed verbally but not mentally yet to the full.

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The week grinds on, the days get shorter, the time til freedom from the daily work grind seem far off, only 4 months,  retirement - hum, more time to train and enjoy the outdoors, write my story, I do have a few stories to tell. 

Back to the workout, bought new buds, helped get pas 48 miles spinning, legs seem to be getting stronger, start the build up, climb the wall a few times, get back to swimming, trail run in the sand, then do it again and again.  Find a hill the likes me, do it again and again.  I had an old gent at the Snow Canyon TT say:  getting older is all about endurace, not speed, hope to prove him wrong. 

Stay Kool, B of BS Rools out

Goals for 2013

IMAZ

STG Marathon (number 20 STGS)

STG Half IM

Provo Half IM

Many other races to support the 2013 goals

Biggest goal of all - swim faster and faster

I have time to blog, cannot watch the debates

Maybe I will make odd commnets on a few blogs - here I go, will you be first

 

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From bye-wing on Tue, Oct 23, 2012 at 07:42:55 from 110.49.226.23

So do earbuds help make spin class bearable? I've never been to a spin class before, it looks too hard. What is your next goal for bike distance?

Retirement will be great, you will have lots of flexibility for your workouts and will be in too shape by the time IM comes around again.

What kind of story do you plan to tell?

From Brent on Tue, Oct 23, 2012 at 15:52:56 from 168.178.30.246

Cat on the Move - have many stories to tell, getting them down on paper will be the challenge.

Hey, spin classes are not that hard, you can do it.

From The Quiet Pirate on Thu, Oct 25, 2012 at 11:44:33 from 152.26.230.54

Brent- Retirement? You're not old enough! I love your goals for next year.

I can see you doing excellent speed and just getting better...like a fine wine...or cheese :-)

From Kim on Thu, Oct 25, 2012 at 16:27:46 from 67.199.179.59

Oh Brent.....I will be the first in line for your book! I would love to hear all the stories you have to tell! Great outlook there for 2013!

From The Quiet Pirate on Thu, Oct 25, 2012 at 17:35:33 from 71.49.55.78

No, Kim..I will be the first in line. Anyone who tries to get there before me will have to walk the plank!

From Brent on Thu, Oct 25, 2012 at 20:46:50 from 66.7.127.67

Kim, QP and Cat on the Move - I have many stories to tell, from War stories to stores of love the time to enjoy. I have written a story for all 39 marathons, they are all alike and all not alike. Stories of all our lives are ups and downs, move on against the odds, we should all write our story. QP and Cat on the MOve - I will publish the stories on my facebook. Kim is already my friend, find me, the stories will start in March 2013, once a week. Knowing you will all be reading, I will give them some spice.

Stay Kool, B of BS Rools out

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Spin 40 miles, good effort - experts on football -

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From RAD on Tue, Oct 23, 2012 at 21:41:28 from 98.202.23.178

Excellent ride...and future plans! I hope to join you on a few of them.

From Brent on Wed, Oct 24, 2012 at 20:52:06 from 66.7.127.67

Devine, tough to keep up the training as the days get colder. Yes, hope to see you in a few of the races. YOu are a natural at the Tri. I think that I am changing my plans, going to do the Cozumel IM instead of IMAZ, Diana has talked me into changing, easier to get into Cozumel and Keena is taking a big group to the race, hope to have her coach me next year and join her group for the IM. Make it a vacation and stay a week after the IM, I am so excited and nervous, I know I can do the IM if I get past the swim, improving on the swim will be my big focus. By the way, happy for you going to Boston.

Stay Kool, B of BS Rools out

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Spin and work, spin at home - man, I need to get out for a run, hopefully, after work tomorrow. 

Stay Kool, B of BS rools out

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48 cross training miles, good solid effort - work days are messing up the training, snow today.  Tricky, what do i do?  Sign up for IMAZ or Cozomel?  About $5,000 for a IM vacation to Cozomel vs. $1200 to IMAZ?  No wetsuit for Cozomel? wow, decisions, decisions.

Stay Kool, B of BS Rools out

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Brick - 1 mile swim and Park Centre,  20 mile bike, and 5.25 mile run with Sylvie and Roxie.

Felt better than expected on the run, ran about 90% of the run, maybe some running endurance is coming back.  Tending three grand kids tonight, should be fun.

Stay Kool, B of BS Rools out

 

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From bye-wing on Sat, Oct 27, 2012 at 08:28:04 from 171.97.163.231

Actually sounds like a fun workout. You may get in another workout tending those 3 grand kids :)

Sounds like there are a lot of fun choices for IM competitions. Good luck choosing!

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25 laps, 1250 yrds, Murray Park center, got kicked out by the high school swim team, really sucks, they can just show up and kick anyone out of the pool.  I will not renew my membership.   44 miles spinning watching Kona and BYU football, nice endurance spin.  This is the biggest week I have had for a few months, trying to ramp back up the training. Get back at swimming.

Stay Kool, B of BS Rools out

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From RAD on Sat, Oct 27, 2012 at 17:04:46 from 98.202.23.178

You've had a really nice week this week!! Sorry about the HS team. I know a few people here don't like that now they take all the early morning lap lanes at our pool. I wish they'd still put pools in HS like they used to, then they wouldn't have to kick us out!

From Brent on Sun, Oct 28, 2012 at 15:24:08 from 66.7.127.67

DEvine, this swimming around lap times is not good. I bought some passes for Quirrh hills today, going to check out how expensive the sports mall may be, etc. I am trying to give myself all the options possilbe witout speding a bunch. Big thing, trying to find a 50 meter pool, only one I know of is in American fork for friday an saturday. Read your comments on the foot problem. Just my take, if your kick around shoes are too narrow, may be causing the problem, was my problem.

You have had one heck of a great year, your living the dream.

From RAD on Sun, Oct 28, 2012 at 22:36:24 from 98.202.23.178

Thanks as always for the compliments! I really am lovin' it this year! good times.

On the foot problem I thought at first "yeah, I need to check that out!" Then I remembered that all I've been wearing for the last 8+ months is flip flops. Yup. I hate socks. So, other than the the 3 hours at church and running I'm 99% of the time in open sandals. stink. I guess that isn't it.

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Run along the JRP with Sylvie and Roxie, what a beautiful day, no racing today, just took it easy, Sylive has  butt hurt and I have a slight right calf strain.  It was fun, seen DC, a couple other runners, many bikers and a few walkers, and a snake. 

Sylive pushed me out the door to go swimming at Oquirrh hills, I was the only swimmer, had my own life gaurd watching me.  It was good to get back in the pool againa and work on form and getting the cardio and swim muscles back.  Swam 1 mile, maybe a cuple laps more, lost count a couple of times. 

Stay Kool, B of BS Rools out

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Spin, 21.23 mph pace, good effort - tough work schedule tomorrow, may limit my working out.

Stay Kool, B of BS Rools out

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From The Quiet Pirate on Tue, Oct 30, 2012 at 09:25:56 from 152.26.230.54

You take the good, you take the bad, you take them both and then you have....

life getting in the way of fun!!

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Hey, spin on, lucky to get one in today.  Dogs, dog days - better darn in the morn.

Stay Kool, B of BS Rools out

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Early moring run, followed by a moon Shadow, pretty nice morning, no Cat. I forgot how much I enjoy running in the dark, need to do more or this.

Stay Kool and Scary, B of BS Rools out

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Run north JRP and home, with Sylvie, great day for a run. Spin 1 hour - legs felt better on the run today, trying some new running low impact running techniques, hard to change old habits.

Stay Kool, B of bS Rools out

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From Terri on Sat, Nov 03, 2012 at 15:13:09 from 108.28.226.253

old habits ARE hard to change. Low impact sounds like a good deal for your body.

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60 miles bike - one of the last good days for a ride - weights, etc.  yeah, Utes win

Stay Kool, B of bS Rools out

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Mixed up Brick day

First Leg - Early morning run,  along JRP north to 45th and home, seen a couple of dog walkers, no other runners, a little nippy out.  5.25 miles

Second Leg - Murray pool - 44 laps, 2200 yrds - converted to 6.143 cross training miles - nice swim, working on form, kicking, etc.  Swim starting to come back after the layoff. 

Third leg - It was such a beautiful day, took Roxie out for a run, we went north again, 3.1 miles along the trail and back home, many, many walkers and dogs on such a great day.  At the turn around point, a lady passed us, we passed her back and held her off until we turn for home the last couple of hundred yrds, motivation, take it wherever you can get it. Just nice to be out on a great day

Fourth leg - spin 63 minutes, 20 mph pace, converted to 5.25 cross training miles

Nice start for the week, the next two days will likely be low miles, tough work schedule and heading to STG on tuesday. 

Stay Kool, B of BS Rool out

 

 

 

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From RAD on Sun, Nov 04, 2012 at 19:41:40 from 98.202.23.178

Sounds like a great day to get out and work a brick, plus!

Good luck with the work and travel this next week. St George should be nice!

From The Quiet Pirate on Mon, Nov 05, 2012 at 09:16:19 from 152.26.230.54

I've heard y'all have been getting really nice weather back there while I'm shivering all week. Enjoy it while you can :-)

You are a workout beast- tough as a goat (an old Navy goat that is)!

From Terri on Mon, Nov 05, 2012 at 19:41:08 from 108.28.226.253

Great workout!

From Brent on Mon, Nov 05, 2012 at 20:47:13 from 66.7.127.67

QP, you know about the goat locker hey? I was born in the craddle of the deep

Devine, how was your run with Di? sounds like a fun run

Tear Ree - thanks, you and QP keep the runs together, you make a good team.

I have decided, Cozumel IM

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Spin 28 miles, good little effort -

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Turtle wall run with Sylvie, trail is beat up from the rain, watch your step

Swim SHAC 44 laps, nice little swim.

Stay Kool, B of BS Rools out

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Swim Shac,  1 miles, Mtn bike ride up Snow Canyon, a little cold, nice to get a ride in.

Stay Kool, B of BS Rools out

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From The Quiet Pirate on Fri, Nov 09, 2012 at 19:13:32 from 71.49.55.78

Enjoy the workouts in Dixie!

From bye-wing on Mon, Nov 12, 2012 at 05:17:05 from 124.121.97.93

Biking outside is so much funner than spin class. (Except that no one crashes on their bike in spin class.)

Enjoy a few days of warm weather.

Your Sunday workout looked really fun. Way to mix it up.

From RAD on Mon, Nov 12, 2012 at 14:24:46 from 67.171.119.50

Chilly weekend down in Dixie. I drove through to Vegas and yikes! I didn't realize it ever got that cold donw there. I hope you've had a great weekend.

From Brent on Mon, Nov 12, 2012 at 18:00:37 from 66.7.127.67

QP, Cat of the Move and Devine, thanks for the Dixie well wishes, the race was fun, got to ride the bike a couple of times.

Devine, hope your relay went ok with the foot issues. I will read your post tomorrow and make some crazy BS Rools Comments.

Stay Kool, B of BS Rools out

Race: Shac Turkey Tri (3.1 Miles) 00:28:00
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cold in STG,  me and Syvlie did the nixed relay, did I say it was cold, did the 8 laps in the pool, hopped on the bike, by the time I finished the bike, some private parts were really cold,  Sylvie took the hand off and did the 5k, it was fun, we finished 6th in the mixed relay divisiion.   I will check out my bike splits etc. later.

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14.000.000.000.000.0014.00

Run speed walk, 14 miles along the Snow Canyon Blvd and up west canyon and home, was sore from the short race yeaterday, go figure.  

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44 miles spinning, watching a crappy game, good effort, hope to have a big week.  My goal the next couple of weeks, layout a training plan for next year, big races coming.

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Comments
From RAD on Tue, Nov 13, 2012 at 14:39:10 from 67.171.119.50

Can't wait for those big races! I love the off-season build up, and you're doing a great job starting that up.

From The Quiet Pirate on Tue, Nov 13, 2012 at 17:39:46 from 71.49.55.78

Good spinning miles despite a bummer of a game. Do you use a pre-designed training program or do you create your own? My friend who will be doing his first full ironman in Florida next fall is using a book plan to prepare. It's pretty intense, but I think it needs to be for an ironman.

Hope you had a great Veterans day- you're my favorite Vet on the blog :0)

From Brent on Tue, Nov 13, 2012 at 20:20:24 from 66.7.127.67

Devine, the off season is a good time to work on weaknesses, get stronger, swimming first on my list, Di is going to give me some lessons, start attending Masters. Devine, relays, your in great shape to put those miles in and staying up all night. I am not sure of what I think about relays, it is all about having a fun dedicated team.

QP, thanks for the fav vet, I am going to write my Vet story next year, the good the bad and the ugly.

I am going to have Coach Keena coach me starting after the first of the year, she has a large group of Ironmen/women has has IM street cred - Kona, World Championships this in Europe, she rocks. I do have a plan on bike and run training, having Coach Keena maimly for the swimming, nutrition and mental side of training, I can't wait to hit the training for IM Cozumel. QP, what kind of training plan are you following? YOur own? Many plans out their.

Stay Kool, B of bS Rools out

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
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Spin on, 48 miles, good effort, weights - legs seem to be recovered, run next day

Stay Kool, B of bS Rool sout

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From RAD on Wed, Nov 14, 2012 at 12:05:31 from 67.171.119.50

Enjoy the run today! Nice workouts!! You're packing in the miles.

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Swim, 1 mile at NW Center, talked to an IMer, tried a couple of new things.

Spin after work 24 miles -  hope to run tomorrow

Stay Kool,  b of BS Rools out

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0.002.750.000.002.545.29

Bike, spin, 30 minutes, run/speed walk with Milly for 30 minutes, avg pace 10.9 mph, workout later to today.

Stay Kool, B of BS Rools out

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Spin 3 hrs and 3 minutes, no running, need to be close to home, Sylvie had some dental work that takes a few days recovery.  Anyway, my butt knows it was 3 hrs, good workout to get use to the longer bike rides again.

Stay Kool, B of BS Rools out

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0.008.000.000.006.0014.00

Early moring run, temps were nice, many runners out, felt good, ran 85% maybe speed walked 15%.  *Note, love other runners on the parkway, keeps me motivated to chase them as long as possilbe or hold them off, did a little of both today.  Talked to a runner, Andrew, ultra  runner, interesting conversation. 

Spin bike 24 bikes, good effort, 2 or 3 a days will soon be the norm after the holidays.  Time to think about ramping up the training a losing a few pounds.

Stay Kool, B of BS Rools out 

Weight: 0.00Calories: 0.00
Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
5.250.000.000.0010.8016.05

Brick, 3 x 5s

Swim 1.111 miles - converted to 5.555 running miles

Spin Bike - 21 miles - converted to 5.15 running miles

Run - 5.25 miles along, JRP to 4500 and home, wind from the south coming home, not many on the parkway to day.  Seen something old, a hill billy looking guy carrying two racoons from by the under pass, river, at 4500 south, he looked at me funny, I wonder if it is legal to trap racoons?  I have often wondered the last couple of years, what has happened to the foxes, skunks, deer, racoons, etc along the river,  too many people looking habitat?  Not as many ducks either? 

Stay Kool, B of BS Rools out, come the people, the wildlife leaves. hum

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Comments
From Terri on Sun, Nov 18, 2012 at 17:06:18 from 108.28.226.253

got to watch out for those old hillbillys. Im imagining racoon stew and a couple new hats.

From Brent on Mon, Nov 19, 2012 at 11:06:45 from 168.178.30.246

Tear Ree - funny - kinda like the road kill stuff, without Savana

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Lunch time spin,  1 hr,  22.10 miles, good hard effort

Gathered leaves for mulch, yard work,  1 hr 18 minutes, 20 mph avg speed,

= 12 cross training run miles.

Stay Kool, B of BS Rools out

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0.000.000.000.0010.3010.30

21.21 miles spinning, good effort, coverted to 5.30 run miles

Spin, spin, boring spin, get back on the road dude, 20 miles

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Comments
From RAD on Tue, Nov 20, 2012 at 20:44:02 from 67.171.119.50

You are killing that spin bike! I really need to find one for my basement. I think I'd do a lot more winter (and summer) riding if I had a bike at home.

From Brent on Tue, Nov 20, 2012 at 21:08:38 from 66.7.127.67

Devine, your right, spin bike at home, good way to get in a quick hour workout when the family stuff settles down. It is often hard to get to the gym during the winter. Hey, have a happy turkey day. I signed up for the Utah Half, Iron man distance again, are you going to give it another tri?

From RAD on Tue, Nov 20, 2012 at 21:20:43 from 67.171.119.50

Yes, I think I'm going to. I loved it last year! I know I'm not up for a full...well, the time the training would take, but I want to do this one again and a century ride next year! You should register for the lottery for Spudman! You'd LOVE the swim and the bike. Downstream AND flat as a pancake.

From Brent on Wed, Nov 21, 2012 at 20:22:04 from 66.7.127.67

Devine, which century ride are you considering? Might ride it with you for a workout.

From DaleG on Wed, Nov 21, 2012 at 20:23:36 from 152.216.11.5

Happy Thranksgiving, Brent

From RAD on Wed, Nov 21, 2012 at 23:04:34 from 67.171.119.50

I'm thinking Ulcer, but I just logged onto their site and it said the ride had been retired :( poo. Hopefully just for last year? That was the one I wanted to do. Who knows now....

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
4.500.000.000.007.5012.00

Hum, only running buddies to the rescue, Tony (100 mile ultra runner), Brett (has ran 50 marathons) and Diana (Ironman),  convinced me to go on a lunch time run with them.  It was like old times, fun talking about some of the runs we have done together, time flys, wow, 15 to 20 years knowing and running with all of them.  It was nice of them to run my pace, ran along the JRP going north of North temple.  Very happy they got me out for a run.

Spin 30 miles,  7.5 cross training miles, man do I miss running like the old days.

Stay Kool, b of BS Rools out, good to have running buddies.

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From The Quiet Pirate on Thu, Nov 22, 2012 at 12:23:36 from 71.49.55.78

A run with friends at lunch? What a perfect way to start off your Thanksgiving holiday!

I hope you have a great Thanksgiving and get to spend it enjoying good food and your wonderful family. Maybe a short run to make extra room for dessert :-)

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
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Nice little run, 4 miles with Roxie, she kept me going, she has not been out for a run in the last week, it was fun keeping ahead of some runners, chasing others, just a darn nice day.

spin 84 minutes, good effort, 28 miles, converted to 7 cross trainng miles. 

Stay Kool, B of BS Rools out

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From Terri on Thu, Nov 22, 2012 at 20:05:07 from 108.28.226.253

Sounds like a nice day. Hope you and Roxie enjoyed your feast today.

From Brent on Sat, Nov 24, 2012 at 12:40:30 from 66.7.127.67

Terri, glad thinks are going well for you, thanks, muy dog Roxie loves getting out for a run.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
1.500.000.000.005.006.50

Swim 1 mile, pulled left calf muscle, run did not go well, hobbled home.  It likes a few days rest may be in order. 

Stay Kool, B of BS Rools out

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From bye-wing on Fri, Nov 23, 2012 at 23:29:56 from 124.122.59.112

Sorry about your calf muscle. Was it injured on the swim or the run? Hope you are on the mend soon.

Enjoy a few days off :)

From Kim on Sat, Nov 24, 2012 at 11:24:47 from 74.211.0.198

Dang....sorry about the pulled muscle! Happy birthday though! I hope the day off on the birthday is a nice one and not a stressful one. Just enjoy!

From Brent on Sat, Nov 24, 2012 at 12:39:28 from 66.7.127.67

Cat on the move - did is swimming,need to do some exercises for kicking and swimming. Got an tips?

Kim, thanks, kinda weird, celebrated my birthday on thanksgiving, today kinda seems dead, guess it is good to have a relazing day.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
0.000.000.000.0012.5012.50

Spin 20 miles, good effort, 

Lat rummer band pulls - 500

Curls - two setsof 12

4 X 90 second squats

2 X 15 reps of flys

2 X 12 reps bench press

2 X 15 reps slant board, with two 30lb weights

Ab curls with excercise ball, 4 x 15 reps with 20lb dumbell

Stay Kool, today is my birthday, Sylvie is out running with Roxie, me stuck indoors with the strained calf muscle, feels a little better to day.

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From Burt on Sat, Nov 24, 2012 at 12:45:42 from 70.34.6.51

Happy birthday!

From Terri on Sat, Nov 24, 2012 at 15:01:33 from 108.28.226.253

happy birthday! Way to pump it up on your special day. Now sit back, put up that calf, and have some cake!

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
0.000.000.000.0015.0015.00

1 mile swim, no kicking, all upper body,  pulled a calf muscle a couple of days ago.

Spin 40 miles, 2 hrs, non-stop, IM race pace 20mph, good effort

Total converted cross training miles,  15

Stay Kool, B of BS Rools out

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From The Quiet Pirate on Mon, Nov 26, 2012 at 12:51:20 from 152.26.230.60

Yowzers! What a workout day for you!!

2 miles all arms? Amazing.

2 hours 20 mph? Amazing.

Staying Kool forever? Priceless :-)

From RAD on Mon, Nov 26, 2012 at 17:43:39 from 67.171.119.50

Wow, that is a killer workout! With a hurt calf as well? Astonishing! But, not surprising knowing you :)

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Spin - 2 hrs, 3 min, 21 miles - good consistent effort,, happy day, got into IM Cozumel - the training has begun.

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From bye-wing on Tue, Nov 27, 2012 at 18:05:17 from 115.87.40.248

Jealous! Cozumel will be great. Looks like your calf muscle is still bothering you. How did you injure it while swimming? Using a pull buoy might give your legs/calf a rest for a while. Also, be careful as you push off the wall each time. When you are ready to work your legs again, try adding some kick sets with fins. Stretch your arms out, as far as possible, clasp hands together, ears touching arms, and streamline. Rotate your neck and body to breathe but don 't use your arms and don't loose your streamline. Might be easier for you to undestand if you watch a u-tube video. Probably best to start with shorter fins, not longer fins. Also, don't use fins the entire swim workout, just a few sets. Oh, and hope you had a HAPPY BIRTHDAY over the weekend!

From Brent on Wed, Nov 28, 2012 at 05:31:07 from 168.178.30.246

Cat, thanks for the advice, I will give it a Tri, thanks for the happy birthday.

Stay Kool, B of BS Rools out

From Terri on Wed, Nov 28, 2012 at 12:27:22 from 108.28.226.253

When is the IM?

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Swim, 1 mile, before work

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Spin 24 miles, off day, hoping to get the leg feeling better. Happy about getting into IMCM.

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From The Quiet Pirate on Thu, Nov 29, 2012 at 12:45:26 from 152.26.230.60

IMCM- ¡Felicitaciones! Será una carrera maravillosa, nadar, bicicleta y en un lugar hermoso.

From RAD on Thu, Nov 29, 2012 at 12:58:58 from 67.171.119.50

Stink with that calf muscle! However, I know you will do what it takes to get it recovered in good time. I can't WAIT for IMCM!!! A year to train hard, you'll knock 'em dead!! :)

From Brent on Thu, Nov 29, 2012 at 14:39:57 from 168.178.30.246

QP, whatever you said, hope it is good, translate please, Fantastic! one ..... marvelous time

Devine, thanks, the swimming has started big time, swam this morning, Diana is giving me a lesson tomorrow morning. I now always smell like a pool.

The calf is getting better, a few more days, then I will take some of Cat's advice and strenthen those muscles. I am way excited about 2013, 2 sprint Tris, 2 half Irons and a Full Iron. Hey, if Diana does another run up yellow fork, weather permitting, would like to go with you two. If the trail is not too muddy.

From RAD on Thu, Nov 29, 2012 at 16:07:11 from 67.171.119.50

I'd be happy to take you up Yellow Fork anytime! The trail right now is beautiful! Just let me know and I'll try to pull a group together, or bring Sylvie!

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32 laps, swimming, 

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Swim, Kearns Rec center, swam 1/2 mile watching for my coach, Diana to show, she slept in.  anyway, got my lessons, done a few drills, the Master swim coach also gave me some tips.  Biggest tip, get more flexible.  Anyway, nice of Di and Becky to help me.  I was pooped after all the drills and the interval time trials, 3 x 100, to set a bench mark for improvement.  

Went xmas shopping and Cosco, big bucks,  came home and road the spin bike for three hours, watching TV.  did a good circuit of weights, raised the weight on curls, bench press and flys.  Going to get Sylive to help me with the swim stretches later.  My arms look real muscleee, if my could say the same about the guy, goal is to get a six pack in 6 months.

Rest of the day, kinda boring, boring, going to watch some football tonight, hopefully get out for run tomorrow, leg is feeling better.

Enough rambling, enough,  Stay Kool, B of BS Rools out

 

 

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40 miles spinning, football, 6 x i minute planks, 4 x 100 rubber band swim pulls, 4 x 1.5 minute wall squats, one diet lime coke, 3 oreo cookies, one bottle vitamin water, two trips to the John,  Sylvie directing me on ball core stuff - darn hard, shoulder stretches, boring day, except buying Xmas presents Spider Man stuff for two grand boys.  Read an interesting last four pages of pose method book on Triathon training, right on spot with positive, focus on the moment, don't let negative thoughs enter, do not let you mind wander, focus on the next runner step, next pedal, next swim stroke, never let those negative thoughts enter before a race or duing the race.  I think there is something to sports physcolilgy (if I could only spell)

Stay Kool, B of BS Rools out

Ordered a new pair of compression calf sleeves, amazon, using $25 gift card.   More cow bell please

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Swim, murray, 2500 yrds working on pull, looking like a needle, keeping legs up. good workout.

2 hrs spinning - good effort,

Nice start to the week. 

Stay Kool, B of bS Rools out

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Comments
From The Quiet Pirate on Sun, Dec 02, 2012 at 16:12:23 from 71.49.55.78

Another great start to your week!

From bye-wing on Sun, Dec 02, 2012 at 23:34:30 from 58.11.203.174

Good swim/bike combo.

How are your legs/calf muscles doing?

From Brent on Mon, Dec 03, 2012 at 05:27:36 from 168.178.30.246

Cat, left calf still bothering me, likely give it another week before running.

QP - Be safe - it sounds like the roads you run on do not have much of a shoulder? County roads?

From The Quiet Pirate on Mon, Dec 03, 2012 at 08:40:30 from 152.26.230.60

You're always good about playing it safe with injuries. That must be part of the secret of your success!

You're right about country roads and no shoulders. A quarter mile past my house, there's nothing but fields. It's beautiful but not made with running and bike paths.

From Terri on Mon, Dec 03, 2012 at 12:38:02 from 108.28.226.253

Great workout Brent. What does "looking like a needle" mean?

From Brent on Mon, Dec 03, 2012 at 19:54:42 from 66.7.127.67

Tear Ree - stream line the swimming, like a torpedo, fish, etc. make a small whole in the water.

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Good hard spin at lunch,  1 hr,  22.36 miles

After work spin,  36 minutes - 21 mph effort

Left leg is almost ready to run, this friday as target date, itching to get back out again.

Stay Kool, B of BS Rools out

 

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Swim 1 mile, low energy, was pooped, decided to do three X 12 laps with a 30 second rest between each 12 lap set, was pooped after the first and second set, was almost ready to quit, decided to swim slow and focus on form long arm stretch, to my amazement, swam the last 12 laps 2 minutes faster than the other 12 lap sets, interesting, form counts.

spin bike, 21 miles, 20. 5 mph effort. may do some more work tonight, don't know, baby sitting tonight.

Stay Kool, B of BS rools out

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From Terri on Wed, Dec 05, 2012 at 19:21:10 from 108.28.226.253

Form really does count! Babysitting will be a work out in itself. You should sleep really well tonight!

From Brent on Wed, Dec 05, 2012 at 20:28:19 from 66.7.127.67

Terri, thanks, love the grand kids, always fun.

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1 hour cyber cross machine, good effort, 28 miles spinning, avg pace 20 mph. Nothing special, may buy another Tri bike, used bike my sister has, she needs the money.  It would be a very good Tri training bike, save the race Tri Bike, it is a Trek.

Stay Kool, B of BS Rools out

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Swam 30 laps, 1500 yrds before work.  Nothing special

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Kearns pool, arrived at 5 a.m. swam about 22 laps before my coach Diana arrived, she worked me hard on some drills, gave me instruction on stroke, something may be sinking in, hope may be arriving for a faster and more efficient swim.  Swim as a mile or a little more.  Very happy with the improvement.

Ran 4 miles with Syvlie and Roxie, first run on the calf in 2 weeks, got sore with about 1/2 to go, Sylvie massaged it, helped, wore my new calf sleeves, helped, easy does it.  Just nice to get outside and run.   A guy a met a few weeks ago passed, Chris, and yelled at me, hey the Ironman guy, it was a good thing.

Spinning, 36 miles watching the Kona IM, really helped the time go by,  converted to 9 cross training miles

Stay Kool, B of bS Rools out

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From RAD on Fri, Dec 07, 2012 at 16:30:46 from 67.171.119.50

"The Ironman Guy" - I like it!

Nice job on the pool workouts. Keep at it and the IM swim will be done in no time!

From Brent on Sat, Dec 08, 2012 at 14:00:52 from 66.7.127.67

Devine, I like it too, bound to make it come true. Well, the IM swim is a big concern, I have signed up for two Olympic distance Tris (1 mile swims) 2 half Irons (1.2) mile swim, hope this gives me confidence for the IM.

thanks, your comments are always a treasure

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44 miles spinning, good effort, avg pace 20mph

Circuit weights =  4 x 90 wall squats,  4 x 60 balancing on each foot,  4 x 100 rubber band arm lat pulls, 4 x 35 reps ball situps with 20lb weight over, 4 x 20 ab twists, 2 x 12 reps bench press, 2 x 15 reps flys with 20lb for each hand, 2 x slant board pull ups with 30lb each hand, 2 x 12 reps curls.  4 x 1 minute planks.  Sylive things I had to add 3 or 4 core excercises to the circuit. 

Stay Kool, B of BS Rools out

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Early morning swim, 2600 yrds, 1.477 miles, converted to 7.39 cross training miles, working on keeping form when getting tired. 

Run along JRP with Sylive and Roxie, in the snow, mud, slush, fun little run, Sylvie took pictures. nice to get out, seen DC and his daughter Carol,  Sylvie took a picture of them and is going to send it to DC. 

Spin 12 miles, good solid effort, coverted to 3 cross training miles

this may be an off week for training, have not decided.

stay Kool, B of BS Rools out

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Comments
From Terri on Sun, Dec 09, 2012 at 16:57:55 from 108.28.226.253

A little mix of everything. Nice way to start the week.

From The Quiet Pirate on Mon, Dec 10, 2012 at 12:58:54 from 152.26.230.54

You've done enough in one day that you can take the week off and still be a Kool fitness guy!

From Brent on Mon, Dec 10, 2012 at 20:10:56 from 66.7.127.67

Tear Ree - always nice to start the week, hope your are doing well.

QP, or shall I say: dancing twinkle toes little pirate. LOL, you will do better at the next recital, keep practicing, do a little two step, wtihout Dolly and Burt.

It is a darn kool week burr

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Hard spin 1 hr, 22 mph avg, another spin, total 52 miles spinning,  circuit weights, good workout.  Calf if 95% healed, yeh, back t running this weekend

Stay Kool, B of bS Rools out

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Pool, 1500 yrds, spin 21 miles, easy day, ready to run

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Comments
From Terri on Wed, Dec 12, 2012 at 08:10:08 from 108.28.226.253

Easy day? Awesome!

From The Quiet Pirate on Wed, Dec 12, 2012 at 11:23:32 from 152.26.230.54

I agree Terri! Easy?

From Brent on Thu, Dec 13, 2012 at 16:20:57 from 168.178.30.246

Tear Ree and QP - thanks, you know, it has become second nature, not that hard

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spin again, boring stuff, need a change, big time,

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From RAD on Wed, Dec 12, 2012 at 22:00:44 from 67.171.119.50

Is your calf still acting up so you can't get running? :( Sorry about the boring spin. You need to find a good movie!

From Brent on Thu, Dec 13, 2012 at 20:48:56 from 66.7.127.67

Devine, winter is just tough, did run today, ok results, funny facebook entry by you.

Stay Kool, B of bS Rools out

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0.005.000.000.0010.0015.00

Run 5 miles with Milly and Tony, calf was ok until about mile 4,  speed walks breaks, overal avg pace 10 min miles.   spin 32 miles watching football. 

Stay Kool, B of BS Rools out

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From DaleG on Thu, Dec 13, 2012 at 21:49:19 from 152.216.11.5

Nice job!!!

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Swim lessons, 1 miles or close, about 22 laps swimming and the rest drills, tough drills, rolling from side to side, all kicking no arms, about drown, good work.

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From Terri on Sat, Dec 15, 2012 at 11:43:46 from 108.28.226.253

No drowning allowed. Great workout. I couldn't imagine swimming without using your arms, I can barely doggy paddle :)

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5.250.000.000.000.005.25

Day Dream Believer, having a great run in the snow, happy runnrs all around, just cruising, best run in some time, I started day dreaming about winning my division at IMCZ, went down, not watching where I was running, sprained ankle, black and blue.  Well, so much for day dreams.

Stay Kool, B of bS Rools otu

 

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Swim 2,000 yrds, all arms, could not kick because of the sprained ankle, nice little swim, ran Ken and talked about the senior games.  

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Mile swim Murray Rec. ok, no kicking with the sprained ankle.

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From bye-wing on Tue, Dec 18, 2012 at 20:02:49 from 110.168.7.116

Swimming can be your best friend with an injury. Such a life long sport. Hope your ankle is on the mend soon.

From Brent on Wed, Dec 19, 2012 at 10:15:11 from 168.178.30.246

Cat, what have you been up to? thanks

From The Quiet Pirate on Thu, Dec 20, 2012 at 14:56:55 from 71.49.55.78

A mile on the arms without legs is a great workout. I would end up getting exhausted and drowning.

From Brent on Mon, Dec 24, 2012 at 05:38:23 from 168.178.30.246

QP, my big problem swimming is getting the legs up. I have friend who is now coaching me, but, unable to hook up with her this week.

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Badly sprained ankle, may not be able to run for several weeks, no biking? Positive side, more swimming.

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Dr appt, - severe ankle sprain, no running for 6 weeks, well, swim like a fish.  Rather boring swim this morning, but nice to do something.  Two hours spinning

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From The Quiet Pirate on Sun, Dec 23, 2012 at 19:17:59 from 71.49.55.78

Sorry about the sprain. Good excuse to stay indoors and swim while it is so cold out. What about the bike/spin?

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1 mile swimming, working on technique, form, floating, not drowning. Stay Kool, B of bS Roolsout

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Swim at Murry Rec, 1 miles, nice swim

 

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From Terri on Wed, Dec 26, 2012 at 06:43:57 from 108.28.226.253

Glad you didn't drown. Happy holidays!

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Swam a mile this morning, Murray Park Center. Worked on form the total emersion method half a lap and the Pose method the other half lap. The pose method seems faster, but wears me out more than the total emersion method. My Concern about the total emersion method, it may not work as well in rough waters as the pose method. 

Swimming is getting easier for me, but, trying to hold the form together when tired is tough.  I cannot wait until hitting a 50 meter pool. 

Spained ankle update - swelling going down and brusing starting to go away, the bone scrap still aches.  Anyways, should be good to go in another 6 weeks.

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From RAD on Wed, Dec 26, 2012 at 13:54:12 from 67.171.119.50

6 weeks? oh man, that kills me. I'm sorry that your silly daydream fall put you out of commission for so long! However, like you said makes swimming a top priority. You've got the bike and run in your legs. Last year with my broken foot I thought for sure I'd be down for another year of no PRs or BQs, but the change was exactly what my body needed to get into a whole new mode. I know that this will make you stronger! Hang in there and keep working hard!! Also, JL Sorenson is doing a 100X100 swim event (just have to pay to use the rec center) on Saturday morning if you want to come and try to do it! I want to give it a shot. Lots of fun people and swimming.

From Terri on Wed, Dec 26, 2012 at 19:06:29 from 108.28.226.253

hopefully those 6 weeks will pass quickly. On the bright side ... you are really fine tuning your swimming.

From Brent on Thu, Dec 27, 2012 at 18:42:30 from 70.196.193.20

Devine, Kearns rec center is doing a 113 x 100 on New years day, I am going to do that one with Di and see how many laps I can complete in 2 hrs or until they say stop. Where is JL Sorenson?

Your right about coming back stronger, I have kinds been down in the dumps, put on 12 lbs, my mantra = I am I am fast and strong.

Tear Ree - I usually pig out when injured, yes, I have been pigging out, some much darn junk food in the house, my pants don't fit, I broke a chair I am so fat, I can no longer tie my own shoes, the house quackes when I walk, I just bearly fit thru the doors, I need a bigger truck - alright, I am snapping out of it, calorie counting, yikes.

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90 minutes spinning, good avg hard pace.  32.33 miles, nice to get back on the bike.

Stay Kool, B of BS Rools out

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Swim 1 mile, Murray Rec,  spin 28 miles, circuit weights, squats, etc.  Nice to get a workout in.  Kankle is getting better, brusing is almost gone, still aches when the bone got scraped, but, less.  Swimming, darn tough, will I ever get it?

Swimming seems to be like running, requires at least 4 to 5 days a week to get decent, and be consistent.

Working at it.

 

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Swim 1 mile, high school team showed up, the coach let me finish the last 8 laps before taking over my lane.  Melllllntal game, told myself I was only going to swim a half mile, and then kept going, Any thing that is tough takes a tough mind set.   Keeping working on the mental game.  More spinning to come later today.  Kindof a lazy day around the house.

Stay Kool, B of bS Rools out

2 hrs spinning, 20.5 avg pace, sore butt, watching football

 

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From Terri on Sat, Dec 29, 2012 at 12:29:32 from 108.28.226.253

The weather here is perfect for a lazy day around the house (cold rain). You are right about the mind set. You are a tough cookie!

From Brent on Sat, Dec 29, 2012 at 13:25:03 from 70.196.197.237

Tear Ree - is is hard to always be mentally tough, I usually have a few mental training down weeks this time of year, trying to get mack in the right mental frame, lose a few pounds, etc. Good luck with your training, the east coast rain is miserable. Ice storms, freezing on your car.

From RAD on Sat, Dec 29, 2012 at 23:24:57 from 67.171.119.50

You should've come to the 100X100! 5 hours to swim :) I hope you find the training groove again soon. Nice work today. The mental game is always the hardest to conquer.

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Spin 24 miles, circuit weights, swim 1 mile, always working on form.

non eventful day

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From RAD on Mon, Dec 31, 2012 at 10:39:38 from 67.171.119.50

But, today is an eventful day, right? Last day of work? Onto retirement?!?

From The Quiet Pirate on Tue, Jan 01, 2013 at 00:33:52 from 71.49.55.78

Now that you're retired will Roxie let you sleep in??

From Burt on Tue, Jan 01, 2013 at 11:53:37 from 72.223.86.148

Retired? Whatcha gonna do with all this free time on your hands?

From Brent on Tue, Jan 01, 2013 at 14:07:33 from 70.196.195.184

thanks, no sleeping in for me, up at 4:30, to the gym, swim or running. I want to avg 3 hrs a day working out. Roxie does not let me sleep in, if she whines I had better get up and let her go potty. I had made the mistake a couple of times and not got up, pair the price of cleaning up poo poo.

I wish you all a great 2013.

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