I’m going to complain some more about the pool situation at the gym (Urban Active). My first complaint was that the pools are not a standard length. While it makes my training a little more difficult, it’s something that I can deal with. My latest complaint has to do with a recent rule change. The […]

The VO2 Max Test gave me some good information on what my heart rate should be while training. Triathlon coach and author Joe Friel uses 6 workout intensity zones. Here’s his description of each: Zone 1 (Warmup/Recovery): These are the easiest workouts, and the ones that help fit and experienced athletes rejuvenate the body following […]

You may have noticed that I didn’t have a “TODAY’S WORKOUT” posted yesterday…or today. It’s because I’ve used my morning workout time to catch some extra ZZZ’s and try to get over my head cold. I feel like I could do some training, but should I? It’s a common question…”Should I train when I’m sick?” […]

Warning! Warning!color> Engineering nerd alert!!! This post contains lots of charts and graphs, which I love, because I’m an Engineer…I can’t help it! So the main reason for having my VO2 max tested was to determine what my correct training zones should be. I’ve always trained hard, but with this data, I can now train […]

Keith Sherman from Velocity Sports Performance (free endorsement) did my VO2 Max Testing on Saturday at Cycler’s Cafe. It was a pretty interesting test. Keith did a great job explaining exactly what I needed to do and how the test was going to go. The actual test is pretty much what I expected, but I’m […]

My bike shop of choice here in Louisville is the Cycler’s Cafe on Lexington Road. They are a small shop compared to others, but that’s one of the reasons that I like going there. I had them do a bike fit for me when I bought my bike and I have all of my tune-ups […]

If you live in or near Louisville and are a runner, you have to participate in the races held around Kentucky Derby time every year. The dates of the races have been announced and registration is open! There are a total of 4 races (first 3 are called the “Triple Crown of Running”), and no […]

If you are a runner, you’ve at one point or another had a black toenail or lost a toenail altogether. It’s just a part of being a runner…not pretty, but you deal with it. According to an article in the New York Times today, some ultramarathoners have their battered toenails surgically removed — for good. […]

Results were posted yesterday and to my surprise, my time was good enough for 5th in my age group. Here’s my official results: Chip time – 1:43:39.90Gun time – 1:44:36.70 (01:11.00 difference)Pace – 7:54/mile 5th out of 56 in the male age 30-34 group70th out of 577 overall runners The chip time is my official […]

So after running the worst race of my life during the Derby Festival mini-marathon back in April of this year, I knew that I had to redeem myself…that’s why I signed up for the Louisville Half-Marathon as soon as registration opened. I needed revenge on 13.1 miles! After my embarrassing time of 2:09, I tired […]