Site:
http://www.coffeeforthebrain.blogspot.com
Miles:
7130 total / 670 in 2013
Goal:

To complete a 70.3 Ironman in under 5 hours! Complete my first Ironman

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  • 32 miles
  • 03:50 time
  • 3632 calories
  • 5 workouts
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  • This Week time period

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  1. Saturday Training Day Schedule

    I think I will be doing the following. Let me know if these times work for those interested in joining for any part of this adventure. I cannot guarantee anything fa... read more

    • Aaron M.
      Aaron M.

      I could bump all this back starting at 8 am if that works better for people.

      about 5 hours ago Like

  2. RUN
    alright Run Test - 5K for VDot 4.2 mi 00:32 07:40 pace

    http://connect.garmin.com/activity/317165832

    Never eat pasta with two carbonated beverages for a 5K run test. For some reason it causes issues with the stomach.

    I thought I was killing this run u... read more

    • Matt
      Matt

      Hang in there Aaron. It's tough to run on a full stomach!

      about 4 hours ago Like

  3. Just realized I have a serious day of training coming up this weekend. Swim, bike, and run day. Anyone ready to jump in and join? Thinking of starting at Lake G to swim, then bike out in the countr... read more

  4. swim
    good Tough One 2400 yd 00:55 39:59 pace
  5. 1st Brick Workout Thoughts While Training

    Sucks.....tri bike on the sidewalk
    Life Threatening.......bus stop at bottom of big hill riding 35+ mph
    Sucks....getting used to fluid and energy intake o... read more

  6. RUN
    alright 1st Brick Workout - Run 2.28 mi 00:20 08:46 pace

    http://connect.garmin.com/activity/316326035

    2/MP out, z3/HMP/ModHard back 20 minutes
    Coach Notes: Brick run

    Legs were jelly and knees were very tight

  7. VELO
    alright 1st Brick Workout - Bike 23.37 mi 01:17 18.2mph pace
    • Matt
      Matt

      You'll get back there. Just takes time.

      2 days ago Like

  8. swim
    good Swim Workout 2200 yd 00:46 36:59 pace
    • Jennifer P.
      Jennifer P.

      First, I need to get into the pool this week but don't know pool etiquette. Can I go with you next time? When do u swim next? Second, if I think I will survive ironman in oct, you can do it too! Dude, schools almost over!

      4 days ago Like

    • Aaron M.
      Aaron M.

      You are doing an Ironman! Holy Cow! You are a rock star. Which one are you doing? I swim on Monday, Wednesday, Friday. Wednesday the pool has been dead. Let me know I could always use someone to push me a bit.

      4 days ago Like

    • Jennifer P.
      Jennifer P.

      Ill be there wed. 5am? Taking this week off of running. Yep! Beach to battleship baby!! I don't really plan to train for it tho :)

      4 days ago Like1 person

  9. VELO
    good 1st Outdoor Ride 22.16 mi 01:16 17.5mph pace

    Very windy and hills were tough. Felt great to be outside.

    http://connect.garmin.com/activity/315241178

  10. swim
    good Swim T-Test 1800 yd 00:38 37:29 pace

    http://connect.garmin.com/activity/313871612

    Pace is slowly dropping. Feeling good in water. If only I could get to feeling this way running.

    T-Pace is now 1:40

  11. RUN
    good Run - Felt Terrible 4.11 mi 00:40 09:46 pace

    http://connect.garmin.com/activity/313871612

    Ran with Chad. Left foot killing me. Had to limp the first mile. Finally loosened up, but hurt like crazy the rest of the day.

  12. swim
  13. VELO
  14. RUN
  15. swim
    alright 18 Weeks: Swim Workout #2 2300 yd 00:50 38:29 pace

    http://coffeeforthebrain.blogspot.com/2013/05/18-weeks-until-rev3-swim-workout-2.html

    • Matt
      Matt

      Great workout in the pool this morning Aaron. It's tough to get up that early to swim.

      16 days ago Like

  16. RUN
  17. swim
    good 19 Weeks until Rev3 Cedar Poi... 1800 yd 00:50 48:53 pace

    http://coffeeforthebrain.blogspot.com/2013/05/ironman-journey-resumes-after-3-month.html

    • Emily B.
      Emily B.

      Awesome that you're sticking to your original goal! You can do it. I'll be excited to read about your progress in the coming months.

      18 days ago Like

  18. swim
    Swim Clinic 1000 yd

    Not sure of overall distance, but glad to be back in pool breaking down how I have some work on my swim technique. Felt pretty good overall even during one conditioning set. Back on track. 19 weeks... read more

  19. swim
  20. RUN