Category Archives: Training Diary

Modifying Training For Aging…

Posted on November 28, 2017 by Al

I’m altering my training plan in deference to the increasing need for recovery as I get older. Without knowing what the best approach might be, I started out by putting myself on a 10 day, rather than a 7 day … Continue reading →

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Piriformis Sciatica

Posted on November 24, 2017 by Al

I’ve been going through piriformis/sciatica issues for the past year. It was a one time event in mid-Dec ’16, when I tried to do some fast intervals and immediately felt it in my butt. It took about 2 months before … Continue reading →

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ITU LC WC 2017 Race Planning

Posted on August 13, 2017 by Al

I’ve been looking forward to this race for three years, ever since it was announced. Back in the 80s & 90s, there was a race in Nice, France *which Mark Allen won 10 times between 1982 and 1993. After that, … Continue reading →

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ITU LC WC Race Plan Update

Posted on August 12, 2017 by Al

So after all of the discussion with my coach, a couple of really good training sessions on Wednesday and Thursday followed by a super race on Saturday, here’s what I’ve come up with for a plan: Coach P – I … Continue reading →

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Spring Training, Update #1

Posted on May 28, 2017 by Al

Returning back to this thread while in a “lull” between volume pops. My spring schedule has been: Mini OS mid Feb-Mid Mar 12 days x 100 km/day in Cuba end of March 3 Weeks of HIM flavored prep work aimed … Continue reading →

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Spring Training

Posted on May 23, 2017 by Al

In response to our Coach writing about “Mid-Season Volume Pops”, I penned the following: Last week, as I was getting crushed in a week long volume camp with Tim Cronk and Dave Tallo. As two of EN’s most successful athletes, … Continue reading →

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Left/Right Pedal Balance

Posted on January 4, 2017 by Al

I’ve been using my new PowerTap P1 pedals for a month now on the trainer. I usually see a 53/47 L/R wattage balance when I review a ride afterwards.  That ratio seems to hold pretty much during all types of intervals: … Continue reading →

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Ironman Maryland 2016 RR #2

Posted on September 19, 2016 by Al

Today was RR #2. My primary goals were to stand up every 10 min on the bike, and follow my nutrition plan just as I intend on race day. Perfect Fall day in the mtns…My course was a new one, … Continue reading →

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IM MD Camp Week #1

Posted on August 30, 2016 by Al

Today is what I consider the hardest of all workouts: DOING NOTHING. My muscles don’t feel sore, but I do feel the deep fatigue I would expect after the Camp week, which I finished yesterday. And the plan says rest, … Continue reading →

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Stretching

Posted on January 7, 2016 by Al

A 37 y/o complained of feeling “tighter as I get older”, so he asked about stretching, Since I’ve been doing it pretty much daily since I was his age, I shared my thoughts: “I stretch every morning, right after breakfast, … Continue reading →

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