Doubling Up

I have decided very much so to make this year a run focused year. Well, at least the first half of it. I'll decide later whether to keep this focus during Ironman training (and I'm sure my coach will have a say so in that matter as well). I hit the gym last night to do some strength training. I just can't seem to get my mind around these Tripower workouts. I decided to hit the gym and see what my one rep max would be for a typical set of weight based exercises.

After my near death experience ;-), I hit the treadmill for an easy thirty minute run. I am in the transition phase of my yearly tri training plan, and everything is at or below aerobic threshold (AeT). I found out something really neat on the treadmill last night too. If I focused on my form and stayed around 90 steps per minute, I could keep my heart rate under 147 (est AeT). When I let my mind drift and lose focus, like by watching the game on TV, my HR would creep back up above 150. This is some kinda sign that proper form = more efficiency.

Tomorrow, its back on the trainer for a ride, then off to the gym for some fo reals strength training, all in preparation for drinking my weight in beer to ring in the new year!

Wes