For about 2 months, a few friends and I have been meeting 3 times a week for a kettlebell workout. Typically it takes an hour or so but for the most part, we zero in on the bells for 20-35min with a fusion of dynamic & functional body weight movements for 5-15min.
Unlike most other workout regimen’s we’ve been outside every day, save for the occasional rainy day. I’ve really come to value being able to walk outside with 25lbs and within 45min complete a full-body workout. What’s better is that …

After what started out to be a fantastic start to the triathlon season, I’m beginning to wonder…

I went for my first run in almost 6 weeks yesterday!

…a 10lb bell that she calls “my cute lil bell”…

(Un)fortunately, I’ve been having the same discussion since I was called nigger for the first time – I was 6 years old, his name was Paul and I had no idea what it meant.

Solid ride yesterday but boy was it cold. I ended up calling it good at 2hrs because it was so cold and I had run out of trail. Lakeshore path is good but it can get quite irritating navigating the strollers, bladers and running groups. Such is life…I’m just happy to have it so close to home…it could be worse.
Today’s Training Goals:

Run: 1:15hrs @ 145-155 BPM

Personal Projects
In addition to logging some miles, I’ve took a few miutes to create a new option to Subscribe to my blog. It’s probably beneficial to the …

It’s a beautiful spring day in Chicago! The sun is out, it’s a little on the cool side and I get to go for a long ride. Honestly though, as I sit here munching on my apple…I’m a bit apprehensive to hop on my bike but the thought of spending 2.5hrs in the spin room is too much to bare. I have to get outside for this one. No excuses. Yesterday’s run was a good because I was able to dial in a pace, albeit on the slow side, for …

Somehow, despite having very few appointments, I missed my post. Such is life with so many parallel projects going on. My schedule seems a bit odd to most people; I’m up early to train, followed by a multiple consulting projects, my own training, two triathlon clubs, random person web projects, job searches, relocation details and my a personal life that seems to be infused into it all. It’s no wonder I’m distracted during my workouts. Nonetheless, I managed to cram in a 2100M swim and 60min spin yesterday.
Today’s Training Goals:

 Run: 1:15hrs …

Yesterday, I had the best intentions for my workout but as I slipped into the pool I was suddenly distracted. The distraction resulted in a ridiculously frustrating swim and despite feeling really strong in the water, I couldn’t focus. Fortunately, I was able to push through and finished, after which I decided to take a brake and finish my run ‘later’…yah not so much. At 11PM last night (nearly 2hrs after my usual bedtime) I was still debating whether I should go for a run. Complete waste of energy!  Needless …

It’s only 11AM and already it’s been a busy day! Looking forward to my workout, so my mind can settle.  Feeling really good after my day off and ready to tackle today’s long session… 

 Swim: 2286M
Run: 1hr @ 145-155bpm