Swimming

Growing up a competitive swimmer, I'm no stranger to swim workouts and the what it takes to become a better/faster swimmer. Those who never swum competitively or are new to swimming, often don't see or understand that just swimming for 30min or 1hr is good enough. Sure, swimming 500-1650yds great for pacing but it won't make you any faster anytime soon. The list of excuses from non-swimmers could go on and on ("no walls in triathlons, so why flip turn?" to "the chlorine makes me itchy"). Seriously. I'm no expert in running so correct me if I'm...

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Granola

Sure, I've been called "Granola" occasionally and a hippie a few times but what does it actually mean? According to Urban Dictionary definition #3, Granola refers to  "A person who dresses like a hippy, eats natural foods (granola), and is usually a Liberal, but in all other ways is a typical middle class white person, and is likely to revert back to being straight when they finish college." Middle class and white? Far from it but hey,...

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Wednesday Web Randoms

Since it's the second week of the build phase of my 1/2 Ironman training plan, I've been pretty tired and lazy to cook some new stuff. Here's some randoms from around the web. Also, if you have any questions, about anything, feel free to ask and I'll post up the replies in a week or so,  Wednesday Web Randoms Motivational #1 Motivational #2 Motivational #3 My wife said "she'd leave me if I wore those" Ryan Hall Pre-game...

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Black Bean Quesadillas

With the recent bad weather this past week, training has been quite a bust. I've gotten kicked out of the pool due to thunder and lighting, running has become a thought and biking has been strictly trainer rides. I give anyone credit for staying motivated for areas where it snows for months. It's only a week but I barely have any motivation to do anything but lay in bed. Perfect time for some microwavable food. Last month I came across a recipe...

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New Balance 890

So as you recall, way back in November I bought a pair of Asics Gel-DS Sky Speeds as my wet weather running shoes. So after what seemed like a long break in period, I developed a pain in my right forefoot. The pain was real similar to turf toe but that couldn't be it since it's been months since I played field hockey. So after doing a quick search and a little e-diagnosis, Sesamoiditis seemed to be the culprit. Upon further reading, it is mentioned...

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