Yoga 4 Lunch

Just a quick update on how the off-season is progressing. This past weekend I got up to Prescott Valley, AZ for a hike with my wife and in-laws. Beautiful high desert, great time with family, and cooler temperatures (we are still in the 90s here in PHX).

Training has mostly consisted of running in preparation for January's 1/2 marathon and thinking about next year and what challenge I'll prepare for. One new addition I'm excited about has been twice a week yoga during lunch here at work. A nice open studio and quality instructor make these twice a week classes perfect for off-season recovery and strength building for next season. I'm also looking to get back in the gym in the coming weeks.

More exciting news on the bike front, but you'll have to check back for that news!

Back from Denver

I had a great 5 days in Denver and Boulder. What a beautiful part of the country. Not as much training as I hoped to get in while I was there, but plenty of good times with close friends. Thursday we went to a Forrest Yoga class taught by one of our friends. Because it was one of the first classes at a new studio we were the only ones there. That meant we had almost 2 hours of private yoga with one of the best instructors in Denver. Sweet! Friday and Saturday were the UPA College National Championships where I was able to support the CUT boys in their run to the semi’s (farthest they’ve been since my senior year in ’03). I never managed to get away from the fields and up in the mountains, but I was content to support the team with the mountains as a backdrop. Despite getting back late Sunday night I was back at it on Monday with a good swim workout and run on Tuesday. Stay tuned for new changes to my racing schedule….

Training Update:
Monday: Swim 2000m, heavy on pull sets / resistance training and abs
Tuesday: Run 3 miles, close to race pace with hills / resistance training

Training at Altitude

Out here in Denver, CO to visit friends and watch the UPA College National Championships.  I'm hoping to see CUT win another national title.  Today is an easy day with some Hot Yoga at a studio where one of our friend's sisters teaches.  Should be a solid weekend hanging out and training at altitude.

Training update:

Tuesday - 50 minutes on the MTB

Wednesday - 2,000m with 400m builds (swim), resistance training during lunch