http://tri.robbyb.com/ Where RobbyB blogs his triathlon adventures en-us rob.beuthling@gmail.com 2008-08-12T22:27:46-06:00 hourly 1 2000-01-01T12:00+00:00 http://tri.robbyb.com/2008/08/race_report_200_2.html After aquathon #3 was delayed twice due to blue-green algae blooms, aquathon #4 was upon us. My legs are tired from marathon training. The hamstrings are tight, my calf is on the verge of cramping, and my shins are a touch on the sore side. I notice Mark Harms, local... 2389@http://tri.robbyb.com/ Race Report 2008-08-12T22:27:46-06:00 http://tri.robbyb.com/2008/07/erin_tagged_me.html Erin tagged me a long time ago to answer some questions. I figured since xt4 just tagged me for something else, I better get this one done. 1. How would you describe your running 10 years ago? Ten years ago, I was finishing school, not doing any physical activities whatsoever.... 2379@http://tri.robbyb.com/ General 2008-07-30T21:08:57-06:00 http://tri.robbyb.com/2008/07/twenty.html I ran a whole twenty miles yesterday! I think that's my longest, continuously running effort ever. The legs are a bit stiff today, but not sore. A massage would really hit the spot right now. BUT, I would be remiss to not thank my awesome wife, Kris, who was my... 2376@http://tri.robbyb.com/ 2008-07-28T10:11:01-06:00 http://tri.robbyb.com/2008/07/cooling_down_re.html 2368@http://tri.robbyb.com/ Run, Forrest, Run! 2008-07-16T22:16:21-06:00 http://tri.robbyb.com/2008/07/intervals_cough.html I've found that running intervals is a bit like taking cough syrup: It sucks to do, but it's good for you in the long term.... 2363@http://tri.robbyb.com/ Run, Forrest, Run! 2008-07-09T14:27:29-06:00 http://tri.robbyb.com/2008/07/introducing_mar.html Above is my second interval workout as tracked by my watch. It was 4x800m at 6:14 pace. Note how that red line (my hear rate) creeps upward as the workout progresses. That means it hurt. A while ago, I decided that it would be a good idea to run... 2360@http://tri.robbyb.com/ Run, Forrest, Run! 2008-07-01T22:14:19-06:00 http://tri.robbyb.com/2008/06/wiba_2008_wrapu.html Whew! What a weekend. Everything was a blast! So many good times had by so many great people. Be sure to follow along Steve's and IronWil's accounts to learn more about all the shenanigans. The weekend started off with a bang after learning about a sewage spillage early Friday, I... 2358@http://tri.robbyb.com/ WIBA 2008-06-29T13:45:53-06:00 http://tri.robbyb.com/2008/06/race_report_200_1.html Just a quick report on my second aquathon of the season. There was a challenge issued among the local tri clubs to see who could get the most racers and the best times or something, so there were about 20 extra people there than normal. And it seemed they were... 2353@http://tri.robbyb.com/ Race Report 2008-06-19T22:22:04-06:00 http://tri.robbyb.com/2008/06/rr_2008_capitol.html The race was last weekend, but I haven't been able to get around to a real race report. Before I forget everything, I'd thought I'd share the day. Quick facts: Capitol View Triathlon (Inaugural race) Gov. Nelson State Park, Waunakee, WI Swim (400m): 5:57 - 1st OA Bike (12 mi):... 2344@http://tri.robbyb.com/ Race Report 2008-06-14T19:26:00-06:00 http://tri.robbyb.com/2008/06/blank.html I hesitated on which way to go home. Right meant going to the pool. Left meant going home and sulking on the couch. Work ended rather poorly. I was busy all day and then I discovered a small goof with major implications. You know that part in Office Space when... 2342@http://tri.robbyb.com/ Swim 2008-06-11T22:59:40-06:00 http://tri.robbyb.com/2008/05/ouch.html I headed out for a "long run" to see if I could handle the new paces set forth by new training plan. (More on that later.) Ten miles at a 8:20 pace should give me a good feel for what I'll encounter at the the beginning workouts. Everything went swell... 2337@http://tri.robbyb.com/ Hurt Me So Good 2008-05-31T14:22:47-06:00 http://tri.robbyb.com/2008/05/2008_aquathon_1.html Winter's final grasp After a record-breaking winter season of snow, spring and summer have had difficulty establishing consistent temperatures and conditions. Just this past Monday, it was 82. The following day, it was 55. We're three weeks away from the official start of summer and I haven't even taken the... 2336@http://tri.robbyb.com/ Race Report 2008-05-30T09:59:51-06:00 http://tri.robbyb.com/2008/05/smmmooooothie.html Smoothies are a great way to refresh after an especially hard workout. Here's my recipe:Frozen Strawberries,Frozen Raspberries,Soy Protein Powder (Trader Joe's works well)Vanilla Yogurt,Orange Juice, andMagic Bullet (Don't let your dirty mind ruin the recipe, the Magic Bullet is a personal blender.) Here's how to make magic:Take one of the... 2327@http://tri.robbyb.com/ Diet 2008-05-21T20:57:19-06:00 http://tri.robbyb.com/2008/05/signup_for_wiba.html Signup for WIBA closes really soon! Have you signed up yet?... 2326@http://tri.robbyb.com/ WIBA 2008-05-21T20:44:18-06:00 http://tri.robbyb.com/2008/05/feel_the_burn.html Running is back on track. I had my final appointment with Jenny, the Super PT. The ankle is progressing nicely. Just a few more weeks of some jumping exercises and I'm as good as before. (If I said 'good as new,' I'd be a baby, and that's too young for... 2323@http://tri.robbyb.com/ Run, Forrest, Run! 2008-05-19T22:46:36-06:00