Photo by FitOldDog, with permission.
Back on the bike. Feels good. Photo by Sue.
Ironman training begins again, TODAY! It’s all about attitude!
I’m afraid that I neglected this blog for a while. I was distracted by (1) my business, (2) a pelvic problem, and (3) my recent animal rights work, but I’m back.
Be consistent with your training. Whether you are working to reach the bathroom unaided. Or undertaking an ultra-marathon. Um! I’d like to do an ultra. I need to qualify for Boston again first. Reasonable goals, don’t you think? Injuries, and life, can get in the way, but don’t give up! Refuse to lose!
It was clear that I needed a coach! But I’m on a fixed income. Until my business makes me rich, I don’t want to spend that type of money.
Joe Friel’s 24-week Ironman training plan, starts today, for FitOldDog.
RED ALERT. It was also evident that I needed to be sure my abdominal aortic stent graft and extension were in good shape. A trip to Cleveland for my annual, clinical trial-based CAT scan with contrast, and Dr. Parodi of the Cleveland Clinic, said, “All is well.”
[Exercise Works: last year I met Dr. Parodi for the first time. He seemed stressed out and distracted. This time he was happy as a clam, jolly, cracking jokes, and focused on my case. Why the difference, I wondered? Answer - he’s taken up CrossFit!!!].
Solution to my training issue?
(1) Sign up for a race, to define a specific goal.
(2) Buy a training program, designed by someone who knows what they’re talking about.
I laid out the cash for the 2016 Louisville Ironman. Why? This course treated me well in the past. The race is in October, giving me time to get back in Ironman shape.
I bought a membership to TrainingPeaks, to keep me honest. Then I downloaded Joe Friel’s 24 week Ironman program. All for less than $200. I’ll do this twice before the race.
I’m still around, thanks to my stent, and keen to qualify for Kona one day.
Happy Trails and don’t forget, Refuse To Lose!
FitOldDog aka The Plant-Based Vet
Thank you for sharing your experience. I was just diagnosed with a thoracic aortic aneurysm. As a lifetime cyclist (and coach for past 25 years) I’m a bit distressed.
Hi Lorri,
I tried to reply here, but GoDaddy Hosting was having issues. I sent a separate e-mail to the address on your profile.
Hope you got it.
kev