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Finally training again

posted Friday, April 22, 2005 10:05 PM by andy
I haven’t posted anything on triathloning in a long time because I sustained a shoulder injury which (I’m assuming) was due to Normal Andrew Baran 2 0 2005-04-23T03:07:00Z 2005-04-23T03:07:00Z 1 158 Read More
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Can't think of a clever title

posted Sunday, February 13, 2005 3:06 PM by andy
I find that I stick to statements better if I post them up here; seems like there is more accountability if it is on my blog.The largest challenge I have with training is not hurting myself. Here's a list of what I need to do, changes I need to make, Read More
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Kona Ironman is powered by Dell

posted Monday, October 11, 2004 9:32 AM by andy
The convergence of sport and technology is by far my favorite thing to post about.  This year those of who can't get to Kona to watch the race can watch it all online thanks to Dell (Dell and Ironman: Excellence in Technology and Human Triump) and Read More
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2004: Important lessons I've learned this season

posted Thursday, August 19, 2004 9:51 PM by andy
Things I learned this season: Office 2004 Test Drive User Normal Office 2004 Test Drive User 2 1 2004-08-20T02:49:00Z 2004-08-20T02:50:00Z 1 98 560 4 1 687 11.0 0 0 Read More
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Swim Caps do more than look cool apparently

posted Saturday, June 12, 2004 11:18 PM by andy
I've been avoiding getting a swim cap for the same reason I haven't gotten myself a nice tight speedo. I figure the more resistance I traind with the better. But I just spent a good time online looking at various medical sights google turned up in Read More
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Accenture Chicago Triathlon 2004

posted Saturday, June 12, 2004 10:26 PM by andy
I did some looking in Excel and tried to figure out what I'd need to do to finish in the top 25% percent based on last year's times.  Basically I'm going to need to: Swim : ~30 minutes Bike :   20 mph constant pace Run  :   Read More
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Sick and restless

posted Wednesday, June 09, 2004 9:31 PM by andy
I've been sick since late Monday which means I haven't really done anything of great significance whether it be work, academic, training or climbing .  I think this quote from Apocalypse Now best sums up how I feel at this point:  " Every minute Read More
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Base 3 Week 1/Muscular Endurance Week 1: 31 May 2004 - 6 June 2004

posted Tuesday, June 01, 2004 10:31 PM by andy
31 May 2004 I did a 4 mile fun run this afternoon in took me about 40 minutes. 1 June 2004 I had a pretty good swim workout this morning Warmup: 200 free; stroke count average = 22/length 500 free ~ 10:30 2:30 rest 500 free ~ 10:40 2:30 Read More
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Base 2 Week 6 /Power Endurance Week 5: 10 May 2004 - 16 May 2004

posted Monday, May 24, 2004 9:17 AM by andy
24 May 2004: I figured out something very important today.  Although it sounds very obvious its harder to practice than it sounds at 6:30 AM....if I concentrate on my stroke the entire, not how much I've gone or how far I still need to go I end Read More
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Base 2 Week 5 /Power Endurance Week 4: 10 May 2004 - 16 May 2004

posted Tuesday, May 18, 2004 8:32 AM by andy
18 May 2004 Warmup: 100 breast/100 free 500 free w/ 2:30 rest 500 free w/ 2:30 rest 100 kick Cooldown: 100 breast/50 free If I always train at the same level I will always race at the same level.  I will increase the number of reps of Read More
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Tri Goals

posted Tuesday, May 11, 2004 8:39 PM by andy
Swimming:I am working on muscular endurance right now because I am in the Base 2 period of my training.  By the end of my Base 3 period I will be able to swim 4 sets of 500 at high intensity with 2:30 rests at 9:50 each. Biking:I will be able to Read More
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Base 2 Week 4 /Power Endurance Week 3: 10 May 2004 - 16 May 2004

posted Tuesday, May 11, 2004 8:20 PM by andy
Training was starting to feel like a chore and it was obvious I needed a physical and mental break from it so I took a 4 day rest and I am feeling better than ever. 10 May 2004 Warmup: 100breast 100free 500 free ~ 10:36 2:30 rest 500 free ~ Read More
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Base 2 Week 3 /Power Endurance Week 2: 3 May 2004 - 9 May 2004

posted Sunday, May 02, 2004 10:42 PM by andy
3 May 2004: The spinning instructor was late and I couldn't wait for her so I lifted after doing hill intervals on a stationary bike for 15 minutes. Exercise Sets\Reps Weight (lbs) Goal/Notes Notes Leg Press (Sled) 3\12 170 Seated Read More
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Base 2 Week 2 /Power Endurance Week 1: 26 April 2004 - 2 May 2004

posted Tuesday, April 27, 2004 6:23 AM by andy
April 26 2004 I ran from Diversey to the Chess Pavilion (4 miles total since I started running from my apartment) in about 34:00.  Seeing as how I haven't done any real running all winter 4 eight and half minute miles isn't too bad.  I was Read More
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Rambling about my progress

posted Tuesday, April 27, 2004 6:17 AM by andy
Time to ramble. . . This week I will begin the power endurance phase of my weight training.  The goal is to be able to quickly recruit muscles for high power output and be able to sustain it for a long period of time.  I've been getting really lazy Read More
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