Personal best.

In the constant state of training. I saw and signed up for a saturday morning open minds ten-er. Why not invite your good friend Erin who lately you have managed to sleep through or previous plans.

If you going to do the cock talk why not do it while running for Schizophrenia.

Best race of my life. The results are up: 56 minutes and 27 seconds. Erin was 8 seconds behind me. I gave it one of my killer sprints. Afterward we went to the cutest 'new to me' breakfast place. Cannot wait to take all my friends there.

Finding a good unknown breakfast place is like finding the amazing man in your social circle who hasn't been with any of your friends.

My triathlon training week:

Saturday- 10K power run.

Sunday- Drunk neighborhood bike ride.

Monday- 350m swim with Kevin.
Tuesday- 40 minutes sprint bike ride

Today- 40 minute run and a pool date later.

Even though today seems crazy it is needed after the amount I drank last night. Shyla called and got me out of bed at 11 and then I changed our run location to start with a 1K run uphill. There's nothing like getting over

This was our point of turn around. This weird lake on nose hill from a distance looks beautiful but up close major let down. Oh well, A great run with a good running friend.

2.5 weeks till the triathlon,

Mathew John

Triathlete.

Not sure how this happened but I really like training for a triathlon. I know it isn't a lot of distance to cover and if I had to I could finish it. Maybe running isn't giving me the same high as it used to. I am so worried about working in a bar. There is just so much drinking smoking and eating. NEW RULES: no deep fried food and no ice tea.
This is from a bike ride in Nose Hill Park on Monday. God rays brought tears to my eyes. Also listening to fleet foxes sure created the right mood.


I met with a friend on Wednesday to get into the pool. I'm up to 150M without stopping. Still can't get the swimmers breath. Every stroke is like learning to drive: check your back mirror, foot on the gas, 2 hands on the wheel. When I get going I end up shoulder checking and moving the whole car into the other lane. SWIMMING...... Get easier.

Here is my today view. The soundtrack was the Sam Sparro album. It really got me pushing. For the first time ever I stood up on my bike while riding up hill. I only have to figure out how not to swerve around.

I love getting of the bike throwing it in my car then taking off on my running shoes. Small runs might be the new half marathon.

10K on Saturday morning before work.

Could I be the new triathlete?

Mathew

More than I can chew.

Just signed up for my first tri-it triatholon. It is the smallest version of the big event.


300M Swim
5K Bike
2.5 Run


Another goal to keep this fitness up and also for my cross training.
Just got back from my first swim. EEEEEEEEEIIIK. I consider myself a fit person, but wow not in a pool. This was my lap distance break down: 50-25-50-50-25-50-50. In total 300M. All I need to accomplish on Aug. 10th.My mother used to be a swimmer. She has taken on being my swim coach. A little Mother Son time in the pool. (great for conversation)


It hard to take 10 days off of running. I miss it. Still need to decide whether or not to sign up and run Edmonton half marathon. Also, for some weird reason I stopped eating my bran breakfast. Now that I am working in a kitchen, must focus on getting the greens back in play.


training hard,
Mathew John

Second Half Marathon.

It was kinda crazy to run it again with only 15 days in the spread. I only went for a small 50 minute run inbetween and a couple hour bike rides. The race went better than Alaska. I knew the course. The bad part was how alone I felt in my city. I woke up got ready headed down and didn't speak to anyone. Just Ran.

At 1KM I spoted Norma and her husband Riel. Norma walked the full in Alaska. It was so great to have a cheering team. They were on their bikes and we crossed paths 4 times. Each time bring me close to tears. Goose bumps running through my body. Hairs on end. Not so alone!

This is what 21.1 KM looks like. That last K is the hardest imaginable. My calf seized on me again. This time I dug deep and ran with it. I was aware of it during the race and started stretching early. It only bothered me in the last 2 kilometers.
All done. My friend Erin came by to watch. She was really great. After a race your mind keeps going and your body is exhausted. It's kinda hazy like this photo. Great to know their was someone else watching me.

Now I take 2 weeks off from running. Still physical: My first tri it in a month. Gotta hit the pool.

Mathew John