Training progress

This week was challenging to my training efforts, Swimming on Monday did not go well; my shoulder was bothering me. About 25 years ago I separated my shoulder playing rugby, it has been an issue for me ever since. I need to improve my swimming technique or this is just going to get worse. Thanksgiving was OK I had dinner with one of my boys and his friend at the Chow Hall at Subase Bangor, no leftovers to deal with.

I ordered a bicycle roller trainer to start my cycling training. Here in the great northwest conditions can be unfavorable to riding outside, my intention is to get into good cycling form using the trainer and ride on the road when weather permits.

End of Week 11

I recorded a video after my run this afternoon, there seems to be a problem with the sound for the first 20 seconds. Essentially I was saying that I just finished running 3.75 miles and that tomorrow is the Kick-off for Team in Training.

I have not been writing very much due to my school workload.

Swimming like a . . .

I am amazed at how much I learned the last two lessons. The coach is wonderful. I was dreading swim training, now I am looking forward to continued swimming. I was not swimming properly, the first lesson in September got me started; now I am making huge strides in my abilities thanks to my coach.

Run to work

Today at the encouragement of my co-worker, I parked about 2.2 miles from work, and ran to the office. What a great experience. The run back to the car in the afternoon was a little quicker. I think the training on the treadmill paid off. There is a big difference running on the road instead of the treadmill.
I am grateful to my co-worker for his help and encouragement. I have about 120 days to get ready for the Lava man triathlon with Team in Training. I am confident that as long as I press on I will be ready. I am grateful to everyone's support and prayers. I would not be doing this if it were not for the inspiration of my brother Charles and the strength he has displayed throughout his challenge facing Lymphoma and I am anxious to hear how the first round of treatment has gone. I know that so far it seems the treatment has been effective. Well I am about to go to the pool for my swimming practice.

Week 9 Summary Week 10 Training Update

In addition to last week being finals week, I was sick and not feeling well for most of last week and did not workout. Last night I had a great swimming session. I went to a Master Swimming group and the swim coach was very helpful. I made more progress in the one hour in the pool last night than I have during the past six week on my own.
My co-worker convinced me to run from a park and ride to work, what was I thinking. Well, Wednesday morning I will be running to my workplace. I am looking forward to the experience, it will give me a good chance to see if my training has paid off. I will be swimming on Wednesday night so tomorrow will be a busy training day.
Thanks to everyone for their support, I cannot tell you how much it means to me. My ultimate goal is to raise funds for the Leukemia Lymphoma Society and your encouragement will help me reach that goal.

One step at a time

I am realizing that as I take small steps towards health I find it easier to make better choices. I was not feeling well the past few days; I have not been exercising, I should be back to exercising on Thursday. I just need to keep focused on the goal. When we are able to visualize our destination, the solutions present themselves. I will look up some more information on this, but it is worth noting that as I focus on preparing for the triathlon, opportunities for improvement present themselves.