No, I'm not referencing the Van Halen song, but some of the discussion I've been a part of lately. Mainly, from training folks I used to see a whole lot more of until Ironman training this season.
I am training more on my own now than I ever have. Why? Mainly it is my schedule. With kids stuff, a full travel schedule with work and a wife, I just have to do my training whenever, where ever I can. The ritual of seeing people at the Dallas Athletes store for the Thursday run, or the Tuesday track workout just don't happen anymore. I mainly train with a core group of dudes, but a lot of times we catch up via text messages and mobile phone calls.
However, I've never trained this much before either! 6 days a week on average. A long run, farleks, short brick, 25 mile spin, long ride, 3 swims and about one weight workout on average. Long runs are up to 18 and completed my 4th century last week (120 miles+!). Bottom line, I feel great.
Some other cool stuff that is going on:
Completed an Austin hill training weekend (photos)
Saw Grindhouse with Dave M. (a must see if you're into Rodriguez or Tarentino!)
Bought more Accel Gel, Nuun and Mizuno Wave Rider 9's (5 pair) than should be allowed
Family bought me a SlingBox for my birthday (freakin' awesome! ATHF and adultswim on the road!)
