Progress Report Kevin

Still working out! It has been a while since I have posted on the blog. I am still working out almost every day. I have been riding my bike on a very high resistance to build some muscle in my legs. I will work on longer distances as I get closer to the big date. Basketball season is over so I can't count that as a workout for the day but I am playing mixed doubles with Roxanne. Not really a workout but I guess it is better than nothing.

Finally bought my bike

Here is what my bike looks like. I finally pulled the trigger on a bike. I wanted to spend less than $1000 on a carbon fiber bike. This bike is not carbon fiber but it has suspension and is the most aerodynamic bike ever made. I bought it from a guy in phoenix. I have also purchased a bike trainer so I can start riding indoors. Softride bikes are made in the USA and are great triathlon bikes. I am so excited to start riding!

Progress report Kevin

Ran 5k today is 28 minutes. I have been playing basketball and I don't even get tired like I used to. I swam a couple of times last week and I am having a hard time swimming more than about 6 laps before I need to rest. Hoping to do more swimming. Wife bought me some new goggles and a hair cap. I hate that I smell of chlourine even after showering after swimming.

Progress report Kevin

Fun 4 day weekend at the Morley's and Riley's. Had a good workout with Jer doing 3 miles in 27 minutes. Also ran when I got home from the trip and ran 3 miles in under 30 minutes. I was a little slower because I drank about 2 sixpacks of DR. Pepper over the 4 day weekend. I did not workout today. I am still looking for a Carbon fiber tri bike for less than 1k and I am determined to find one on Ebay that fits me.

Progress report Kevin

I am now running 5k in under 28 minutes. I am going to look at past results for my age group to set a new goal for the 5k. I started swimming and I have been to the pool a couple of times. I don't think I will have a problem with the swim but I will not be vary fast. I was swimming with an experienced triathlete last saturday and he said I have very poor form because when I breathe I pull my head out of the water too far and it slows me down. He gave me some pointers on the swim that I will try to implement. I am looking for a bike on fleabay and craigs but I have not pulled the trigger because I am looking for my size in a carbon frame that is under 1k. No luck but I am determined to find it.

Progress report Kevin

Giving my legs a rest today because yesterday I overdid it a little yesterday. Ran 4 miles and the knees are taking a little pounding. Starting to look at bikes. I want to buy a bike online and have my local bike store put it together and buy a indoor wheel trainer to put the bike on so I can get comfortable on a bike.

Progress report Kevin

I you haven't signed up for the Triathlon do it NOW! I ran and walked 4 miles today. I tried to run for 3 miles straight but couldn't do it. I am still trying to cut out Dr. Pepper from my diet but I am not having any luck. I went out on a date with my cute wife last night and I can't have a meal without it. I am drinking alot more liquid and I had a massage yesterday. My back and shoulders have been sore from all the running.

Registration is available!!!

Go now to register for the 2009 RUSH Triathlon for August 15th! Here is the link
http://www.active.com/page/Event_Details.htm?event_id=1666434&assetId=f9e96780-e3b8-41f8-8f9f-53246cdaddf9

Progress report Kevin

Well to show how dedicated I am I got up early new years day and worked out hard! Didn't go to bed until 1:30 but woke up nice and early to run 2.6 miles nonstop between 6 and 7 mph. My wife started working out today also so I have someone to look over at as I am running. She does that yoga weird stuff but she is going to start running also.