tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-43464096975267923292024-02-19T06:48:50.806-08:00CHRISTIAN, HUSBAND, FATHER, ACCOUNTANT, AND TRIATHELTE'S JOURNEY TO FINISH THE RACELife is a Journey, and to live it with No Limits and No Boundaries is the only way to go.
Greg Shorehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12734058223150280481noreply@blogger.comBlogger83125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4346409697526792329.post-57695408046587671152018-04-26T05:26:00.001-07:002018-04-26T05:26:14.843-07:00SCOREKEEPER<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
It's a gorgeous Sunday afternoon, My wife is tending the garden with her normal loving care she gives to anything she loves. Our beautiful boy is going through my golf clubs in the grass, learning about weight, length, grip textures, and impact with a golf ball; and I, well I am going through the 50 plus scorecards that I kept from as young as 13 years old to this last year at 29. These scorecards are from anytime I played golf but I must say, I realized something that was just too fascinating not to share.</div>
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As I looked and analyzed these scorecards one by one, amazing memories started to come back to me. On each score card, it tells you the Golf Course name and location, but even better is my own handwriting of the names that also played golf with me on that day.<br />
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I saw the name Kyle often. Well, a penciled in name brought back memories that I knew I would never get to replicate but also I knew I am thankful for those memories. While Kyle is no longer here on this planet physically, I was able to go back and think of the many times he and I played in the summer. He had a horrible slice but the best smile while I could hit it straight and not come close to his happiness. <b>Memories that I cherish</b>.<br />
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Brett, another name I saw. This would be my cousin who moved to Alaska but I realized how much we spent time together. We played with my dad and my uncle one day, my uncle who is no longer with us. I remember Uncle Zaine being happy that day. <b>Memories that I get to keep forever.</b><br />
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Vince, Andy, Stevie, and Dixon - My high school friends who grew up with more money than I can even imagine but never once were boastful about it. They took me in, the kid from the other side of town, and welcomed me to their crew. We played a lot of golf together and basketball which then led me to remember the time we played one day and then finished it off at a football game I believe at the Orange bowl or at a Marlins game. On our way home, Vince found out his Dad who was his best friend died suddenly due to a heart attack. We were with him when he received the news and could do nothing for him. A pill that was tough to swallow and to see him the next couple months just made you feel so bad for him. <b>A memory I lost until I saw this scorecard.</b><br />
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Justin and Larry, longtime friends who were one of my go-to guys to hang out with along with Armando and Joe. <b>A memory that told me that we were there for one another.</b><br />
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Foursomes with my Mom, Dad, and brother. I honestly forgot about them due to the break up with my parents but when I looked at these scorecards memories came flowing in. At the time, it was great family bonding with always a little arguing due to the competitive nature with my brother and I. We would play on Easter, Mothers Day, and Fathers day almost religiously. Memories that molded me into who I am.<br />
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Then I had some with just my mom after the breakup. The memories that came with those scorecards were heartache for a lady that lost her loved one, and I was left to pick up the pieces of a fallen lady. We made the most of it, on the golf course. <b>Memories are not always rainbows and butterflies</b>.<br />
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There are plenty of scorecards with my dad. I remember just wanting to beat him, ALWAYS. I thought he was so good that If i could beat him then i would be good, that he would be proud of me. He would be patient with me if I lost my cool because i was playing bad. I also remember, he would say yes anytime Iwanted to play. <b>Memories that get taken for granted.</b><br />
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I randomly have one just of my mom and dad playing together. My dads best score on all the score cards was that one. <b>No comment on that one.</b><br />
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The funny thing is, the scores didn't bring back memories but the names did. I realized that is how life goes. <b>Keeping score is momentarily while whats behind your name lasts forever</b>.<br />
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I know one day, Gabriel will not want to hold my hand or not give me a kiss ( I might ask him 1,000 times a day for) or want to play with me but rather play with his friends. I know that. But by knowing this I take every single second with him for what it is worth. It is worth <b>everything</b>.<br />
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So here I am turning 30. Not a big number, not a 50 or 70 or 100 number but a number that when i think of those memories I am very thankful for. I am thankful for the 10 plus years of endurance training with great friends. I am thankful for my job.<br />
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I am most thankful for my wife. God gave me her in a grocery store close to 5 years ago. He said to both her and I, today is the day the Lord has made, now you both go and rejoice and be glad. Live your life together and make that rock for your children. Nothing else matters except your love towards me and your love for one another. Any one who understands that will know and they will be great friends with you.<br />
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There will be great challenges that lie ahead for Jen and I and our family. Life is all about challenges. That is where God comes in. He will pick us up whenever we call.<br />
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Those scorecards were kept for a reason that I never knew until now. <b>The Memories</b>.<br />
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Back to watching the handsome boy going back and forth from mommy in the garden feeding him kale and lettuce, to daddy cleaning his clubs after a run and about to mow. <b>Everyday is a memory for the future. As I did not throw away those scorecards, I will not throw away today so my future wont be memory-less. </b><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">My Brother calling it quits at hole 16. Haha, nothing changes with him and Im glad. Because he is perfect the way he is.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Me, Vince, and Andy - We would talk mostly about College basketball </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Kyle must have got tired the back 9</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Mom and I played alot as therapy</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">My Dad's best score.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Brett with the perfect 100!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">My Dad beat me, alot!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Me, Justin, Mike, Larry - good times</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Dad and I</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">One of the nicest courses in the mountains with Mom and Mike A.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="font-size: 12.8px;">Jen bought him this outfit, my wife is pretty BA<br /></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Too blessed to stress</td></tr>
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Greg Shorehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12734058223150280481noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4346409697526792329.post-57861243512334790112017-07-20T11:38:00.002-07:002017-07-20T11:38:54.927-07:00HALF IRONMAN TRAINING - WEEK 4Phase 1 of the 3 phase plan is complete! Basically, Weeks 1-4 of training is a build in either distance or volume for the week totals. Weeks 5-8 are consistent high volume/distance months. Weeks 9-12 are slowly tapering down to Race day.<br />
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I am so pumped with how this phase went. Having 3 kids has helped me really dial in to training and just getting it done day in and day out. I make sure to get my workouts done with out getting in the way of play time and time with my wife. Basically, really early/really late/or lunch break.<br />
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35min Workout on the Trainer and a 20min run immediately after. The goal was basically race pace for the entire workout. The bike was a 3x(5min @ 215w / 5min @ 205w) with a 5min warmup. Then right after I avg. 6.40pace for the 3mile run. I would like under 7min pace for the Half Ironman.<br />
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A great loop from my house done at 8pm. I ran the last 3 miles faster than race pace and the first 8 very easy. It was a success and I am feeling more run fit by the week.<br />
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Week 3 in the books!!! I changed it up this week. I ran my long run at Noon on Monday to ready myself for the very Hot run in the race. I also biked on Sunday for the first time in forever instead of Saturday. This does not seem like much but when you are a routine person who doesnt like change that much, it means something :)<br />
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Feeling fit thats for sure but also getting a little tired. Gabriel has decided its time to walk on his 2 precious little feet EVERYWHERE! I dont see how my wife does it all day. He walks over 50 laps a day in our house while Jen is there every step of his way. When I say tired, its a good tired. I should be pushing myself right to the fine line of too much. If you go over, and obsess about it, then you can pay the price via Injury/Bonk/drained.<br />
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<br />Greg Shorehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12734058223150280481noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4346409697526792329.post-84329889660727266682017-07-07T11:37:00.004-07:002017-07-10T05:36:34.441-07:00HALF IRONMAN TRAINING - WEEK 2 This week went really well. Starting to get in that "Rise and Grind" rhythm. I am also starting to watch little by little what I eat, making sure I am properly eating the right foods within 30min after a workout.<br />
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Last weeks long run was in VA Beach so that almost doesnt count since it is so flat. This weeks was from my house and that means HILLS!! I did it bright and early at 5.30am on Monday and slowly got faster. I pushed the last 3miles to under Half IM pace. I was very pleased that my body was able to listen to my mind. Its always frustrating when you say "I am going to run a certain pace for the last 5k" and then you are not even close. So I was very happy to bring the last couple miles to 6.50. </div>
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This was definitely the funnest workout of the week. We had a group of 9 starting at 6.10am on Saturday. If you take away my warmup, this ride was a 22.5mph ride. We were booking, thanks to Pat. Nothing else to say really, other than there was not a lot of talking since we were all pushing it pretty well. These workouts will help me get ready for the big race, thats for sure!<br />
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Bike - 4 rides, 103.05miles, 4:45 hours<br />
Run - 5 runs, 23.13miles, 2:50 hours<br />
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Bike - 4 rides, 99.08miles, 5:00 hours<br />
Run - 5 runs, 24.67miles, 3:04 hours<br />
Swim - None! Only week this will happen. Didnt feel like swimming with the sharks in VA beach<br />
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Greg Shorehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12734058223150280481noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4346409697526792329.post-43536525672938253772017-07-05T12:03:00.001-07:002017-07-10T05:34:18.917-07:00HALF IRONMAN TRAINING - WEEK 112 weeks to the big race-Half Ironman White Lake! 1.2mi Swim, 56mile Bike, 13.1mile Run and when the run begins it will be over 90 degrees and that doesn't include the heat from the Highway we run on without any trees. Basically, there is a lot to prep for if I want to compete at a high level.<br />
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This week just so happened to be our Family Beach vacation to VA Beach.<br />
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<b>Long Run</b> - 10.17mi - through the Fort Story trail in VA Beach. It was a humid one but I kind of need all my runs to be pretty hot if I want the race to feel normal. My goal for this run was to just run on feel and I wanted it to feel easy and I also wanted the 2nd half to be quicker. All goals accomplished.<br />
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<b>Long Bike</b> - 43miles - Normally I ride with my buddy (and Gabriel's godfather) Glenn, who also will be racing White Lake, but he was too busy riding a 85mile race in the mountains (overachiever) so I did this one solo at 6.30am on Saturday. It was a beautiful muggy morning in the farmlands with no traffic. My first 90min I just wanted it to feel pretty easy, then I started my 5x4min Hard/2min easy workout. My 4min Hard were suppose to be an effort harder than Half Ironman pace which they were so I was happy.<br />
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All and all a great start to training for this race. I had a blast with my family. They are my life and make me smile more than I can ever imagine was possible. God is Great!<br />
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Bike - 4 rides, 99.08miles, 5:00 hours<br />
Run - 5 runs, 24.67miles, 3:04 hours<br />
Swim - None! Only week this will happen. Didnt feel like swimming with the sharks in VA beach<br />
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Training Partner - Ryan Foster<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Why VA Beach Bay is the best - No one in the summer!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">First Shore Golf Tournament - Winner - Me! :)</td></tr>
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Greg Shorehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12734058223150280481noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4346409697526792329.post-91166727022253158742017-03-31T06:33:00.000-07:002017-03-31T06:33:00.162-07:00TRIATHLON TRAINING FOR HALF IRONMAN - MARCH This month was just a reminder how important it is to surround your self and family with friends who share the same values. Values are far more important than interests. A married guy that likes to run but wants to talk about other women that's not his wife is someone I don't want to run with. I have 7 friends that we have been together for about 5 years now that just are always there for each other. A couple of bible verses shared through this group was the following:<br />
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Philippians 3:12-14 and Matthew 6:25-34. Basically, forget what is behind / strain toward what is ahead and Ye of little faith. <br />
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When I train, thinking of this stuff just makes me on a high. God loves me. For that, I must smile.<br />
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Last 4 weeks have been great. One week we were hit with the sick bug, all 5 of us, but thanks to my amazing wife, she helped us all get better. I try, but can't compare to her. Swimming saw great gains, running felt easy, and biking is just fun! I definitely felt improvements throughout the month and I am so ready to race! 5 races in 7 straight weekends. Nothing better than toeing the line knowing those 4am wake up calls is for that very moment.<br />
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Run - 2x2mile Run with a 3.30min easy jog (total run is 6.75miles)<br />
I went in this one just wanting to beat last months time of this same very workout and also wanting my breathing controlled. Pleased to say both were accomplished. The first 2mile split was 12.07min (6.06,6.01) and the second 2mile split was 11.56min(6.01,5.55). Very happy since its only march.<br />
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Swim - 2,000yds Tempo<br />
I did not have a goal, maybe avg. 1.24 since i am not in great swimming shape yet but to my surprise, I came in at 26.23min (500 splits - 6.40,6.41,6.33,6.29) which avg. 1.19. I just thought "This is Fantastic! I am swimming once a week and I just did this?" - I was pumped<br />
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One more note, only In NC can it snow in the morning (a lot) and heat up so much that your in shorts in the afternoon. Crazy stuff I tell ya. March weather has been a yo-yo affect. Up and down temps. Its fascinating, I must say.<br />
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Any-who, on to the next 4 weeks! Lets Race!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">In the morning - we play in the snow</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">In the afternoon - we play in the sun </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">My brother said our snow man looked like Mr. Winky from South park :(</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">CL meeting me for a lunch run workout</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Fun bar-b-que with the legend runner (the girls beat him in this race)</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Beautiful Day to Ride with Brian and Billy</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">My wife and I love hanging close to the house on weekends</td></tr>
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Greg Shorehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12734058223150280481noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4346409697526792329.post-26723807019029428942017-03-01T06:48:00.004-08:002017-03-01T13:23:35.894-08:00TRIATHLON TRAINING FOR HALF IRONMAN - FEBRUARY February was just fantastic. The weather here slowly is getting breathtaking. NC weather is cold maybe 1 month. Then, mornings are cold and afternoons feel great. We definitely embrace great weather days. Whether its picnics at parks, or picnics in our yard, or long dog walks, soccer/football/basketball in the culdesac, we try and be outside. The birds sing every morning, the Hawks meet in the sky, the leaves dance to the cool breeze, and the beautiful flowers prematurely come out to say Hi. God is Good!<br />
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Training went great. Another month of blessings. No injuries and no sickness. Plus, I'm in the middle of reading Nicholas Sparks Two by Two. It is pretty darn good, I must say.<br />
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The goal this month was to just build off of January. Not a massive build, but only about 1 to 1.5 hrs more a week total. I also started swimming this month again.<br />
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<b>5k TimeTrial </b>- This is the 2nd annual Time trial race within our Training group. It's awesome! You don't rest for it during the week and you do not get a medal or anything afterwards, but you simply go all out. 4 guys are training for a half marathon that's in 4 weeks so they are coming off 50 mile running weeks. They did a 10k TT and they are very fast. Dan and Mike came in at 5.25pace, Brink 5.57 and Baum at 6.04 pace for their 10ks. Just booking.<br />
Then Chris, Glenn, and I did the 5k (out) and then recovered coming back. We have all been running under 20 miles a week so a 10k is just not logical. The fun part is we all were able to push one another. I couldn't be more happy My pacing was on point! I knew I had destroyed my legs during the week so I gave myself a realistic goal. I said before I wanted a 5.50 pace. Well, my 3 miles were, 5.52, 5.51,5.49. As I am getting older, I am getting smarter with my pacing. In my early 20s I would have run a 5.25, 5.50, 6.20 - 3 miles. Its sooo much easier to run hard when you pace properly.<br />
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<b>20min Power Test - </b>Equivalent to a 5k to see where your pace is, this is a test on the bike to see what power you can train at for 1 hr, 2 hrs and for other different distances. I avg 248w which is exactly 4.0w/kg for me. I am thrilled with this because I know I am inching closer to compete with the best multi sport athletes. Cycling has always been my weakness. However, its time to make my weakness my strength! This test is done indoors so you don't stop at traffic lights or stop pedaling on downhills. 20min, NONSTOP - ALLOUT. Its fun :)<br />
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Lastly, our Pastor talked about 4 letters to know. SOAP - Scripture, Observation, Application, and Prayer. For the next month, under our roof - we will work on those words. For our house is nothing without a Foundation built around God.<br />
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March will be one more BUILD month, then RACING begins!!!<br />
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4 Week Total:<br />
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Run - 73miles , 9 hrs 12min<br />
Bike - 263miles, 13hrs, 34min<br />
Swim - 4.2miles, 1 hr, 56min<br />
Strength - 2 hrs 34min<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The 5k TT mentioned above (mile splits)</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Buddies!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Valentines Day Lunch Picnic</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Valentines Day!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Let the Swimming begin!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I love Mommy!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Flower from our yard, with Gabriel hugging Mommy in the back</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Throwback! Back home with my brother and Kyle. One day, we will see you in heaven buddy.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Interesting</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Love morning fires</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Long Course Swimming </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I Shore do Love Soccer!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Hi!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Daddy, can you build Gabriel a swing set? Of course! :)<br />
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Greg Shorehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12734058223150280481noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4346409697526792329.post-6534815089127565212017-02-01T11:59:00.002-08:002017-02-01T12:11:40.527-08:00TRIATHLON TRAINING FOR HALF IRONMAN - JANUARYHowdy friends!<br />
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This month went extremely well and also went by fast. I took off from swimming entirely this month and focused on biking/running/strength. Part of a successful training plan is one with NO STRESS emotionally. For January, I wanted to test the waters on what I can do physically week after week without effecting my family and work. I definitely found my answer and I am thrilled!</div>
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In a nut shell, this month I biked 4x a week, ran 3x a week, 2 strength sessions. During the week, a wake up call at 4.30am so I can ride until 6/6.30am, help get the kids ready for school and then head off to work. Then, I run at lunch from 12pm-1pm. I did this only 3x in January but that will pick up later in the year. I even have Sundays off with the exception of a 15min Strength session I do out of our home gym. This day off is crucial for me. Physical Stress causes injuries as well and that is not good. Proper recovery is imperative. </div>
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By 5pm when work ends, its family time! So yes, I found my perfect recipe of a training plan.<br />
For February, I will focus on making each session a little longer but still keep intensity down. I want to toe the line healthy, prepared and fit. </div>
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A key bike session I did:</div>
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1 hour workout done at 6am on my computrainer (for those who dont know what that is, I can put my race bike on the trainer and then it talks to my computer creating a course that I ride - its fascinating really). </div>
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10min Warmup</div>
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3min @ 205w - 3.26w/kg</div>
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3min @ 230w - 3.66w/kg</div>
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3min @ 255w - 4.07w/kg</div>
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9min @ 130w - 2.04w/kg</div>
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5min Cooldown</div>
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3.35w/kg is the goal for the race so I am very happy to accomplish this workout in January knowing I definitely did not dig super deep for this one.<br />
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A key run session I did:<br />
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4k Race. I like hopping in run races in the middle of training. Not too often though or else that could be another way to injure yourself. I went in with a goal of 3.40 per 1k. Ended up racing a 3.39 per k pace with my last one the fastest. Its so important to go in these races with a mindset of what you realistically think you are capable of.<br />
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So my 4k race was not fast at all to my PR 5k, but I am more thrilled about it because, it felt easy, controlled, and fun.<br />
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So January is done. Now I will add swimming to my training in February. Lets do this!!!<br />
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4 Week Total:<br />
Run - 62miles , 7 hrs 45min<br />
Bike - 263miles, 13 hrs, 10min<br />
Strength - 2 hrs 16min<br />
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Shout out to my Wife for being amazingly awesome.<br />
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Here is a 1min GoPro Clip I put together of training.</div>
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Greg Shorehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12734058223150280481noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4346409697526792329.post-19572085405397221082016-11-14T08:08:00.000-08:002016-11-14T08:24:49.839-08:002016 SEASON COMES TO AN ENDMotivation for your next Race!<br />
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This was the first time I took 12 weeks out of the year to train for just a run race since college (6 years ago). Normally, its for Triathlons. However, with the handsome little baby boy coming into this world on 7/30 I knew having a balanced life would become that more important. So, I wanted to see if training for one sport was possible. It very much so was possible :)<br />
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Lets get right into it.<br />
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6 weeks from the Half marathon that I was training for, I did a 10k prep race with my training partner Brian. I had a very bad race and avg. 6.20 per mile. I wanted 6.15 per mile in 6 weeks and double the distance. Safe to say, I lost some confidence. However, I had a training plan and I had God on my side, so I prayed and trusted the plan.<br />
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2 weeks out I got a tooth ache and found out my wisdom tooth was infected which I had removed. After 3 days off that week, I decided to run a 5k to hopefully boost my confidence again. It did. I avg. 5.51 which is not fast by no means but it helped me gain momentum for the end goal - Half Marathon - 6.15 pace.<br />
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Well, the Race just happened this past weekend. My time is below. The back half is very tough and it was surprisingly windy due to a cold front coming in. To averaged 6.18 per mile made me on top of the world. I just ran faster for the half marathon than i did for the 10k 6 weeks ago. On top of that, my wife brought the 3 amigos to greet me at the finish line with 40 degree temps and 5000 runners out there. Pretty sure my morning was easier than hers ;)<br />
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What I take from this is the following:<br />
1) With a balanced life you can achieve goals. Balanced is key. That word includes Wife, children, work, duties around the house.<br />
2) Do NOT get discouraged during your training plan. Trust the process. Bad days happen. Toe that line with confidence, dont make excuses, and race your heart out!<br />
3) I can definitely become a faster runner if I ran like this year round, but it is not me. I love to swim, bike, and run. I love that challenge.<br />
4) Having a family that supports your early morning training runs or lunch runs or 9pm bed times is very helpful :) In between though, I know I have my part as a Father and husband to be the best I can be<br />
5) Nutrition is key. I ate 2 bonk breaker bars a day. One before and after each run. I ate fruit and veggies daily, and consumed water/OJ/Milk daily. One beer or coke on a Sunday if the Miami Dolphins win :)))<br />
6) Training partners are crucial. I am blessed to have great training friends. Brian,Glenn,Billy,Chris, and Dan make it that much more fun.<br />
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70.3 Half Ironman training begins in December. Throwing this out there, I think I can average 6.30 per mile in a Half Ironman race next year. I say this to hold me accountable.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Charlotte Half Marathon </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">My training partner for 12 weeks. He was 8th, me 12th </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Love this city!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Blessed to train on terrain like this daily</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">"Im handsome"</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Well deserved smores after our races. </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">My Wife can do everything she does with the help of these wraps. She is a pro!</td></tr>
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Greg Shorehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12734058223150280481noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4346409697526792329.post-14591993787351396382016-05-08T17:16:00.001-07:002016-05-08T17:43:46.079-07:004 MULIT-SPORT RACES DONEHi again,<br />
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Since my last post which was just 8 weekends ago I have raced 3 more times including 3 out of the last 4 weekends. A Sprint Triathlon, an Olympic distance Triathlon, and a Duathlon. I came in 4th, 7th, and 5th in those 3 events overall. I am consistently average. I am not "fit" right now to Win races BUT that is coming. </div>
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In the 2 Triathlons I had a 2nd fastest swim and 1st fastest swim and 4th fastest run in both. Now if my bike was top 5, I would be winning these races. However, my bike legs are failing me (temporarily). Then, in the Duathlon, I had the 2nd fastest 5k, horrible bike, and 4th fastest 3k after. So I am close. Very close. </div>
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Now, I start a new job tomorrow that I am so very happy about, and thankful. I cant wait to start this new journey. My training will change only in the fact that I will be more structured. My other job created a little too much stress as well so that will be nice to not have to bring that home with me to my ever-so supporting wife who just is amazing. She goes to every race. She listens to me when I need to vent. She tells me to get my butt out the door to get a work out in. She does all this while working many hours as a realtor and taking care of our 2 children and the 3rd is 9 weeks away! Pretty impressive.</div>
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Anywho, I am ready. I am pumped. I am blessed. We all are blessed. This new chapter awaits. I have 3 more races on tap before Gabriel is born. Hopefully I can get on the podium for a couple of them. In the mean time, keep grinding.</div>
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Greg Shorehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12734058223150280481noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4346409697526792329.post-28902607248871456742016-03-14T16:20:00.000-07:002016-03-14T16:30:07.479-07:002016 - First Race!Hello friends and welcome to my Race update blog. For 2016, I am representing Filters Fast, Skechers and Bonk Breaker. All three are very important to help me get not only through races ,but also to compete at a high level.<br>
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Also, before I get into race 1, since my last blog, I now am married and have a 7 and 9 year old added as my family. Jen and I have another one on the way in August (going to be a hot summer for my wife :( ). Tha being said I am determined to show people out there with the right balance in life, you can accomplish anything. 5 Years ago I was single and training 18 hrs a week. For this race I trained 5-7 hrs a week. For my next race I will train 6-8 hrs a week. The best part, I felt great in this race and had a PR on the bike! Its all about having the right training plan to get you ready. </div>
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For this race which was small in distance but very competitive, I felt like I was toeing the line to compete with the best. </div>
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Swim 300yds: 12th Fastest (4.11min including getting out of the pool and running past the pad)</div>
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I took some time away from my swim training to focus on my bike/run in the winter. It showed since this was the first race in a while I was not top 10 in the swim. I still was happy with it since I new not alot of time could be gained here but if I used too much energy I sure can lose time later on. </div>
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This one excites me. Training did pay off and I probably did 3-5 hrs less training then my competitors on the bike but I believe I did it right. Last year, I never had a top 15 bike split. This time, a friend of mine caught me around mile 3 on the bike. I then was able to stay 3 bike lengths behind him for the rest of the race. He ended up having the 4th fastest bike split. That tells me that for 6 miles I was one of the best cyclist out there. </div>
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Mixed Feelings. Right when I got off the bike, my lefft calf cramped. I have had this happen before and if it continued I would be walking because it is a nasty cramp. However, it did not. I was able to pick it up and the back part of the out and back felt good. I ran down 2 guys on the run but other than that, pretty flat and quiet run.</div>
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This race was a staggered start. That means everyone did not start at the same time. You started roughly 15-25secs apart. This hurt because 4th place was 34secs ahead of me. However, with how we started I could see no one ahead of me. While that is a bummer, its a lesson that I am racing against the clock not others. </div>
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After that, my amazing wife and kids were there to hug me and ready to have fun in Wilmington. USS Battleship and the beach were on tap. Thankful for their cheers for sure and so blessed to have them in my life.</div>
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As for this post, I am sitting on the front porch swing with coffee, hearing the birds sing in the early morning and watching Tucker chase squirrels and cats. Life is soo Good, and God is sooo Good!</div>
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20 weeks until Gabriel is born :)</div>
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Jen and I just walked around Kure Beach and love it here. We will be back soon with Madison and Grayson. Our 3.30hr Jeep Ride was awesome. Why? Because she never sleeps while I drive (Best Shotgun Rider) and we were singing and dancing the whole time. Very fun. Bed Time now.</div>
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We woke up at 7am, walked to the only breakfast place in the one light town, then walked the pier where a fishing tournament was going on. It was great to watch on a beautiful morning with coffee in our hands.</div>
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Race went well. Jen and I rode our bikes from our place to the race site (2.5miles) at 5.45am which is pretty fun to do on a Sunday morning. I got transitions read and was ready to race.</div>
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I came out of the water first, then after transition #1 I was in the lead and then gave up the lead 5min into the run. Out of T2 I was 10secs behind the leader. I was overtaken by 3rd place right before the 1st lap of the bike course. Knowing this guy was a better biker than me, I really turned myself inside out to keep him in front of me instead of watching him go away and me losing 2nd place . I did just that, I held on to him and we then left T3 together. After 2min of running together, he attacked and gaped me, I knew I had a faster swim then him in the beginning so I was trying to lmit my damages going into the swim. After T4, He had 30seconds on me. When then had to run 400m on the beach, put on our cap and googles again and jump in the very rough waters of the ocean. After the 1st buoy, I knew i was catching him but not sure how much time i was gaining, but then I reaized i was catching him quick and made the pass with about 200m left. I than swam for my life to secure 2nd. An undertoe swallwed me up as i rode a massive wave in, when I finally got to my feet, I looked back to see if I can see him but I could see him, but I could not. 2nd it was! Come to find out, 1st place beat me by 49secs and all that was because of the bike.</div>
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I told Jen, If I finish top 3- I am going surfing. And that I did (tried). We also said on the way up as we drove past a field of purple flowers on the highway that we would stop and take pics, and that we did.</div>
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I hope I have learned from this race. For some, they can race really good but not train that good. For others, they can train really good and not race that good (me). This race, I finally raced. Someone passed me and i turned it up a gear to pass him. </div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">When you see this on the side of the road, how can you not stop!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Packed Jeep - USA!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Sweet Jetti</td></tr>
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Greg Shorehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12734058223150280481noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4346409697526792329.post-16514214807858012892015-03-09T11:30:00.002-07:002015-03-10T08:50:12.029-07:00FEBRUARY TRAINING UPDATEAnother month down.<br />
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"I may be weak, but your spirit's strong in me. My flesh may fail, but my God, you never will"<br />
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For Lent, Jen and I are listening only to Christian music. Which means, taylor swift, Nick Jonas, and country are going to have to wait 40 days. While the kids questioned this at first, we all have been so uplifted lately with the music. Plus, I spend a lot of hours training and listening to music so I am definitely testing myself but it has been great!!!<br />
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February was fantastic. It finally "snowed" here. Jen and I went to ski, got engaged, and went to VA Beach to celebrate my Dad's 60th birthday all in the same month.<br />
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Work is ,well ,work. I love my job.<br />
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Triathlete update - I am very blessed to have sponsors cover the cost of travel when it comes to races along with other expenses that have been great. That being said, It is my duty and obligation to represent them the best way I can. Win races! And of course spread the word about their products.<br />
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So, I have really used that as motivation. IF they back me, then I have to make them feel like it is a good investment. Those days where it is 30 degrees, windy, and rainy and I have to go run 10 miles I think of them. I think of how much I love this sport. How lucky I am to get to do this. How Great God is. So much positive stuff to think before I start, that when I start- I am amped!<br />
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You have to find motivation in whatever you do. What keeps you motivated?<br />
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My hours of training increased in February. Starting to get ready for my April and May races. South beach and Knoxville TN are what are on tap currently for travel. Some big races with great competition.<br />
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My training buddy was asked - What technology do you use on the bike - His answer "Nothing. I just dig deep" .<br />
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Sometimes in life, we just have to dig deep to get the job done.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Swimming and Cold weather destroy my finger tips :(</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Peaks and Valleys = Interval Training</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">My Brother doing his thing!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">One Great Dog!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Pretty big month for Jen and I</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Night time reading</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Skechers GoMeb!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">This coffeehouse knows us way too well. My buddy looks a little cold</td></tr>
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Greg Shorehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12734058223150280481noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4346409697526792329.post-60432597705039292062015-02-01T16:06:00.002-08:002015-02-01T16:23:10.425-08:00January 2015Monthly Recap<br />
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This will be a month I will remember for a while when it comes to training. Volume was high but I have had some high volume days/weeks/months. What was different was the fact that I did a good amount of training outside in the frigid weather conditions. Its very easy to run on a treadmill or bike on a trainer when the weather outside is freezing, raining, and very windy.<br />
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I feel fit coming out of January. The mental aspect of doing 3 hr rides in 20degree temps at 7am in the winter is what really helped grow my confidence, strength, and toughness.<br />
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There has been some epic training days. Running a 10k Time Trial right after work, doing a 2,000 yd swim Time Trial during lunch. Going all out for 25miles in the pouring rain at 34 degrees temps on the bike. Running 7min miles for 8miles AFTER a 55mile bike. This stuff I am taking with me coming race time along with all the slow yards and miles. All of it adds up.<br />
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Another new tool for me is training with Power and Heart Rate. My coach is amazing and knows his stuff so that makes it easy. Its fun seeing 4 straight 1 hour runs at a Heart Rate of 144 average and an average pace of 7.42 per mile. I make it a game so running easy is not boring ;)<br />
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Nutrition for these workouts is simple. A Bonk Breaker before every swim, bike, and run. And an extra one during the long Bike Workouts.<br />
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I eat an abundance full of oatmeal, bananas, and anything Jen cooks which, luckily for me, is every night and it is delicious!<br />
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Charlotte is such a great city for training, but also for everything else. We have been enjoying the winter walks at parks with the kids and the puppy. Nice to not think about training or work.<br />
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Hot Tea and Coffee - pretty much the daily beverage intake with, of course, water. Then the weekend might consist of Apple Hard Cider :)<br />
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Also, Jen and I just finished up our first Duet Coaching at the YMCA for Families. Its called Family Fit Friday. We had 7 families signed up and for our next 6 week sessions we have 16!! We are very excited.<br />
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Tucker graduated from puppy class so we are one very proud parents.<br />
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The farm is prettier than ever and our paradise is right outside our front door.<br />
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Next month I assume will be about the same in training but might have some 40 degree rides which will be change.<br />
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It was a great month and cant wait for Februrary!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Charlotte looking a little chilly</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Zzzzzzz</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">After a long workout on a weekend, I may splurge ;)</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I love trains, but also a good view of the conditions my buddy Glenn and I biked in</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Nesspresso Coffee!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Dang I love these bars.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I graduated!</td></tr>
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<br />Greg Shorehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12734058223150280481noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4346409697526792329.post-84794796501211210262014-12-03T17:24:00.001-08:002014-12-03T19:14:28.558-08:00Workout BluesIts that time of year where staying in bed feels so much better than doing a workout. <div><br></div><div>It just happened to me today. TWICE. </div><div><br></div><div>I woke up with a 2 hr bike on my computrainer(in my garage, that holds my race bike in place while i ride creating pretty much the realist possible way of riding outside since you can adjust resistance, power, etc) and a 4,200yds swim (in a pool ;) on tap for the day. </div><div><br></div><div>The bike, that was just mental really. Your long workouts my friends, you will have times where you ask yourself "I at least did half of what i am suppose to do so I am fine with that". But you never will have that full satisfaction until you completed what you wanted to do in the first place. So, I got it done and Jen made my happiness touch the sky when i opened the door to breakfast all ready and even more- a huge smile on her face. </div><div><br></div><div>Swim - at lunch time, I was tired today. But after talking to Jen ( it really helps to talk to someone if your lacking the motivation) I decided to drive to the pool and see if I woke up once I Jumped in the pool. Funny, sometimes it takes a good jump of faith to wake up ;)</div><div><br></div><div>Anyway, I dominated the 2.5mi swim and felt very accomplished. </div><div><br></div><div>These Blues dont happen often, but when they do- call a friend, think of the aftermath, talk to God, do whatever to assure you complete the task at hand.</div>Greg Shorehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12734058223150280481noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4346409697526792329.post-8490381133418544992014-11-03T05:27:00.001-08:002014-11-03T05:27:41.597-08:002014 RACE SEASONI can not be any happier how this Season went!<br />
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First, I found the woman of my dreams. Better than my dreams to be honest. I mean, she throws the baseball with me, and plays football, rock climbs, wakes up at 4am just to go to my races, tells me to get out the door and do my workout when I feel bad that I just got home from work. I could go on and on about how lucky I am but I will not. Thanks Jen!<br />
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It was another injury free year again. I averaged 1 day off a month for 10 straight months. Raced 12 races. Raced in Chicago and California this year and raced against the best in the world there too. We are talking about Olympic Medalists. Had 8 top fve finishes, 7 being top 3.<br />
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My training schedule was working out 2-3 times a day pretty much every day before work, during lunch time, and after work. So, yes, I have an amazing job that allows me to go into work sweaty or smelling like Chlorine.<br />
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I also found me a coach that fits my needs. I was with him for 8 weeks at the end of the season, and will be with him during off season and all of next year. I'm pumped about that!<br />
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Thanks to my training friends. They also helped motivate me. The group of six are in pics below. Thanks to my Dad and mom for being great support too. And of course, God and I's relationship grew stronger and that's all I can ask for every year-For me to strengthen my relationship with God.<br />
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Lastly, My sponsors- Thank you for a great year. FiltersFast, TribikeTransport, Hammer Nutrition, and Skora.<br />
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2015 is going to be the best year yet!! I can just feel it..<br />
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Greg Shorehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12734058223150280481noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4346409697526792329.post-25025954816870513262014-11-01T18:34:00.001-07:002014-11-01T18:34:29.373-07:00OCEANSIDE CA TRIATHLONRace recap here. Season Recap on the next one.<br />
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First, again, thank you FiltersFast and TriBike Transport for helping me make this season possible. </div>
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Jen and I headed out to Cali on Thursday. We had a fun flight. A great Friday and Saturday. </div>
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There. That was the pre fun stuff in a nut shell (pics are better so you will find them at the bottom)</div>
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I Had a couple of goals going in. I wanted to break 2.05 hours and maybe flirt with 2 hrs depending on how my bike went. I also wanted top 20 overall, possibly top 10 and maybe, just maybe top 5. </div>
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Swim - I felt really good. The problem was, normally I know how many people are in front of me (3-5 normally), but this time- I felt there was a lot. On the way out, I got in a pack of 3. On the way back, just me. I finished the 1500m swim in 19.29min (12th). I knew that was possible with my swim workouts but Im pumped that it came together in a race. </div>
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Bike- unfortunately , my Achilles heel all year, hurt me again. I do know my race wheels are compared to my competition. I have heard if you have a disc wheel it helps you tremendously. But, that would be an excuse and I hate excuses. :)</div>
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I dropped to 17th on the bike. I did ride with one guy the first 20 miles and then he eventually dropped off the bike. The first 16 miles of the course were great. An out and back 2x on a highway. Very fast. Then there were a ton of turns that led you to a road parallel with the beach. I felt good on the bike, but had a feeling It was not good enough since I could not gain any ground on anyone ahead of me. I ended up averaging 23mph for the 25mph bike course. The leaders avg. 25mph or 5min faster than me. That just won't cut it.<br />
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Run - I felt Great! The problem was, I felt so good- I was scared to "attack" early on in fear of feeling fatigue later, so I started at 6.20 per mile pace. Finally after the 4th mile I realized It was a good running day, so I ran the last 2 miles at 5.55 and 5.50 pace. I ran 38.39 (6.14 avg. for the 10k) and that was good enough for the 10th fastest run of the day and kept me in 17th overall position.<br />
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Ok, so I raced a couple weeks back at a beautiful place in NC. The tri is called Lake logan and some great athletes showed up. I finished 5th there but it was in prep for my 2 big races of the year. One being Now! Yep, thats right- its Friday the 22nd, and I will be blogging randomly throughout the next days prepping for the 6am start on Sunday.</div>
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Chicago Triathlon - International Distance - 6am - Sunday 7,000 athletes!!! </div>
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6.13pm - My Dad came along the trip with me and I am so happy he did. It's our first time flying together in an airplane. We woke up at 4am for our 6am departure. All was good to arrive in Chicago until we ran out of fuel and landed in St. Louis. Since we were arriving early anyway, we were in no rush and really enjoyed the time together. Plus I got this sweet pic :)</div>
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We then arrived and took the Blue line into town. That was awesome. A 45min ride through Chicago. Very cool. We then arrived out the Host Hotel (Hilton) which is extremely nice! Thank you Filters Fast for your ongoing support to help me reach my long term goal.</div>
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Finally, we ate Breakfast at 12.30pm. Yep, breakfast. :)</div>
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After that, I had a great swim while my dad went for a 4mile walk. I then went to the pre race meeting, picked up my packet and had a coffee (Im drinking that coffee now :).</div>
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Next up, pop and I are going to go to a sports bar and enjoy. </div>
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Race day is coming and boy oh boy do I want to race against the Elites!!! So excited. </div>
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Over and Out!</div>
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10.11pm - Well, that was an experience (as everything is with my Dad) but we just walked over 4miles just to eat. We went to eat at a local place called Billy Goat, then once there- changed our mind and went to another place where there Chicken Caesar Salad was really good. Downtown Chicago is wonderful but I have done my walking for the weekend. Great night life but ready to go to bed. 3.30am-10.15pm. Long Day with out a nap.</div>
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Saturday - Aug 23rd</div>
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8.44am - Good Morning!!! Im alive and Im free,who wouldnt want to be me. Sorry - thats a Keith Urban song. I had a great sleep and just finished a 30min swim. I am at a place called Corner Bakery Cafe where my oatmeal was Fantastico! Dad and I just finished breakfast and now he is out walking again. The man loves to walk. Pretty excited about today. I will be doing a shake out 30min run soon, and then we head out to the Chicago Cubs game. We have to go to Wrigley field while here. Then, drop off bike, shave legs, rest. I feel fit right now. I am thankful for my life and for this very moment. Jen just text me how much she loves me. It is an amazing feeling when the Woman you Love, Loves you just as much. Anyway- over out!</div>
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4.43pm - Bucket List Check! I went to see the Cubs play today with my Dad. I have always been a sports junkie and I love to go to stadiums with so much history in it, and Wrigley Field is one of them. My run before was great. I felt really good and would love a sub 37min 10k tomorrow but I know if conditions are not in my favor, then I just need to run. </div>
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The weather turned for the worst around 2pm. Crazy storm came in. WE are suppose to drop off our bikes from 3-9. I am going to wait until later. Why rush. I wont be able to sleep tonight anyway. </div>
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Im now in the lobby sipping some coffee, eating a snack and just loving life. So many athletes here.</div>
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Sunday- Race Day</div>
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5.49pm - Race is Complete. What a day. Woke up at 3.30am. Walked my gear to Transition (1mile walk). Then walked back to hotel and was back by 4.45am. I did my business in there and did my warm up from the hotel. I then walked to the swim start (.1mi walk) and was ready to roll. I went in having goals. One was a timed goal, the other was an Overall goal amongst the Elite Field (anyone who has gone under 2.10 (not including the Pros). </div>
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Time went out the window once I saw our conditions. We had 15-20mph winds and our swim was extremely rough. I had a bad swim, a good bike, and a bad run but apparrantly most athletes did because I finished 20th amongst the elites and 20th out of 2,708 men on a pretty bad performance from me. I can not complain with my overall position. I am ready to prepare for my big Race of the year- Oceanside, CA!!! I cant wait, and again- thank you Filters Fast and TriBikeTransport for making these races possible. So excited. </div>
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In the end, I had a great time with my Dad. I raced one of the biggest races in the US and competed with the best of them. Tomorrow morning, I wake up- swim and then on to work! </div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">My Dad always sits like this.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Sweet view of Chicago</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Sunset</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Enough said in this pic (note- the water was like glass the day before the race)</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Yep- Glass. Then the next morning, not so Glassy ;)</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Easy Jog along the lake</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">We were not in the executive club. WE are were in the cheapest seats but they were GREAT!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">On my way to the Bike Drop off.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Pre RACE dinne and wine with Pops.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Choppiness and chaos!</td></tr>
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Greg Shorehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12734058223150280481noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4346409697526792329.post-65028492025397003932014-07-01T09:49:00.002-07:002014-07-01T09:49:55.290-07:00SWIM WORKOUTI dont normally post or single out one workout, but I am super pumped with what just went down in the pool.<br />
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This was my workout today (Solo- no one else)<br />
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5 x 1,000yds w/ 1min Rest break after each<br />
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1) With Pull Bouy<br />
2) Freestyle no toys<br />
3) With Pull Bouy - faster than #1 time<br />
4) Freestyle no toys - faster than #2 time<br />
5) Pull Bouy and Paddles - Faster than #4<br />
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1) 14.43min<br />
2) 14.27min<br />
3) 14.32min<br />
4) 14.18min<br />
5) 14.08min<br />
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This is not a speed workout. Its more of a mental (100 laps) workout along with building my endurance while at a comfortable pace.<br />
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300yds into the 4th one I was ready to call it quits. My feet were cramping, my mouth was dry, I was starving, and I was getting tired. However, the voice inside my head told me to keep going along with Jen who always tells me no excuses-kept creeping in my head.<br />
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5,000yds total in 1 hr 18min (including the rest).<br />
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GGreg Shorehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12734058223150280481noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4346409697526792329.post-53724016924061307052014-06-11T08:11:00.002-07:002014-06-11T08:11:33.634-07:00RACING BREAKDOWNOH man, Im pumped!!!<br />
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Yes, I get enthusiastic when you put in the work day in and day out and it comes out on race day. </div>
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Having a 40 hour week job, that I love, a woman that I love, and her 2 kids, that I love, is not an excuse if its something I want bad enough and a goal I want to reach. </div>
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If you have a dream or goal, you can NOT have excuses and you have to make sure your loved ones support you. </div>
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Sunday was my 7th race of the year. It was an Olympic Triathlon (1500m Swim, 25mi Bike, 10k Run). Jen and I started our journey Saturday around noon. We drove to the race which was a little under 3 hours from us. It was in a beautiful State park that we want to go back and camp there. So beautiful!</div>
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Anyway, an hour in to the drive, I realized I forgot my wetsuit at the house. I tweeted to the race director to see if the race would be wetsuit legal (water temps of 77degrees or colder) and sure enough- he responded yes. That was not good. Wearing a wetsuit is not so much for chilly temps but rather to make you swim faster. Alot faster. It keeps you buoyant so you use less energy. Also, it slices through the water better than your racing kit. </div>
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But, we couldn't do anything about it so we cranked up the radio again and jammed to John Denver! :)</div>
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We arrived to the hotel, unpacked, and realized- I forgot our Toiletry bag. Jen is learning that I am pretty bad at forgetting stuff. So we went to Walmart and loaded up!</div>
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Anyway, after all that- we went to the race site, took in the views and then ate dinner at a great pasta joint. I also had my ritual Beer before a race and she did too :)</div>
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Woke up at 6.10am, left at 6.30, arrived at Transition at 7am. Got ready and raced at 8am. I of course had coffee. A race day must.<br />
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I was shivering, I always do but the lack of wetsuit enhanced the chills. I looked at Jen and she was laughing at me.. Apparently, I was the only one without a wetsuit in the elite field. Anyway, horn blew and we were off. 3 guys sprinted out of the gates and then there was me and another guy. While I expect to be top 3 out of the water, this race- i didnt knowing they had the advantage with the wetsuits. So, I told myself- just swim as and get that out of my head.<br />
The 3 guys swam the whole time together drafting off each other. It would have been nice to be with that group but I was not. I was 2min back by myself in 4th out of the water.<br />
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I did have a super fast transition since I did not have to bother taking off the wetsuit.<br />
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Passed 3rd place within the 1st mile of the 25mile loop. Then it was just me and the farmlands. Such a beautiful ride. No cars and just amazing scenery. It was really windy from mile 11-20 though. That was one long stretch into the wind.<br />
In races, I always think Im lost on the bike. When you do not see anyone for miles, it really plays with your mind. But once I saw the 20mi marker, I knew I was close and mentally got prepped again. I biked the last 5miles very well.<br />
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10mi - 23.0mph<br />
10mi - 21.9mph<br />
4.8mi - 23.2mph<br />
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Coming in off the bike, I saw that 1st place was too far and 2nd place was close to 3min ahead of me. So once I started the run, I also saw no one was close to me from behind so the race was for me to catch 2nd. Plain and simple.<br />
It was a 2x out and back 5k course (10k total). The first turn, I saw him struggling. The u-turn, at mile 2, I saw I was only 45sec back. I then caught up him at the 5k mark. Mentally, I told myself- do not let up. HE still my have an extra gear. In the end, I prevailed.<br />
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I took home 2nd place to add to a year worth remembering. 6 out of 7 races I have finished top 3 overall this year with the other one being a 6th.<br />
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I am so very happy!!<br />
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Next up- One week of fun exercising, then back at it for the 2nd half of the year.<br />
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I can not wait.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">This was the only traffic on the bike course.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Coming out of the water</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Saw a teammate at the race...</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Before the race, I was jacked up on Coffee!</td></tr>
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Greg Shorehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12734058223150280481noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4346409697526792329.post-53234543973847270362014-06-03T08:55:00.002-07:002014-06-03T08:57:53.039-07:00CROSSFIT AND RUNNERS AND TRIATHLETES AND EVERYONE ELSE<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: #222222; font-family: arial; font-size: x-small;"><br /></span></span>
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If you are exercising and improving your health and want to preach it to the world then do it. Your happy and want everyone to know it. Let the ones complaining "de-friend or unfollow" you.</div>
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Runners, Cyclists, Swimmers, Gym lifters, Cross-fitters, Jumping Jackers, Rowers, Tree Climbers, and any other Fit fanatic out there- its your choice on what route to go down but as long as you choose a healthy one instead of the Couch potato your flippin awesome and your trying!! Thats what matters.</div>
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Please my friends, its not the end of the world if someone posts on social media about their workout. I'm pretty sure there are much more stuff going on in the world that is worse than that.</div>
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And yes, Im a Triathlete. But my brother is a Crossfit Coach while serving our country and I respect what he does day in and day out. A little respect goes along way.</div>
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Peace- time to go bike and run ;)</div>
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Greg Shorehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12734058223150280481noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4346409697526792329.post-21962911277437218572014-05-18T10:11:00.001-07:002014-06-03T09:28:55.695-07:004 RACES IN 4 WEEKS Yes! The time has come for a day off. My 2nd day off from training in 2014. And its a great one!. I got to sleep in, drink lots of coffee on the front porch with Jen and make a great breaky. Then watched a movie all before 10am (I didnt really sleep in, but i did wake up without an alarm).<br />
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Anyway, so my races. 5k, duathlon (5k run, 20kbike, 3k run), Sprint Triathlon (350m ocean swim, 1.5mi run, 14mi bike, 1.5mi run, 350m ocean swim), and an Olympic Triathlon (1500m swim, 27mi bike, 10k run) - All done in 4 weeks. Results - 1st, 3rd, 6th, 3rd. And a tri earlier in the year is my 5th one. That was a 1st overall.</div>
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Yesterday's race recap was a doozy!</div>
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I woke up at 3.45am. The weather was 41 degrees. I did my pre race prep and headed out the door. The drive was over an hour to race cite. I arrived to sign up for the race (waited too long to pre-register) and was NOT FEELING IT! It was freezing. I was physically tired. I called Jen and told her Im coming home. Its too cold. She then gave me a pep talk which changed my mind along with me seeing Jimmie Johnson (the NASCAR driver) out there doing the race. I refuse to let a NASCAR driver be tougher than me. ;)</div>
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Swim - Felt great. The lake temps felt good compared to the air temps and the lake calmness was refreshing after last week's ocean swim. One guy went crazy in the water and was gone from the gun. Come to find out, he went to the Olympic Trials for the 1500m swim. He killed me. But I was 2nd so that was awesome!</div>
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Bike - Freezing! Way too cold the first 5miles but I figured everyone else had to endure the pain. I got in a rythym and limmited the damage on what is my weakest leg of a triathlon. I had the 13th fastest bike which is not good but not bad. </div>
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Run - I felt slow. Flat out. Slow. Come to find out, I end up having the 2nd fastest Run time of the day as well which was great. A couple athletes got lost on the course as did I, and some really paid the price. It was confusing thats for sure. At the end of the day, I am very happy I raced instead of driving home and taking a 2 hr ride at 5am for no reason :)</div>
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Thats it in a nutshell. Morale of the last 4 weeks:</div>
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Split deicisons in our life could be the key to our future whether its take a job in a different state, send that email to your boss, say those 3 words to a girl, go back to bed or get your workout in. For all these decisions, asking help from God is probably not a bad thing ;)</div>
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I love pics. Simple as that. I feel like they tell so much more and are far more exciting than paragraphs. So below are pics from my last 3 weeks. Life has been good. </div>
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I did lose a Coach and Mentor back home who was too young to die, but I have come across many of those situations in my life already and I'm just 26. I have learned that crying and always thinking of them is actually a Great thing. Why not keep those memories.. Don't ever let someone tell you otherwise. </div>
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Swim: Swimming is going great!!! Just feel like a fish in the water (I'm not by any-means - rather slow compared to a fish) </div>
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Bike: Last week I biked 200 miles.. That was awesome. Feeling fit but definitely need to get faster.</div>
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Run: Ran a 5k on my birthday in which I won. It was local and thought why not give money to our small town. Come to find out, no one showed up and I won. I ran 2 miles fast then slowed on the 3rd mile. That makes 3 races this year: A Triathlon (1st Overall), A Trail 5k Race (2nd overall), 5k Road Race (1st Overall)</div>
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I hope the streak continues. Time to do some multisport racing!</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I thought this was a cool photo of my front porch.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">She is my Good luck charm. Not just with Racing. With Life....</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Everyone wanting to ride 53 miles with me on my Birthday- Pretty cool! ;)<br />
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My Heart Rate at the start of the race was 20 beats faster than the normal start of any workout I do. My Max HR during this race was 13 beats higher than my max during any of my workouts. What does this mean? My body was just introduced to a new variable and unfortunately- it happened during a race. This is what you don't want to happen during your Main race. </div>
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I know a lot of people running the Boston Marathon. They could be in for a long day if they have not prepped for the first 3 hours before the race where you are just sitting in a grass field with no shelter in what could be some frigid temps. This doesn't mean they should do that exact thing on a training run, but I would highly recommend them being awake 5 hrs before one Long run to make sure their body is use to that. Does that make sense?</div>
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Ah, another week in the books, another week to be thankful for, another week that made me stronger, another week that exposed more weaknesses in me, another week to prep for the oncoming week.<br />
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I first want to give you this tough quote from the Bible. I see on social media alot of name calling or boastful comments, especially during the NCAA basketball tournament (I just like to sit back and read these comments :). Its a game people. No need to get mad via Facebook or twitter. Plus, there are sooooo much to be thankful for, and remember to give the thanks to God- dont boast about something that doesn't belong to you.<br />
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Swimming:<br />
PR'd in the 200yds on Friday. That was cool. Also had a really good 5k swim workout on Wednesday. So good, that after it, I laid on the bench in the locker room and was thinking about calling for help to come pick me up. Now THAT is a good workout!<br />
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Volume, Volume, Volume. Aka alot of miles, miles, miles... My body needs/ has to get comfortable going fast on the bike for a long time. Rode a 3 hr ride on Saturday with 2 really good friends. I like to ride to meet one friend, then we ride to meet the other. That really helps me break up a long workout. Plus, it was 70 degrees for the ride! Who wouldn't want to be outside in that weather.<br />
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I had 3 really good workouts this week and the other 3 runs were easy runs to help my body recover. The Skora running shoes have been amazing this year. I cant believe how tight fit they are and that I love. They also are light which has helped lower my times. After a 30mile bike today, I did a 10k run with 2x2mi tempo efforts after. That was some good stuff.<br />
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Anyway- that's it on training.<br />
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Also, I had an amazing cleaning/productive session to end my week tonight. I dont know about you but that is how I like to start my Monday morning. :)<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The U.S. National Whitewater Center was Jamming Saturday</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">After Jen and I ran, we people watched while eating and drinking. </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The trails there are Awesome!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The farm next to me where I take Sox to play. It looked awesome that day!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Just making Shadow Monsters with a 5yr old. No big deal!</td></tr>
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