{"id":7152,"date":"2019-08-23T21:41:00","date_gmt":"2019-08-23T21:41:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/2019-august-12-23-check-in"},"modified":"2026-04-12T18:46:47","modified_gmt":"2026-04-12T18:46:47","slug":"2019-august-12-23-check-in","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/happyinthehills.com\/zentriathlete\/2019\/08\/23\/2019-august-12-23-check-in\/","title":{"rendered":"2019 \u2013 August 12\/23 \u2013 Check \u2013 in"},"content":{"rendered":"

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new watch face, the countdown will come back in last block.<\/p>\n

36 weeks.  Time to get to work \u2013 long adventures begin!<\/p>\n

Checkin\u2019 IN!!!<\/h3>\n

Click here for Official St George Ironman article from St George news resource<\/a><\/p>\n

I started this on August 12th and here I sit on August 23rd.  I got derailed by a small sickness.  It clobbered me.  I have been re-starting the process of returning back to the physical and mental mindset required for me to get on the road to May 02, 2020.<\/p>\n

A lot has been in my head, I have been in my own way through a lot of it.  While sick for example, I had a quick moment of, here we go again, getting derailed before I even get into the consistency of \u2018meh\u2019.  But I had to stop that, focus on rest \u2013 thank heavens my wife \u2013 Liz, saw that I needed the rest, too.<\/p>\n

So after being sick, I had two solid runs.  I took the girls on one, and then Astrid solo on another.  It lead me to write up the following posts:<\/p>\n

Link 1 \u2013 SHANE\u2019S FAVORITE RUNNING ROUTES \u2013 NEIGHBORHOOD TO 1ST DAM<\/a>
\nLink 2 \u2013 SHANE\u2019S FAVORITE RUNNING ROUTES \u2013 1ST DAM TO SWITCHBACKS<\/a>
\nLink 3 \u2013 SHANE\u2019S FAVORITE RUNNING ROUTES \u2013 BRIDGER LOOK OFF (LOOP) (SWITCHBACKS AND BEYOND)<\/a><\/p>\n

I have been working through this blog a bit as it is mainly for me, but just in case it is discovered, I have it set up so it is usable for anyone else.  The tag and search features and max pages it is supposed to display is a bit wonky, but this is an open-source derivative with no copyrights attached.  I get what I pay for right \u2013 FREE.<\/p>\n

Anyway, it\u2019s interesting all the vectors of noise that occur in all facets of life.  One has to wade through the piles and waves of noise and try to focus on the noises that are both of value and have the most beauty to the eye of the beholder.  There really is plenty of noise to satisfy almost everyone.  In endurance sports often times focus is disrupted in various and sometimes compelling arguments, toys, gadgets etc, but the value and return on investment often leads to negative gains,  which can be a learning experience but also a waste of time.<\/p>\n

An example \u2013 many folks focus on buying toys for their bike when they should be respecting the swim and putting in time in the pool and OWS, so they can come out of T1 fresh and with a clear head to make good decisions, instead of heading into their uber bike, to just overcook themselves and not leave anything for the run.  I\u2019ve done this, admittedly, just without the uber bike.<\/p>\n

So, trying to eliminate distraction that isn\u2019t worthwhile is the chore.  Liz and I have been family-focused lately, and now as we return to our health and fitness and personal goals, balance is a forever struggle.  It takes practice and the space for grace, mistake and lessons learned are part of the on-going growth process.<\/p>\n

Anyway, I\u2019m starting to find me again while running.  I know its a process to get my machine moving and it will take time and patience and doing the right things to ensure I have both a sturdy and fast for my chassis.  I need to concentrate over the next few weeks in blocks.<\/p>\n

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  1. BLOCK 1<\/li>\n
  2. 6 weeks run focus \u2013 swim is secondary and bike will come as I can.<\/li>\n
  3. BLOCK 2 <\/li>\n
  4. 6 weeks swim focus \u2013 run secondary and bike will come<\/li>\n
  5. BLOCK 3<\/li>\n
  6. 6 Weeks bike focus (indoor trainer) \u2013 runs\/strength training and swim are secondary<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    This will land me into a 9 week and an 8-week block.  I\u2019m still trying to determine my whole plan and get it all working as I don\u2019t see with our current obligations how to include a coaching type option.  It\u2019s one of the fun things of trying to figure out being an adult along the way.  <\/p>\n

    Anyway, I wanted to get some thoughts out.  I need to remember to be patient, make good decisions, make fewer gross stupid decisions compared to the herd.  Concentrate on my journey, and not get to distracted in unreasonable comparisons to others.  I want to make sure I get to the event injury-free, knowing that I have done what I could given the things I had to face through this specific training journey.  Yup, that\u2019s where I am at.  Cheerio!<\/p>\n<\/p>\n

    Activities \u2013 <\/h3>\n

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    I use the following trackers:<\/p>\n<\/p>\n

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    1. Garmin Connect (which pushes the files to the following services):<\/li>\n
    2. Training Peaks<\/li>\n
    3. Strava<\/li>\n
    4. and the ones I don\u2019t remember (Map my stuff via Under Armour and things like the Great Bicycle ride initiative stuff)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      Honestly, I mainly use Training Peaks as I pay for an annual subscription on it now, and it is the most detailed in data and other helpful information to keep me where I want to go. Use the \u2018Links\u2019, then \u2018Track me\u2019 section to find and stalk me if that\u2019s your thing.<\/p>\n

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