Running Dataless...Well Kinda...Alright Not Really

I was planning on running on the treadmill last night, but made a game time decision to hit the roads.  It's super rare to be able to run in shorts on February 1st so I figured I should take advantage of it.  I ran into a problem before I left, I took my Garmin 310XT out of my bag and tried to turn it on...it was dead.  Alright I just decided to head out and run without it, and I would try to keep things easy and just go for what I thought would be 40 minutes.  Well I did have my watch...but I wasn't going to look at it.  I looked at the clock on my stove when I left and I would try to see how close to 40 minutes I was...that lasted about 5 minutes and change before I had to look down at my watch...another minute later I decided to start the stop watch, and the watch watching began.  Epic fail on just running for what I thought was 40 minutes!  Another epic fail came about 2 miles into my run (yea I ran a route that I know, and yes I've run it so many times I know where the "mile" markers are, and yes I'm guilty of planning this out in my head as I started...so who was I fooling thinking I would actually run without data?) anyway, a little over 2 miles (probably like 2.17) into my run my iPod shuffle decided to run out of batteries.  Great I was only a little ways into my run and now I'd have to listen to my labored breathing and feet smacking the ground.  And to top it off it started to get a little chilly too because the sun went down.  Yep, no Garmin, no music, cold hands, darkness...why do we do this again?  It felt awesome when I was done...I'm not going to say I ran easy, or that it felt good throughout because it sure didn't. But the bottom line is that it's done!

I did get a package from GU and SRAM, I'll snap some pictures and post them later. 

February is here already & a short ski video

It's hard to believe that January is done with already.  The weather has been mild, and I'm guessing that we're going to pay for that all the way through April.  Hopefully I'm wrong, but there is no way we can get out of this winter without some snow, or super cold weather or something.  I mean I've ridden to work in shorts the past two days...that's unheard of!

I think January went pretty well from a training perspective, and I'm looking forward to keeping that rolling through February as well. Trying to stay balanced and to not do too much.  I'm pretty pumped to get home today because I'll have a shipment of GU which should arrive...and some new sweet SRAM Force Shifters to put on my road bike. Hopefully I'll have that road bike up and running in the next month or so.  I definitely want to have it done by the time I head out to California at the end of March for Zoot Team Camp.  My tri bike is going to be decked out in some SRAM Red this year too, can't wait to get those components on there.

Last weekend I went skiing up to Granite Peak in WI.  Here is a short video of some footage from my Go Pro

Zoot Ultra Team

I can't remember if I've posted this or not, but I'm pumped to be a part of the Zoot Ultra Team once again this season.  Zoot definitely has the best triathlon gear around and I'm truly fortunate to be working with such a great company and an incredible group of athletes!

If you have questions about any of the Zoot gear or shoes, let me know as I'd be happy to answer whatever your questions might be.  I can't wait to get some of the new 2012 shoes out for some miles, they look awesome!!

As soon as I get some new gear to try out I'll post some reviews here.  I haven't been disappointed with their gear yet!

A Winter Training Ride

Here is my first stab at editting footage from my new Go Pro...more to come later.

What a Difference a Seat Can Make

Last night before I hopped onto my rollers I changed from one Fizik seat to another one that I had.  Wow, it felt like I was riding a new bike.  Nothing was getting numb...it was awesome.  Even though I've ridden today already I'm tempted to hop on the rollers for a little bit tonight. 

We're supposed to get some snow today, first of all I'll believe it when I see it. I would love to have some snow though.  And I'm sure the dogs would love it too.  Winther has been going crazy lately...because of that I'm sure he's feeling better.  He goes so nuts sometimes that I worry a little bit.  They are loving their walks though, and always want to run.  I suppose in a few months they may be able to.

I busted out the H20 Audio waterproof headphones in the pool yesterday.  It was nice to crank out some work while listening to some music.  Defintely makes the time go by faster, and when open water swimming starts up this summer these are going to be awesome. I may just keep swimming totally loosing track of time.  Thanks H20 Audio!!!!

I was checking out youtube and found a training day with Matty Reed, kind of cool.