Liftin'

I finished off another workout week by lifting weights (chest and triceps) at the gym today. I did heavy weights on the flat bench for the first time in three weeks, which went pretty well -- I was able to put up 205 lbs. six times without straining too much, and put up 225 lbs. twice (although the second rep was a struggle). Earlier this week I rode the bike for 40 minutes one day, ran on the treadmill for 30 minutes another, and did back and biceps on another day. I also went snowboarding on Sunday, which technically does not count as a workout, but in February I will take what I can get...

Solid Week

Yesterday I lifted weights (heavy chest and triceps) and did a nice easy run on the treadmill at 7:25/mile pace. I thought I was basically done for the week, but unexpectedly today I had time to get another run in. I ran five miles around Hoboken at a fairly brisk clip (I was not wearing a watch so I am not sure of the exact pace). I concentrated on keeping a nice, steady pace without going out too hard or dogging it at all. It was my first run outside in a while, and although it was a bit nippy (low 40s), it felt good to not be on the treadmill for once.

All in all it was a great week of training -- two bike rides, two runs, and two weightlifting sessions. I know that I sound like a broken record, but considering it is only mid-February, I am beyond ecstatic about the shape I am in right now! I just hope that I do not lose momentum when I start focusing on my swimming in March. If I can keep it all together, it is shaping up to be a nice season...

How Anthony Got His Groove Back

So I have been in a really nice training groove the last few weeks. Last week I did two short bricks and a hard five mile treadmill run, as well as hitting the weights twice. Yesterday I rode an exercise bike for 40 ninutes, and today I lifted weights again. Right now I am primarily focused on staying consistent, but I must say I am really happy with how quickly the strength and speed has returned to my running and spinning. The weather has started to warm up here the last few days -- maybe I can start training outdoors occassionally in the next few weeks. Not that I mind all the gym workouts, but it is just not the same (especially on the bike)...