Go further, faster and be stronger. Isn’t this what most people seek when they train? It’s the progression of slowly building towards a goal. This may take weeks, months or even years.
A good analogy of this is my triathlon times. For the past three years I’ve only attended the same race once. This race, Meech Lake Triathlon in Gatineau Quebec, has been my testing grounds. It’s what I call a glorified sprint distance as it’s longer than the traditional 750-meter swim, 20-kilometer bike and 5 kilometer run. Plus, it’s very hilly! Read more…
June 29, 2010
Distance: 1.9K swim, 90K bike and 21.5K Run
Description: Swim was in a lake with a rectangular buoy line. Bike was rolling with good pavement conditions. Run was hilly for the first 5 miles then relatively flat (mix of pavement and trail).
Conditions: Cool and overcast.
Place: 2nd Overall (4:13:44)
Race morning was calm and cool. This was strange turn of events as it had been calling for thunderstorms with rain.
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Ever have a warm protein shake? One that you left in the car after a heat wave while your in the gym dreaming about how good it’s going to taste. You go outside salivating over that PROMASIL blend, ready to repair your aching muscles. Come to find out the shake is hotter than the hinges in hell.
Here’s a way to avoid all that. Find a silicone ice cube tray, mix up water and Protein powder, and freeze. Next time your headed to the gym pop some of these cubes into your bottle; top it up with almond milk. It’s perfect if you don’t want an overly watery drink (ice cubes). Try it out, you won’t be disappointed.
Use these as an energy bar throughout the day. I used two scoops of protein powder but another 1 or even 2 could be added depending on what compositions you want.
1/4 cup of natural peanut butter
1/4 cup of rice
1/4 cups of oats
1/4 cup of flax meal
2 scoops of PROMASIL Protein Powder
8 dried figs (cut into small pieces)
add 1/4 cup of water to start and then mix. Add water or flax meal for consistency.
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Sleep – Getting your zzz’s is one of the most important part of building muscle. When you sleep, your body is repairing the tissues from the days work. Napping can be as beneficial as a protein shake. If you want to maximize any gains, get at least 8-10 hours a day especially if your under 18 years of age.
Vegetables – As long as you eat a variety of veggies, it’s almost impossible to overdose. Vitamins, minerals, photochemicals, proteins, carbohydrates and even fats can all be obtained from vegetables. If your not adding at least one source to your post workout shake, I suggest you start.
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Today I was in a discussion with two guys, one who was in his early forties and the other who was a teenager. We were talking about injuries suffered both physically and mentally. I was in disbelief by how severe their injuries were: strained back, stress fracture, IT band problems, and the list went on. It was the same plot: train hard, no recovery and then injured. All they talked about was how scared they were to take a day off. It’s a problem that many athletes face, myself included, but the severity of the injury can be different for everyone.
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There are not many people I know that enjoy the early morning sessions. I’m talking the suns not up, the street lights are on and your eye lids still have “sleepies” in the corners. Getting the quality nutrients in before hitting the gym or going out fora run can at least make you feel better.
The biggest mistake a lot of athletes make is going out the door without eating something. Yes, your body can still perform your task but giving it something will allow it to operate longer and more efficiently. Eating before is crucial if your going to exercise for longer than 60 min, especially if its at high intensity. If you only get to workout once per day, why not make it a good one instead of putting only half the effort in?
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Go further, faster and be stronger. Isn’t this what most people seek when they train? It’s the progression of slowly building towards a goal. This may take weeks, months or even years.
