endurance nation

Training Put On Hold

aarmau@gmail.comFebruary 14, 2013endurance nation, half marathon training, ironman training

I don’t know what I did, but Tuesday night after coaching my basketball game my right ankle started to bother me a bit. By the end of the night it…Read more

Run Focus Block: Week 1, Day 2 Run

aarmau@gmail.comFebruary 12, 201370.3 Ironman, endurance nation, ironman training, Run_Focus_INT, running, training, triathlon

Today is the second day of the 6 week run focused block of my training. I did not need to do the 5K run test as I just tested last…Read more

6 Week Run Focus Block: Day 1 Swim Test

aarmau@gmail.comFebruary 11, 201370.3 Ironman, endurance nation, ironman training, Run_Focus_INT, swimming, triathlon

I decided to get the swim test out of the way first thing this morning. I was not in the mood for the treadmill or the high winds outside. I…Read more

Out Season Week 14: Reflection and Run Test with a Double BOOM BOOM

aarmau@gmail.comFebruary 6, 201370.3 Ironman, endurance nation, getting_it_done, ironman training, motivation, nutrition, out season, running

I finally got my butt moving for this run test. Fear is not even close to what I was feeling. I had to overcome a mental block like you would…Read more

Out Season: Week14 Bike Test go BOOM!

aarmau@gmail.comFebruary 5, 201370.3 Ironman, cycling, endurance nation, ironman training, out season, trainer_road, training

Last week was technically week 14  and the last week of my out season training. However a lull in motivation, busy work, and a CrossFit workout that left me sore…Read more

Out Season Week 14 – Blended Run Workout

aarmau@gmail.comFebruary 1, 201370.3 Ironman, endurance nation, ironman training, out season, running

I have not ran in about two weeks due to several conflicts of schedule and a broken treadmill mixed in with sub zero temperatures. I had the following workout to…Read more

Out Season: Week 14 – Mixing Things Up During Test Week

aarmau@gmail.comJanuary 31, 201370.3 Ironman, crossfit, cycling, endurance nation, ironman, ironman training, out season, swimming

Alright, another crazy, tired, nonstop week of action. I have not updated my training every day like I normally do as I simply don’t have the time. So here is…Read more

Out Season: Week 13 – End is Near and All I Do Is Bike?

aarmau@gmail.comJanuary 27, 2013170.3 Ironman, cycling, endurance nation, ironman training, out season, training

So things have…….what shall I say, “fallen off the bandwagon”. I have been focused on diet and training after being spotty in early January. Last Saturday I had my Lego…Read more

Out Season: Week 12 Thursday Bike VO2 Ride

aarmau@gmail.comJanuary 17, 201370.3 Ironman, cycling, endurance nation, ironman training, out season, trainer_road

I had to really muster up some energy this morning. After doing my AdvoCare weigh in I had to get on the bike and ride. My legs were tired from…Read more

Out Season: Week 12 Wednesday Night Run

aarmau@gmail.comJanuary 17, 201370.3 Ironman, endurance nation, ironman training, out season, running, training, triathlon

I had to dig deep to get this run done. I really did not think it was going to happen. After getting the kids to bed we had to figure…Read more