tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-75309818592112353322024-03-05T15:30:18.122-08:00TRIGUYJT TV GUY--TRIATHLETE--ULTRA MARATHONER.. PARADISE IS WHERE YOU AREtriguyjthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05843158282600595243noreply@blogger.comBlogger174125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7530981859211235332.post-63180446834614413472011-08-02T14:41:00.000-07:002011-08-02T14:44:46.814-07:00Running the Burning River 100 Ultra MarathonYou could say I am touched. Thats why I lined up with more than 300 other twisted souls and ran the Burning River 100 mile Endurance run.<br />5am Saturday, I took off with Suzanne Deming, and Tim Harber to test our endurance, and insanity.<br /><br />It would be a day where temps reached 90 degrees, and Clouds were scarce. Times we could not hide from the sun, but many times we were in part of the Metro Parks and the amazing Cuyahoga Valley National Park. If we met all the cutoff times, we would be in Cuyahoga Falls Sunday AM and receiving a highly prized belt buckle. In 2010, I was told only 4,000 people finished a 100 miler. Thats a teeny, tiny part of of America.<br /><br />I come to trail running from triathlons. I have done 3 Ironman distance races and over 100 triathlons. I have lots of experience racing in hot weather, and extending to the limits, the abilities the Good Man upstairs gave my body. But, 100 miles appeared daunting. This is not road running, where each step is not a mystery. Much of this is over roots, and rocks, and ledges, and down valleys to cross creeks and back up the other side. But the varied terrain is like cross training. Each step, different from the one before. Ankles tested, twisted. On severe downhills, your toes jam up into the front of your shoes. You can lose toe nails. Popping Advil pills is part of the routine.<br /><br />Roughly every 5 miles is an aid station, where you can get water, replacement fluids...food. Pretzels, Cookies. Pizza, M & M's..Watermelon. You take in roughly 300 calories an hour. Thats 9,000 calories. <br /><br />Tim Harber had some injury issues that he dealt with all day long. He gamely tried to run in pain and left the race about 55 miles in. Suzanne dropped out not long after. Meanwhile, I kept on pushing. I started to feel stronger, at mile 60. I was getting excited to join my son Patrick at mile 80, so he could pace me the rest of the way. Mike Mayher paced me for awhile and was saying, there was no doubt I would finish. I had ankle tendon flare ups. My knees were getting a little sore, but nothing so troublesome that I would even think about "dropping" out of the race. Late night around 11pm, I could hear fireworks booming from nearby Blossom Music Center. I felt good enough to try to join the music fans, but I had an appointment with downtown Cuyahoga Falls for Sunday am.<br /><br />When you run this long, you have to adhere to the cutoffs set forth by the organizers. At each aid station (There are 20) you have to come in before the cutoff time. My cushion was 20 minutes as I came to Pine Hollow. I had to run a 3.3 mile Loop, filled with hills, and stairs in about an hour, said the official. But, when I came in to the next aid station, the official said I was done. I was shocked. No way I had lost the whole 20 minute cushion over 3 miles. No way. I was stunned. I tried to argue my point. No avail. I had to give him my number. I then had to call my wife who was waiting at the Covered Bridge aid station. I would not be able to run with my son to the finish. I considered, just taking off and running "unofficially" but that would not have been cool. I was so confident I would finish under the time. I never give up on anything. It was a shocker for me.<br /><br />The disappointment has given way to resignation, and now to determination. This wonderful day of racing with friends pushing me on was inspiring and very much something I want to be a part of again. So, the good Lord willing, next year I will race the Burning River again.triguyjthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05843158282600595243noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7530981859211235332.post-70748144647835778452011-07-01T13:32:00.000-07:002011-07-01T13:37:52.751-07:00I am in!!! Burning River 100 mile ultratriguyjthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05843158282600595243noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7530981859211235332.post-35161565697959776992011-02-12T14:40:00.000-08:002011-02-12T14:59:49.108-08:00Still Tempted about a 100 mile RunHi....got in a very good weeks worth of training...Hitting weights hard...doing more tempo runs, but have not ramped up the mileage much. thats gonna change. My week was fabulous but not even close to our friends in Egypt. What an incredible turn of events.. The people have spoken.<br /> The idea of running a 100 miler is very tempting and I know the proof in the performance is in the training. The mental toughness. Running 50 miles is one thing. I can only imagine 100 is about 5 times the stress. I have 3 Ironman triathlons under my belt and I think a 100 miler would be tougher. Do the math. I need about 15 hours for the Ironman...the 100 miler will take 30 hours... Well theres only one way to find out....so.....<br />I enlisted the writing skills of <strong>Scott Dunlap</strong>. (He is unaware of this. It just means I read his blog. I think its one of the best anywhere.) Scott ran the Burning River 100 miler and raved about it. It was a fun read and it shows just how amazing the race is in many respects. Kudos to the Race Director Joe Jurcyk and all the volunteers. Scott has been all over. You will come away from reading this piece thinking the Burning River is a cool race. Here is the link below.<br /><br /><a href="http://runtrails.blogspot.com/2010/08/pr-at-burning-river-100-miler.html">http://runtrails.blogspot.com/2010/08/pr-at-burning-river-100-miler.html</a><br /><br />Life's a Blasttriguyjthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05843158282600595243noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7530981859211235332.post-51423564835398490982011-02-07T17:59:00.001-08:002011-02-07T19:26:50.116-08:00Keeping me in Suspension!!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAKLsuQpNeMbOsG-bWRQW1kkMglPpj1m_UtgCDC0geoo0sS0oWpiwMTrxTLqECXNb6GRsqq2YSqLLKtM7wafOInXep8lbC6BaVueskr5_DSyUoMjsYuKFduO3Zbt9ZxjX8nQ7XkjxnzVrz/s1600/trxmatt.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 226px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAKLsuQpNeMbOsG-bWRQW1kkMglPpj1m_UtgCDC0geoo0sS0oWpiwMTrxTLqECXNb6GRsqq2YSqLLKtM7wafOInXep8lbC6BaVueskr5_DSyUoMjsYuKFduO3Zbt9ZxjX8nQ7XkjxnzVrz/s400/trxmatt.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5571153746073041154" border="0" /></a>Been doing this suspension training for 4 weeks now at local gym Fitworks..One Class a week. One hour of hell. <span style="font-weight: bold;">The Devil's name is Matt</span>. (Thats him above) Of course I am kidding but I enjoy being pushed and Matt certainly does that. "Lets go, go,go,go". "Don't stop..modify and keep moving".<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlqnonwUOBbvdtSJ6vg24z8Exlutkh5dGilOAEGDw-jkoU41VXIXDDqmKYu20YnTaBoOK9twCKux1s39kCHkAXAUUs1TGVr17gP8udT-LyFYDU4kJusslrP357c2U7E9Ir95wofkAg2Bez/s1600/trx+jt.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 226px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlqnonwUOBbvdtSJ6vg24z8Exlutkh5dGilOAEGDw-jkoU41VXIXDDqmKYu20YnTaBoOK9twCKux1s39kCHkAXAUUs1TGVr17gP8udT-LyFYDU4kJusslrP357c2U7E9Ir95wofkAg2Bez/s400/trx+jt.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5571153742353223186" border="0" /></a> <span style="font-weight: bold;">(What did I sign myself up for??</span>)<br /><br />TRX is a copyrighted program, that uses Straps hung from a ceiling. As you can see in the photos, you can use the straps to do hundreds of movements. All of them use your body weight as the resistance. If you want more weight, then the angle you use is important. The workout never stops..We can go from chest presses right into squats, or lunges. Mountain Climbers. You name it. One drill right after another. I am close to my anaerobic threshold for a good chunk of the workout.. As I continue to work on my triathlon base building, I rely alot of doing workouts like these. I will do two of these per week soon.<br />On another note. I predicted the Steelers would win by 10 in the Super Bowl. Very wrong there.. I was impressed with Aaron Rodgers of the Packers. Looks like he is in a class with Brady and Manning now.<br />Life's a Blast.triguyjthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05843158282600595243noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7530981859211235332.post-50971209402134569852011-01-27T19:22:00.000-08:002011-01-27T19:31:49.787-08:00A New Triathlon Guppy<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-cX7Jp8mIjftspYnTH_Ao3x2f-T8sOjwi3cqjzA6I_HXKYr3VmV3ynv13ZAIhyphenhyphenyt-Rkzak8dW_E_VdhidM9CRmm3vjM8bSy3TsITE4FIcMnlINQ_VRjmksK6oO23lpKefrsO9Y2nCONIo/s1600/wetsuits.jpeg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 471px; height: 241px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-cX7Jp8mIjftspYnTH_Ao3x2f-T8sOjwi3cqjzA6I_HXKYr3VmV3ynv13ZAIhyphenhyphenyt-Rkzak8dW_E_VdhidM9CRmm3vjM8bSy3TsITE4FIcMnlINQ_VRjmksK6oO23lpKefrsO9Y2nCONIo/s400/wetsuits.jpeg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5567074052158425138" border="0" /></a><br />greetings gang<br /><br />I ran into a guy this morning at the caffeine fillup stop...aka.. Starbucks. He knew who I was from the television. So, after I answered a few questions about the Browns newest coach, He asked me about racing in triathlons. Turns out he got into the sport last year. He was a tall guy, well built. Athletic. Could probably swim-bike-run circles around me. I told him I have done alot of triathlons. Over a 100. Started in the sport when I was 32. I am now 57.6112 years old. I asked him what problems he encountered in his first race.<br /><br />He paused. Collected himself and said he rented a wetsuit for the race day. It was a race at Mentor Headlands. He made the mistake of never using the wetsuit before race day. Thought he could just pop it on and swim like a fish. Turns out he panicked. Two reasons. 1. The suits, for those of you who have never raced, or worn one; can be restrictive in the chest area. Better word would be claustrophobic. 2. He was not prepared for the rush of swimmers around him. He said once he got into the race and panicked, he had to unzip the suit a little to catch his breath and to chase away the anxiety. Took about a minute and then he adjusted.<br /><br />So, if you are getting into triathlons and want the wetsuit experience, make sure you swim a few times with the wetsuit. Funny thing is, once you get used to it..you feel very secure. Why else would I strap on a wetsuit and set off to swim for a breakwall close to a mile away and come back.<br /><br />Happy training and racing..<br />Life's a Blasttriguyjthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05843158282600595243noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7530981859211235332.post-12554889395905718792011-01-22T10:55:00.000-08:002011-01-22T11:09:38.515-08:00Iditarod for HumansShocked aren't you??? I have posted twice now in 4 days. The recent post, which came after six months off..dealt with a rope skipping workout I did. Intense..but well within the realm of "Giving everything you have, but wanting more"<br /> Today, I drove to the Brecksville Reservation to catch up with old buddies, whom I have raced with in some triathlons. Dynamic couple..Eric and Aimee. Each is an Ironman, and cool folks. Aimee is the "Snow Queen" as she, Eric and Dale helped me learn some of the trails a few years ago in the CVNP when I got into trail running. Also today, we ran with Tina, a cancer survivor and Deb.<br />Started at the Station Road Trail Head. -4 Degrees when we got going. Trails had lots of snow and the cross country skiers had knocked down some of the snow. I wanted to do close to two hours, but was just along with the gang and not being technical about anything... It was a good time. Eric, whom I nicknamed Yellow Buck because of his jacket, had a way of running ahead of us, then because the trails in the woods were serpentine, he would amazingly appear out of nowhere. Took me a bit to realize he was darting through the deepest woods, probably ticking off the deer, who I joke are probably distant cousins... We were out about an hour and 20 to 30 minutes..navigating was slow due to the snow, but it was great!! Some coffee and a breakfast sandwhich at Paneras and it was a good, good morning..<br />Still mulling over race plans. One of my co workers, Doug is getting into Triathlons this year and I think is racing at Wendys in Columbus early in the season. It will be his first. I was thinking that could be a good race to do....(done it before) and would give me chance to give Doug any pointers..last minute, or ease any worries.. We'll see.<br />Toodles. Life's a Blasttriguyjthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05843158282600595243noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7530981859211235332.post-74367318451935735492011-01-19T16:47:00.000-08:002011-01-19T16:54:08.357-08:00J.T. BACK AT YAH!!!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUHdBrew5rvesqiMqJQ3-RzwXwzsb8QvmS5tXWN6oEar1UjlJHizwF7bgnBTrKkbLP4-AWlL0pYeUb5yhI36yMocPlRJ4JW33eSFwjs1U0dt5xgWgm9_4sxs5XNLxrd2sg_ZW1GEc3ueFt/s1600/2011-01-19_10-49-48_144.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 226px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUHdBrew5rvesqiMqJQ3-RzwXwzsb8QvmS5tXWN6oEar1UjlJHizwF7bgnBTrKkbLP4-AWlL0pYeUb5yhI36yMocPlRJ4JW33eSFwjs1U0dt5xgWgm9_4sxs5XNLxrd2sg_ZW1GEc3ueFt/s400/2011-01-19_10-49-48_144.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5564064361043895074" border="0" /></a><br />Greetings from the abyss.<br /><br />I am back to blogging. Its been awhile. I will try to post twice weekly, and the missives might be more brief. Its my own shrinkage thing, I guess. The last 3 months have been pretty eventful for our family as my Mom took ill and passed away on Nov 21st. We stayed at hospice for the better part of 5 weeks until she went to meet her Lord and Saviour. I am at peace because Mom so very much was a woman of faith. She lived it. I humbly try to follow her example.<br /> However, the working out was pretty consistent but the diet suffered a bit. Hey, it was also the Holidays. For about a month, I have been really strong in my workouts and am still pointing towards a couple of ultra marathons on the trails.. 2-3 triathlons, and I might even toss in a 10 mile plus open water swim.<br />As I mentioned, I will keep you up to date on workouts and goals. I will also detail, on occasion some of the behind the scenes things that go on when one reports and anchors the sports on television. I am now in my 31st straight year here at Fox8 in Cleveland. Folks tell me thats some kind of record. They also say I am insane for covering losers for so long!!<br /> This week I did my second workout using the suspension training called TRX. I will detail one of the classes soon. For now, heres a sampling of one rope skipping workout I did just this morning. (1-19-11) (Note the bermuda shorts!! Its Not what you wear, its what You Do!!<br />Warm up 10 minutes straight..medium tempo<br />Do 10 sets of :30 seconds MAX intensity with :60 REST.<br />3 Minutes easy skipping.<br />Then, do 5 sets of :30 seconds MAX intensity with :30 Rest<br />2 minutes easy skipping<br />5 minutes strong tempo, then cool down....<br />Thats it folks. Good luck with your training and racing..<br />Life's a Blasttriguyjthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05843158282600595243noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7530981859211235332.post-48778262131481393632010-06-23T17:28:00.000-07:002010-06-23T17:35:13.675-07:0057 Reasons to Go UpYou turn 57 and you spend lots of time doing endurance sports... so when the day comes...you think of a wild way to celebrate another day on the planet....and of course to celebrate the Big Man upstairs who gives me the ability to always compete in an event to the end....never quit.<br /><br /><br /><br />Saturday am......I went to my fav spot..North Chagrin Reservation and the trails. The trail behind Squires castle reaches up to the upper level of the park. There is a loop.... 3-tenths of a mile ...the first part is a healthy incline...and is an S- curve.. when you reach the upper part..the upper S.....the incline..according to my Garmin is very steep. My plan was to run this hill.... 57 times....yes.... 57 straight times..... It was already getting hot and humid at 8am when I began... I saw Mike, Suzanne, and Chris early in the trek... then Dave came by and ran about 5 of them with me... But I ran..and I sweated....and I ran... The total mileage of this???? 17.20 miles... With all of the elevation change...according to Garmin again...I went up approximately 11,000 feet ......of course I also descended 11,000 feet during the whole run... I never walked...I was steady the whole way... Played mind games to keep going. Saw several families trying to take walks and many wondered what this sweat drenched man was up to. But I did it and it felt great....Tiny blisters in two toes...but nothing bad... I had my cooler at the bottom of the hill and I could use water..or G2 or some Gu's as I went along. All told, I needed 4 hours, 25 minutes to accomplish the goal. Fantastic. Of course when I finished, I was soaked through....knees felt okay, even though all the descending can play tricks on your patella tendons...<br /><br />So..I am now 57 and feel like a kid. I know the body is not as fresh as it was at 20...but in endurance sports, I will take my chances competing against people younger than me... Ice bath never felt as good...<br />Update....two days later...calf muscles very, very sore...one patella tendon (left knee tender)..ran 1 hour to get back)<br /><br />Life's a Blasttriguyjthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05843158282600595243noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7530981859211235332.post-11114207639346678792010-05-30T17:41:00.000-07:002010-05-30T17:57:12.868-07:00Tremendous Week TrainingSun is setting on a gorgeous Sunday night in Downtown <span style="font-weight: bold;">Cleveland.</span> My desk overlooks <span style="font-weight: bold;">Lake</span> <span style="font-weight: bold;">Erie</span> and it affords some spectacular sunsets... Tonights is a treat. Hope your week went well.<br />Heres what this late 50's ultra endurance goofball has been up to this week.<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Monday</span><br />easy run of 40 minutes on trails<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Tuesday</span><br />20 Minutes Rowing<br />40 Minutes on Treadmill<br />Light weights.<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Wednesday</span><br />2 hour, 10 minute trail run, concentrating on attacking hills. Very strong effort<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Thursday</span><br />Upper Body Weights workout, lots and lots of yardwork..gardening etc.<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Friday</span><br />20 Minute intervals Treadmill<br />1 Hour workout led by my Son. Combination of Crossfit principles, Sprints..Squats till I cried...you get the picture. He pushes me to the max!!! Awesome!!<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Saturday</span><br />3Hour, 30 minute trail run. Worked on my replacement fluids, goos..gels, etc..<br />developed a little strain in left shin...but have iced it and its responding.<br /> <span style="font-weight: bold;">Sunday</span><br />Day off..painted our dining room and now at work getting ready for the late news, which goes on after the <span style="font-weight: bold;">Coca Cola 600</span> airs on <span style="font-weight: bold;">Fox</span>!. Prepared early shows in case it rained in <span style="font-weight: bold;">Charlotte.</span><br />Monday is Memorial Day. One of the best days of the year. Our family always goes to the local parade..cheers for the soldiers and kids in the bands and the little baseball and soccer kids..its a fun time... Then a big cookout at our house for the family... Hope you have a great day too.!!!<br />Life's a Blast!!triguyjthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05843158282600595243noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7530981859211235332.post-36103297124639959442010-05-25T09:49:00.001-07:002010-05-25T10:05:54.866-07:00J.T. is still AliveGreetings gang. Its been quite a while since I last posted. Would you believe just before Christmas!!?? 5 Months is a long time.<br />I continue to train as an ultra-distance trail runner and still cross train should I jump back into some triathlons this year.<br />Raced in the <span style="font-weight: bold;">Fools 50k </span>ultra in late March. It was the muddiest by far, that I have been involved in. The elite racers finish in around 4 hours...but for the back of the packers like me...you are talking about another 3-4 hours dealing with the rain and the muck.. We got it done and we move on. I hope to run a 100 miler this year but have yet to totally commit to one race. In the meantime, I love my time in the woods...free lancing some trails and clearing my mind.<br /> The job has required a ton of mind-clearing, as our <span style="font-weight: bold;">Cleveland Cavaliers</span> were dumped by the Celtics in the playoffs..and now, we face, each day, a new rumor about <span style="font-weight: bold;">LeBron James</span> future and that has many Cleveland fans near suicidal!!! <br /> My son, <span style="font-weight: bold;">Patrick</span> is now a personal trainer..and a spin instructor. That makes me very proud that he got into triathlons and working on his fitness. Lately, he has ditched his car (in our driveway) and commutes to his apartment in Ohio City on his bike.<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">The Bride</span> continues to train clients..kick her hubbies butt and conduct boot camps and Pilates workshops.<br />Hope all of your training and racing is going well<br />Life's a Blast!!triguyjthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05843158282600595243noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7530981859211235332.post-55341138201807573342009-12-24T16:38:00.000-08:002009-12-24T16:54:28.113-08:00Seasons Greetings<div>Hi everyone.</div><br /><div><strong>The Bride</strong> and I went to Florida to visit her folks. Her mom has several physical issues. Diabetes, blindness and other health concerns but she has a fantastic outlook on life. Her dad lives the vows they made many years ago. Its cool to see them together and how they love each other. Good example for all of us, really.</div><div></div><br /><div>My father-in-law has been a fan of <strong>The Confederate Railroad</strong>. Its a country band and its just so much fun to see him singing along to some of their songs. Songs like "<strong>She Took it Like a Man". "Jesus and Mama". "The Big One"</strong> . </div><div></div><br /><div>Training has been going very well...but I have been enjoying the holiday food a little too much. I am keeping my eye on the prize but won't turn down goodies just for the sake of it.. </div><div></div><br /><div>I am working tonight, Christmas eve, but will be off on Christmas day. We will have lots of family over. The Bride and The Daughter, The Chef have been cooking for two days. The food will be amazing...<img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5418969428947176306" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 318px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOhGga0xBH1JtSnzgjiSATPP3Vyafr8DraYLETGJ01OrNs_uBR1rk42IcN0D6Nj5Hf9mYPxwpv-zLRZrVJhty4P06dTsR-IsEuP11rpin0PvFB6Uk1b29jFzcIwrrs4rCxlGwseSuT24KA/s400/anchor+team+reindeer.jpg" border="0" /></div><div></div><div>Heres a picture of tonights anchor team with our reindeer antlers....<strong>Bill Martin</strong>, next to me. (If you go to Facebook, he's the guy who taunts me daily and I give it right back!!) <strong>Stacey Bell</strong>, and legendary weatherman <strong>Dick</strong> <strong>Goddard.</strong> I like to say Dick gave Noah the first 8 day forecast.. Buhhh rummmmp!!! I am jealous of Goddards big antlers!!!</div><div></div><br /><div>Keep training and keep reaching for greatness. Life's a Blast!!</div>triguyjthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05843158282600595243noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7530981859211235332.post-73246121158672416752009-12-14T07:44:00.000-08:002009-12-14T08:52:43.989-08:00FROM ANIMAL HOUSE TO COMMENCEMENT SPEAKER<div>Had a great time with <strong>The Bride</strong> going back to our alma mater...<strong>Ashland</strong> <strong>University</strong> for commencement ceremonies. Thats where we met. It was an out of body experience in many ways. They put us up in a suite that is on the top floor of the womens dorm <strong>The Bride</strong> lived in. I was recalling all those times I was in her room past visiting hours...haha... even through fire alarms and such...</div><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5415134880103797698" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 373px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 288px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-hz4FtYZOmWPMP9QPcBuA8oGHg5eochBvUUndEp5bMRyfuxA0GDyHQOyoGlUnwGzOFp3fZgFHZ_Y5scYQEUfDqcr9cX_ccSy1ckPcKXbNSNEhQH8LhLnzN7Km6RdPfuyP7TIIWqIBqaUm/s400/JTelich_2020%5B1%5D.jpg" border="0" /> <div></div><div>It was very tough crafting a speech that wasn't too "preachy". I just wove lots of Ashland moments into it..and experiences during my career that related to the overall message... Yes..."<strong>Paradise is where I am</strong>". I asked that students get involved in mentoring someone..as I was very much influenced by people who mentored me. One of my profs, <strong>Larry Hiner</strong>, was a great guy who encouraged me alot. He and his wife were there at our invitation and sat with The Bride.</div><div></div><br /><div>When I was introduced, it was mentioned about how I have been an endurance athlete all these years and that I have gotten more into ultra marathons and how my goal is to run a 100 mile race. I could tell people were reacting like "is he insane"?? The answer is...the running is my therapy..so maybe without the running, I would be insane. LOL!!</div><div></div><br /><div><strong>Training...</strong></div><div> </div><div>Great week but little running. Lots of crossfit. I took The Brides boot camp on Thursday that my son <strong>Patrick</strong> and The Bride co-taught. Very challenging. Even did an improvised crossfit workout Saturday am before the commencement ceremony in the suite. Pushups, Squats, Burpees..Handstand Pushups (I can manage 2) and more. My weight issues have been dealt with nicely this week and so, as I write this on a Monday am...all things are good.</div><div></div><br /><div>Everyone have a great week. </div>triguyjthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05843158282600595243noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7530981859211235332.post-6061784268542324542009-12-08T10:48:00.000-08:002009-12-08T10:58:30.332-08:00Training ContinuesCatch you up on some training.<br />Friday Dec 4<br />30 Mins Elliptical<br />Saturday Dec5.<br />2 hour, 9 minutes on trails...good chunk of them on hills<br />10.0 miles<br />Sunday Dec 6<br />Off<br />Monday Dec 7th.<br />3 Rounds<br />Skip 1 min<br />15 Pushups<br />Skip 1 min<br />15 Situps<br />Skip 1 min<br />15 Med ball slams<br />Skip 1 min<br />15 bicep curls (20 lbs)dumbells<br />Skip 1 min<br />15 dumbell over hand presses 20 lbs each (Total time 28:30)<br />Cool down 10 min elliptical.<br />Tuesday Dec 8<br />30 min on stationary bike 125 heart rate<br />5 min easy jog treadmill<br />2 min row with 30 sec rest time 5.<br />(4 rounds of)<br />20 box bounds 22 inches high<br />10 pushups total time 4:55<br />Life's a Blasttriguyjthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05843158282600595243noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7530981859211235332.post-3561393386567361612009-12-03T19:03:00.000-08:002009-12-03T19:23:22.608-08:00JT THE TRAINING FREAK<strong>LeBron James</strong> is a freak. Of course, having covered him since his high school days, I know what he can do. On Monday, after an interview, James grabbed a football and threw a cross court pass that went 94 feet and nothing but net. Maybe you saw it. Our camerman was the only shooter who keep rolling after LeBron ended the interview. Now everyone wants it.<a href="http://www.fox8.com/sports/wjw-lebron-toss-txt,0,3605620.story"><strong>FOX8.COM LINK</strong> </a> ESPN took it and made it one of the Top 10 Plays. Folks, I see this stuff just about every week. LeBron takes a medicine ball, weighing 16 pounds and makes a 3 point shot with it. He is amazing and yes, if he applied himself, he could make it in the NFL. But with all the concussion stuff going on, he would be insane to try it.<br /><br />Having said that, let me lay on you this freaks training for the past few days..(Laugh out loud here folks)<br />Tuesday Dec 1.<br />30 minutes strong effort on spinning bike.<br /><br />Weds Dec 2.<br />Run 4.5 miles on muddy trails at North Chagrin. In the middle, I did 5, one minute sprints with 2 minutes recovery. Try sprinting in mud and on a trail.. Not smart. But I did not wipe out.<br /><br />Thursday Dec 3rd (today)<br />Skip Rope 5 times 1 minute hard with :30 sec rest<br /> Skip Rope 5 times 1 minute hard with :15 secs rest<br />Superset 5 sets of 20 pushups, alternated with 5 sets 20 situps.<br />Bicep Curls 20 lbs dumbells 15 reps 5 sets<br />Skip Rope 5 sets of 2 minutes hard with :30 sec rest<br />40 pound weigh carry... 5 sets <br />5 up and back bounding in Training Room<br />Kneel on Stability ball 3 minutes using light medicine ball making odd movements to test balance..<br />Skip Rope 5 straight minutes.<br /><br />Life's a Blast!!triguyjthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05843158282600595243noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7530981859211235332.post-49501356157365411602009-11-30T09:44:00.000-08:002009-11-30T09:58:36.666-08:00Interval BoyHi there..<br /><br />Training: Saturday 7.7 mile trail run on a somewhat brisk, but awesome, dry day at North Chagrin. Some good climbing in parts. Nice rythmn. Nice run. Took 1 hour, 28 minutes.<br /><br />Sunday off, and ironically, so were the Browns. (Rim shot!!..they lost again)<br /><br />Monday: more intervals...<br />Skip Rope 1 minute with :30 sec rest times 10.<br />Row 1 minute with :30 sec rest times 10.<br />Squats 30 reps with :60 sec rest. times 5.<br />Situps 100 reps as fast as possible.<br />Calf raises 100 reps with light weight in 3 segments<br />Stretch....<br /><br />Good workout...good way to start the day.<br /><br />Sunday, we had amoung other stories an internet piece on Indians <strong>Grady Sizemore</strong>, who found out that photos he sent to his girlfriend (racy photos) were leaked to an on line sports blog. deadspin.com . The shots, of him in vartious stages of undress were stolen, he claims and the team and players union is trying to find out who is responsible. Sizemore is a huge favorite of the ladies and this will only put his name out there even further... We decided not to use the photos last night because they were stolen property and we respect the legal system. However, I am sure others did. If you google him you might see if they are still posted. Its possible they have been removed.<br /><br />Ohh, just another day at work...haha!!<br />Life's a Blast!!triguyjthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05843158282600595243noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7530981859211235332.post-56683071647189977882009-11-26T18:44:00.000-08:002009-11-26T18:55:26.026-08:00<div>I am writing this on Thanksgiving night...I have a little time as my 10pm newscast is coming up soon. Its not crazy working Thanksgiving...(any holiday for that matter) The gang had lots of food here and plenty of desserts. No shortage of grub. Hope everyone had a nice Thanksgiving.</div><div></div><br /><div>Today, I went to the gym and did another version of a Crossfit Program. I adjusted the program from Tuesday and did 4 rounds..but with more reps...</div><div></div><br /><div>1. Skip Rope for 200 hops</div><div>2. 20 Pushups</div><div>3. 20 Situps</div><div>4. Carry 2, 45 pound plates 4 round trips (60 feet and back is one trip)</div><div>5. Medicine Ball toss overhead..20 reps</div><div>6. Bicep Curl 20 pounds for 15 reps, strict form.</div><div>7. 20 Squats</div><div></div><div>I did this in 27:40. It was exhausting and it felt great.. <img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5408611145900280738" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAL90elSXXEjTQkrAROc6Zos6yCD-lupRLtma-4q1Jo-02NqTybjmXkZLbuiw9MONRcwk_UmpaL0GTrbx6VMd5lwAGt7En77FuEzNZvSpaX-x92tKhc84LmsB5wonQkU__S7IZlFDoSmiV/s400/AfghanistanAlamoSafeHouse09.jpg" border="0" />You don't need a shiny new gym to do Cross fit. Check out these soldiers in <strong>Afghanistan</strong>. I was eating Turkey tonight , safe and sound because these guys are busting their butts defending our country.</div><div></div><br /><div>Wednesday, I ran 5.5 miles on the trails...nice easy pace... I will do a long trail run on Saturday. On Friday, I will go easy for about an hour and since I have the day off, <strong>The Bride</strong> and I will see a movie. We will not go near any stores. Nope. </div><div></div><br /><div>Life's a Blast</div>triguyjthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05843158282600595243noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7530981859211235332.post-13860331495979732232009-11-24T08:41:00.000-08:002009-11-24T09:05:39.354-08:00BACK FROM THE ABYSSI know you are shocked.. Yes, I am posting again. Its been too long.<br /><br />I cranked up my training mileage to 30 miles two weeks ago. Ran Half of the Bad Ass 50k as my work schedule only allowed me to be at the trail for about 3-4 hours...hence only half done. However, given my coming back from injury and other factors, I must admit, the 50 K would have been near my limits.. <br /><br />My goal of running the <strong>Burning River 100 mile Ultra marathon</strong> next Aug is what is motivating me to work on other aspects of my conditioning that could serve as an aid when the going gets tough. Hence, my embracing the Cross-fit, slash boot camp style of training. Google <strong>Crossfit</strong> and you will see many sites and ways to skin the cat... I have written several workouts WOD's . Heres an example of one I did this morning.<br /><br />5 Rounds (time yourself for the entire workout.)<br /><br />Skip Rope 100 hops<br />Pushups- 20<br />Situps 20<br />Carry 2, 45 lbs Olympic Barbell plates across Fitness Room and back (60 feet each way. do 3 laps)<br />20 Medicine ball overhead tosses. (ball is 12 lbs)<br />Bicep Curls dumbells strict 15 reps 20 lb dumbells<br />15 Squats.<br /><br />I did the first one in about 5:30..the second about 6:00 and kept the pace pretty even the rest of the way. I took a real quick water break after 2 rounds. Finished the 5 rounds in 27:30. Great workout. Stretched to finish out.<br /><br />My goal is to do 2 of these kinds of workouts per week, but also to get those long runs on the weekends. I will also be swimming more, as I still want to do a couple triathlons next season. The ultimate goal is to do the 100 miler, then in the next season, return to do an Ironman distance triathlon. Its been 8 years since I did an Ironman.<br /><br />My weight right now is 198, but to accomplish the 100 mile goal, I will have to be under 180.<br /><br />Work has been very busy. High School Football is in the final two weeks. The Browns have been missing in action most of the year and the Cavs are almost done with thier first month of the season.. In fact, in a couple of minutes I will be heading to Cavs practice.<br /><br />Have a Great Week and Happy Thanksgiving. Life's a Blasttriguyjthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05843158282600595243noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7530981859211235332.post-6600320968910777222009-10-13T07:41:00.000-07:002009-10-13T08:08:06.934-07:00GREAT MOTIVATOR<div>Its been awhile since I posted. Mea Culpa!! Please check out the great piece in the <strong>New York Times</strong> by <strong>Pete Thamel</strong> on a man I have been covering for many years here in Cleveland. He is a life changer and he is more interested in the kids becoming great men, than each one becoming the next Heisman Trophy, or Super Bowl MVP. (He did coach, I mean he did save the life of Troy Smith who is a Heisman winner.) Ted Ginn Sr. told me once that he went from "picking cotton to picking colleges". A poor kid from the South, who knew great discrimination came to a point where, 3 years ago in February he had a ceremony on national signing day when 22 of his kids got scholarships. <img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5392101391309123666" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 93px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 124px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjD_RPzdfRChPMi30BJvJLGte6igxVgLuClmDUaYdFSSVbprr6bXAdH-vj40pTPwqIZAUZAx0dh1d7RgGUYnuOOZx0kRJxe12Tfuly-36k4vo-iRIlmYfIoXG2AaQYdKSomIn62wy7cIBdw/s400/GINN+SR..jpg" border="0" />He once said in a pre game speech to the kids which we shot before a playoff game "We are just passing through here men, we are on our way to heaven".<br />Ted never envisoned himself as a great X's and O's coach..just a man who wants to make a difference. Check out the article and you may see his way...to have an academy with more hands on teaching, is the only way to get things accomplished in the inner city. <strong><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2009/10/11/sports/11academy.html?_r=1&ref=sports">HERES THE LINK</a></strong><br /><strong></strong><br />Training has come in fits and starts. I injured my arch on my right foot a week ago and have had to shut down a bit. Was on track to run the BadAss 50 K in mid November but will seriously take a look at whether its worth it to risk further injury. Trying to be smart.<br /><br />Work has been wild. We had the Browns Braylon Edwards allegedly assault some guy at a nightclub, then the Browns traded him away 2 days later. I got LeBron to comment on the incident (guy assaulted was a LeBron friend) and LeBron ripped Braylon for being childish and picking on someone only 130 pounds. Great stuff.!! If theres a link of the interview on our website, I will drop it in.<br /><br />In the meantime..Life's a Blast!!!</div>triguyjthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05843158282600595243noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7530981859211235332.post-18891544134875516042009-09-23T10:46:00.000-07:002009-09-23T10:53:53.662-07:0030 IS THE NEW 20Good news.<br /><br />Got a new one year contract which means I will be around Fox8 next September. That would mark 30 years at the station. I am truly blessed to mark that kinda milestone in such a fickle, wacky business. The things I have seen over the years!!!!! I am happy I got the deal because up until recently, the contracts were month to month, due to the economy. This is one year which is a step towards the old 3 year deals we used to get. But I take nothing for granted. Period.<br /><br />Training is going alright. Am pretty sure I will do the Bad Ass 50K in November. Nice write up in todays Plain dealer about the 24 hour endurance challenge this weekend at Edgewater Park. Zach Lewis is right to point out Cleveland is becoming a mecca for ultra-running.<br /><br />Take care and Life's a Blast!!triguyjthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05843158282600595243noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7530981859211235332.post-26029670581493784742009-09-18T13:15:00.000-07:002009-09-18T13:41:30.923-07:00SPECTACULAR FALL<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiR7cIJLjwI_viZcBXHBajdWOhCYZCEl4gwcG0T9BygzO1EcRikOmw__xybrbBfob8DJy9jUyWib8IDXuyCvoaoaK0GFKQgjCt8hqtp4-_YWRlc2sji3lb8FWlTwW5YOXfcX0w_KqEiiDp2/s1600-h/colors.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5382908926860716530" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 139px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 96px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiR7cIJLjwI_viZcBXHBajdWOhCYZCEl4gwcG0T9BygzO1EcRikOmw__xybrbBfob8DJy9jUyWib8IDXuyCvoaoaK0GFKQgjCt8hqtp4-_YWRlc2sji3lb8FWlTwW5YOXfcX0w_KqEiiDp2/s400/colors.jpg" border="0" /></a> <div><div>Spectacular Fall????? You think I mean leaves all a-blazing with color?????</div><div></div><br /><div>Nope, though the colors are getting amazing here in Northern Ohio..but the spectacular fall, was a..head over heels-dust kicking up-J.T. cursing-and garmin watch nearly getting decapitated sprawl performed at North Chagrin Reservation.</div><div></div><br /><div>Thursday am, I did 1 hour, 25 minutes at the park. I would like to say, this trip happened when I was tired..near the end of the run, but , alas, I cannot. The trip was in the first 50 seconds. Left foot hit a root. Right foot lurched forward, as I tried to maintain balance.. Right foot gained some balance but the left foot hit another root and then I was airborne. I saw this baby go down as in slo motion. I literally hit the ground on my left shoulder, "Sunnnuva-bi$#*" I yelled, but I rolled as if I was in some Chuck Norris flick and the bad guys were after me. Problem here is I was right on the edge of a ravine..and I came to a stop about 8 inches from the edge...<img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5382908390021720194" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 266px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigFdHSKGDTSjGlDRoRTp7IioyhWYq6nqV4ykIvC3Y3yysd-mymtTZL5P7xt8dGcTQgE6Z8KrwezoLKr0m6Tu3OwssJfbzfSdq6t_nsb4eGV8jSAfPgL_K_EAKNss4bp-WZUP6sImy5KSZM/s400/goofball+falling.jpg" border="0" /> </div><div><strong>(NOT ACTUALLY J.T. BUT A CLEVER DUDE'S PHOTO ON FLICKR)</strong></div><div> </div><div>I was very lucky. However as I got up, dusted myself off I realized that <strong>Tim Harber</strong>, my running buddy, who is likely chillin this week after doing <strong>Punxsy 50k</strong> last week, would be jealous. He is always the man who takes a spill on group runs. I'm gaining on you Timmy!!!!</div><div></div><br /><div>This week, I got 3 runs of longer than an hour. I also have a new short term goal to shoot for.</div><div></div><br /><div>The Bad Ass 50 K is November 14th. Its a low-key 50k put on by <strong>Chef Bill</strong> <strong>Bailey</strong>. I am setting that as a goal . I know I can get my mileage up and be ready for that race. Anyone else thinking of doing it.?????</div><div></div><br /><div>Life's a Blast.</div></div>triguyjthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05843158282600595243noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7530981859211235332.post-48193511668875128412009-09-14T09:24:00.000-07:002009-09-14T09:40:33.983-07:00GROUNDHOGS CAN RUNHi..<br /><br />Game one of the NFL season is in the books. Browns hung with the Vikings for half of the game. Too much talent for Favre-Peterson and company. Browns lacking in many areas, but there is some promise. We'll see. Congrats to Cantons Josh McDaniels, (Broncos coach) whom I covered a lot in high school and college (John Carroll) for getting his first NFL win in his first game. It came because of a miracle, deflected pass for a t.d., but Josh doesn't care.!!<br /><br /><br />Many of our area ultra runners were resting their feet Sunday after the Punxsutawney 50 K on Saturday in PA.<br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5381362040389216034" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZXGQeHitRVOczQw8mRzqT1-reP7OqspduoCtsLuL306_gCdVg1jhyphenhyphenbA1gN2BaMYscS8HSVe7mnvj-CE9XXOfsZ-FBjPn3qaPtu3JutA8Pre_rWaz1BKZSCC3BadfoUwI4Bw5P7OlQv2CI/s400/091409-sports1.gif" border="0" /><br /><br /> Props to Vince Rucci in the middle , Mark Godale on the left for finishing 1st and 2nd respectively.(The man on right is a Punxy resident who was third) One of our close family friends, David Wank came in 5th in the race. Thats fantastic. Props to all the folks who train at North Chagrin for their showings in the race. I am still trying to find out how everyone did. Kanye West was not entered in the race but still claims Beyonce is the greatest trail runner ever.<br /><br /><br />Training continues. Worked up to a 90 minute trail run with no complications from the summer ultra. Progress.<br /><br /><br />I am off to a local high school to do our Athlete of the Week piece.<br /><br /><br />Life's a Blasttriguyjthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05843158282600595243noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7530981859211235332.post-78284068890235567962009-09-09T14:42:00.000-07:002009-09-09T15:08:09.424-07:00PLAY WITH JOY<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKLc2FBrTumynvL8DJRsv9G1oUol4nu2ankiyjyiiK8gE9WSibsR1oFS23nnA0SwWlCB08ea2D0-pGXMhBtbQf-Bd9trQidYaiD-_UQn0-KEOleY-WIC1m0YHxKvf6GOb2FgOfViknSpA3/s1600-h/omar.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 89px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 113px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5379592581082727698" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKLc2FBrTumynvL8DJRsv9G1oUol4nu2ankiyjyiiK8gE9WSibsR1oFS23nnA0SwWlCB08ea2D0-pGXMhBtbQf-Bd9trQidYaiD-_UQn0-KEOleY-WIC1m0YHxKvf6GOb2FgOfViknSpA3/s400/omar.jpg" /></a><br /><div>Hi Folks. the title means something, but no, it doesn't mean getting silly with some woman named Joy!!!...</div><br /><div></div><div>It sums up how longtime shortstop <strong>Omar Vizquel</strong> plays baseball. I covered Omar for many years when he was an Indian. Now, he's 42 years old, owns 11 Gold Gloves for fielding excellence and still might play one more year.</div><div></div><br /><div>I interviewed Omar a couple of days ago and he even hinted he would love to play his final year in Cleveland. A few years back the Indians began their youth movement and Omar ended up in Texas. Thats where he still plays and even at his age, has put up some Sportscenter Top 10 plays this year. Simply stated, he played the game with flair and you always could tell he was having fun. If you think pro athletes are jaded and stale you haven't seen Omar. Plus he as always been the same...good and bad. His first year in Cleveland, 1994, he committed 3 errors in one game... We were dumbfounded. He stood at his locker and answered all of our questions. Thats a real pro.!!!! A real pro is there when times are bad..not just when its all roses. I think <strong>Lebron James</strong> could learn something from Omar.</div><div></div><br /><div>On the workout front. Today. In the am, I lifted upper body and did a tough leg workout. My sessions are always high tempo. I use the push--pull method. For instance. One set shoulder presses (push) followed by a set of bicep curls (pull). I get it done fast. For am cardio, I set the Concept 2 Rowing machine. 10 intervals... 200 meters with 30 seconds rest. I wanted to do each on in 48 seconds. For the most part, the reps were</div><div>48.5 seconds..a few 49-plus and one at 51 seconds. Good strong effort.</div><div></div><br /><div>This Afternoon, I ran the trails at North Chagrin. 40 minutes. Gorgeous Day.</div><div></div><br /><div>Son Pat might race at Geneva Sunday. I can't as the Browns open the season vs <strong>Favre</strong> and the Vikings. I will be busy.</div><div></div><div></div><br /><div>Life's a Blast</div>triguyjthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05843158282600595243noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7530981859211235332.post-60791590147252871122009-09-05T18:09:00.000-07:002009-09-05T18:29:41.578-07:00JUST ADD WATER<div><div>Hi.<br />A gorgeous morning on Lake Erie got even better for me Saturday am. I went to a place in Willoughby called.."Just add Water", which mostly caters to scuba divers.<br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5378160040343295218" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEJlVm38d5m-GWaNfBt5kc_P-iNvAQoEtunFDo7DpTJMhVaBt4Up8umS2CNXdS6tEh7gt1m24nrULAguxHZ7RAUMji0A7IDU6NkgMa92qiCuC6p6_Eix3FH4-mKl_TH9WeAXR-6tq0otmX/s400/goregeous+erie.jpg" border="0" /><br />I had heard you can purchase prescription goggle lenses...kinda like when you go to Walgreens and find those reading glasses. I asked the guy to let me test out the different strengths of lenses and find the ones that fit my blind eyesight.....haha!!<br /><br />It took awhile, but we got the formula and put the goggles together.. Best thing was each lense was about 8.50 and the actual strap and middle plastic was about 7-something.. got everything for about 25 bucks.. Great goggles....and...of course...in the water...I am..no longer.......Blind!!!!!!!!!<br /><br />So, I went to the Lake. I always have my swim stuff in the trunk.(what triathlete doesn't right,??) I hopped in and cruised along the shore for about 40 minutes. It was amazing!!! First of all, Lake Erie is very clean, a far cry from when I was a kid. Now, ....wow!! I was watching little fishes swim around, as I cut through the water....<br /><br />What a great way to spend part of your Saturday.<br />Saturday afternoon, I got to the station a bit early so I could get much of my work done, producing the sports I anchor.(7pm eastern, after Fox Baseball). <img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5378160029443850722" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNdt6XUtzGdqXFmuHQA-dX9CsLAPwOE_RzYHm2KEtHBotgmrzDnUvpb_Z3qAaJsghGo3tlg5fBEDpwIz1qJZznR9aDWw7Es4gTmJSz80ZjjzYCqn9wGuWDDkUjUBqHseKyrMY5vOvo1TG2/s400/t-birds.jpg" border="0" />That way, I could go up on the roof of Fox 8 and watch the Thunderbirds perform in the Cleveland National air show.. I never tire of watching those amazing machines..<br />On Friday, I got in a very strong 1 hour, 15 minute run on the trails. I did 10 sets of hill sprints of 30 seconds up..and jog back.. Good workout!!.</div><div>Life's a Blast!!</div></div>triguyjthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05843158282600595243noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7530981859211235332.post-49809355193366437392009-09-02T14:50:00.000-07:002009-09-02T15:14:59.451-07:00THE TOES ARE TALKING<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsUsOmCZQEX-tu-RywrzElQZ6bz57WqeqmNtCUJnCcZFxrHF56YD42x6BflxKbHqKISHUDjKMIPiImDeb6xPHrsqFOcwqT1541TfPhcr4bCEpUtwhyKih5qVAirBwZOcS38annHBSOcrkh/s1600-h/images.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 117px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 118px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5376996914221601906" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsUsOmCZQEX-tu-RywrzElQZ6bz57WqeqmNtCUJnCcZFxrHF56YD42x6BflxKbHqKISHUDjKMIPiImDeb6xPHrsqFOcwqT1541TfPhcr4bCEpUtwhyKih5qVAirBwZOcS38annHBSOcrkh/s400/images.jpg" /></a><br /><div>This whole barefoot running thing is gaining momentum. No, the whole world is not ditching the 150 dollar shoes, but more and more people are questioning the need to run with such highly cushioned shoes. It seems to me..the more cushion on the shoe, the more force you bring down on the ground with each strike.....<br /><br />I resolve to spend 10 minutes twice a week, running barefoot to strengthen my feet and to always go shoeless in the house....even in winter...<br /><br /><br />But don't take my word for it..... The New York Times had a recent piece on the whole thing... Here is the link. <a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2009/08/30/business/30shoe.html">http://www.nytimes.com/2009/08/30/business/30shoe.html</a><br /><br />Meanwhile, my training is getting more and more hour runs.,I have no ill effects from the 50 mile ultra I did in June...full speed ahead. I am going to run a 100 mile ultra marathon next year....I am leaning toward Burning River in August. My goal this month is to get a 3 hour run in as I will start to pile on the miles. Game on people. Game on.!!!<br /><br />Shoutout to one of my favorite bloggers-triathletes. <strong>DC Rainmaker</strong> who pr'd at Ironman Canada. Expect to see him in Kona oneday. I gare--own-teee it.<br /><br />Life's a Blast</div>triguyjthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05843158282600595243noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7530981859211235332.post-24604200654978706712009-08-29T10:34:00.000-07:002009-08-29T14:18:22.104-07:00TRY TO DIE LIVING NOT LIVE DYING<div>Hi again,<br /><br />Got in a one hour trail run this morning and thus, a very good week of workouts and keeping with a better eating plan. I confess, I did a one day liquids only fast last Sunday and that got me back on track a bit.<br /><br />Last night was our first Friday Night Touchdown Night over high school football coverage. We cover 20 games..using 7 cameras and its an wild scene, especially when everyone gets back in the building around 10p and has 35 minutes to edit..write etc all the highlights. My 3 games were all affected by thunderstorms...postponements..delays...etc. Crazy night but we hit the air and knocked it out of the park.<br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5375497478008034258" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkDIqX_pxEo9llcxWp3a7BQiB0JWDJk2Kl4h2zmunagsJSSOT6ESy5Rh0VB2eDC4bUXS5NW-FzG5sCdJYMH-8tIKDK52grlEToPWJ6EgfGkt_3oGNDQTrr8nlvi1meN67SoDQxCyg1GzJM/s400/arthur+webb.jpg" border="0" /><br />I read a short piece in Sports Illustrated about ultra marathoner <strong>ArthurWebb</strong>. He has run 12 straight <strong>Badwater Ultra marathons</strong>. He is 67. He is my new role model.. hahaha. Badwater is the 135 mile race from Death Valley to an elevation of 8,500 feet. Run in a furnace for about 2-3 days and thats Badwater. Arthur had a quote I love. <strong><em>"I'd rather die living, than live dying</em></strong>" I think that sums up many of us endurance junkies. Any one of us could be smoked right in the middle of a race or a workout. I look back on Daryl Kollai, who at age 53 last year died on a training bike workout. Live your life to the edge...and hey, you'll love the view"<br /><br />Speaking of Daryl. <strong>Kim Shaheen</strong>, who trained alot with Daryl, is racing Ironman Louisville. No doubt she will be thinking of our late friend when she crosses the line and hears.."You are an Ironman" Good luck to all who are racing.<br /><br />Life's a Blast</div>triguyjthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05843158282600595243noreply@blogger.com1