http://thefitnessbuddy.com/blog Unlock Your Potential Sun, 05 Sep 2010 20:46:15 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Today marked my last long bike ride of my Ironman training, 55 miles. Thinking back to almost a year ago that number would have been a very daunting. As it turns out 55 miles really became the norm versus the daunting number. As I rode this morning my thoughts turned ... http://thefitnessbuddy.com/blog/2010/09/the-road-to-the-ironman-7-days/ I have notice it has been awhile since I posted something on the Ironman. That might have been a good idea because I am sure there are a few of you out there getting a little tired of hearing about this thing called an Ironman. Plus believe it or not ... http://thefitnessbuddy.com/blog/2010/09/the-road-to-the-ironman-10-days/ As I approached mile 15 I heard it. What did I hear? Well I tell you what I heard in a moment. 21 days? Really? I remember when it was in the 360's. Boy this year has gone by so fast. All I have left is 21 days, WOW! 21 days ... http://thefitnessbuddy.com/blog/2010/08/the-road-to-the-ironman-i-heard-it/ As I send this out it will be somewhere near the three week mark before the big day. I do feel a change, I seem to be more on edge and looking for any support I can get. I continue to be amazed on how many people are actually following ... http://thefitnessbuddy.com/blog/2010/08/the-road-to-the-ironman-staying-in-the-moment/ Well this weekend taught me plenty. How do these numbers sound to you? 1.2 mile swim, 56 mile bike and 14.3 mile run... Those who have followed these posts might notice these numbers are very similar to a 1/2 Ironman. So you would think I might be excited about those ... http://thefitnessbuddy.com/blog/2010/08/the-road-to-the-ironman-looking-back-and-looking-forward/ How does one celebrate 30 days to his Ironman? Why he goes on a 112 mile bike ride! Yikes! I remember the days when I thought riding 30 miles was far. I must be nuts! Totals: Running Miles: 695.00 Number of Hours: 105:55 New shoes: 184.70 miles (for my record keeping) Biking Miles: 1,630.00 Number of Hours: ... http://thefitnessbuddy.com/blog/2010/08/the-road-to-the-ironman-30-days/ Well folks believe it or not I am entering the final stretch. It really doesn't seem to long ago that I started this goal. 35 days, or one month and 5 days for the right to brag for the rest of my life. The Naperville Triathlon officially marks the home stretch. ... http://thefitnessbuddy.com/blog/2010/08/the-road-to-the-ironman-the-naperville-tri/ My last few posts have been a bit on the serious side lately, so I decided to lighten it up a bit. I have run almost 650 miles or if I run out my front door I wouldn't stop until I get to Oklahoma City, OK. I have rode almost 1,620 miles ... http://thefitnessbuddy.com/blog/2010/07/the-road-to-the-ironman-fun-facts/ It has been a long time since I threw out a fitness and health quiz out there, so here it goes. Cardio burns ore calories than strength training. You can reduce cellulite through exercise. Crunches are one of the best moves to target your abs. Exercise immediately improve your ability to learn. The morning is ... http://thefitnessbuddy.com/blog/2010/07/quiz-time-fact-or-fiction/ I just read over an article that appeared on the MSN Health and Fitness website titled - Obesity rates jump in 28 states. Simply put 2/3 of the states now have obesity rates above 25% of their population! Please take what I am about to say with a grain of salt. In ... http://thefitnessbuddy.com/blog/2010/07/boy-we-are-in-trouble/