Ordinary Marathoner

Riding my bike indoors is generally considered much safer than riding outdoors. Maybe not last Saturday, when I rode right up against The Murder Line, and then had to ditch my ride without finishing the course. It was still a successful ride and I was able to accomplish what I wanted to accomplish. We’ll save The Pretzel Badge for another day.

Two types of runs this weekend with two different successes. On Friday, I went after my recent 5k PR, and tied it. Probably should have had a better plan from the outset, but it was some great work and I’m pretty excited to be able to run a 27:53 at this point in training.

Sunday’s long run was 10-miles. It was the first time I tried to run this psychologically satisfying distance in over a year. I wasn’t intimidated. In fact, I was fairly confident. In the end, I got it done with energy to spare. It feels like training is really starting to take off! #TrainingWorks

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A good week in the books so far. It seems like February is moving right along, and that may be a good thing for some of the weather we are having. Sometimes impediments in training happen and you just need to figure out how to get back on track.

With a solid week of work in already, I have a big weekend ahead. Looking for 2 hours and 15 mins on the bike tomorrow starting at 7AM, followed by my first 10-miler in over a year. My running has been on-point for a few months now, and I’m anxious to wade into 10+ mile territory and really start banking those training miles. I know I got this distance… I just need to make it happen.

Recent news about former NFL player Vincent Jackson really had me shook up lately. When things like this happen, I can’t help but wonder if post-athletic depression is involved. I share some thoughts on this today, off the top of my head. Hope it all made sense.

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Perhaps a was a little too hasty and harsh with my self-criticism on Monday. After missing my long-run on Sunday, in part due to my own selfish choices on Saturday night, I was pretty upset with myself. Was this lack of discipline the start of a downturn? It was a big workout to miss.

But I stormed back with a vengeance on Monday afternoon. First, I knocked off the ride I had been wanting to do – Stage 8 of the Tour de Zwift. As fun as these side-quests are in-game, they sometimes detract from training goals. But on Monday, I crushed the ride and felt really good about it.

Not to be content, I then hopped off the bike and got on the treadmill for a 4-mile run. A tough brick to make up for a missed 5-mile Sunday run was just what I needed to get myself back in the right mindset.

That was the beginning of what is promising to be a good week. Just gotta keep the momentum going all the way through this next weekend for my first 10-mile run in over a year.

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When I left you on Friday, I had a full plate of workouts planned over the next few days and high hopes of getting things done. I flew out of the gates determined, and knocked out a very successful Zwift workout ride that I expected would prove much more difficult.

Following that up, I absolutely destroyed my recent 5k best after missing both the 6pm and 8pm run groups. All I wanted to do was check the box and get the work in, yet the results proved to be much, much more.

Riding the wave of momentum into Saturday’s long-ride of 2:00-2:15, once again I had a successful ride. So much so, that I decided to celebrate… on my own… which totally destroyed any chance of me getting my Sunday run in. I thought I’d have time. I thought I’d squeeze it in. I thought it would happen. But upon waking Monday morning, the box remained unchecked.

How much do you bash yourself over the head for missing one workout? How much blame do you take, and how long can you dwell on it before moving on? Is it JUST one workout, or a sign of times to come? I guess we’ll find out…

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Wednesday’s USA Triathlon Workout ride went really well. I always get a little nervous when trying out a new concept. But I would rather be original and take risks then be Ordinary. Get it?

In the end, I think we checked off all the boxes. It was a tough workout but the optionality made it unintimidating. You got out of it what you put in. It was fun – we had a great group and got a lot of comments. And some people pushed themselves into places they had never been before, setting Critical Power Records. The workout will be available for free download from the TeamOrdinary.com shop in a few days.

Then… after Wednesday’s podcast about looking at my 5am workout as an opportunity and not a chore, I slept in on Thursday. It’s still bothering me and has put me a bit behind on the schedule. But I hope to prioritize the things I need to do and go after it in a smart way.

Thank you to everyone for the feedback on the last podcast. Glad to see the Monday/Wednesday/Friday format is off to a good start. Of course, then I re-recorded this AM’s podcast after the first dry run… trying to set a good example.

A great start to the week so far as we get over the hump here on Wednesday. I’m looking forward to tonight’s USA Triathlon Zwift event ride and hope to see you all there.

About 6 months ago I implemented a 5am workout schedule. It has had some ups and downs, and has always been a fluid situation. But our new schedule with 5am and 6am rides on Tuesdays and Thursdays, coupled with a 5am run on Wednesdays, has given me some welcome flexibility. I’m now looking at these early morning wake-ups as OPPORTUNITIES, whereas they had started to become chores. I’ve been a lot more consistent since we went to the 2 rides/1 run 5am schedule.

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Become a Patron and help support the podcast! Check out our Patreon Page.

Join the Official Ordinary Marathoner team at TEAM ORDINARY!

Check out our homepage at www.ordinarymarathoner.com.

Or join the conversation at our Ordinary Marathoners Facebook Discussion Group.

I’ll also follow you back on Twitter if you follow me @OrdMarathoner.

Check out our annual virtual charity race, The Ordinary Marathon. Register early and be eligible for giveaways between now and race day.Audio Player

Weekend training means long bikes and long runs. For me, it also meant a run at my recent 5k PR. Friday night I took to the treadmill in an effort to break my recent best 29:09 5k. I battled the voices in my head telling me no one cared and I should just quit early. But I didn’t… and before I knew it I had finished.

My Saturday Zwift ride was dictated by Tour de Zwift. I got sick of myself complaining about this ride being on gravel, so I subjected myself to the most difficult option and went after the A-ride. I went after it pretty hard and was satisfied with the finish.

Sunday was long run day, and I went after another recent best in terms of distance. Another success! Low and slow and got it done.

Then I sat down to watch the Super Bowl. I still haven’t decided who I want to win, but my wish for a close game never materialized. I spent all night waiting for a comeback that never happened.

Capping off the first week of the new Monday / Wednesday / Friday schedule today on the podcast. It’s been a super-productive week for us here on Super Bowl Week. That’s right! The Super Bowl is this weekend! I almost forgot!

So we are going to be doing our Super Bowl box pool and giving away some of our new hats! Anyone on Team Ordinary or registered for this year’s Ordinary Marathon will be given a box in the pool. If you want in, just head on over to ordinarymarathon.com and register!

This week’s workout schedule has been very productive! Hitting my spots and getting things done. Hopefully carrying this momentum into the weekend!

Oh, man. That was embarrassing. As if losing to a guy giving me a 7-minute head start wasn’t enough, I later learned he hopped off the treadmill for about 20 seconds and came back.

In today’s podcast we’ll recap The Chase. I’ll do a little commentary about what was going through my mind the last half-mile. How I went from thinking, “Man, I should have gone slower and made this a little more dramatic,” to, “Oh my God he’s passing me!!!!!” You’ll get the blow-by-blow recap.

What an incredible effort from Ron. Just an incredible display. He was relentless as he hunted me down. I lost fair and square. I can accept defeat. He was the better man on this day. To do it again, I’d have a different strategy altogether. I know I can run faster. Mistakes… race day mistakes.

We’ll have to see what form The Chase will take next month. Thank you all for making it by far our most commented on livestream. We look forward to coming back next month!

The month of January seemed like it just got here, and there it goes. One month into 2021 and we’ll take a look at the numbers from the past month, Turns out they were pretty darn good – even with some unforeseen obstacles in the way.

If you’ve seen our Facebook discussion page lately, you’ll know that tonight is an interesting night! I will be racing Ron Boos on something new, called “The Chase.” Why is it called The Chase? Because Ron and I will be running a 5k, and Ron will be giving me a 7-minute head start. So… head over to our YouTube channel and subscribe, then tune in at 8PM for our live-stream event.

Heading into February, it looks like our Monday, Wednesday, Friday podcast schedule will be going into play this week. So keep your eye out for more and more podcasts!