Iron News Man - June 23rd, 2009
Iron News Man
The death of entertainer Ed McMahon has me running behind schedule! I just finished a sit-down interview with his long-time publicist Howard Bragman, then I logged the interview so that members of our newsroom and other reporters can use the soundbites in their own stories. It’s important work, and I was honored to be tapped to conduct the interview, but now I’m scrambling.
Ed McMahon’s death has me thinking about my own mortality. He lived until 86. I would be tickled if I live that long or longer! I’m sincere when I say that I hope my Ironman training and exercise routine have me on the road to a long and healthy life.
Here’s my TrainingPeaks.com schedule for today from Triathlon Coach Jason Healey:
Steady, moderate effort
Type: Bike
Planned duration: 1:00
Planned distance: 0.0 miles
Ride 1hrs (approx 15 to 17 miles) on a flat to gently rolling course. Ride in Zone 1 and zone 2. Maintain a steady and continuous effort. Add in a few 1-minute sets of one-footer drills. Practice smooth circles and try to workout the clunky dead spot in each leg.
I feel good about hammering a nice short ride. The weather should be nothing less than perfect!
I’m going to workout with weights after my ride, targeting my shoulders. My trainer Jordan Yuam has been taking it easy or at least not as hard since I mentioned a slight tweak in my left shoulder. The weight training session in not officially scheduled for today, but I know to get it in while I can. My schedule for the rest of the week may not permit it.
Here’s my meal plan for today from Food Coach and Private Chef Robert Vincent:
-Protein drink
-8 ounces of lean beef, cup of Brown Rice
-Cup of mixed berries, banana, 6 ounces of tuna
-8 ounces of fish, sweet potato
-Baked salmon, brown rice with mushrooms
-Protein drink
-Cup of frozen yogurt
I’ve been so busy this morning that I have not had my first meal. That’s about to change in the next hour or so. Right now I’m feeling the rush of breaking news and I can’t wait to apply that same feeling to my training this afternoon!
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