As I learn about my new job and the organization, I'll be better able to schedule more effectively. I'll start to know where the clubs are and where I can get a swim in. I don't really need to fly anywhere so I have been traveling with my bike. Some of my rides have been great, others have just been nothing more than my hotel room and the trainer. The real secret is to get all the key workouts in. If I have to miss a few aerobic capacity building sessions, I'll survive.
The weekend schedule is critical, as this is when I get my long ride and long runs in. The last two Saturday rides have been nothing short of spectacular! I start out at the edge of town and ride up into the North Willamette Valley wine country. I have included a few pictures of the scenery I'm riding through.
It's full of hills and roads that are well paved with little to no traffic. I have been in bike heaven!
I know some of you are headed to Nappa Valley for a well deserved trip, but If you ever get a chance to see the Oregon Wine country, you won't be sorry!
So all in all the training is going well. I'm injury free and feel very good about my progress. I have a potential first race on June 9th (Olympic distance). It will really depend on where we are in the moving process. If it works out great, if not, I'll just keep on training!
Have a great week!
5 comments:
Looks beautiful- happy to hear everything is moving in the right direction- We all appreciate the update.
Hey, there, Dan. It looks gorgeous. I am glad you are out of the snow and into milder weather, although I don't know if this will affect your performance, for training in easier conditions. Good luck in your first race. I miss Oregon dearly, but am looking forward to seeing it again in August. Take care and enjoy the surroundings!
love, Celia.
Dan- I am happy to see everything is on track with your training. More importantly, I am glad that everything has worked out moving your family back home. This weekend is my first 1/2 marathon of the year, Grandma's in Duluth, I was thinking about you alot as I muscled through a 12 mile training run yesterday. Like you, I am training by myself, so I have plenty of time to think. I am going to run the marathon "because I said I would", and I will be in
Madison on September 9 to see you cross the finish line. Please pass along my best to Angie and your kids, and best of luck through the summer as you train for something that is truly amazing.
Dan Kueppers
It's good to hear you're still on track! Oregon looks like a beautiful place to work out. I'm sure the family is enjoying it.
Hello Dan, I am in Bend today for the Triathalon tomorrow(my first thanks to you). I hope to see you there.
Tracey Ohm
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