Tuesday, November 20, 2012

Second phase of the ADP workout schedule

This week, we`re getting the second phase of the ADP workout schedule started. Scott notices that the 1500m specificity can increase more quickly. As such the weekly training schedule will change quite a bit.

Sunday, November 18, 2012

Thanksgiving is coming closer

It has been about one month since the latest post. Things are still going well here in Colorado Springs. With completing today`s 17 miler, the weekly training load ended. This week 83+ miles were put in successfully.

Sunday, October 14, 2012

Progression all the way


This short blog is completely aligned with the previous one. After staying 11 consecutive days at sea level, training week #8 was completed on Sunday. That week concludes my third training block where both the mileage (65 --> 70+ --> 78/79) as the intensity gradually progress.

Monday, September 24, 2012

Five weeks down the road of doing the weekly travel to altitude


After 5 weeks, we can – luckily – state that we`re settled in Colorado Springs. Everything is falling into place and we are getting into our routines. Like Nathalie, I`m getting pretty much adapted to altitude. Even though I have to (re)adapt every single weekend. Both the mileage and the quality are progressing in the way we want to.

Thursday, August 23, 2012

August 2012 - A fresh start in Colorado Springs


Here we are, Colorado Springs, a reasonably small city with quite some nice historical brick buildings in the downtown area. The contrast with Charlotte, NC is noticeable. No skyscrapers in the city center, no emerging financial center in the US and the world, (almost) no businessmen in smoking hot suits. No, our first impression is that this city provides us relaxing atmosphere within the Rocky Mountain area.