Rust duster coming up

The last couple of weeks, a significant bump in the fitness level was achieved. Long runs go smoother and track workouts go better than anticipated.

2014 New Year`s resolution

Happy New Year! While opening this blog, I noticed that the last post was end-of-February 2013. It is one of my New Year resolutions to keep this blog better maintained and more up-to-date.

Recharging energy by supporting project remotely

This week - just like 2 weeks back - it was possible to support the East coast project remotely. The body appreciated the more structured approach resulting in recharged energy levels.

Where`s that update? Here it is!

It has been a while since this blog was updated. There were various reasons. However, none of them were valid ones. With the super bowl starting right now, it is the perfect moment to spend some time on this activity ;-)

16 weeks down the #ADP road

It has been a crazy journey the last 16 weeks. We're 4 months down the (new) road and it feels great! Over those 4 months, Scott Simmons – lead coach of the American Distance Project - did a fantastic job. He tu(r)ned my thinking back into the positive attitude a competitive runner needs. That's probably mainly due to the small successes that occur more than once every week.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.