tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-72848176412075558182012-02-01T01:46:00.171-07:00This blog is maintained by a Christian triathlete who is training for the 2012 US Age Group National Championships while working 60+ hours a week at a super max prison, raising my 3 children age 6 and under, putting my beautifull wife through nursing school, and racing on an old, heavy, off brand road bikeCody the Clydesdalehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12175191211375084787noreply@blogger.comBlogger5631100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7284817641207555818.post-60358664728941925092012-02-01T01:46:00.003-07:002012-02-01T01:46:00.200-07:00Below are the 2011 South West Challenge Series age group winners. <br /><br />I listed some amazing performances for the 2011 South West Challenge series below:<br /><br />The Age Group that had that had the highest combined points total was the Athena 40+ with 224.75 points between the top three finishers. They finished 35 races between the top three!!! This was also the age group with the closest finish between the top 3 finishers, the top 3 were separated by only 9.75 points! Way to race hard ladies!!<br /><br />Jon Gardea competed in the most SW series races with an amazing 16 races in 2011! He also finished with the most total SW series points in 2011 with 81. He's finished 36 South West challenge series races in the last 3 years, and he's placed 1st or 2nd in his AG each of those 3 seasons. Talking about determination and some serious fortitude!!!!!<br /><br />Flip Lyle of the 65-69 AG had the most age group victories with 9 races finished in 1st place in his AG in 2011!<br /><br />In 2011 Sarah Crewe of the 50-54 female AG had the largest margin of victory with 25 points over 2nd place and 35.25 points over 3rd place. <br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Name/ points<br /><br />Clydesdales under 40<br />Andrwe Ducar- 47<br />Karl Thomas- 38<br /><br />Clydesdales over 40<br />Jon Gardea- 81<br />Rob Lovett- 80.25<br />Adolf Sanchez- 33<br /><br />Athena under 40<br />no qualifiers<br /><br />Athena over 40<br />Tammy Atkinson-Dayley- 79.75<br />Sara Hall- 75<br />Patricia Miller- 70<br /><br />male Under 20<br />Ben Campbell- 79.25<br />Josh Gordon- 64 <br />Liam Browning- 42 <br /><br />Female under 20<br />no qualifiers<br /><br />Male 20-24<br />Mathew Gonzales- 64<br />Rance Irvin- 60<br />Xavier Nolen- 54<br /><br />Female 20-24<br />no qualifiers<br /><br />male 25-29<br />Randy Arriola- 70<br />Chris Werth- 69<br />Michael Casteneda- 38<br /><br />Female 25-29<br />Stephanie Gates- 50<br />Lauren Thompson- 50<br /><br />Male 30-34<br />Greg Gonzoles- 70.75<br />Jeremy Harwood- 50<br />Justin Newcomer- 46<br /><br />Female 30-34<br />Terry Moore- 57<br />Kristin Moriarty- 56<br />Sarah Lough- 46<br /><br />Male 35-39<br />Robert Vandivort- 76.25<br />Marty Moriarty- 71.25<br />Cody Hanson- 56.5<br /><br />Female 35-39<br />Trisha Stavinoha- 50<br />Amy Lee- 38<br />Sanna Sevanta- 38<br /><br />male 40-44<br />Robert Browning- 79.25<br />James Kehrle- 70<br />Clay Moseley- 59<br /><br />female 40-44<br />Miki Matsuo- 39<br />Erin Levick- 28<br />Valerie Starracino- 18<br /><br />male 45-49<br />Gregory Garcia- 74<br />Pat Brug- 69<br />Stuart Crane- 48<br /><br />female 45-49<br />Gretchen McElroy- 65.25<br />Michele Sanchez- 52<br />Grace Duffy- 50.75<br /><br />Male 50-54<br />Bobby Dominguez- 65<br />Bobby Gonzales- 60<br />Greg Southard- 53.25<br /><br />female 50-54<br />Sarah Crewe- 81 <br />Treca Boney- 56<br />Noelle Sharp- 47<br /><br />male 55-59<br />George Marck- 77<br />Scott Darling- 76<br />Gilbert Gil- 67<br /><br />female 55-59<br />Linda Summers- 43<br /><br />male 64-60<br />Ted Freedman- 59<br />Rodney Wigs- 52<br />Mike Strun- 43<br /><br />female 64-60<br />Christina Glidden- 75<br />Carol Akright- 67<br />Kathy Foucar- 60<br /><br />male 65-69<br />Flip Lyle- 80<br /><br />female 65-69<br />no qualifiers<br /><br />male 70-74<br />Kennith O'Connor- 78.25<br />Richard Park- 67<br /><br />female 70-74<br />no qualifiers<br /><br />male 75+<br />no qualifiers<br /><br />female 75+<br />no qualifiers<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7284817641207555818-6035866472894192509?l=cody-the-clydsdale.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Cody the Clydesdalehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12175191211375084787noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7284817641207555818.post-64556344839569333622012-01-31T12:21:00.010-07:002012-01-31T16:33:26.470-07:00The 2012 South West Challenge Series schedule has been released! This year there is 38 races in the series!!! What an amazing opportunity we have in NM and West Texas thanks to the series. The South West Challenge series is the largest and oldest multi-sport series in the world.<br /><br />I was very excited to see that the South West Challenge Series schedule is finally out!!!! I was extremely disappointed to see that the Cochiti lake triathlon wasn't in the South West Challenge Series. Very disappointed indeed:-(<br /><br />SW series rules is as follows: The 2012 Southwest Challenge Series links up the premier Duathlons and Triathlons in New Mexico and West Texas. Point standings are kept for each race based on finish by category with champions being crowned at the end of the season.<br /><br />Anyone can participate. There is no extra cost for inclusion in the series. Entrance into any of the Southwest Challenge Series events will automatically make one eligible, and everyone is invited to enter all of these outstanding races. Points will be accumulated from your best eight finishes. However, there is a minimum of 5 races required to be considered for year end awards. <br /><br />In other words, if you can outscore someone doing eight races by only completing seven or less, then total points prevail. Every race completed past eight will score an additional .25 points. In addition, the Buffalo Springs Lake 70.3 Triathlon will award bonus points at a 1.25 multiplier, i.e. 10 points x 1.25= 12.5 points. <br /><br /><br />PRESIDENT’S DAY DUATHLON <br />FEBRUARY 18, Saturday<br />5K Run/30K Bike <br />Brent Jones (575) 678-3374 <br />brent.k.jones.naf@mail.mil<br />http://www.wsmrmwr.com/bell_gymnasium.php<br />Bell Gymnasium / PO Box 400 <br />WSMR, NM 88002 <br />Registration Deadlines: (Mail - Postmark NLT) January 23;<br />)E-Mail & Fax) February 8 (Midnight)<br />NOTE: RACE START AT 0730<br />MILITARY SECURITY: ADVISE EARLY ARRIVAL<br /><br /><br /><br />WIND TRIATHLON <br />MARCH 3, Saturday <br />7K Run / 35K Bike / 400M Swim <br />Brent Jones (575) 678-3374 <br />brent.k.jones.naf@mail.mil<br />http://www.wsmrmwr.com/bell_gymnasium.php <br />Bell Gymnasium / PO Box 400 <br />WSMR, NM 88002 <br />Registration Deadlines: (Mail - Postmark NLT) February 15;<br />(E-Mail & Fax) February 22 (Midnight) <br />NOTE: RACE START AT 0730<br />MILITARY SECURITY: ADVISE EARLY ARRIVAL<br /><br /><br /><br />SULLY SUPER SPRINT TRIATHLON<br />MARCH 25, Sunday<br />3 Mile Run / 15 Mile Bike / 360 Yd Swim<br />Ryan Baade (432) 837-8792<br />jbaade@sulross.edu<br />www.sulross.edi/pages/5505.asp<br />P.O. Box C-23<br />Alpine, TX 79832<br />Race day Registration Allowed <br /><br /><br />MVT (Mesilla Valley Triathlon)<br />APRIL 1, Sunday<br />5K Run / 25K Bike / 500M Swim<br />Mark Mico (505) 907-7378 <br />Mark@TriSportCoaching.com <br />www.TriSportCoaching.com <br />NMSU Natatorium (pool)<br />1492 Stewart St<br />Las Cruces, NM 88001<br />Registration Deadline: March 31<br />No Race Day Registration<br />USAT SANCTIONED<br /><br /><br />TAX DAY TRIATHLON <br />APRIL 14, Saturday <br />7K Run / 40K Bike / 400M Swim <br />Brent Jones (575) 678-3374 <br />brent.k.jones.naf@mail.mil <br />http://www.wsmrmwr.com/bell_gymnasium.php <br />Bell Gymnasium / PO Box 400 <br />WSMR, NM 88002 <br />Registration Deadlines: (Mail - Postmark NLT) March 28;<br />(E-Mail & Fax) April 4 (Midnight) <br />NOTE: RACE START AT 0700<br />MILITARY SECURITY: ADVISE EARLY ARRIVAL<br /><br /><br /><br />HOLLOMAN DUATHLON <br />APRIL 21, Saturday<br />5K Run / 30K Bike <br />SSgt GabrielCastillo (575) 572-2525<br />Gabriel.Castillo@holloman.af.mil <br />www.hollomanfss.com<br />Domenici Fitness & Sports Center <br />1051 Connecticut Ave <br />Holloman AFB, NM 88330 <br />Registration: Check Their Website for Deadline and Security Requirements.<br />STRONGLY ADVISE EARLY REGISTRATION <br /><br /><br />SPRING FLING TRIATHLON<br />(Kids Triathlon& 5K Run Also)<br />APRIL 22, Sunday <br />400 Yd Swim / 30K Bike / 5 K Run<br />See website for Kid’s Info <br />Mark Mico (505) 907-7378 <br />Mark@TriSportCoaching.com <br />www.TriSportCoaching.com <br />Rio Rancho Aquatic Center<br />745 Loma Colorado<br />Rio Rancho, NM 87124<br />Registration Deadline: April 21 <br />No Race Day Registration <br />USAT SANCTIONED<br /><br /><br />MIGHTY MUJER TRIATHLON<br />ALL FEMALE RACE<br />APRIL 28, Saturday<br />300Y Swim / 15K Bike / 2MI Run<br />Gabriela Gallegos (915) 433-3439<br />RaceElPaso@gmail.com<br />www.RaceElPaso.com<br />Memorial Park Pool <br />P.O. Box 23208<br />El Paso, TX 79923<br />Note: This will be an SWCS Points race for the Ladies<br />Registration Deadline: April 25 / No Race Day Registration<br />USAT SANCTIONED<br /><br /><br />ATOMIC MAN DUATHLON <br />APRIL 29, Sunday <br />10K Run / 40K Bike / 5K Run (Fat Man) <br />4K Run / 15K Bike / 4K Run (Little Boy) <br />Frank Cherne (505) 412-5568<br />duathlon@triatomics.org <br />www.triatomics.org/duathlon <br />P.O. Box 45 <br />Los Alamos, NM 87544-0045 <br />Registration Deadline: April 28 / No Race Day Registration <br />USAT SANCTIONED <br /><br /><br />THE DOG HOUSE SPRINT TRIATHLON<br />(Marleys Kids Tri Also) <br />MAY 12, SATURDAY <br />500M Swim / 17.6 Mile Bike / 3.1 Mile Run <br />Marti Greer (877) 719-4957 <br />marti@buffalospringslaketriathlon.com <br />www.buffalospringslaketriathlon.com <br />P.O. Box 93726 <br />Lubbock, TX 79493 <br />Registration Deadline: May 14 / No Race Day Registration <br />USAT SANCTIONED<br /><br /><br />BUFFMAN and SQUEAKY TRIATHLON <br />MAY 12, SATURDAY <br />1500M Swim / 40K Bike / 10K Run <br />Marti Greer (877) 719-4957 <br />marti@buffalospringslaketriathlon.com <br />www.buffalospringslaketriathlon.com <br />P.O. Box 93726 <br />Lubbock, TX 79493 <br />Registration Deadline: May 14 / No Race Day Registration <br />USAT SANCTIONED<br /><br /><br />JAY BENSON TRIATHLON<br />MAY 13, Sunday<br />3 Mile Run / 12 Mile Bike / 400M Swim<br />Angie Kandalaft (505) 837-9400<br />angie@chasing3.com <br />www.chasing3.com <br />6915 Montgomery Blvd. N.E.<br />Albuquerque, NM 87110<br />Registration: Check website for up to date announcements concerning registration dates and details. <br />USAT SANCTIONED<br /><br /><br /><br />ARMED FORCES DAY TRIATHLON <br />MAY 19, Saturday <br />400M Swim / 15K Bike / 5K Run <br />Aaron Jones (915) 744-5790 <br />Arron.K.jones.naf@mail.mil<br />www.blissmwr.com/intramurals/<br />Replica Aquatic Center<br />Enter Robert E. Lee Gate<br />Ft Bliss, TX <br />Registration on Active.com or In Person-Stout and/or Soto Gyms-Ft Bliss<br />Deadlines: Early: May 16. Race Day Allowed with Increased Fee <br />NOTE: RACE START AT 0700<br />Car Registration, Insurance, and Photo ID for All Vehicle Occupants<br /><br /><br />MILKMAN TRIATHLON <br />JUNE 2, Saturday <br />500M Swim / 20K Bike / 5K Run <br />Larry Marshall (575) 734-5415 <br />lmarshall@fbfs.com <br />www.milkmantriathlon.com <br />P.O. Box 399 <br />Dexter, NM 88230 <br />Registration Deadline: May 30 / No Race Day Registration<br />USAT SANCTIONED<br /><br /><br />RUIDOSO SPRINT & KIDS TRIATHLON<br />JUNE 9, Saturday<br />3.5 Mi Run (paved/trail) / 10 mile bike (road) / 400Yd Swim (pool)<br />Frederic Moras (575) 937-7106<br />srrruidoso@hotmail.com<br />www.bicycleruidoso.com<br />Ruidoso Athletic Club<br />415 Wingfield Street<br />Ruidoso, NM 88355<br />Registration Deadline: June 6<br />No Race Day Registration<br />USAT SANCTIONED<br /><br /><br />CHICK FIL-A TRIATHLON <br />INFORMATION PENDING <br />400Meter Swim / 10 Mile Bike / 5K Run <br />Mark Garonzik (806) 670-8028<br />grozzy@clearwire.net<br /><br /><br />TRI-RAIDER SPRINT TRIATHLON<br />(Little Bison Kids Tri Also) <br />JUNE 23, Saturday <br />500M Swim / 20K Bike / 5K Run <br />Marti Greer (877) 719-4957 <br />marti@buffalospringslaketriathlon.com <br />www.buffalospringslaketriathlon.com/ <br />P.O. Box 93726 <br />Lubbock, TX 79493 <br />Registration Deadline: June 24 / No Race Day Registration <br />USAT SANCTIONED<br /><br /><br />BUFFALO SPRINGS LAKE IRONMAN 70.3 <br />JUNE 24, Sunday <br />1.2 Mile Swim / 56 Mile Bike / 13.1 Mile Run <br />Marti Greer (877) 719-4957 <br />mailto:marti@buffalospringslaketriathlon.com <br />www.buffalospringslaketriathlon.com/ <br />P.O. Box 93726 <br />Lubbock, TX 79493 <br />Registration Deadline: June 25 / No Race Day Registration <br />USAT SANCTIONED<br /><br /><br /><br />GRADY WILLIAMS MEMORIAL FREEDOM DAYS TRIATHLON <br />JUNE 30, Saturday <br />1.5k Swim / 10K Run / 40K Bike <br />Ingrid Gilbert (800) 448-1240 or (505) 326-7902 <br />fmncvb@earthlink.net <br />www.farmingtonnm.org <br />3041 East Main <br />Farmington, NM 87402 <br />Registration Deadline: June 18 / No Race Day Registration <br />USAT SANCTIONED<br /><br /><br />MISSILEMAN DUATHLON <br />JULY 7, Saturday<br />10K Run/56K Bike <br />Brent Jones (575) 678-3374 <br />brent.k.jones.naf@mail.mil <br />http://www.wsmrmwr.com/bell_gymnasium.php<br />Bell Gymnasium / PO Box 400 <br />WSMR, NM 88002 <br />Registration Deadlines: (Mail - Postmark NLT) June 20;<br />(E-Mail & Fax) June 27 (Midnight)<br />NOTE: RACE START AT 0730 <br />MILITARY SECURITY: ADVISE EARLY ARRIVAL<br /><br /><br />BOTTOMLESS TRIATHLON <br />JULY 14, Saturday <br />400M Swim / 12K Bike / 4K Run <br />Jan Olesinski (575) 937-6196 <br />olesinski@nmmi.edu <br />myweb.cableone.net/janolesinski<br />900 Mason Dr <br />Roswell, NM 88201 <br />Registration Deadline: July 10 FIRM<br /><br /><br />CITY OF SANTA FE TRIATHLON <br />PENDING <br />5K Run / 12 Mile Bike / 400 Meter Swim<br />Liza Suzanne <br />Santa Fe Recreation Division (505) 955-4084<br />lsuzanne@santafenm.gov<br />www.chavezcenter.com/ <br /><br /><br />DAM IT MAN TRIATHLON <br />JULY 22, Sunday <br />400M Swim / 12 Mile Bike / 3 Mile Run <br />Scott Kennicutt (575) 744-0055<br />rd@damitmantriathlon.com <br />www.damitmantriathlon.com <br />P.O. Box 492 Elephant Butte, NM 87935 <br />Registration Deadline: July 18 FIRM <br />USAT SANCTIONED<br /><br /><br />TALL CITY TRIATHLON <br />JULY 28, Saturday<br />500M Swim / 20K Bike / 5K Run <br />Sheila McGill (432) 682-2551 <br />smcgill@midlandymca.org<br />www.midlandymca.org <br />800 N. Big Spring St <br />Midland, TX 79701 <br />Race Day Registration Allowed<br /><br /><br /><br />ODESSA TUMBLEWEED TRIATHLON <br />JULY 29, Sunday <br />500M Swim / 20K Bike / 5K Run <br />Edward Moreno (432) 362-4301 / Joe Moya (432) 550-7654 <br />emoreno@odessaymca.org<br />j.moya@wfafinet.com <br />www.odessaymca.org/Triathlon.htm <br />3001 East University <br />Odessa, TX 79762 <br />Registration Deadline: July 28 6PM (Active.com)/ (Increased Fee After July 22 unless sign up is for BOTH Midland & Odessa) No Race Day Registration without Prior Approval <br />USAT SANCTIONED<br /><br /><br />SOCORRO CHILE HARVEST TRIATHLON <br />AUGUST 4, Saturday <br />400M Swim / 20K Bike / 5K Run <br />Robert Gonzales (575) 418-1449<br />Rgonza8185@gmail.com<br />www.chileharvesttri.com <br />P.O. Box 1508 <br />Socorro, NM 87801 <br />Registration Deadline: July 28 FIRM <br />USAT SANCTIONED.<br /><br /><br />LOS ALAMOS TRIATHLON <br />AUGUST 18, Saturday <br />20K Bike / 400M Swim / 5K Run <br />Dianne Marquez (505) 662-8173 <br />lacrec@lacnm.us<br />www.losalamosnm.us/rec <br />2760 Canyon RD <br />Los Alamos, NM 87544 <br />Registration Deadline: August 16FIRM / No Race Day Registration<br /><br /><br />ROADRUNNER TRIATHLON <br />AUGUST 25, Saturday<br />5K Run / 30K Bike / 400M Swim <br />Brent Jones (575) 678-3374 <br />brent.k.jones.naf@mail.mil <br />www.wsmrmwr.com/bell_gymnasium.php <br />Bell Gymnasium / PO Box 400 <br />WSMR, NM 88002 <br />Registration Deadlines: (Mail - Postmark NLT) August 8;<br />(E-Mail & Fax) August 15 (Midnight)<br />NOTE: RACE START AT 0700<br />MILITARY SECURITY: ADVISE EARLY ARRIVAL<br /><br /><br />EAGLE IN THE SUN TRIATHLON<br />SEPTEMBER 2, Sunday <br />400M Swim / 20K Bike / 5K Run<br />Gabriela Gallegos (915) 433-3439<br />RaceElPaso@gmail.com<br />www.RaceElPaso.com<br />Tigua Recreation & Wellness Center<br />P.O. Box 23208<br />El Paso, TX 79923 <br />Registration Deadline: August 29 / No Race Day Registration<br />USAT SANCTIONED <br /><br /><br />YUCCA TRIATHLON <br />SEPTEMBER 8, Saturday<br />8K Run / 45K Bike / 400M Swim <br />Brent Jones (575) 678-3374 <br />brent.k.jones.naf@mail.mil <br />www.wsmrmwr.com/bell_gymnasium.php <br />Bell Gymnasium / PO Box 400 <br />WSMR, NM 88002 <br />Registration Deadlines: (Mail - Postmark NLT) August 22;<br />(E-Mail & Fax) August 29 (Midnight)<br />NOTE: RACE START AT 0730<br />MILITARY SECURITY: ADVISE EARLY ARRIVAL<br /><br /><br />PATRIOT TRIATHLON <br />SEPTEMBER 9, Sunday <br />400 Yd Swim / 25 K Bike / 5K Run <br />AndieTalmadge (505) 239-4246 <br />andie@fitfundamentals.com <br />www.fitfundamentals.com <br />Rio Rancho Aquatic Center / 745 Loma Colorado <br />Rio Rancho, NM 87124 <br />Registration Deadline: September 6; No Race Day Registration <br />USAT SANCTIONED<br /><br /><br />SPC COTTON COUNTRY SPRINT TRIATHLON <br />SEPTEMBER 15, Saturday <br />5K Run / 13 Mile Bike / 300Yd Swim <br />Dee Dee Odorizzi (806) 716-2236 <br />dodorizzi@southplainscollege.edu<br />www.southplainscollege.edu/cottoncountry<br />South Plains College<br />1401 College Avenue / Box 201 <br />Levelland, TX 79336 <br />Race Day Registration Allowed<br /><br /><br />ELEPHANT MAN OLYMPIC TRIATHLON <br />SEPTEMBER 30, Sunday <br />1 Mile Swim / 26.5 Mile Bike / 6 Mile Run <br />Kori Mannon (575) 744-0055 <br />kori@valornet.com <br />www.elephantmantriathlon.com <br />P.O. Box 492 Elephant Butte, NM 87935 <br />Registration Deadline: September 22 FIRM<br />USAT SANCTIONED<br /><br /><br />ELEPHANT MAN HALF TRIATHLON <br />SEPTEMBER 30, Sunday <br />1.2 Mile Swim / 56 Mile Bike / 13.1 Mile Run <br />Kori Mannon (575) 744-0055 <br />kori@valornet.com <br />www.elephantmantriathlon.com <br />P.O. Box 492 Elephant Butte, NM 87935 <br />Registration Deadline: September 22 FIRM<br />USAT SANCTIONED<br /><br /><br />HOLLOMAN TRIATHLON <br />OCTOBER 6, Saturday<br />5K Run / 30K Bike /700M Swim<br />SSgt Gabriel Castillo (575) 572-2525<br />Gabriel.Castillo@holloman.af.mil <br />www.hollomanfss.com<br />Domenici Fitness & Sports Center <br />1051 Connecticut Ave <br />Holloman AFB, NM 88330 <br />Registration: Check Their Website for Deadline and Security Requirements.<br />STRONGLY ADVISE EARLY REGISTRATION<br /><br /><br />WARRIOR TRIATHLON<br />(Kids Triathlon & 5K Run Also)<br />OCTOBER 7, Sunday<br />5K Run / 20K Bike / 400 Yd Swim<br />Mark Mico (505) 907-7378 <br />Mark@TriSportsCoaching.com <br />www.TriSportCoaching.com <br />Kirtland Air Force Base Pool<br />Registration Deadline: October 3 FIRM<br />USAT SANCTIONED<br /><br /><br /><br />The following two races will kick off the 2012 season, <br />and will not count for points in 2013.<br /><br /><br />POLAR BEAR TRIATHLON <br />DECEMBER 1, Saturday<br />7K Run / 35K Bike / 400M Swim <br />Brent Jones (575) 678-3374 <br />brent.k.jones.naf@mail.mil <br />www.wsmrmwr.com/bell_gymnasium.php <br />Bell Gymnasium / PO Box 400 <br />WSMR, NM 88002 <br />Registration Deadlines: (Mail - Postmark NLT) November 14;<br />(E-Mail & Fax) November 21 (Midnight)<br />NOTE: RACE START AT 0800<br />MILITARY SECURITY: ADVISE EARLY ARRIVAL <br /><br /><br />NUTCRACKER TRIATHLON<br />(5K Run Also) <br />DECEMBER 9, Sunday <br />5K Run / 25K Bike / 400Yd Swim <br />Mark Mico (505) 907-7378 <br />mailto:Mark@TriSportsCoaching.com <br />www.TriSportCoaching.com <br />Rio Rancho Aquatic Center<br />745 Loma Colorado<br />Rio Rancho, NM 87124 <br />Closes at 400 entries / No Race Day Registration <br />USAT SANCTIONED<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7284817641207555818-6455634483956933362?l=cody-the-clydsdale.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Cody the Clydesdalehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12175191211375084787noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7284817641207555818.post-35550322332188709652012-01-30T01:35:00.003-07:002012-01-30T01:35:01.017-07:00It took me 6.5 years of dieting, falling off the wagon, gaining most of my weight back, learning from the diet mistakes I'd made, dieting again, falling off the wagon again, learning from the diet mistakes I'd made......<br /><br />Last year I'd finally got to 177 pounds and maintained that from July until November. After IMAZ in November I decided I'd try to drop a couple more pounds. I've applied all the knowledge I've attained from 7 years of experimenting with my body, nutrition, and exercise routines to no avail. No matter what I've tried I cant seem to drop below 177 pounds. Each time I get even a little bit below 177 I get incredibly hungry, I cant sleep well, and I struggle to to through training workouts. The last couple weeks I've had a lot of people tell me I looked sick and pale. This week was my worst week of training I've had in years! On Friday I completed a 30 mile bike and was only only able to maintain a 12.9 mile per hour pace. I could ride faster than that back when I weighed over 250 pounds. <br /><br />I'm a very determined type of person, to the point where I have hurt myself pushing to hard for to long in training and races,but I think I've finally come to the realization that I've got to as low of a body weight as I can get without losing speed, endurance, and possibly my health. I should be excited. It took me years of struggle to to get to 177 pounds and %6 body fat, but because of my OCD personality I'm disapointed. I wanted to get to my next IRON distance race weighing 175 pounds or less. Now that I look back at my training and racing I see the signs that should have been obvious. I had the worst race of my life at IMAZ 2011, and it was because of my low body weight. <br /><br />I've decided I'm going to try and maintain my current weight of 177 pounds until February 27th. If I continue to feel weak, slow, and unable to train long distances after Feb 27th I'll gain a few pounds a re-access how I feel. <br /><br />Triathlon sure would be easier if everything was in black and white. I struggle being in gray areas.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7284817641207555818-3555032233218870965?l=cody-the-clydsdale.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Cody the Clydesdalehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12175191211375084787noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7284817641207555818.post-61913081984691895162012-01-28T17:28:00.009-07:002012-01-29T17:03:52.872-07:00Today I wanted to trash my legs. I decided to do some self punishment using intervals on the bike. I started out with sets of 4 minutes hard and 4 minutes recoveries. I continued with the 4X4 until I could no longer sustain a full 4 minutes hard. Then I did 2X2 minute sets until my legs couldn't sustain the 2 minutes hard any longer. I finished with 1X1 minute sets until muscle failure. I'm trashed! Feels great! <br /><br />Now I'm off for another 12 hour overtime at the old pinta! The 1st pay period of this year I worked 86 hours of regular pay and 93 hours of overtime. The next pay period I worked 86 and 72, & this pay period I'm on track for another 86 and 72. I see a lot of disgruntled employees at the State Penitentiary, I feel that most correctional officers have no idea how good we have it. There's no doubt that the Penn can be a dangerous and stressful place to work, but I couldn't imagine a job where my entire family of 5 had to live off a straight 40 hour work week with no overtime available. I'm grateful that the good Lord has blessed me with a career that I can pull extra shifts from time to time to help my family catch up on bills.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7284817641207555818-6191308198469189516?l=cody-the-clydsdale.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Cody the Clydesdalehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12175191211375084787noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7284817641207555818.post-54967563222190887802012-01-24T13:45:00.004-07:002012-01-25T12:43:05.676-07:00Last night I talked to a fellow co-worker. He & I had talked about God many times and up until then I thought he was a believer. Last night I shared with him what the bible says about our God being there for us, How God is in control and doesn't put anything into our lives that we cant handle, and if we ask Him for help God will help us. I realized pretty quickly that he doesn't believe that the bible is true. He disagreed and told me the leaders of his church have told him that his church's traditions is what is correct and that his church believes that most of what is written in the bible are made up stories. I learned many of the things his church is telling him are the opposite of what the bible says. I believe the bible is 100% true, & here's why.<br /><br />There have been hundreds of books written on the subject of the evidences of the divine inspiration of the Bible, and these evidences are many and varied. Most people today, unfortunately, have not read any of these books. In fact, few have even read the Bible itself! Thus, many people tend to go along with the popular delusion that the Bible is full of mistakes and is no longer relevant to our modern world.<br /><br />Nevertheless the Bible writers claimed repeatedly that they were transmitting the very Word of God, infallible and authoritative in the highest degree. This is an amazing thing for any writer to say, and if the forty or so men who wrote the Scriptures were wrong in these claims, then they must have been lying, or insane, or both.<br /><br />But, on the other hand, if the greatest and most influential book of the ages, containing the most beautiful literature and the most perfect moral code ever devised, was written by deceiving fanatics, then what hope is there for ever finding meaning and purpose in this world?<br /><br />If one will seriously investigate these Biblical evidences, he will find that their claims of divine inspiration (stated over 3,000 times, in various ways) were amply justified.<br /><br />Fulfilled Prophecies<br /><br />The remarkable evidence of fulfilled prophecy is just one case in point. Hundreds of Bible prophecies have been fulfilled, specifically and meticulously, often long after the prophetic writer had passed away.<br /><br />For example, Daniel the prophet predicted in about 538 BC (Daniel 9:24-27) that Christ would come as Israel's promised Savior and Prince 483 years after the Persian emperor would give the Jews authority to rebuild Jerusalem, which was then in ruins. This was clearly and definitely fulfilled, hundreds of years later.<br /><br />There are extensive prophecies dealing with individual nations and cities and with the course of history in general, all of which have been literally fulfilled. More than 300 prophecies were fulfilled by Christ Himself at His first coming. Other prophecies deal with the spread of Christianity, as well as various false religions, and many other subjects.<br /><br />There is no other book, ancient or modern, like this. The vague, and usually erroneous, prophecies of people like Jeanne Dixon, Nostradamus, Edgar Cayce, and others like them are not in the same category at all, and neither are other religious books such as the Koran, the Confucian Analects, and similar religious writings. Only the Bible manifests this remarkable prophetic evidence, and it does so on such a tremendous scale as to render completely absurd any explanation other than divine revelation.<br /><br /><br /><br />The historical accuracy of the Scriptures is likewise in a class by itself, far superior to the written records of Egypt, Assyria, and other early nations. Archeological confirmations of the Biblical record have been almost innumerable in the last century. Dr. Nelson Glueck, probably the greatest modern authority on Israeli archeology, has said:<br /><br />"No archeological discovery has ever controverted a Biblical reference. Scores of archeological findings have been made which confirm in clear outline or in exact detail historical statements in the Bible. And, by the same token, proper evaluation of Biblical descriptions has often led to amazing discoveries."<br /><br />Scientific Accuracy<br /><br />Another striking evidence of divine inspiration is found in the fact that many of the principles of modern science were recorded as facts of nature in the Bible long before scientist confirmed them experimentally. A sampling of these would include:<br /><br />■Roundness of the earth (Isaiah 40:22)<br /><br />■Almost infinite extent of the sidereal universe (Isaiah 55:9)<br /><br />■Law of conservation of mass and energy (II Peter 3:7)<br /><br />■Hydrologic cycle (Ecclesiastes 1:7)<br /><br />■Vast number of stars (Jeremiah 33:22)<br /><br />■Law of increasing entropy (Psalm 102:25-27)<br /><br />■Paramount importance of blood in life processes (Leviticus 17:11)<br /><br />■Atmospheric circulation (Ecclesiastes 1:6)<br /><br />■Gravitational field (Job 26:7)<br /><br />■and many others. <br />These are not stated in the technical jargon of modern science, of course, but in terms of the basic world of man's everyday experience; nevertheless, they are completely in accord with the most modern scientific facts.<br /><br />It is significant also that no real mistake has ever been demonstrated in the Bible—in science, in history, or in any other subject. Many have been claimed, of course, but conservative Bible scholars have always been able to work out reasonable solutions to all such problems.<br /><br />Unique Structure<br /><br />The remarkable structure of the Bible should also be stressed. Although it is a collection of 66 books, written by 40 or more different men over a period of 2,000 years, it is clearly one Book, with perfect unity and consistency throughout.<br /><br />The individual writers, at the time of writing, had no idea that their message was eventually to be incorporated into such a Book, but each nevertheless fits perfectly into place and serves its own unique purpose as a component of the whole. Anyone who diligently studies the Bible will continually find remarkable structural and mathematical patterns woven throughout its fabric, with an intricacy and symmetry incapable of explanation by chance or collusion.<br /><br />The one consistent theme of the Bible, developing in grandeur from Genesis to Revelation, is God's great work in the creation and redemption of all things, through His only Son, the Lord Jesus Christ.<br /><br /><br /><br />The Bible is unique also in terms of its effect on individual men and on the history of nations. It is the all-time best seller, appealing both to hearts and minds, beloved by at least some in every race or nation or tribe to which it has gone, rich or poor, scholar or simple, king or commoner, men of literally every background and walk of life. No other book has ever held such universal appeal nor produced such lasting effects.<br /><br />One final evidence that the Bible is true is found in the testimony of those who have believed it. Multitudes of people, past and present, have found from personal experience that its promises are true, its counsel is sound, its commands and restrictions are wise, and its wonderful message of salvation meets every need for both time and eternity.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7284817641207555818-5496756322219088780?l=cody-the-clydsdale.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Cody the Clydesdalehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12175191211375084787noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7284817641207555818.post-83810324161229844412012-01-23T08:28:00.002-07:002012-01-24T14:02:51.375-07:00Anytime I go to Tempe to race my family and I always stop to eat at the In n Out burger. There aren't any In n Out burger joints in New Mexico, so it's a treat for us to eat there. They have some really delicious food!<br /><br />While at Tempe's In n Out burger there are always dozens of birds swooping in for dropped or abandoned food at the outdoor patio. While there relaxing, staying off my feet preparing for my race I enjoy feeding the birds french fries. Last time I was there I saw a sign at the In n Ouyt burger saying, "Please don't feed the birds for health reasons". That made me wonder.... if In n Outs food is so unhealthy that it's bad for wild animals why am I eating it?<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7284817641207555818-8381032416122984441?l=cody-the-clydsdale.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Cody the Clydesdalehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12175191211375084787noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7284817641207555818.post-4820868996813351082012-01-17T06:10:00.008-07:002012-01-18T06:40:58.543-07:00I found another local series here in NM that I'm excited about. It's the NMBRA, which is a cycling specific series. I hope to do at least three races in this series in 2012. The info from thier flier and the series info is posted below, or you can find it on <a href="http://www.nmcycling.org/NMBRA/NMRS_2012.html">http://www.nmcycling.org/NMBRA/NMRS_2012.html</a>,<br />or<br /><a href="http://www.nmcycling.org/">http://www.nmcycling.org/</a><br /><br />The NMBRA New Mexico Road Series (NMRS) awards are intended to recognize the best all-around road racers throughout the racing season in a number of categories. The NMRS is intended to encourage participation and competition among racers throughout the racing season.<br />2012 New Mexico Road Series events:<br />Date(s)<br /><br /><br /><span style="color:#ff0000;">March 10-11<br />TriFecta Omnium </span><br /><span style="color:#ff0000;">TT, Crit and RR will count separately, not Omnium.<br />Las Cruces NM</span><br /><span style="color:#ff0000;"><br /></span><span style="color:#ff0000;"></span><span style="color:#ff0000;">March 17<br />Oso High Lobo Classic RR </span><br /><span style="color:#ff0000;">Albuquerque, NM<br /><br />March 24<br />Tierra del Sol Road Race</span><br /><span style="color:#ff0000;">Belen, NM<br /><br />March 31 - April 1<br />Adoption Exchange Classic<br />TT, Crit and RR will count separately, not Omnium.<br />Albuquerque, NM</span><br /><span style="color:#ff0000;"></span><br /><span style="color:#ff0000;">April 21-22<br />Cavern City Classic<br />Each RR will count separately, not Omnium.<br />Carlsbad, NM</span><br /><span style="color:#ff0000;"><br /></span><span style="color:#ff0000;"></span><span style="color:#ff0000;">May 12<br />Galisteo Road Race<br />Galisteo, NM</span><br /><span style="color:#ff0000;"><br />June 2-3<br />Santa Fe Stage Race<br />Double points for overall GC.<br />Santa Fe NM<br /><br />June 10<br />Crest Race<br />Albuquerque, NM<br /><br />June 17<br />Los Alamos Road Race<br />Las Alamos NM<br /><br />August 5<br />Santa Fe Hill Climb<br />Santa Fe NM</span><br /><br />Three (3) event minimum / All (up to 15) results count<br />Race Groups/Starts<br />The following seven race starts will be run at all 2012 NMRS events:Men Cat 1/2/3, Men Cat 4, Men Cat 5, Masters Men 50+ Cat 2-4Women Cat 1/2/3, Women Cat 4Juniors 16 and under (Juniors 17-18 will race their category)<br />Overall Awards<br />The 2012 NMRS will give overall awards in the following categories:<br />Men<br />Women<br />Juniors<br />Winners' jerseys will go to the overall winners. Prizes (cash, gift certificates and/or merchandise) may be awarded to the top three (3) overall in each category, depending on availability.<br />Purely for the purposes of bragging rights, overall standings corresponding to the race group starts will also be tracked.<br />Scoring<br />Each rider's results in all 15 events will be used to calculate their overall point total.<br />Points will be awarded based on field sizes according to the following scales:<br /><br />All finishers receive one (1) point per event.<br />For timed stage races, points will be awarded based on final overall (GC) results only, and will be 2 times the values in the table above.<br />For omniums, points will be scored for each individual stage only, and not for the final overall results.<br />Points are awarded according to the race group you ride in. The only exception to this rule is that juniors 16 and under who race category races will be scored as 17-18. If you ride in different race groups from race to race, you will accrue points in the corresponding NMRS categories. Points will NOT be combined for the overall awards.<br />One-day licensees and out of state riders do not accrue NMRS points, but do displace points for eligible riders.<br />If pros are in the SM 1-2-3 race (at the discretion of the race directors), they do not accrue NMRS points, but do displace points for eligible riders.<br />The following are examples of how scoring works.<br />Men Cat 1-2-3 Race, 27 participants:<br />1st - 36 year old Cat 1 racer : 30 pts in NMRS category SM 1-2 35+2nd - 42 year old Cat 2 racer : 27 pts in NMRS category SM 1-2 35+3rd - Colorado rider : No points awarded4th - 19 year old Cat 2 racer : 22 pts in NMRS category SM 1-2 U235th - 28 year old Cat 3 racer : 20 pts in NMRS category SM 3 23-34etc. Men Cat 5 Race, 42 participants:<br />1st - 26 year old Cat 5 racer : 40 pts in NMRS category SM 5 23-342nd - One-day licensee : No points awarded 3rd - 45 year old Cat 5 racer : 33 pts in NMRS category SM 5 35+4th - 17 year old Cat 5 racer : 30 pts in NMRS category JM 5 17-185th - 22 year old Cat 5 racer : 28 pts in NMRS category SM 5 U23etc. Women Cat 1-2-3 Stage Race, 11 participants:<br />1st - 51 year old Cat 2 racer : 40 pts in NMRS category SW 1-2 50+2nd - 38 year old Cat 2 racer : 34 pts in NMRS category SW 1-2 35+ 3rd - 45 year old Cat 3 racer : 28 pts in NMRS category SW 3 35+4th - 17 year old Cat 3 racer : 24 pts in NMRS category JW 3 17-185th - 22 year old Cat 1 racer : 20 pts in NMRS category SW 3 U23etc.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7284817641207555818-482086899681335108?l=cody-the-clydsdale.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Cody the Clydesdalehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12175191211375084787noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7284817641207555818.post-52516036993936782132012-01-16T07:45:00.000-07:002012-01-16T07:45:01.123-07:00I receive emails from the BCNM. They usually have some really good info info in their emails so I thought I'd share it here on my blog.<br /><br />Hello fellow Sun Cyclers,<br /><br />Thank You for you support of BCNM. The Coalition will be releasing it's Annual Report very soon. Our membership has grown to over 500 members in 2012, and we have greatly increased our presence with our state DOT policy holders and state and federal lawmakers. Some of our accomplishment highlights:<br /><br />"Complete Streets" Initiative: High Road to Taos shoulder repaved so that a dangerous lip is removed; ongoing eye on the DOT to stop the partial paving of our bike ways.<br /><br />"LCI Program": Tammy Shurr continues to train League Cycling Instructors around the state. These certified LCI instructors can then teach NM cyclists how to ride their bicycles safely on our roads. Annual LCI conference this weekend November 12th in ABQ. Details at www.bikenm.org<br /><br />"National Bike Summit": Five delegates from around the state flew to D.C. for League of American Bicyclist, and IMBA advocacy seminars. Then met with our congressmen, and senators to discuss bicycle facilities and other bicycle issues. We also mingled with fellow coalition groups from around the country to here about what is going on in their states.<br /><br />"Tour of Rio Grand Valley, REBORN!"- Over 500 riders enjoyed the ride to Belen and back in September. It was a beautiful day! This was BCNM's first big cycling event, and there were some lessons learned. Overall, it was a hit, and we expect to double attendance in 2012. Money raised from this ride goes towards our advocacy expenses, LCI program, and possibly a new paid Executive Director in 2012. Thanks to all who rode!<br /><br />There were many other meetings attended by our board members through 2011, representing New Mexico's bicyclists. Please read through our President's reports, and other documents on our website.<br /><br />We now ask that some of our Sun Cyclers step in and volunteer there time as board members in 2012. We have some momentum going now, and we need new blood and energy to help us keep BCNM a working organization. We will need a new President in 2012. Diane Albert has been President for four years now, and has given the Coalition a great running start. The Board thanks Diane for all her energy, intelligence, tenacity, and success!<br /><br />Please self-nominate at: board@bcnm.org<br /><br />There is a BCNM Board meeting Saturday November 12th, 5:30 to 6:30 pm, in ABQ after the LCI Conference. You are welcome to attend if interested. Let us know.<br /><br />From our BCNM Bylaws:<br /><br />The officers of the corporation shall be a President, a Vice-President, a Secretary, and a Treasurer. The corporation may also have a Chairperson of the Board, one or more Vice Presidents, Assistant Secretaries, Assistant Treasurers, and other such officers with such titles as may be determined from time to time by the Board of Directors. One person may hold more than one office in the Corporation except that no one person may hold the offices of President and Treasurer. No instrument required to be signed by more than one officer may be signed by one person in more than one capacity.<br /><br /><br />PLEASE HELP KEEP THIS ORGANIZATION GOING!<br /><br />Keith Ashmore, V.P. BCNM<br /><br />To unsubscribe click here. Unsubscribe<br /><br />BCNM<br />PO Box 3326<br />Corrales, NM 87048<br />United States<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7284817641207555818-5251603699393678213?l=cody-the-clydsdale.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Cody the Clydesdalehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12175191211375084787noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7284817641207555818.post-22382974520140643022012-01-14T06:23:00.006-07:002012-01-14T11:10:31.706-07:00Below is a letter from an Alb cyclist and the response from Aziza Chavez, Policy Analyst-Councilor Alb NM.<br /><br />This response reminds me of the recent crackdown on cyclists along Tramway Blvd. I'm really tired of "health and safety" being used as an excuse to strip citizens' rights. Cyclists can and do make choices with our "life, health and safety in mind." We do not need the city to do that for us. If the City wants to actually do something about protecting our "life, health and safety" I would suggest, for starters, putting up sings indicating "No Cell Phone" and enforcing the law against cell phone use while driving. Enforce the speed limit. Educate drivers and hold them accountable for their mistakes. Educating cyclists and hold them accountable for their mistakes is also part of what it will take to improve safety of all road users.<br /><br />Bicycles are being pushed from one bad situation to another. Now avoiding the poor section of the MUP will require a detour on Jefferson and the Pan American Frontage road. I think Chappell is probably safer than that.<br /><br />Albuquerque purports to being a bicycle friendly community and supporting multi-modal transportation options. This position completely flies in the face of that. Arbitrarily restricting access to City streets, for nothing more than the convenience of a very few commercial users, without due process or consideration for all the factors affecting all rightful road users is simply unacceptable. This sets a very bad precedent and the cycling community will not rest until the signs are removed and the City reconsiders it's position on this issue.<br /><br />I strongly urge the City to reconsider its position on this matter and choose to do something that will actually make a difference.<br /><br /><span style="color:#ff0000;">The letter starts here:<br /></span><span style="color:#ff0000;">Mayor Berry, Councilor Jones,<br /><br />I am writing to you due to my concerns about the installation of "no bicycles" signage on Chappell between Singer and Osuna. There are several problems with this situation not the least of which is that it is contrary to ordinance stating bicycles are legal vehicles on the road:<br />§ 8-3-3-4 TRAFFIC REGULATIONS APPLY.<br />(A) Operators of bicycles have the same rights as operators of automobiles in the use of streets, highways and roadways within the city, except as otherwise specifically provided herein.<br /><br />(B) Every person riding a bicycle upon a roadway shall be subject to all the duties applicable to the drivers of motor vehicles, except as otherwise expressly provided in this Traffic Code and except as to those provisions of laws and ordinances which by their nature can have no applications; and each such person shall be subject to the same provisions and sections of this Traffic Code to which a motorist is subject.('74 Code, § 9-5-16.5) (Ord. 65-1974; Am. Ord. 19-2007; Am. Ord. 37-2008)<br /><br />Further, there is no indication that a meaningful "engineering traffic investigation" as called for in the ordinance governing the placement of such restrictions actually occurred. Banning bicycles from this public street was undertaken as the first course of action. What about education? What about enforcement? There are other ways to address the issue that were not utilized. No input from the cycling community was taken, and GABAC, a long standing City committee that deals with bicycle issues was not consulted. The MUP that parallels Chappell is far from ideal. There is no controlled crossing at Singer, forcing cyclists to dodge traffic to cross as best they can. Even worse, the crossing at Osuna requires navigating a crosswalk that puts cyclists in the path of oncoming vehicles turning left as well as vehicles from the rear turning right. As highlighted by the unfortunate death of Scott Lane this week only 1/4 mile east of the Osuna/Chappell intersection getting across Osuna, and bike access in general in that area, requires significant improvement.<br /><br />Most simply it appears this signage was placed at the request of the industrial business along Chappell with complete disregard for the rights and needs of other road users - the streets of Albuquerque to do not exist simply for the convenience and at the control of commercial users. The businesses along Chappell need to learn to "Share the Road", it is not their private domain.</span><br /><br /><span style="color:#33cc00;">This was the response to the letter:<br />Ms. Chavez: I have reviewed the ordinance (§8-1-2-15) and confirmed that DMD complied with its requirement. In accordance with §8-1-2-15, a competent registered engineer from DMD went to investigate the location and determined that the road was unsafe for both uses. While I am sympathetic to the inconvenience of the bicyclists, I believe life, health and safety trumps convenience. In light of the tragedies involving motor vehicles and bicyclists in the last two years, it was appropriate for DMD to take this action. Please let me know if there are any questions. David Tourek<br /><br />Aziza Chavez<br />Policy Analyst-Councilor Trudy Jones Albuquerque City Council District 8 Phone: 768-3106 E-mail: </span><a title="mailto:azizachavez@cabq.gov" href="mailto:azizachavez@cabq.gov" target="_blank"><span style="color:#33cc00;">azizachavez@cabq.gov</span></a><span style="color:#33cc00;"><br /><br /></span><span style="color:#ff0000;">Response of the cyclist:</span><br /><span style="color:#ff0000;">Thank you for getting back to me, does this "investigation" meet the requirements of a "traffic engineering investigation" and if so where can the public acquire a copy of the details and documentation? Where was this investigation reviewed and ratified? Why was GABAC not consulted or involved? This is simply someone taking unilateral action without due process or consideration for all the factors affecting all rightful users. I agree that life, health, and safety are the critical factors, but what you are saying is that the convenience of commercial users trumps the rights of other road users. If life and safety truly were a priority the intersections at Singer and Osuna would be addressed to make them safer and more viable for cyclists. The individual(s) responsible for this action are simply taking the easy way out by denying access to legal road users without investing any effort on their behalf. Claiming life, health, and safety does not absolve the investigator from performing due diligence and finding solutions that accommodate all users. What is the plan to address the issues with that area that results in Chappell being the most desirable route? It is unacceptable to consider placing "no bicycle" signage the final answer, it is NOT a solution and only serves the agenda of a single user.</span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7284817641207555818-2238297452014064302?l=cody-the-clydsdale.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Cody the Clydesdalehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12175191211375084787noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7284817641207555818.post-78871418509574498852012-01-12T10:04:00.002-07:002012-01-14T06:42:04.286-07:002012 RACES:Billy the Kid Sprint and OLY – June 9, 2012<br /><a href="http://cts.vresp.com/c/?Chasing3RaceProducti/02eb188577/bd78afdaa7/17ef01932f" target="_blank">http://cts.vresp.com/c/?Chasing3RaceProducti/02eb188577/bd78afdaa7/17ef01932f</a><br /><br />Storrie Lake Tri Sprint and OLY – June 24, 2012 (Register <a href="http://cts.vresp.com/c/?Chasing3RaceProducti/02eb188577/bd78afdaa7/09d745b5fe/int=29-6" target="_blank">NOW</a>)<br /><a href="http://cts.vresp.com/c/?Chasing3RaceProducti/02eb188577/bd78afdaa7/dba0851a11/utm_content=o.c.tri%40comcast.net&amp;utm_source=VerticalResponse&amp;utm_medium=Email&amp;utm_term=www%2Echasing3%2Ecom&amp;utm_campaign=2012%20Tri%20Season%20begins%20now%21" target="_blank">http://cts.vresp.com/c/?Chasing3RaceProducti/02eb188577/bd78afdaa7/dba0851a11/utm_content=o.c.tri%40comcast.net&amp;utm_source=VerticalResponse&amp;utm_medium=Email&amp;utm_term=www%2Echasing3%2Ecom&amp;utm_campaign=2012%20Tri%20Season%20begins%20now%21</a><br /><br />Dread Mon Xterra Tri and Dam It Man Sprint - July 21 &amp; 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22, 2012<br /><a href="http://cts.vresp.com/c/?Chasing3RaceProducti/02eb188577/bd78afdaa7/47b21e58f9" target="_blank">www.damitmantriathlon.com</a><br /><br />Cochiti Lake Tri Sprint and OLY <a name="_GoBack"></a>– July 28, 2012<br /><a href="http://cts.vresp.com/c/?Chasing3RaceProducti/02eb188577/bd78afdaa7/a8dbc55dfb/utm_content=o.c.tri%40comcast.net&amp;utm_source=VerticalResponse&amp;utm_medium=Email&amp;utm_term=www%2Echasing3%2Ecom&amp;utm_campaign=2012%20Tri%20Season%20begins%20now%21" target="_blank">www.chasing3.com</a><br /><br />Elephant Man OLY and Long Course – September 30, 2012<br /><a href="http://cts.vresp.com/c/?Chasing3RaceProducti/02eb188577/bd78afdaa7/1ed6e436ee" target="_blank">www.elephantmantriathlon.com</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7284817641207555818-8460384931813482091?l=cody-the-clydsdale.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Cody the Clydesdalehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12175191211375084787noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7284817641207555818.post-36837461244287053212012-01-11T16:44:00.002-07:002012-01-11T16:49:48.048-07:00I finally got the tests back from the tests I had to have because because my liver enzymes were 11 times higher than what is considered high. The tests came back as negative for hepatitis and liver tumors. The next step is more blood work, which I got done yesterday. I'll let you guys know how the tests come back as soon as I get them.<br /><br />I'd be very grateful for any prayers.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7284817641207555818-3683746124428705321?l=cody-the-clydsdale.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Cody the Clydesdalehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12175191211375084787noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7284817641207555818.post-58526217141259573252012-01-09T10:11:00.001-07:002012-01-09T10:58:51.474-07:00Ironman cut off tmes<br /><br />The Ironman start is 7 AM.<br /><br />SWIM:You have 2 hours 20 minutes to complete the swim. All athletes must be out of the water by 9:20 AM.<br /><br />Bike:All athletes must be off the bike course by 5:30 PM. If an athlete maxes out the swim time then they have 8 hours 10 minutes to finish the bike. That's a 13.71 mph pace<br /><br />Run:You must finish the marathon by midnight. If you maxed out the swim and bike you'll have 6 hours 30 minutes to complete the Iron run. That's a 14:53 minute per mile average run pace.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7284817641207555818-5852621714125957325?l=cody-the-clydsdale.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Cody the Clydesdalehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12175191211375084787noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7284817641207555818.post-35434099553592951972012-01-06T13:21:00.002-07:002012-01-06T13:24:06.033-07:00I've been very productive. In the last 14 days I've worked 179 hours at the prison, biked 152.1 miles, and ran 40.5 miles.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7284817641207555818-3543409955359295197?l=cody-the-clydsdale.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Cody the Clydesdalehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12175191211375084787noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7284817641207555818.post-38744410200131382672012-01-02T17:55:00.001-07:002012-01-02T17:55:00.890-07:00UNM bike test results<br />I went to the UNM exercise physiology lab in Oct and got a battery of tests done on the bike. The results are below:<br /><br />power to weight ratio:<br />This is the results I was most excited and surprised about. This was the highest power to weight ratio I'd ever recorded.<br />October 2011: 414 watts at 181.2 pounds= 2.28 watts per lb.<br />July 2010: 428 watts @ 189.1 pounds= 2.25 watts per lb<br />Jan 2010: 410 watts @ 208 pounds= 1.98 watts per pound<br /><br />Maximal VO2 (ml/Kg/min):Your VO2 max measured on the cycle was 52.9 ml/kg/min at a maximum power output of 414 Watts. This ranks you in the excellent to superior category (between the 90th and 95th percentile) for your age and gender.<br /><br />Maximal Heart Rate (beats/min)Maximal heart rate is often used as a tool for setting the exercise intensity by setting a target zone. Your maximal heart rate was measured at 167 beats per minute (bpm). This is the maximal value that your heart can work during cycling, so your regular exercise intensity should not often be at your maximal effort. Your recommended cycling intensity based on your thresholds determined from your test is 83-90% of your max HR max. For you, this would be between 138-150 bpm.<br /><br />Ventilatory ThresholdYour test results indicated that you have two ventilatory thresholds. The first ventilatory threshold is termed the “aerobic” threshold, and it is the point during exercise where there is an abrupt increase in Ventilation (VE)/Volume of Oxygen Consumption (VO2) without an increase in VE/Volume of Carbon Dioxide Production (VCO2). In other words, you should exercise at an intensity above this threshold to maintain your aerobic fitness. The second threshold is termed the “anaerobic” threshold, and it is the point during exercise where there is an abrupt increase in VE/VO2 and VE/VCO2. In other words, you should exercise above this threshold to improve your aerobic fitness. You should be able to exercise at an intensity between the first and second threshold for an extended period of time. However, you will not be able to exercise for an extended period of time above your second threshold. Therefore, it is best to perform interval training above this threshold. Knowing the ventilatory threshold aids in setting the level of exercise intensity and designing a training plan.Your first ventilatory threshold (the first arrow on the left in the graph below) was achieved at a heart rate of approximately 138 bpm (83% of max HR) and a VO2 of approximately 39 ml/kg/min (74% of VO2max). Your second ventilatory threshold (the second arrow on the right in the graph below) was achieved at a heart rate of approximately 150 bpm (90% of max HR) and a VO2 of approximately 47 ml/kg/min (89% of VO2max).<br /><br />Since your second threshold was achieved at a heart rate of approximately of 150 bpm, you could potentially exercise for an extended period below this heart rate (though keep in mind that this value can be higher in outside conditions due to heart rate drift and dehydration). A heart rate significantly above 150 bpm will cause you to fatigue at a quicker rate than if you exercised at a lower heart rate.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7284817641207555818-3874441020013138267?l=cody-the-clydsdale.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Cody the Clydesdalehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12175191211375084787noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7284817641207555818.post-6441467056674350252012-01-01T14:34:00.005-07:002012-01-02T10:24:44.649-07:002011 milage<br />bike miles: 4,410.6 <br />Averaged 367.5 miles a month, 84.8 miles a week.<br />run miles 1057.8<br />averaged 88.15 miles a month, 20.3 miles a week.<br />swim yards: 48,040.4<br /><br />2010 milage<br />Bike 4,505.6 miles<br />averaged 375 miles a month, 86 miles a week<br />run 775.7 miles<br />64.5 miles a month, 14.9 miles a week<br />swim 5,258.3 yards<br /><br />2009<br />total bike miles 3915.3<br />averaged 326 miles a month, 75 miles a week<br />total run miles 705.1<br />58.75 miles a month, 13.5 miles a week<br />toatal swim miles 102,960 yards<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7284817641207555818-644146705667435025?l=cody-the-clydsdale.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Cody the Clydesdalehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12175191211375084787noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7284817641207555818.post-3862269276690548142011-12-26T00:04:00.001-07:002011-12-26T00:04:00.642-07:00My heart just about stopped today when I went to use my Garmin 305 and it was completely dead. I depend a lot on my heart rate monitors while I train. I tried a couple of different chargers and it wouldn't come to life. I left it on the charger for awhile hoping it just needed to charge. It still wasn't working an hour later. Luckily I found this tip on the gamin website:<br />http://www8.garmin.com/products/faq.jsp?product=010-00467-00<br /><br />You have to hold down the "reset" and "mode" buttons simultaneously then push the on/off button while holding them. It powered right up and all is right in the world again!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7284817641207555818-386226927669054814?l=cody-the-clydsdale.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Cody the Clydesdalehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12175191211375084787noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7284817641207555818.post-57591837122710697332011-12-24T07:37:00.000-07:002011-12-24T07:37:00.101-07:00By Selene Yeager<br />Prevention<br /><br />There's no kinder, gentler place to work out than in the gravity-defying embrace of a pool of water. Swimming is easy on your joints, burns tons of calories, and makes you feel like a kid on summer vacation, all while giving you grown-up fitness and muscle tone.<br /><br />Water is about 12 times as dense as air, so each stroke and kick through it is a mini strength-training exercise. When you swim, every muscle in your body is called into action as you push against the water's resistance. What's more, regular swimming can make you more flexible, something active women struggle with as they get older. Since you weigh only 10 to 15 percent of your land weight in the water, your arms and legs feel lighter and your range of motion increases as you move. Swimming also lengthens your body to its fullest potential, strengthening and stretching otherwise tight, shortened muscles.<br /><br />The old myth that swimming doesn't burn off fat because your heart doesn't work as hard and your body hangs on to your excess "insulation" in the cool water is just that—a myth. True, your working heart rate can be reduced by as many as 17 beats—or by 10 to 15 percent of your normal working rate on land. But that's because the force of the water actually assists your circulation in helping your heart do its job, and your body temperature is lower in the water, which automatically lowers your heart rate.But that doesn't mean you're not getting a workout. Your lungs actually work harder against the pressure of the water, and your muscles put in overtime keeping you afloat. As a result, you're burning as many calories and conditioning your heart just as well as you would if you were doing most dry land exercises. Your lungs are getting an even better workout.<br /><br />Swimming is the best way to boost a sagging butt. You see those tight buns in the tank suits of pro swimmers because every kick is powered by the glutes; every lap firms and lifts those muscles. Keep up this butt-building and fat-burning exercise, and you just might find yourself breaking out that thong...at least for private viewings!<br /><br />* Excerpted from Perfectly Fit by Selene Yeager (Rodale Inc., 2001).<br /><br />Getting Started<br />The first thing you need is a place to swim. For most women, the easiest solution is the local YWCA. For a minimal membership fee, most health clubs will allow you access to their pools. And general lap-swimming times are plentiful.<br /><br />You'll also need a suit. This is the point where many women say, "Thanks, but no thanks." Relax; we're not talking about a flesh-flashing, butt-baring bikini. We're talking about an athletic, supportive swimsuit. You can even find boy-cut styles that look like shorts. Still feeling body-conscious? One trip to the pool will cure you. You won't see a bunch of bathing beauties; you'll see adult women who look just like you, who are there to get in some laps and get on with their lives.<br /><br />In addition to a swimsuit, you'll need some other accessories, including:<br /><br />Goggles<br />Because they're cheap and they save your eyes from the irritating effects of chlorine, swimming goggles are a must. You'll also see better while you're doing your laps.<br /><br />Swim Cap<br />Although it's not a necessity (though some public pools request it), a swimming cap is a definite nicety. If your hair is long, a cap will keep it from tangling. No matter what the length, it'll protect your tresses from the chemicals in the water, which can dry or discolor hair. It's a good idea to look for a silicone cap. It won't pull your hair like a plain rubber one would.<br /><br />The Usuals<br />Don't forget a towel for drying off and a water bottle for keeping yourself hydrated (yes, you can get dehydrated in the water).<br /><br /><br />If swimming becomes your sport, aim to get to the pool at least 3 days a week. Beginners should try to swim 4 to 6 laps in a 25-yard pool. More experienced swimmers can float into the 8- to 10-lap range. And the female fishes in the crowd can shoot for 20 laps.<br /><br />Tips and Techniques<br />Swimming used to be the sport that kept me out of triathlons because I sank like a stone and struggled just to stay afloat. One day, I got a few pointers from a pro, and my life has never been the same. By using the right technique, you'll go faster, feel lighter, swim more efficiently, and have more fun.<br /><br />Roll Like an Otter<br />The more efficient your stroke, the longer you'll be able to swim. The secret is reducing your number of strokes while making maximum progress with every pull. Learn from the aquatic animals, and roll through the water. Contrary to appearances, swimming is not about twirling your arms and kicking your legs as fast and hard as you can. In reality, your power comes from your hips. As you move through the water, instead of just turning your head for air, roll your whole body, keeping your head in line with your spine, so that your mouth comes out of the water. Breathe, then roll back to the other side with the next stroke.<br /><br />Streamline Yourself<br />Your head should be mostly down, with the top of your forehead leading the way. This position helps keep your hips up and is less fatiguing to your neck than holding your head high and looking ahead.<br /><br />Stay to the Right<br />If you swim during prime hours, like morning and evening, there's a good chance that you'll have to share a lane with other people. Swim on the right-hand side of the lane, just like you would drive. If someone behind you is swimming faster and making you nervous, stop at the end of the lane and let her through.<br /><br />Rinse Before and After<br />Pool chemicals can leave your skin as dry as the Sahara. Avoid this irritation by rinsing off in the facility's shower right before you get in the pool and then soaping up with a moisturizing cleanser and applying a body lotion after you're done. If you're afraid that chlorine will turn your hair to straw, use a chlorine-removing shampoo such as Nexxus Clarifying Shampoo after every swim.<br /><br />Switch Strokes<br />Most swimmers do their laps freestyle, because that's the classic swimming stroke we learn as kids and it's the easiest to pick up. But you can work your muscles in new ways and improve your overall conditioning by playing around with a variety of strokes. Flip over and try the backstroke for a few laps. Learn the breaststroke or sidestroke. Your body will appreciate the new movements, and you'll be less likely to get bored.<br /><br />Swimming Stats<br />Here's what you can expect from 30 minutes of a water workout.<br /><br />Calories Burned<br />255 (based on a 140-pound woman)<br /><br />Muscles Worked<br />Trapezius, rhomboids, pectorals, deltoids, glutes, and hip flexors<br /><br />Psychological Benefits<br />Cutting through the water is sensual, stress relieving, and a welcome silencing of the usual workday noise.<br /><br />I took this article from active.com<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7284817641207555818-5759183712271069733?l=cody-the-clydsdale.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Cody the Clydesdalehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12175191211375084787noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7284817641207555818.post-13213032269737860802011-12-19T01:00:00.000-07:002011-12-19T01:00:17.723-07:00This year 2 guys came out of no where and won just about every local triathlon in my age group of 35-39. Having seen them dominate so thoroughly I've realized next year I need to have my best season ever to be compete. They were so dominant that if you compared the 2 best races I've EVER had to what Marty &amp; Brooks accomplished this year, those 2 great races of mine were about the equivalent to their average this season.<br /><br />To try and compete with Marty &amp; Brooks next year I've come up with a 5 part plan.<br />1) Most importantly I'll pray! God blesses those who keep Him 1st and foremost in their heart. Philippians 4:13- I can do all this through him who gives me strength.<br />2) I'm going to start doing more group rides with pure cyclists. If I can hang with roadies on the bike I can hang with anyone!<br />3) I'll be implementing more strength and core training to build more block busting speed!<br />4) I need to drop more weight. My goal weight for next season is 175 pounds.<br /><br />In 2011 I had a good season. But honestly the only reason I've had decent races is because of my lower body weight. I've maintained 182 since June. 182 is 30-45 pounds less than my normal racing weight, this is the 1st time I've maintained 182 pounds since 1992 or 1993! I've probably said it a thousand times in my blog, "light is fast", but it wasn't until this year that I've been able to drop and maintain around my ideal race weight. I'm currently at 6.8% body fat. For me to drop another 7 pounds and get the kind of speed I'll be needing I'll have to get to 5% body fat, drop a little extra muscle from my upper body, and build a little more leg and core muscle.<br /><br />I've decided to start my new diet regimen on the 1st day after Thanksgiving! That should give me plenty of time to drop the weight and build as much strength and speed as I can by my 1st A race in 2012. What that race may be, I have no idea. I've decided I wont race again until I'm able to replace my time trial bike that was totaled in September of this year.<br /><br /><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Zb9PoVgeHBE/TopBNnPw3kI/AAAAAAAAAsA/ZC7prak4cbg/s1600/pray%2Bfat%2Bfriends.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 150px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 154px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5659407583873654338" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Zb9PoVgeHBE/TopBNnPw3kI/AAAAAAAAAsA/ZC7prak4cbg/s320/pray%2Bfat%2Bfriends.jpg" /></a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7284817641207555818-1321303226973786080?l=cody-the-clydsdale.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Cody the Clydesdalehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12175191211375084787noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7284817641207555818.post-2981094601181510832011-12-18T15:01:00.003-07:002011-12-18T22:25:16.421-07:00I went in for my yearly physical last week. The blood test came back with two liver enzymes being very high. One of the tests would be high if it was in the mid 40’s, my results from that test came back in the high 40’s. The other test would be high if it was in the mid 30’s; my results were in the 460’s. I’m being sent for more specialized blood tests and an ultra sound of my liver this Tuesday.<br /><br />I googled the results and found that the liver enzyme results can be high if:<br /><br />-The test is a false positive. With how high my enzymes were the nurse who I scheduled a follow up test with claimed a false negative is highly unlikely.<br /><br />Muscle damage. My liver enzyme tests may have been high if I had severe muscle damage. I had competed in an Ironman 3 weeks before my yearly physical. I’m hoping that the test results were high because my muscles hadn’t healed from a 15 hour Iron distance triathlon. The nurse who scheduled my follow up testing said it’s doubtful exercise caused the high results, but I’m hoping this was the reason.<br /><br />Lung damage. I don’t know of any reason at all that my lungs had been damaged recently, so this one is doubtful.<br /><br />Kidney damage. I had a couple days of over-eating before my yearly physical. I doubt binge eating could have caused high liver enzyme results, but my eating disorder causing health problems is always a fear of mine.<br /><br />The most likely reason for high liver enzyme levels would be liver damage. I haven’t drank more than a couple drinks at a time since 2003, so drinking couldn’t have been a reason.<br /><br />I’ve never done any drugs. I’m not on any medications.<br /><br />One of the tests they will be doing on Tuesday is a hepatitis test. I seriously doubt I have hepatitis. I’ve never done a drug in my life, and I’ve been faithfully married to my wife since 2003. I was hospitalized in September for a cycling crash. I know it’s unlikely to get hepatitis from needles or other mistakes in a hospital, so I doubt I have hepatitis.<br /><br />I go in for more tests on Tuesday to see what is up with my liver enzyme's. I’ll post here what the blood tests and ultra sound of my liver reveal.<br /><br />If any of my blog readers out there of followers of Christ, I’d be forever grateful if you’d be willing to pray for me and my family. Thank you for all your support.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7284817641207555818-298109460118151083?l=cody-the-clydsdale.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Cody the Clydesdalehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12175191211375084787noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7284817641207555818.post-20600410896091880632011-12-12T08:01:00.008-07:002012-01-18T17:07:32.808-07:00These are the 2012 races I'm interested in. By no means will I do all of them. These are the ones that interest me. As long as I get a time trial bike by the time I need to start training the 2 big races of the year will be the Bozeman Triton half and The Redman Full Iron.<br /><br />Dec<br />Nut Cracker triathlon<br /><br />March 31st &amp; April 1st<br />Adoption Exchange classic<br /><br />April<br />Spring Fling tri<br /><br />May<br />Atomic Man Duathlon<br />Dog House tri<br />or Galisteo road race<br /><br />June<br />Crest Race RR<br />Tri Raider sprint tri<br />Grady Williams tri<br /><br />July<br />Dam it man tri<br />Cochiti triathlon<br />Santa Fe Hill climb RR<br /><br />Aug<br />Oak Flats RR<br /><br />Sept<br />Eagle in the sun<br />Redman full tri<br /><br />Oct<br />Warrior tri<br />Southwest Grappling Championship<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7284817641207555818-2060041089609188063?l=cody-the-clydsdale.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Cody the Clydesdalehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12175191211375084787noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7284817641207555818.post-54437059602568156572011-12-10T06:44:00.003-07:002011-12-10T10:43:33.352-07:00The New Mexico mountain bike, cyclocross, time trial, criterium, and road cycling schedule<br /><a name="jan"></a><br /><a class="nmccalpop" href="http://www.nmcycling.org/cal/index.php?action=display&amp;year=2012&amp;month=01" target="_nmcextcal">January</a><br />January 15, 2012<br /><a class="ajaxEventWindow" href="http://www.nmcycling.org/app/?action=EventPage&amp;id=513">NM Regional Cyclocross Championship</a><br />USAC Cross<br />Albuquerque, NM<br />Rio Bravo - Promoted by DASH<br /><a name="feb"></a><br /><br /><a class="nmccalpop" href="http://www.nmcycling.org/cal/index.php?action=display&amp;year=2012&amp;month=02" target="_nmcextcal">February</a><br />February 10, 2012 - February 12, 2012<br /><a class="ajaxEventWindow" href="http://www.nmcycling.org/app/?action=EventPage&amp;id=522">Valley of the Sun</a><br />USAC Road<br />Pheonix, AZ<br /><a href="http://www.wmrc.org/">website</a><br /><br />February 18, 2012<br /><a class="ajaxEventWindow" href="http://www.nmcycling.org/app/?action=EventPage&amp;id=521">Mount Taylor Quadrathlon</a><br />Multisport<br />Grants, NM<br /><a href="http://www.mttaylorquad.org/">website</a><br /><a name="mar"></a><br /><br /><a class="nmccalpop" href="http://www.nmcycling.org/cal/index.php?action=display&amp;year=2012&amp;month=03" target="_nmcextcal">March</a><br />March 10, 2012<br /><br /><a class="ajaxEventWindow" href="http://www.nmcycling.org/app/?action=EventPage&amp;id=523">Las Cruces Time Trial</a><br />USAC Road<br />Las Cruces, NM<br />NMRS<br /><br />March 11, 2012<br /><a class="ajaxEventWindow" href="http://www.nmcycling.org/app/?action=EventPage&amp;id=524">Hillsboro Road Race</a><br />USAC Road<br />Hillsboro, NM<br />NMRS<br /><br />March 18, 2012<br /><a class="ajaxEventWindow" href="http://www.nmcycling.org/app/?action=EventPage&amp;id=525">Coyote Classic</a><br />USAC Mtn<br />El Paso, TX<br />NMORS<br /><br />March 24, 2012<br /><a class="ajaxEventWindow" href="http://www.nmcycling.org/app/?action=EventPage&amp;id=526">Tierra del Sol Road Race</a><br />USAC Road<br />Belen, NM<br />NMRS<br /><br />March 31, 2012 - April 1, 2012<br /><a class="ajaxEventWindow" href="http://www.nmcycling.org/app/?action=EventPage&amp;id=527">Adoption Exchange Classic</a><br />USAC Road<br />Albuquerque, NM<br />NMRS<br /><a name="apr"></a><br /><a class="nmccalpop" href="http://www.nmcycling.org/cal/index.php?action=display&amp;year=2012&amp;month=04" target="_nmcextcal">April</a><br /><br />April 9, 2012<br /><a class="ajaxEventWindow" href="http://www.nmcycling.org/app/?action=EventPage&amp;id=528">Dawn to Dusk</a><br />USAC Mtn<br />Gallup, NM<br /><a href="http://www.ziarides.com/dawntildusk/">website</a><br /><br />April 21, 2012 - April 22, 2012<br /><a class="ajaxEventWindow" href="http://www.nmcycling.org/app/?action=EventPage&amp;id=529">Cavern City Classic</a><br />USAC Road<br />Carlsbad, NM<br />NMRS Omnium<br /><br />April 28, 2012 - April 29, 2012<br /><a class="ajaxEventWindow" href="http://www.nmcycling.org/app/?action=EventPage&amp;id=530">Ft. Davis Hammerfest</a><br />USAC Road<br />Ft. Davis, TX<br /><a name="may"></a><br /><a class="nmccalpop" href="http://www.nmcycling.org/cal/index.php?action=display&amp;year=2012&amp;month=05" target="_nmcextcal">May</a><br /><br />May 2, 2012 - May 6, 2012<br /><a class="ajaxEventWindow" href="http://www.nmcycling.org/app/?action=EventPage&amp;id=531">Tour of the Gila</a><br />USAC Road<br />Silver City, NM<br /><a href="http://www.tourofthegila.com/">website</a><br /><br />May 5, 2012 - May 6, 2012<br /><a class="ajaxEventWindow" href="http://www.nmcycling.org/app/?action=EventPage&amp;id=532">La Tierra Torture</a><br />USAC Mtn<br />Santa Fe, NM<br />NMORS<br /><br />May 12, 2012<br /><a class="ajaxEventWindow" href="http://www.nmcycling.org/app/?action=EventPage&amp;id=533">Oak Flats</a><br />USAC Mtn<br />Albuquerque, NM<br />NMORS<br /><br />May 12, 2012<br /><a class="ajaxEventWindow" href="http://www.nmcycling.org/app/?action=EventPage&amp;id=536">Galisteo Road Race</a><br />USAC Road<br />Galisteo, NM<br />NMRS<br /><br />May 19, 2012<br /><a class="ajaxEventWindow" href="http://www.nmcycling.org/app/?action=EventPage&amp;id=535">12 Hours in the Wild West </a><br />USAC Mtn<br />Ruidoso, NM<br /><a href="http://www.ziarides.com/12wildwest/">website</a><br /><br />May 20, 2012<br /><a class="ajaxEventWindow" href="http://www.nmcycling.org/app/?action=EventPage&amp;id=534">Sante Fe Century</a><br />Road<br />Santa Fe, NM<br /><br />May 26, 2012 - May 28, 2012<br /><a class="ajaxEventWindow" href="http://www.nmcycling.org/app/?action=EventPage&amp;id=537">Iron Horse Bicycle Classic</a><br />USAC Road<br />Durango, CO<br /><a href="http://www.ironhorsebicycleclassic.com/">website</a><br /><a name="jun"></a><br /><a class="nmccalpop" href="http://www.nmcycling.org/cal/index.php?action=display&amp;year=2012&amp;month=06" target="_nmcextcal">June</a><br /><br />June 3, 2012 - June 4, 2012<br /><a class="ajaxEventWindow" href="http://www.nmcycling.org/app/?action=EventPage&amp;id=538">Santa Fe Stage Race</a><br />USAC Road<br />Santa Fe, NM<br />NMRS<br /><br />June 9, 2012<br /><a class="ajaxEventWindow" href="http://www.nmcycling.org/app/?action=EventPage&amp;id=539">Pajarito Punishment</a><br />USAC Mtn<br />Los Alamos, NM<br />NMORS<br /><br />June 10, 2012<br /><a class="ajaxEventWindow" href="http://www.nmcycling.org/app/?action=EventPage&amp;id=540">Crest Race</a><br />USAC Road<br />Albuquerque, NM<br />NMRS<br /><br />June 16, 2012 - June 17, 2012<br /><a class="ajaxEventWindow" href="http://www.nmcycling.org/app/?action=EventPage&amp;id=541">24 Hours in the Enchanted Forrest</a><br />Mtn<br />Gallup, NM<br /><a href="http://www.ziarides.com/24hitef/">website</a><br /><br />June 17, 2012<br /><a class="ajaxEventWindow" href="http://www.nmcycling.org/app/?action=EventPage&amp;id=542">Los Alamos Road Race</a><br />USAC Road<br />Los Alamos, NM<br />NMRS<br />June 23, 2012<br /><a class="ajaxEventWindow" href="http://www.nmcycling.org/app/?action=EventPage&amp;id=544">Olev Rapido Road Race</a><br />USAC Road<br />Albuquerque, NM<br /><br />June 24, 2012<br /><a class="ajaxEventWindow" href="http://www.nmcycling.org/app/?action=EventPage&amp;id=543">Olev Rapido Criterium</a><br />USAC Road<br />Albuquerque, NM<br /><a name="jul"></a><br /><a class="nmccalpop" href="http://www.nmcycling.org/cal/index.php?action=display&amp;year=2012&amp;month=07" target="_nmcextcal">July</a><br /><br />July 7, 2012<br /><a class="ajaxEventWindow" href="http://www.nmcycling.org/app/?action=EventPage&amp;id=545">Event Lab Gran Fondo</a><br />USAC Road<br />TBD<br /><a href="http://www.eventlabrp.com/">website</a><br /><br />July 14, 2012<br /><a class="ajaxEventWindow" href="http://www.nmcycling.org/app/?action=EventPage&amp;id=546">Volcan Time Trial Series #1</a><br />USAC Road<br />Albuquerque, NM<br /><br />July 21, 2012<br /><a class="ajaxEventWindow" href="http://www.nmcycling.org/app/?action=EventPage&amp;id=547">Volcan Time Trial Series #2</a><br />USAC Road<br />Albuquerque, NM<br /><br />July 21, 2012 - July 22, 2012<br /><a class="ajaxEventWindow" href="http://www.nmcycling.org/app/?action=EventPage&amp;id=552">Frazer Mountain Madness</a><br />USAC Mtn<br />Taos, NM<br />NMORS<br /><br />July 28, 2012<br /><a class="ajaxEventWindow" href="http://www.nmcycling.org/app/?action=EventPage&amp;id=556">Event Lab Criterium Series #1</a><br />USAC Road<br />Albuquerque, NM<br /><a href="http://www.eventlabrp.com/">website</a><br /><a name="aug"></a><br /><a class="nmccalpop" href="http://www.nmcycling.org/cal/index.php?action=display&amp;year=2012&amp;month=08" target="_nmcextcal">August</a><br /><br />August 4, 2012<br /><a class="ajaxEventWindow" href="http://www.nmcycling.org/app/?action=EventPage&amp;id=548">Volcan Time Trial Series #3</a><br />USAC Road<br />Albuquerque, NM<br /><br />August 4, 2012 - August 5, 2012<br /><a class="ajaxEventWindow" href="http://www.nmcycling.org/app/?action=EventPage&amp;id=551">Cedro/Sandia Peak</a><br />USAC Mtn<br />Albuquerque, NM<br />NMORS<br /><br />August 5, 2012<br /><a class="ajaxEventWindow" href="http://www.nmcycling.org/app/?action=EventPage&amp;id=554">Santa Fe Hill Climb</a><br />USAC Road<br />Santa Fe, NM<br />NMRS<br /><br />August 6, 2012 - August 7, 2012<br /><a class="ajaxEventWindow" href="http://www.nmcycling.org/app/?action=EventPage&amp;id=553">Cedro Peak Challenge</a><br />USAC Mtn<br />Albuquerque, NM<br />NMORS<br /><br />August 8, 2012<br /><a class="ajaxEventWindow" href="http://www.nmcycling.org/app/?action=EventPage&amp;id=561">Lobo Back to School Special</a><br />USAC Mtn<br />Albuquerque, NM<br />NMORS<br /><br />August 11, 2012<br /><a class="ajaxEventWindow" href="http://www.nmcycling.org/app/?action=EventPage&amp;id=549">Volcan Time Trial Series #4</a><br />USAC Road<br />Albuquerque, NM<br /><br />August 12, 2012<br /><a class="ajaxEventWindow" href="http://www.nmcycling.org/app/?action=EventPage&amp;id=555">Signal Peak Challenge</a><br />USAC Mtn<br />Silver City, NM<br />NMORS<br /><br />August 18, 2012<br /><a class="ajaxEventWindow" href="http://www.nmcycling.org/app/?action=EventPage&amp;id=557">Event Lab Criterium Series #2</a><br />USAC Road<br />Albuquerque, NM<br /><a href="http://www.eventlabrp.com/">website</a><br /><br />August 25, 2012<br /><a class="ajaxEventWindow" href="http://www.nmcycling.org/app/?action=EventPage&amp;id=558">Event Lab Criterium Series #3</a><br />USAC Road<br />Albuquerque, NM<br /><a href="http://www.eventlabrp.com/">website</a><br /><br />August 26, 2012<br /><a class="ajaxEventWindow" href="http://www.nmcycling.org/app/?action=EventPage&amp;id=550">RGRT Time Trial</a><br />USAC Road<br />Belen, NM<br /><a name="sep"></a><br /><a class="nmccalpop" href="http://www.nmcycling.org/cal/index.php?action=display&amp;year=2012&amp;month=09" target="_nmcextcal">September</a><br /><br />September 2, 2012 - September 3, 2012<br /><a class="ajaxEventWindow" href="http://www.nmcycling.org/app/?action=EventPage&amp;id=559">Record Challenge</a><br />USAC Road<br />Moriarty, NM<br /><br />September 9, 2012<br /><a class="ajaxEventWindow" href="http://www.nmcycling.org/app/?action=EventPage&amp;id=560">Enchanted Circle Century</a><br />Road<br />Red River, NM<br /><br />September 16, 2012<br /><a class="ajaxEventWindow" href="http://www.nmcycling.org/app/?action=EventPage&amp;id=563">Horny Toad Hustle</a><br />USAC Mtn<br />Las Cruces, NM<br />NMORS<br /><br />September 22, 2012<br /><a class="ajaxEventWindow" href="http://www.nmcycling.org/app/?action=EventPage&amp;id=564">High Desert Screamer</a><br />USAC Mtn<br />Gallup, NM<br />NMORS<br /><br />September 22, 2012<br /><a class="ajaxEventWindow" href="http://www.nmcycling.org/app/?action=EventPage&amp;id=566">Event Lab Road Race</a><br />USAC Road<br />TBD<br /><a href="http://www.eventlabrp.com/">website</a><br /><br />September 29, 2012<br /><a class="ajaxEventWindow" href="http://www.nmcycling.org/app/?action=EventPage&amp;id=567">Event Lab Criterium Series Final</a><br />USAC Road<br />Albuquerque, NM<br /><a href="http://www.eventlabrp.com/">website</a><br /><br />September 30, 2012<br /><a class="ajaxEventWindow" href="http://www.nmcycling.org/app/?action=EventPage&amp;id=562">Can You See Us NOW? ride and rally</a><br />Advocacy Event<br />Albuquerque, NM<br /><a name="oct"></a><br /><a class="nmccalpop" href="http://www.nmcycling.org/cal/index.php?action=display&amp;year=2012&amp;month=10" target="_nmcextcal">October</a><br /><br />October 6, 2012<br /><a class="ajaxEventWindow" href="http://www.nmcycling.org/app/?action=EventPage&amp;id=565">Road Apple Rally</a><br />USAC Mtn<br />Farmington, NM<br />NMORS<br /><a name="nov"></a><br /><a class="nmccalpop" href="http://www.nmcycling.org/cal/index.php?action=display&amp;year=2012&amp;month=11" target="_nmcextcal">November</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7284817641207555818-5443705960256815657?l=cody-the-clydsdale.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Cody the Clydesdalehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12175191211375084787noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7284817641207555818.post-40435124490905439662011-12-09T06:30:00.001-07:002011-12-10T06:18:42.981-07:00One of my favorite times of the year is when next years triathlon and cycling schedule come out. I'll spend weeks dreaming of which races I'll do and what season goals I want to accomplish. I got an email from the WSMR RD with the 2012 WSMR races and I thought I'd share. I'll post the NM cycling schedule tomorrow.<br /><br />2012 White Sands Missile Range<br /><br />18 Feb 2012 Presidents Day Duathlon<br />7K Run/30K Bike<br />Start time: 0730<br />Email: brent.k.jones@us.army.mil<br />Website: www.wsmrmwr.com (click on Bell Gymnasium)<br /><br />3 Mar 2012 Wind Triathlon<br />7K Run/35K Bike/400m Swim<br />Start time: 0730<br />Email: brent.k.jones@us.army.mil<br />Website: www.wsmrmwr.com (click on Bell Gymnasium)<br /><br />14 April 2012 Tax Day Triathlon<br />7K Run/40K Bike/400m Swim<br />Start time: 0700<br />Email: brent.k.jones@us.army.mil<br />Website: www.wsmrmwr.com (click on Bell Gymnasium)<br /><br />28 April 2012 WSMR Triathlon Sprint<br />5K Run/25K Bike/200m Swim<br />Start time: 0730<br />Email: brent.k.jones@us.army.mil<br />Website: www.wsmrmwr.com (click on Bell Gymnasium)<br /><br />19 May 2012 Armed Forces Day Duathlon<br />5K Run/35K Bike/5K Run<br />Start time: 0730<br />Email: brent.k.jones@us.army.mil<br />Website: www.wsmrmwr.com (click on Bell Gymnasium)<br /><br />9 June 2012 Beat the Heat Triathlon<br />5K Run/30K Bike/400m Swim<br />Start time: 0730<br />Email: brent.k.jones@us.army.mil<br />Website: www.wsmrmwr.com (click on Bell Gymnasium)<br /><br />7 July 2012 Missileman Duathlon<br />10K Run/56 Bike<br />Start time: 0730<br />Email: brent.k.jones@us.army.mil<br />Website: www.wsmrmwr.com (click on Bell Gymnasium)<br /><br />25 Aug 2012 Roadrunner Triathlon<br />5K Run/30K Bike/400m Swim<br />Start time: 0700<br />Email: brent.k.jones@us.army.mil<br />Website: www.wsmrmwr.com (click on Bell Gymnasium)<br /><br />8 Sep 2012 Yucca Triathlon<br />8K Run/45K Bike/400m Swim<br />Start time: 0730<br />Email: brent.k.jones@us.army.mil<br />Website: www.wsmrmwr.com (click on Bell Gymnasium)<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7284817641207555818-4043512449090543966?l=cody-the-clydsdale.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Cody the Clydesdalehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12175191211375084787noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7284817641207555818.post-21102283106245400922011-12-08T12:34:00.003-07:002011-12-08T12:34:00.564-07:00I've had the P90-X DVD's for a couple years and have never used them, my training schedule was to just too full with all the swimming, biking, and running. After a week of nan off season I've decided to give P90-X a try. I'm 1 week into it and am enjoying it so far, it's kicking my butt! During my workouts my muscles are shaking and I'm hitting muscle failure quickly. I usually wake up a little sore in my legs and so sore in my upper body that it's a struggle to even brush my teeth! I suspect that I'll get very quick gains from doing the P90-X routine because the workouts are so foreign to my body. Anytime someone switches their workouts around it shocks the body and it makes for great results. The no-bulk strength training and the plyometric aspects of the p90-X will help my triathlon racing later in the season.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7284817641207555818-2110228310624540092?l=cody-the-clydsdale.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Cody the Clydesdalehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12175191211375084787noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7284817641207555818.post-52221291300704119512011-12-07T06:54:00.000-07:002011-12-07T06:55:22.513-07:00It was 12 degrees on my bike ride home from work today!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7284817641207555818-5222129130070411951?l=cody-the-clydsdale.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Cody the Clydesdalehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12175191211375084787noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7284817641207555818.post-30968262000336841392011-12-04T20:45:00.008-07:002011-12-05T14:04:18.534-07:00The Nutcracker triathlon was held this morning in Rio Rancho New Mexico. It was a Run-Bike-Swim at the Rio Rancho Aquatic Center. The bike course was an out-and-back (moderately hilly) 25K. The run was a hilly loop 5K course. The swim was a serpentine 400 meter swim, up/down one lane at a time.<br /><br />The Nutcracker triathlon was RD’d by Mark Mico. Every time I race a multisport event put on by Mark Mico I’m amazed. His events are always extremely well organized and stress free events. The race results were posted online by the evening of the race. He always hands out the nicest age group awards of any local sprint. This year each and every athlete who placed top 3 in their AG received a wood plaque that had “The Nutcracker triathlon 1st, 2nd, or 3rd place division” on it. The registration fees of his events are always much cheaper than any other sprint distance races.<br /><br />The night before the Nutcracker triathlon a storm covered New Mexico in a fine sheet of snow. With all the snow and ice that had dropped just hours before sun came up I was afraid the bike portion of the triathlon was going to be canceled, but true to the land of enchantment most of the snow melted before the race start, all three legs of the race was a GO. It was only 24 degrees at the start of the race. There were icy patches on the run and bike. A fellow triathlete who was ahead of me on the run fell twice, apparently it didn’t affect him that badly because he still finished ahead of me on both the run and bike. It wasn’t until the second transition that I was able to get ahead of him.<br /><br />Today I wasn’t expecting much of a performance. My legs were still fatigued from racing Ironman Arizona 14 days ago, and my time trial bike was destroyed back in September, so I was racing on my slow heavy off brand road bike. Somehow, someway I still ended up having a great race. I finished in 1:23:18, 8th place out of 98 triathletes, I took 1st place in the 35-39 age group division, and I qualified for the 2012 US national Age Group Championships that will be held on August 18th in Burlington Vermont!!!!<br /><br />My buddy Matt Hall took 2nd place in the 35-39 age group and 11th overall. He laid a smack down on the bike making up the 2 minute lead I put on him during the run. He was right on my tail coming into T-2! I put a good 45 seconds on him in T-2- it’s a good thing I get naked quick. I was able to extend that lead in the water to 1:45. My training partner Audra Macejka took 3rd place age group in her 1st triathlon ever! Great things happened at the Nutcracker triathlon today!<br /><br />My wife and I need to spend some time in prayer on whether we can afford the time away from my work, my wife’s college study, and the expenses that would be needed to drive the 5 of us Hanson's all the way to Burlington Vermont so that I could compete in the 2012 USAT National Age Group Championships. It’s been a dream of mine for quite awhile to qualify and compete in the Age group and sprint distance national championships, but that would be a very long and expensive drive with 5 of us in a minivan. All of our babies all under the age of 7. I'll let you know what we decided as soon as we figure it out. Thanks for tuning in!!!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7284817641207555818-3096826200033684139?l=cody-the-clydsdale.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Cody the Clydesdalehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12175191211375084787noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7284817641207555818.post-75410019603312064262011-12-03T16:18:00.006-07:002011-12-03T19:03:32.854-07:00A small storm hit New Mexico last night so a lot of the day watch staff called in sick to work at the prison, I was given a mandatory 16 hour shift. I'm not complaining at all, I'm glad for the overtime money with Christmas coming. Overtime is one of the perks of working at the State Penn.<br /><br />I got off work this morning at 10 AM then slept for 4 hours, I didn't want to sleep more than that or it would disrupt my sleep tonight. I need to rest up for tomorrow, I'll be competing in the Nutcracker triathlon in the morning, a local sprint distance race. It's currently snowing &amp; the weather forecast for the race start is 27 degrees. Weather.com claims it will feel like 24 degrees. There's 200 athletes registered for this race, so apparently I'm not the only person out there who is tri-nuts or tri-tarded and willing to race in sub freezing temperatures.<br /><br />The last couple years I raced in December in below freezing temps I wore gloves, racing shorts, and a shirt. Now that I'm at a much lower body weight I cant tolerate the cold like I could when I was heavier. I'll be adding a wind breaker to my race garb. Any more clothes than that and it would slow me down too much in transition!<br /><br />I'll post a race report early next week. Thanks for tuning in!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7284817641207555818-7541001960331206426?l=cody-the-clydsdale.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Cody the Clydesdalehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12175191211375084787noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7284817641207555818.post-67016756786113315772011-12-02T08:16:00.001-07:002011-12-02T08:16:00.107-07:00"We run, not because we think it is doing us good, but because we enjoy it and cannot help ourselves. The more restricted our society and work become, the more necessary it will be to find some outlet for this craving for freedom. No one can say, 'You must not run faster than this, or jump higher than that.' The human spirit is indomitable."<br />Roger Bannister<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7284817641207555818-6701675678611331577?l=cody-the-clydsdale.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Cody the Clydesdalehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12175191211375084787noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7284817641207555818.post-59045630905783719212011-12-01T12:54:00.005-07:002011-12-07T16:33:57.587-07:00I told myself this year I was going to take a proper off season. I've made that decision every year and have never once been able to stop myself from training through the off season. At most I'm able to take a couple weeks off, and then my OCD takes over and I'm back at it as hard as ever.<br /><br />I took an entire week off and am now half a week into my off season strength training program and I'm already miserable. I want to be out running and biking!<br /><br />This morning I found a motivational quote:<br /><span style="color:#ff0000;">“Every morning in Africa, a gazelle wakes up. It knows it must outrun the fastest lion or it will be killed. Every morning in Africa, a lion wakes up. It knows it must run faster than the slowest gazelle, or it will starve. It doesn’t matter whether you’re a lion or gazelle - when the sun comes up, you’d better be running.”</span><br /><br />This quote motivated me so much I put my run shoes on and was half way out the door before I came to my senses. I realize to meet my Iron distance dreams of going sub 13 hours next year I have to start the training program well rested both physically and mentally. I have to prepare myself for a stellar training program or I'll fail. Part of next seasons training program starts now in my off season.<br /><br />I'll be atempting to break my dream time of 13 hours at the Redman full Iron on Sept 22nd 2012.<br /><span style="color:#ff0000;">"If you ever get a second chance in life for something, you've got to go all the way."<br /></span>- Lance Armstrong<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7284817641207555818-5904563090578371921?l=cody-the-clydsdale.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Cody the Clydesdalehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12175191211375084787noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7284817641207555818.post-35868713067777704952011-11-28T00:01:00.001-07:002011-11-28T06:58:41.310-07:00I registered for the Nutcracker triathlon, formerly called the Jingle Bell triathlon. The Nutcracker triathlon will be held on Dec 4th and is a sprint distance tri. It is a chip timed Run-Bike-Swim held at the Rio Rancho Aquatic Center here in wonderful New Mexico. The bike course is an out-and-back (difficult bike course) and the run is a VERY hilly 1 loop course. The swim is a serpentine swim up/down one lane at a time. Distances: 5k run, 25k bike, 400yd swim. The Nutcracker's RD is Mark Miko, who is one of the 2 best RD's of all time (tied with the Greer's from Lubbock TX).<br /><br />This race is only 14 days after Ironman Arizona. It's probably a bad idea for me to be racing only 14 days after IMAZ, especially since the Nutcracker tri is such a difficult course. In the last few years the 2nd place 35-39 AG finisher's average time in the Nutcracker tri has been 1 hour 11 minutes to 1 hour 12 minutes. In 2008 &amp; 2009 I raced this event &amp; finished with a 1 hour 25 minute (4th place AG) and a 1 hour 28 minutes (3rd place AG), but I was 20-40 pounds heavier. I'm currently in better shape and lighter than I was in '08 &amp; '09, but I'll be riding the slowest bike ever manufactured. So only time will tell how I'll finish my 1st race of the 2012 season.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7284817641207555818-3586871306777770495?l=cody-the-clydsdale.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Cody the Clydesdalehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12175191211375084787noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7284817641207555818.post-90712604365661048712011-11-26T12:05:00.004-07:002011-11-27T17:17:28.803-07:00I don't usually take any time off from triathlon training, consequently I usually suffer from burn out mid season. This winter I'll take 2 weeks completely off of triathlon training, then do 4 weeks of strength training. To avoid burn out during the 2012 season I wont be doing any swimming, biking, or running until January 2012. But I will be losing weight! Since mid season I had maintained 181 pounds, now I'm in the process of getting lower! I was planning on stopping my weight loss at 179 pounds, but I'm already at 177. Next stop 175 pounds!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7284817641207555818-9071260436566104871?l=cody-the-clydsdale.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Cody the Clydesdalehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12175191211375084787noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7284817641207555818.post-85227901274940029122011-11-22T10:17:00.014-07:002011-12-07T16:35:15.941-07:00On Nov 20th 2011 I competed in Ironman Arizona 2011. I felt great on race morning. I felt certain I'd be able to go sub 13 hours, which has been a goal of mine since I 1st fell in love with triathlon in 2004.<br /><br />The swim:<br />The water was 61 degrees, but it felt MUCH colder than that. I felt great at the beginning of the swim. By the time I made it to the half way point I was shaking uncontrollably and my arms weren't doing what I was trying to make them do. I made it to the half way point in 40 minutes. If I kept up that pace I'd finish the swim 20 minutes faster than my goal time, but I was concerned about my arms not working and my body shaking. This was my 76th multisport race and I'd never had anything like that happen before.<br /><br />When I got about 3/4's of the way through the swim my body was shaking uncontrollably, I was reduced to a dog paddle, I couldn't get my arms to move more than 6 inches in an up and down movement, and I kept getting lost. Every few minutes a volunteer in a boat would tell me I needed to swim 90 degrees to the the right or left. On three separate occasions I was somehow swimming back to the turn around point, 180 degrees in the wrong direction.<br /><br />The last 200 yards I was in trouble. My body was shaking so bad it was like I was having convulsions. My arms was no longer responding to my demands to swim. I kept sinking under the water. By that point there were 3 boats surrounding me, they kept telling me I had to stop going under the water or they were going to pull me out of the water &amp; DNF me.<br /><br />Somehow I made it to the end of the swim in 1 hour 53 minutes;-( The people on the docks had to pull me out of the water and pull me to a standing position. I couldn't stand on my own, and I could barely walk. On my way to the changing tent I couldn't jog in a straight line. I kept stumbling and running into the barriers. When I got into the changing tent I was shaking so badly I couldn't get my cycling shoes or helmet on. The volunteers had to help me stand up and virtually carry me next to a heater and wrap me in blankets to try and warm me up. Transition one took me 10 minutes;-(<br /><br />The bike:<br />On the bike it took me over an hour before I stopped shaking, two hours before I could peddle half way decent. I was able to avoid trying to push myself too hard to make up for the time I'd lost in the swim and transition. I followed my race plan on the bike perfectly. By the 60 mile mark of the bike I felt normal again and biked well considering I was racing on an old slow and heavy road bike- my TT bike was destroyed in a an accident in September. I finished the bike in 7 hours 19 minutes, which was faster than I thought I be able to do on my tank of a bike.<br /><br />The run:<br />I felt great as soon as I started running. I kept to my race plan of keeping in zone 2 for the 1st 11 miles and was able to keep a 9:06 average pace. I was ahead of my expected pace, and all my training showed I could keep a sub 10 minute per mile pace running in zone 2 easily. Once the sun set and the temperature started to drop I started to have problems with my body temperature. My body started shaking again. As the temperature continued to drop I got colder and I began to shake much worse. Eventually I couldn't make my hands move. Once my arms stopped responding to what I was trying to get them to do I stopped at a dog poop bag dispenser and grabbed some bags to wrap around my hands to try and warm them up. After an hour my of having the bags wrapped around my hands I was able to move my arms again rather than them hanging limp by my sides as I walked. On the last hour of the run my left leg began to have the same problem my arms did earlier. I had to partially drag it along behind me like Frankenstein's monster. It took me over 4 hours to walk the last 13 miles. My marathon time was a putrid 5 hours 56 minutes.<br /><br />It was my worst Ironman finish time. 15 hours 20 minutes, but I never stopped moving froward. I never quit. I fought when others would have given up. I may not have figured out how to be a fast Iron distance triathlete yet, but I have determination. I separated my shoulder in 2005 for my 1st Iron attempt and couldn't race, DNS. In 2006 I didn't make the last bike cut off point &amp; DNF'd my 2nd Iron attempt. I made a mistake with pre race nutrition in 2007 at my 3rd attempt and had to walk the entire marathon. This year I had hypothermia and was forced to walk the 2nd half of my marathon. I have enough fight in me for 3 people. I will try again. I'll break 13 hours. I am unstoppable, I am strengthened by God!<br /><br />I got my body fat tested in Sept and the exercise physiologist told me not to lose any more weight or I'd start having problems with my training, racing, and my health. I was at 6.8 percent body fat and 181 pounds. One of the problem she told me I'd have if I had too low of body fat was I'd be unable to control my bodies core temperature. I'm certain that's what my problem was while racing Ironman Arizona2011. As ridiculous as it sounds, I got a case of hypothermia in Tempe Arizona. I dont want to gain weight to avoid this happening again. Instead I'll try and prevent my body from getting overly cold by buying a full sleeve wet suit and a neoprene cap. I'll also put jackets, gloves, and other cold weather gear in my run special needs bags. Hopefully that will prevent this from happening again.<br /><br />I want to try another Ironman again as soon as possible, but I wont be registering for any more races until I get a new bike. Riding on that bike is not enjoyable, and there's no sense racing if I'm not having fun. I already paid for the Nutcracker triathlon that will be held in December in Rio Rancho. Since I paid for the Nutcracker triathlon already I'll race it, but outside of the Nutcracker I wont be racing again until I get a new bike.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7284817641207555818-8522790127494002912?l=cody-the-clydsdale.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Cody the Clydesdalehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12175191211375084787noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7284817641207555818.post-2618927572055606332011-11-22T03:45:00.002-07:002011-11-22T03:43:22.086-07:00I had my body fat tested at the UNM physiology lab late last month. I had 6.8 percent body fat. The person who ran the lab told me it wasn't a good idea to get below 5 percent. I googled the reasons why. The net didn't have much to say. What information I was able to find was very basic. I posted some of the info the web site's had posted (see 3rd paragraph and below).<br /><br />After giving up on getting the information on the net I contacted a dietitian. He told me essential body fat is necessary to regulate my core body temperature. Fat is necessary to create hormones like testosterone. Eating fat and having a minimum amount of essential body fat is also necessary for absorption of fat soluble vitamins. Vitamins A, D, E and K are all classified as fat soluble vitamins - since they are soluble in fat and are absorbed by the body from the intestinal tract. They follow the same path of absorption as fat and any condition interfering with the absorption of fats or not having enough fat in storage would result in poor absorption of these vitamins.<br /><br />Wikipedia says:<br />A person's percentage is the total weight of the person's fat divided by the person's weight and consists of essential body fat and storage body fat. Essential body fat is necessary to maintain life and reproductive functions. The percentage for women is greater than that for men, due to the demands of childbearing and other hormonal functions. Essential fat is 3%–5% in men, and 8–12% in women. Storage body fat consists of fat accumulation in adipose tissue, part of which protects internal organs in the chest and abdomen. The minimum recommended total body fat percentage exceeds the essential fat percentage value reported above.<br /><br />ask.com says:<br />Men can get down to around 5% and women to about 12% body fat. Below those numbers you really have to be careful that some basic physiological and hormone systems aren't disrupted to the extent that you get ill. The immune system can suffer, and in women, periods can go missing and bone health can be affected adversely.<br /><br />An article written by a UNM exercise physiology student says:<br />Body Composition<br />The body is composed of water, protein, minerals, and fat. A two-component model of body composition divides the body into a fat component and fat-free component. Body fat is the most variable constituent of the body. The total amount of body fat consists of essential fat and storage fat. Fat in the marrow of bones, in the heart, lungs, liver, spleen, kidneys, intestines, muscles, and lipid-rich tissues throughout the central nervous system is called essential fat, whereas fat that accumulates in adipose tissue is called storage fat. Essential fat is necessary for normal bodily functioning. The essential fat of women is higher than that of men because it includes sex-characteristic fat related to child-bearing. Storage fat is located around internal organs (internal storage fat) and directly beneath the skin (subcutaneous storage fat). It provides bodily protection and serves as an insulator to conserve body heat. The relationship between subcutaneous fat and internal fat may not be the same for all individuals and may fluctuate during the life cycle.<br />Lean body mass represents the weight of your muscles, bones, ligaments, tendons, and internal organs. Lean body mass differs from fat-free mass. Since there is some essential fat in the marrow of your bones and internal organs, the lean body mass includes a small percentage of essential fat. However, with the two-component model of body composition, these sources of essential fat are estimated and subtracted from total body weight to obtain the fat-free mass. Practical methods of assessing body composition such as skinfolds, bioelectrical impedance analysis (BIA), and hydrostatic weighing are based on the two-component (fat and fat-free mass) model of body composition.<br /><br /><br />Standards of Body Fat nessary<br />Our bodies require essential fat because it serves as an important metabolic fuel for energy production and other normal bodily functions. Referring to Table 1, you can see that the essential fat requirements are &lt; 5% for men and &lt; 8% for women. Normal body functions may be disrupted if body fat falls below the minimum level recommended for men (5%) and women (15%). The body fat ranges for optimal health (18%-30% for women and 10%-25% for men) are based on several epidemiological studies of the general population. Body fat percentages for optimal fitness and for athletes tend to be lower than optimal health values because excess fat may hinder physical performance and activity.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7284817641207555818-261892757205560633?l=cody-the-clydsdale.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Cody the Clydesdalehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12175191211375084787noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7284817641207555818.post-42427700093970864352011-11-20T08:16:00.002-07:002011-11-20T08:16:00.514-07:00By now I will have started my race. I'll be racing in the 2011 Ironman Arizona. My race strategy is to swim &amp; bike moderately then crush the marathon! Through the day I’ll need to remind myself that anyone can go out hard on the swim and bike, but what toll would it take farther down the line? Endurance athletics requires a certain discretion and reserve. It would be easy to let my ego get the better of me early on and bike beyond my means. It would be a mistake that would haunt me as the hours and miles added up. One of the biggest challenges on the bike will be to have the discipline to ride easy, even as other triathletes pass me. And I hate being passed. Today I’ll rely on my heart rate monitor like never before. I’ll use my HR monitor to make sure my pace is sensible.<br /><br />I'll let you know how my strategy works as soon as I can get to a computer post race! Thanks for tuning in and wish me luck!<br /><br />For today's race I found a great quote from Theodore Roosevelt:<br /><br />"The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena, whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood; who strives valiantly; who errs, who comes up short again and again, because there in no effort without error and short coming; but who does actually strive to do the deeds; who knows great enthusiasms, the great devotions; who spends himself in a worthy cause; who knows in the end the triumph of high achievement, and at the worst, if he fails at least fails while daring greatly, so that his place shall never be with those cold and timid souls who neither know victory nor defeat."<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7284817641207555818-4242770009397086435?l=cody-the-clydsdale.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Cody the Clydesdalehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12175191211375084787noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7284817641207555818.post-38238727447678233902011-11-19T19:40:00.002-07:002011-11-19T19:44:58.634-07:00Tonight after carb building with some Panda Express my fortune cookie told me, "FORTUNE IS ON YOUR SIDE- PLAY IT FOR ALL IT'S WORTH".<br /><br />I believe that bodes well for Ironman Arizona tomorrow!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7284817641207555818-3823872744767823390?l=cody-the-clydsdale.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Cody the Clydesdalehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12175191211375084787noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7284817641207555818.post-78233888587334438082011-11-19T10:42:00.006-07:002011-11-22T03:06:27.400-07:00Contained below is how to avoid having to swim naked in your 1st Ironman triathlon!What are these “Gear bags?”. I'll post some info on these bags to help you avoid some of the common problems and mistakes made with the gear bags during your 1st Ironman.<br /><br />During my 1st Ironman I was so excited I loaded all of my bike gear into my bike gear bag. When I went to get into my wet suit I didn't have my cycling shorts or shirt to wear under neath, I was forced to swim naked underneath my wet suit. The wet suit strippers had quite the surprise! This Iron shock to them &amp; I could have been avoided if I'd have known to not keep my cycling clothes on under neath my wet suit rather than put them into my cycling gear bag.<br /><br />Hint #2. In the 2 WTC Iron events I've done I never got my race morningf bag back, so dont leave anything in them you want to see again!<br /><br /><br />You are not allowed to leave anything next to your bike on race day, so all your gear is in bags that you will pick up at each transition.<br /><br />You get 5 bags for the following:<br />• Swim to bike transition:<br />Put everything in here you need for T1 helmet, glasses, shoes and socks, gloves, food, and anything else you need for the bike section. WARNING! If you are planning on wearing your cycling shorts, jersey, or bib under your wet suit then DON’t put them into your bike gear bag. If you put them into your bike gear bag you wont get them back until after your swim. I prefer to wear my bike clothes under my wet suit to be faster in T-1.<br />• Bike to run transition:<br />Put everything in here you need for T2: hat, glasses (if different from your biking glasses), shoes and socks, different shirt if necessary, food, etc.<br />• Bike special needs:<br />Nutrients and anything else you think you might need during the ride—Vaseline, frozen sports drink bottle, gel flask just in case, etc. You pisk this up about midway through the ride.<br />• Run special needs:<br />Maybe a change of socks, Vaseline, salt tabs, pain killers (but not NSAIDS), special food, a long sleeved sweater in case it is cold when you run in the dark (tie it around your waist, so you have it). This will be available about half way through the run.<br />• Dry clothes bag:<br />For what you can change into after you finish.<br /><br />On race day, if the gear collection area is not congested, a volunteer will actually hand you your gear bags, but if it is busy you will have to get them yourself, so know where your bag is!<br /><br />The day before the race.<br />1. Affix all your stickers and tags to everything. Figure out where your gear bag is located, where your bike is and where you should leave your special needs and dry gear bags on race day.<br />2. You need to have reflective tape on your run gear (you can get it at Inside Out Sports): a piece on the toe and heel of each shoe, a piece on the right and left of both front and back of shirt and shorts! Do this before you even leave home!<br />3. Lastly, label all your gear, including shoes before you leave home.<br />What are you wearing for each portion of the race? Some people actually wear two pairs of shorts for the bike: one compression pair (that double as running shorts-Sugoi and DeSoto have some) and one bike pair. Both can be worn under the wetsuit, or you can add the biking pair in the change tent. Make sure that the compression shorts have no seams in the crotch! Once in T2, you can just remove the bike shorts.<br /><br />The day before the race, it is a good idea to do a pre-race brick: 30 minute bike ride and 15 minute run - all at race pace. A good idea would be to ride some of the run course.<br /><br />I would also take advantage of the open water swims in the mornings leading up to race day.<br /><br />Race Day<br /><br />NOTE: absolutely no assistance of any kind is allowed from spectators and friends and family - this includes running, biking or driving with you, giving technical support, and/or handing you any food or anything else. You will be disqualified.<br /><br />Remember to race within yourself and follow your pacing plan. Do not be tempted to run anyone else’s race. Use your HR to guide you, if you have been training with a monitor. Whatever happens, use your mind as well as your body to deal with it, as a race this long is not won, or finished, by just being fit enough. Mental training should be as much a part of race prep and race execution as all your other training.<br /><br />Get up in plenty of time to eat the breakfast you always eat before your long training sessions, and do whatever mental preparation you have been training with. Remember, you are trained and ready for this event!<br /><br />Gates to the transition area are open at 5:00 and close at 6:30 am<br />• Bring your swim cap, wetsuit, special needs and dry gear bags, timing chip. If you have a friend there, you can bring your pump too and give it to them after you have finished pumping your tires. Please note, there will be bike assistance people there to pump up your tires, so it is not necessary for you to bring yours.<br />• Stow your special needs and dry clothes bags, go to the body marking area and then go and put on your wetsuit. If you pumped your own tires, hand off your pump to your friends.<br />• Go down to the water to wait for the race to start.<br />•<br />Swim<br />• Out on the swim course, there will be race crew to help you with directions.<br />• The swim course closes after 2 hours and 20 minutes. If you are still out there after this time, you will be DQ’d and not allowed to continue.<br /><br /><br />T1<br />• Once out of the water, you will be directed through timing chutes that lead you up and through the wetsuit strip area and showers. There are special wet suit strippers there to help you get out of your suit—let them do the work!<br />• Then head up to the gear racks and into the change tents. There are volunteers in there who will give you anything you ask for: Vaseline, sunblock, etc. Do not be afraid to ask for assistance—use the volunteers!<br />• Make sure you are fully clothed and ready to get on your bike before you head out to the bike storage racks. Get on your bike and go!<br />Bike<br />• You must have your race numbers on. You can wear it on your race belt - in the back for the bike and in the front for the run.<br />• When you first get on the bike, take in some plain water and, as soon as you feel able, start taking in nutrients. Follow your pre-designed and well practice hydration and nutrition plan to the letter through out the ride.<br />• Initially, try to keep your HR in Z1-2 so you can settle into the bike. No matter how good you feel, do not let your HR out of Z2 for the first 30 miles!<br />Keep the intensity/ HR and cadence you have been training with. During the middle of the bike, it would be OK if your HR crept up to the low end of Z3, but preferably you will stay in Z2 for the duration. It will be hard at times to resist the urge to go faster. But remember, you have to conserve energy and try to use fats for energy, and this is only possible if you are totally aerobic. Go faster and you start using up your glycogen stores, you build up lactic acid, and bonking becomes much more of a possibility. Do NOT be concerned with your speed on the bike—just HR and cadence, just like in training.<br />• Bike aid stations are every 10 miles or so. They will have: water (in white bottles), Gatorade (in Gatorade bottles), bars, Gu, fruit and cookies. Call out what you want and slow appropriately to safely get it.<br />• There will be technical vans out on the course to assist you. BUT, you should know how to deal with minor problems-flats, etc. So maybe take a beginner course in bike maintenance? Ensure you have had your bike thoroughly checked over before you leave home.<br />• There will also be medical vans out on the course and at aid stations. Getting medical assistance does not automatically mean your race is over.<br />• Bike course closes 10:30 hours after the race start and if you are still on the course you will be DQ’d.<br />T2.<br />Again, there will be volunteers to assist you in the change tents. Full medical facilities are available there.<br /><br />Run<br />• You must have your run number and reflective tape. You can wear your number on your race belt—in the back for the bike and in the front for the run.<br />• Aid stations are located about every mile and will have the following: water, Gatorade, Cola, bars, Gu, fruit and cookies and chicken broth.<br />• Once again, follow your hydration and nutrition plan to the letter!<br />• The special needs bag will be available about half way through the run - take out your long-sleeved sweater and tie it around you waist so you have it just in case.<br />• Self-illuminating light sticks are available at the aid stations, and after dusk you are required to have one.<br />• The run course closes at midnight, but you may finish if you want. If you do not want to continue, you will be brought back to the transition area.<br />Post race<br />• Finisher t-shirts and medals will be awarded at the finish line!<br />• Drink up! But not plain water—some form of carb drink is best. And eat what you can. Remember, to assist in recovery, a 4-1 ratio of carbs to protein in best within 30 minutes of finishing.<br />• Keep walking so that you do not cramp up, change into some dry clothes and then go and get a massage!<br />For your support crew (friends and family) there is an “Ironmates” designated area where they can get info about how you are doing on the course and track your progress.<br /><br />There is a medical information board here too, which they should check periodically to see if their athlete’s name is posted. If it is, check with a volunteer and they will provide more info. Personal messages can be posted here, and this is the best place to meet up once the race is over. Ironmates are not allowed in the finish chutes.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7284817641207555818-7823388858733443808?l=cody-the-clydsdale.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Cody the Clydesdalehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12175191211375084787noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7284817641207555818.post-65843442753461434512011-11-19T08:17:00.002-07:002011-11-19T08:17:00.171-07:00I was thinking about trying to qualify for the 2013 World long course triathlon championships. The qualifier is the Redman half triathlon held on Sept 22nd 2012. Turns out even if I qualified I'd never be able to afford to travel to where the long course worlds are being held: Belfort, France. I may try to qualify anyways just for fun.<br /><br />ITU posted this on their web site:<br />The International Triathlon Union (ITU) is pleased to announce the host cities for the 2012 and 2013 ITU Duathlon and Long Distance Triathlon World Championships.<br /><br />The 2012 ITU Duathlon World Championships will be held in Nancy, France on September 22-23, 2012. Nancy hosted the ETU European Duathlon Championships in 2010, and now makes the step up to the world stage. Nancy is in northeastern France and is well-known for its magnificent World Heritage site, the Place Stanilas.<br /><br />Segovia, Spain has been awarded the 2013 ITU Duathlon World Championships in September (exact dates to be confirmed). Segovia is a city full of history, with buildings like the Aqueduct, the Tower of San Esteban, the Monastery of El Parral, the Church of La Vera Crux and the Alcázar. In 1985, UNESCO named the entire city as a World Heritage site. Segovia also has a long history in sport, particularly cycling. Pedro Delgado, the 1988 Tour de France champion, was born in Segovia and the Tour of Spain has passed through it for many years.<br /><br />The 2013 ITU Long Distance Triathlon World Championships will be held in Belfort, France on June 1-2, 2013. Belfort is in the heart of Europe between the Malsaucy peninsula and the Ballon d’Alsace and the doorstep of Switzerland and Germany. The town has already hosted a number of triathlon events, including the World Military Triathlon Championships in 2004, the National French Duathlon Championships in 2005 and the National French Triathlon Championships in 2008 and 2009. <br /><br />The 2012 ITU Long Distance Triathlon World Championships, already awarded to Vitoria-Gasteiz, Spain is now confirmed for July 29, 2012. Vitoria-Gasteiz is the capital of basque country and hosted the Spanish national long distance titles in 2009.<br /><br />ITU President Marisol Casado said she was excited to announce the next two year’s World Championships for long distance triathlon and duathlon.<br /><br />“I’m excited to officially welcome Nancy, Belfort, Segovia and Vitoria-Gasteiz into our world championship host family and I am confident that that all these events will be a wonderful success,” Casado said. “The ITU is a strong supporter of all its MultiSport disciplines, as they all part of spreading triathlon’s message around the world, and we would like to thank these host cities for helping us to achieve this.”<br /><br />Duathlon consists of a 10km run, followed by 40km bike and finishes with a 5km run. The 2011 ITU Duathlon World Championships will be held in Gijon, Spain on September 24-25.<br /><br />Long Distance Triathlon is a 4km swim, 120km bike and 30km run. The 2011 ITU Long Distance Triathlon World Championships will be staged in Henderson, Nevada, USA on November 5.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7284817641207555818-6584344275346143451?l=cody-the-clydsdale.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Cody the Clydesdalehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12175191211375084787noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7284817641207555818.post-69013448529980193702011-11-18T01:47:00.000-07:002011-11-18T01:47:00.329-07:00My expected Ironman Arizona finishing times are:<br /><br />The 2.4 mile swim: I have no clue! <br />Expected: Perhaps 1:40 minutes. <br />Hoping for: 1:35.<br />I was swimming for a couple months with the Santa Fe HITS masters swim club. My endurance improved, I could swim longer without getting tired, but I never felt like my speed improved. I need to get some swim lessons.<br /><br />The 112 mile bike: <br />Expected: 8 hours. <br />Hoping for: 7:20.<br />On my tank of a bike I suspect I’ll only maintain a 14 mph pace, 15 mph at best.<br /><br />The 26.2 mile run: <br />Expected: 4 hours 20 minutes. <br />Hoping for: sub 4 hours.<br />My long distance running is at an all time best. Even if my legs are trashed from pushing around my incredibly heavy road bike for 112 miles I should still be able to maintain a 10 minute per mile pace.<br /> <br />Finish time:<br />Expected: 13 hours 50 minutes which would give me a PR by 47 minutes!<br />Hoping for sub 13 hours!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7284817641207555818-6901344852998019370?l=cody-the-clydsdale.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Cody the Clydesdalehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12175191211375084787noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7284817641207555818.post-81816449105547731722011-11-17T08:00:00.008-07:002011-11-17T08:00:09.575-07:00USAT posted this on their web site:<br />COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — USA Triathlon today announced the dates and locations of its 2012 National Championship schedule, providing multisport athletes from across the United States the opportunity to compete in a top-notch championship environment. <br /><br />On the heels of an extremely successful 2011 USA Triathlon National Championship season, which included record fields and sold-out events, the 2012 events will again give athletes a chance to earn official national champion status.<br /><br />“We are looking forward to bringing our members another great year of national championship racing in 2012,” said USA Triathlon National Events Director Jeff Dyrek. “Athletes will see some new venues on the list, as well as some return trips to fantastic locations from 2011. We look forward to crowning our 2012 national champions and securing our team members for Team USA for upcoming ITU World Championships.”<br /><br />Cities selected to host 2012 USA Triathlon National Championships include: Burlington, Vt.; Tucson/Oro Valley, Ariz.; Tuscaloosa, Ala.; Oklahoma City, Okla.; Mercer Island, Wash.; Cambridge, Md.; Austin, Texas; Pelham, Ala.; and Gilford, N.H.<br /><br />Details on the 2012 Junior and Youth National Championship, Elite National Championship, Club National Championship and Aquabike National Championship will be announced in the near future.<br /><br />Once again, the USA Triathlon Age Group and Sprint National Championships will be held in Burlington, Vt., next year as a two-day event with Age Group Nationals taking place on Aug. 18, 2012, and Sprint Nationals on Aug. 19, 2012. In 2011, nearly 2,500 of the nation’s top amateur triathletes participated in the sold-out Olympic-distance and sprint-distance events held on the shores of Lake Champlain. Registration will open Jan. 5, 2012, for Age Group and Sprint Nationals.<br /><br />For the sixth consecutive year, Tuscaloosa, Ala., will welcome triathletes to its waterways and streets for the USA Triathlon Collegiate National Championship on April 21, 2012. Talented collegiate triathletes will battle for national titles on a course similar to this year’s event, which saw nearly 1,600 athletes from more than 120 clubs competing for titles in the Olympic-distance, sprint-distance and team competition. <br /><br />Next year in Tuscaloosa, a four-person, draft-legal mixed team relay will be contested on April 22, 2012. Registration will open Jan. 5, 2012, for Collegiate Nationals. <br /><br />Tucson/Oro Valley, Ariz., is the third city to repeat as a host from 2011, welcoming age group duathletes and paraduathletes from across the country on April 28, 2012, for the USA Triathlon Duathlon National Championship. Registration will open Dec. 1 for Duathlon Nationals.<br /><br />The 2012 USA Triathlon National Championship schedule gets under way Jan. 22 with the USA Triathlon Winter Triathlon National Championship in Gilford, N.H.<br /><br />In addition to chasing national titles, athletes also will be competing for prized spots on Team USA at a number of USA Triathlon National Championships. Team USA is comprised of age group athletes that represent the U.S. at each ITU world championship event. Click here for more information on Team USA.<br /><br />Visit usatnationalevents.org for more information on each USA Triathlon National Championship.<br /><br />2012 USA Triathlon National Championship Schedule (Click links below for event and registration information)<br /><br /><br /><br />Date National Championship Location <br />Jan. 22 Winter Triathlon National Championship (Gunstock Winter Triathlon) Gilford, N.H. <br />March 25 Elite Duathlon National Championship (Powerman Alabama) Pelham, Ala. <br />April 21-22 Collegiate National Championship Tuscaloosa, Ala. <br />April 28 Age Group Duathlon National Championship Tucson/Oro Valley, Ariz. <br />May 28 Paratriathlon National Championship (Capital of Texas Triathlon) Austin, Texas <br />June 3 Long Course Duathlon National Championship (Blackwater Duathlon) Cambridge, Md. <br />July 28 Aquathlon National Championship (Islander Aquathlon) Mercer Island, Wash. <br />Aug. 18 Age Group National Championship Burlington, Vt. <br />Aug. 19 Sprint National Championship Burlington, Vt. <br />Sept. 22 Long Course Triathlon National Championship (Redman Triathlon) Oklahoma City, Okla. <br />TBA Junior and Youth National Championship (ages 7-19) TBA <br />TBA Elite National Championship TBA <br />TBA Club National Championship TBA <br />TBA Aquabike National Championship TBA<br /><br />The ones I'd love to race would be the:<br />April 28 Age Group Duathlon National Championship Tucson/Oro Valley, Ariz.<br />June 3 Long Course Duathlon National Championship (Blackwater Duathlon) Cambridge, Md. <br />Aug. 18 Age Group National Championship Burlington, Vt. <br />Aug. 19 Sprint National Championship Burlington, Vt. <br />Sept. 22 Long Course Triathlon National Championship (Redman Triathlon) Oklahoma City, Okla.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7284817641207555818-8181644910554773172?l=cody-the-clydsdale.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Cody the Clydesdalehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12175191211375084787noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7284817641207555818.post-20952118985494376842011-11-16T08:00:00.002-07:002011-11-16T08:00:10.423-07:00Acrylamide has been a listed carcinogen under Proposition 65 since 1990, and it looks as though OEHHA will soon be listing it soon as a reproductive toxicant as well. Acrylamide levels in potatoes increase as they are turned into french fries, potato chips, etc. Hence, the following rather complicated Proposition 65 warning (presented here without warranty as to authenticity -- I'm not really sure):<br /><br /><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-ny2DSnJnAx8/TsEgadAl1CI/AAAAAAAAAv8/8BqyMgXAK40/s1600/mc%2Bdonalds%2B2.bmp"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-ny2DSnJnAx8/TsEgadAl1CI/AAAAAAAAAv8/8BqyMgXAK40/s320/mc%2Bdonalds%2B2.bmp" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5674852644299330594" /></a><br /><br />Formal identification and sufficiency of evidence:<br /><br />In 1991 and 1992, NIOSH published reports on occupational health standards for acrylamide that identified developmental and male reproductive toxicity (NIOSH 1991, 1992). These reports satisfy the formal identification and sufficiency of evidence criteria in the Proposition 65 regulations.<br /><br />NIOSH (1991) concluded that: <br /><br />“…acrylamide monomer may be neurotoxic, carcinogenic, genotoxic, and hazardous to reproduction. Recent studies confirm that acrylamide exposures cause cancer and reproductive effects in animals, but epidemiologic studies have not demonstrated these effects in humans.”<br /><br />“Acrylamide exposure affected both fetal and postnatal development in mouse and rat offspring when dams were orally dosed during pregnancy.” <br /><br />NIOSH (1992) stated that: <br /><br />“Acrylamide is an irritant, a potent neurotoxin that affects both the central and peripheral nervous systems, a reproductive toxin, and a carcinogen.”<br /><br />Adverse effects on male reproduction cited in NIOSH (1991, 1992) consisted of testicular degeneration, decreased testosterone levels, decreased fertility, and dominant lethal effects in exposed experimental animals. Developmental effects included nerve degeneration, decreased birth weight and decreased weight gain in the offspring of animals exposed to acrylamide during pregnancy.<br /><br />In 2005, the NTP-CERHR published a report on acrylamide (NTP-CERHR, 2005). This report concludes that the chemical causes developmental and male reproductive toxicity, and satisfies the formal identification and sufficiency of evidence criteria in the Proposition 65 regulations.<br /><br />OEHHA is relying on the NTP-CERHR’s conclusions in the report that acrylamide causes reproductive toxicity. The NTP-CERHR report concludes that there is:<br /><br />Clear evidence of adverse effects for developmental toxicity in laboratory animals.<br /><br />Clear evidence of adverse effects for reproductive toxicity in laboratory animals (male mice and rats).<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7284817641207555818-2095211898549437684?l=cody-the-clydsdale.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Cody the Clydesdalehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12175191211375084787noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7284817641207555818.post-45102096288713319362011-11-15T08:35:00.002-07:002011-11-15T10:10:49.919-07:00My daughters been saving her allowance for almost half a year now. Even when her brothers buy something with their money in front of her she chooses to save rather than buy. When we told her we were going on vacation this weekend and would take her and her brothers to the Phoenix zoo she ran to her room, grabbed her piggy bank and started counting her money. Since she'd been saving her money for such a long time I assumed she was going to buy herself something very special. <br /><br />I asked her "What are you planning to buy honey?"<br />She replied. "I'm seeing if I have enough money to buy something for all three of us", (meaning her brothers and herself). <br /><br />Earlier this week my daughter had show and tell in her kindergarten class. Most of the kids chose to show and tell their favorite possessions. My baby girl chose to show and tell her two best friends in the class named Angelina and Maia. She had them stand in front of the class with her and she told everyone why they were special and why she loved them.<br /><br />My baby girl never ceases to amaze me. God has really blessed us with a daughter who is has a heart for others.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7284817641207555818-4510209628871331936?l=cody-the-clydsdale.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Cody the Clydesdalehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12175191211375084787noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7284817641207555818.post-37132224321544229602011-11-14T00:20:00.002-07:002011-11-14T06:54:24.335-07:00<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-i_XVrHvjPxo/To4Nu5kZqfI/AAAAAAAAAsg/EdHTis6eqp8/s1600/DSC03266.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-i_XVrHvjPxo/To4Nu5kZqfI/AAAAAAAAAsg/EdHTis6eqp8/s320/DSC03266.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5660476881029933554" /></a><br /><br />On my 1st day back to cycling outdoors I rode 56 miles and ran 4.5 miles. While riding the rubber on my Armadillo tire came off mid ride. I rode home with the rubber flapping off the tire. It was incredibly unstable, it felt as if my front wheel was riding on ice. I was glad to made it home alive!<br /><br />I've put a ton of miles on those tires, I'm amazed they lasted so long. Even riding without the rubber protecting and riding on the wire tread the Armadillo tire still didn't go flat. Those tires are sound! Very heavy. But indestructible!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7284817641207555818-3713222432154422960?l=cody-the-clydsdale.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Cody the Clydesdalehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12175191211375084787noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7284817641207555818.post-89419693308070266832011-11-13T00:01:00.003-07:002011-11-13T06:58:47.119-07:00The awkward cycling moment of the year happened to me on Friday on the tail end of a 2 hour bike ride and 3 bottles of Gatorade: <br /><br />"Well.... ummm..... I'm watering your bushes ma'am."<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7284817641207555818-8941969330807026683?l=cody-the-clydsdale.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Cody the Clydesdalehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12175191211375084787noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7284817641207555818.post-25669470908690642782011-11-12T00:03:00.004-07:002011-11-12T15:54:53.529-07:00I just received an email that gave me my bib #. My bib # for Ironman Arizona will be #1445. You can track my progress on www.Ironmanlive.com by entering my bib # or name. IMAZ race day is Nov 20th!<br /><br />The email also stated that the Ironman corporation will disqualify any athlete who runs across the finish line with their kids. Athletes not being allowed to hold their kids hands as they run across the finish line, and IM refusing to have a Clydesdale or Athena division is the main reason I haven't done any official Ironman races since 2007. I feel the Ironman corporation is getting too big for their britches. Much to high and mighty. Very uppity. I'd think $750 for a entry fee would be enough money to allow me to run across the finish holding my child's hand. I'd rather race a grass roots Iron distance race for half the cost and get less control freak behavior & more support and compassion from the RD's. That's my rant for the year.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7284817641207555818-2566947090869064278?l=cody-the-clydsdale.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Cody the Clydesdalehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12175191211375084787noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7284817641207555818.post-10317068360667298382011-11-11T06:20:00.000-07:002011-11-11T06:20:00.078-07:00Saw this video posted on FB by Major R. Wood. Thought I'd share.<br /><br />http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=d4E9oHauVEk<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7284817641207555818-1031706836066729838?l=cody-the-clydsdale.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Cody the Clydesdalehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12175191211375084787noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7284817641207555818.post-31027703697764187142011-11-09T00:23:00.008-07:002011-11-09T01:42:43.681-07:00I was planning on starting another training plan for an Iron after IMAZ this year, but my wife asked me not to because our schedules are so full. We just don't have enough time in our lives for me to be training 20 plus hours a week. She's never asked me to rein back on my triathlon obsession before so I was glad to oblige. <br /><br />It didn't take me long after her request for me to figure out what I wanted to do in 2012. I'll be training and racing for one of the USAT regional triathlon championships in hopes of qualifying for the USAT 2012 age group national triathlon championships. USAT hasn't announced where the USAT 2012 regional or national age group triathlon championships will be held yet, but I'll let you know as soon as they've posted it online.<br /><br />Here is how USAT says I can qualify for the national age group triathlon championships: <br /><br />•Special Qualifying and Regional Championship races will qualify the top 33 percent or top five finishers (whichever is greater) in each age group.<br /><br />** Note: If there are 35 athletes in an age group and an athlete places 12th or higher, they have qualified for the 2011 Age Group Nationals. If an athlete places 13th out of 35 they have not qualified. <br /><br />•A non-championship USAT sanctioned event in one of the specified qualifying distances (as explained above) will qualify the top 10 percent or top finisher (whichever is greater) in each age group.<br /><br />** Note: If there are 25 athletes in an age group and an athlete places 3rd or higher, they have qualified for the 2011 Age Group Nationals. If an athlete places 4th out of 25 they have not qualified.<br /><br />•The top 33% or top five (whichever is greater) athletes in each age group at the USAT Age Group, Sprint and Long Course Triathlon National Championships in the current and/or previous year automatically qualify. Qualification can no longer be met at any other National Championship.<br /><br />•The top 10 finishers in each age group from the 2010 USAT Age Group National Championship automatically qualify.<br /><br />•Any athlete who has competed as a member of Team USA in Sprint, Intermediate or Long Course Triathlon within the past three years will automatically qualify. Qualification can no longer be met for any other Team USA participation or from participation more than three years prior.<br /><br />•All-American and honorable mention All-Americans from the 2010 USAT National Rankings automatically qualify.<br /><br />Note: All qualification is based on the number of athletes that start the race in the age group, not the number that actually finish or have registered.<br /><br />Athena and Clydesdale<br />There are no qualification standards for the Athena and Clydesdale division at the Age Group National Championship in Burlington, Vt. It is an open division in which athletes may register without prior qualification.<br /><br />What do I do once I Have Qualified?<br />Once qualification is met, athletes do not need to do anything special except indicate where and how they met qualification on the Age Group National Championship online race registration system. There will be no other steps required. Athletes will not receive a notification from USAT on their qualification as each athlete is responsible for letting us know in which race they qualified when they register online (see: Race Registration to register).<br /><br />USA Triathlon will do an audit of those who have met qualification shortly after the athlete registers online. If an athlete does not get a written request for more information within two weeks of registering online, the athlete can rest assured that the entry has been accepted. From there, the athlete's name will appear on the participant list.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7284817641207555818-3102770369776418714?l=cody-the-clydsdale.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Cody the Clydesdalehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12175191211375084787noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7284817641207555818.post-41036492765136109612011-11-07T00:56:00.005-07:002011-11-07T00:56:00.214-07:00Back in 2007 I purchased a road bike so I could start riding with roadies; they don't allow people to ride with them on time trial bikes and that was all I owned. I purchased the cheapest bike I could find at the time, it was a Cadillac RLE1.8 Road Bike. The 1st time I rode it I regretted my purchase, it's slow & heavy. I average 2-2.5 MPH slower than when I rode my time trial bike, but now that my time trial bike was destroyed in an accident I'm grateful to have it. My stance as a christian should be to have an attitude of gratitude, and when bad things happen I want to strive to pray and to accept Gods will over mine. <br /><br />In Sept my TT bike was destroyed and I'm now forced to do all my training and racing on my road bike. I believe this slow and heavy bike was a gift from God. It's His way of reminding me that if I put Him 1st in my life He'll take care of the small things in my life. I believe this road bike is His way of showing me that He wont make me go without, and that nothing in my life is to small for Him to care about. This road bike I have is Gods way of showing me that He loves and will provide for me. It's also a great way for me to realize that the most important thing in triathlon isn't winning races or being fast. I should use triathlon as a tool to show others how I can involve God in everything I do and hopefully lead other triathletes to Christ. <br /><br />In the Christian life it is not unusual for God to use hardship and pain to bring about good. Paul tells us in Romans 8:28, "we know that for those who love God all things work together for good." Pain and hardship are often the results of God disciplining His children, "for the Lord disciplines the ones He loves.... He disciplines us for our good, that we may share his holiness. For the moment all discipline seems painful rather than pleasant, but later it yields the peaceful fruit of righteousness to those who have been trained by it" (Heb. 12:6, 10-11.)<br /><br />Not all discipline serves to correct me when I have done wrong. Often, God's discipline in my life is a way of strengthening me; it is a means of sanctification. Although Jesus never sinned, he still "learned obedience through what he suffered" (Heb, 5-8) and was made "perfect through suffering" (Heb. 2-10). As he grew from childhood to adulthood and continued through his life on earth, the task of obedience to God became harder and harder, and it included much suffering. Through all of this, Jesus increased in His strength to obey.<br /><br />Since God works even through my experience of suffering and even death to complete my sanctification, preserving my life and my general comfort should not be my highest goal. Obedience to God and faithfulness in every circumstance is far more important. That is why Paul could tell the Ephesians elders, "I do not account my life of any value nor as precious to myself, if only I may finish my course and the ministry that I received from the Lord Jesus, to testify to the gospel of the grace of God". <br /><br />Even though God uses a hardship like losing my cherished time trial bike for a positive means in my life, it is important to remember that suffering is not merely "natural," as people without God's word often think of it. Neither is sickness or evil or injustice natural. These things are not right, and in God's world they ought not to be. Although we live with these things now, one day all of them- even death- will finally be destroyed (1 Cor. 15:24-26)<br /><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-UOfIOI-PCsQ/TpJvZcQt9YI/AAAAAAAAAso/Lv2XPwgAYaQ/s1600/cadillac%2B2.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-UOfIOI-PCsQ/TpJvZcQt9YI/AAAAAAAAAso/Lv2XPwgAYaQ/s320/cadillac%2B2.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5661710164431861122" /></a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7284817641207555818-4103649276513610961?l=cody-the-clydsdale.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Cody the Clydesdalehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12175191211375084787noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7284817641207555818.post-14609517789097910492011-11-02T11:32:00.000-06:002011-11-02T11:33:51.857-06:00OMNISCIENCE OF GOD- <br />Does God know everything? It’s not too surprising to hear non-Christians and even cultists deny that God is omniscient. But what is surprising is that a growing number of theologians today who profess to be evangelicals also deny it. Of course the real question is: What does the Bible say?<br /><br />OMNISCIENCE OF GOD- God Knows Everything<br />The Bible repeatedly tells us that God knows everything. His knowledge, in fact, is “perfect [Job 37:16] and is “beyond measure” [Psa. 147:5]. He sees every move we make, He knows the innermost thoughts of our hearts and He even knows what we are going to say before we say it [1 Sam. 16:7; 1 Chron. 28:9; Psa. 139:1-6; Jer. 17:10; Heb. 4:12-13]. Unlike the false gods of our time, the Lord knows everything: Even what’s going to happen in the future [Isa. 41:21-24; 42:9; 44:7]. Jesus, interestingly enough, also tells us that our heavenly Father numbers the very hairs on our head. By the way, it’s interesting to note that God actually revealed to Isaiah the name of Cyrus even before he was actually born — in fact, one century before he was born. Cyrus, of course, was the king who returned the Jews to their homeland after the Babylonian exile [Isa. 44:28-45:1].<br /><br />OMNISCIENCE OF GOD- Scripture Twisting<br />You know as Matthew 11 points out, God even knows what people would have done if their circumstances had been different [Matt. 11:21]. Well despite the evidence, some people today still deny that the Bible teaches that God is omniscient or all-knowing. As evidence they point out silly little things like in Genesis where God had to look for Adam in the Garden of Eden, or later on in the book of Genesis [Gen. 3:9-13] they point out that God had to go down to Sodom and Gomorrah to find out how bad their sin actually was [Gen. 18:20-21]. Well, it should go without saying that these passages don’t indicate, by any stretch of the imagination, that God doesn’t know everything. In fact, they’re not even very difficult to understand. You see, as a parent I often ask my kids where they are or what they’ve done, even when I already know, because I want them to face up to what they did wrong. God does the very same thing with us.<br /><br />OMNISCIENCE OF GOD- We Can Rest in Him<br />Since God knows everything, we can have confidence in Him and in His promises — not only for peace in this life, but an eternity of joy in the life to come. And aren’t you glad that he knows you, that He knit you together in your mother’s womb, that he fashioned you and knows exactly what you are designed to do — that all the days ordained for you are written in his book even before one of them came to be? Yes my friend, God does know all things.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7284817641207555818-1460951778909791049?l=cody-the-clydsdale.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Cody the Clydesdalehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12175191211375084787noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7284817641207555818.post-18250209522918764692011-10-31T01:24:00.006-06:002011-10-31T13:58:23.174-06:00On Friday I completed my last long run at my favorite run course, Ranch Viejo sub division. Rancho Viejo is located just south of the Santa Fe community college. I ran 3 times around the outer trail surrounding the subdivision, each lap is a 6.3 mile challenging loop with lots of hills and glorious views. After the run I felt great. I was amazed at how great I felt! This year my long distance running has been at an all time best! I can run longer and faster than ever before. I ran 19.3 miles with less fatigue I'd normally experience running for only two hours!<br /><br />Then on Saturday I completed my longest brick of the year. I rode my bike from the Santa Fe Rail Runner 550 station into Albuquerque via Highway 14, then to the Sandia Casino, then back up to Paseo Del Norte & Wyoming. 77 miles total. From there I threw on my run shoes and took my 6 year old daughter with me on her bike for a run. She and I went 6.1 miles keeping a 10 minute per mile pace. My baby girl is a cycling animal! I can’t wait until she’s old enough to compete in some junior cycling races. She'll kill it!<br /><br />On the bike portion of my brick I averaged just shy of 14 MPH. The reason for me riding so slow is my triathlon bike was destroyed in September, I’m now riding on an old, slow, off brand road bike. It’s 2-3 mph slower than my triathlon bike. Don’t get me wrong, I love my road bike regardless of how slow it is. I’m grateful to have this bike to use as a spare. A slow bike is better than no bike!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7284817641207555818-1825020952291876469?l=cody-the-clydsdale.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Cody the Clydesdalehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12175191211375084787noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7284817641207555818.post-84048959979745300452011-10-28T16:17:00.005-06:002011-10-30T22:32:28.978-06:00I got over my stomach bug and was training again again by Wed morning..... <br /><br />I just finished my last long run in my training plan for IMAZ. I ran 19.3 miles & felt great! All my training suggests I'll break my Iron PR by about 30 min even though I'll be using a bike that I average 2 mph slower than the bike I had ridden at my last Iron that I PR'd at! My training splits suggest I'll also break my Iron marathon time by over 90 minutes, and my marathon (no swim or bike) time by 30 min! I cant help but wonder what I could do at another Ironman without the 2 month break of training from a bike crash, and having a decent bike with race wheels.... So I'm contemplating attempting the Redman full Iron in 2012. It all depends if I can convince my wife to let spend that much time training while she's in collage. I invited a few of my triathlon buddies to go and do it with me. If they go and we could race together it would make it particularly wonderful!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7284817641207555818-8404895997974530045?l=cody-the-clydsdale.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Cody the Clydesdalehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12175191211375084787noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7284817641207555818.post-54238741816367993012011-10-25T06:14:00.005-06:002011-10-25T06:28:27.358-06:00My wife and youngest son Rion got the stomach bug last week. I thought I had been lucky and avoided it, but apparently my long bricks this weekend in conjunction with 12 to 16 hour work shifts and only 3 hours of sleep in between broke my body down. Monday morning I got a horrible stomach bug. I'm currently able to keep food down, but I'm still battling the aches and fever. I'm hoping to recover in time to do another pair of long bricks this weekend. This Friday and Saturday is my last chance to get in a couple really long training days, after this week I'm supposed to start decreasing my training to allow my body to be fully healed up and ready to race for Ironman Arizona 2011.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7284817641207555818-5423874181636799301?l=cody-the-clydsdale.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Cody the Clydesdalehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12175191211375084787noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7284817641207555818.post-59221741419336551582011-10-23T06:40:00.000-06:002011-10-23T06:40:00.536-06:00I did my 1st two back to back long brick workouts since my bike accident in early Sept. Friday I did a 67 mile bike ride and a 6.2 mile run, I burned a total of4,444 calories, my metabolic rate is currently 3,200 calories a day, so I was able to eat 7,644 calories without worrying about gaining any weight!<br /><br />Yesterday I did a 14 mile bike followed by a16.5 mile run, I burned 2,411 calories, so I'll be able to eat 5,611 guilt free calories! I love long training days!<br /><br />Those 2 training days were a gut check. I was hurting at the half way point. By the end I was slow and tired. Very slow. Very tired. Considering I haven't done a dang thing since early Sept I did surprisingly well. I've decided to attempt racing Ironman Arizona on Nov 20th. Because I was unable to train for 2 months and I'm now riding an old, heavy, off brand road bike I doubt I'll be able to break my Ironman PR of 14 hours 37 minutes. I'll just be happy to just finish by the Ironman cut off time of 17 hours.<br /><br />Wish me luck, I'm going to need it!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7284817641207555818-5922174141933655158?l=cody-the-clydsdale.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Cody the Clydesdalehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12175191211375084787noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7284817641207555818.post-27743155686943436252011-10-19T10:49:00.003-06:002011-10-19T10:57:20.843-06:00<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-FjGzL7VkyEg/Tp8AycFWGTI/AAAAAAAAAvA/OaqvtplhsHY/s1600/Oakley%2BTransistor%2BLivestrong.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 167px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-FjGzL7VkyEg/Tp8AycFWGTI/AAAAAAAAAvA/OaqvtplhsHY/s320/Oakley%2BTransistor%2BLivestrong.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5665247722787445042" /></a><br /><br />I had to get a new pair of prescription eyes glasses. To celebrate my latest accomplishment of getting down to 6.8% body fat I decided to treat myself to a pair of Oakley Transistor Livestrong Series eye glasses. I'm very excited. When I had my last pair of Oakley eye prescription eye glasses they never slid down my face when I rode or ran, no matter how sweaty I became. They worked perfectly for a triathletes life style of constant hard core training and racing. I cant wait to get them!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7284817641207555818-2774315568694343625?l=cody-the-clydsdale.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Cody the Clydesdalehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12175191211375084787noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7284817641207555818.post-71126530043930025342011-10-15T22:57:00.020-06:002011-10-17T11:33:18.781-06:00I got my boy fat tested at the UNM physiology department using the Hydrostatic Body Fat Testing method (Hydro-Densitometry). I decided to get Hydrostatic Testing done because I haven't been able to train due a limousine/bicycle crash in September. Now that I haven't done any swimming, biking, or running in over a month I'm worried I've lost muscle and become fatter; My 2nd greatest fear is I become one of those skinny fat people. My greatest fear is I get fat, REALLY FAT! As you can tell from my Hydrostatic Body Fat Testing results listed below my body weight fluctuates a lot! I struggle with my weight, I have a slow metabolism, and I love food.... not a good combination. The good Lord Jesus Christ blessed me with an obsession with training for triathlons, otherwise I'd be 500 pounds and unable to get out of my bedroom door! All glory be to God! Here are my previous results:<br /><br /><br />Oct 2011: 181 pounds @ 6.86% body fat. 169.3 pounds lean mass. 12.5 pounds fat.<br /><br />June 2011: 188.4 pounds @ 10.9%. 169.4 pounds lean mass. 19 pounds fat.<br /><br />Nov 2010: 222.2 pounds at 19.01% body fat. 180 pounds lean mass. 42.2 pounds fat.<br /><br />July 2010: 189 pounds at 9.81% body fat. 170.6 pounds lean mass. 18.5 pounds fat.<br /><br />Jan 2010: 207 at 18.4% body fat. 169.2 pounds lean mass. 38.5 pounds fat.<br /><br />July 1999: 204 at 13.1% body fat. 188.43 pounds lean mass. 15.57 pounds fat.<br /><br />I was told that there could be some problems with my heath, training, and racing if I get my body fat below 5%. So I've decided in late Nov I'm going to try and get my weight down to 179, which would put me just below 6% body fat.<br /><br /><br />For those who don't know about Hydrostatic Testing I posted a description about it below:<br /><br />Hydrostatic Testing(Underwater Weighing) has become universally regarded by industry experts as the "Gold Standard" in body fat testing. Renowned author and fitness expert Covert Bailey, in the phenomenal best seller "Fit or Fat", states: "That hydrostatic testing (underwater immersion) is the most accurate method for body fat determination."<br /><br />The hydrostatic method uses a two component model which separates the body in two distinct pieces:<br /><br />1) Bone, muscle, and connective tissue collectively known as lean mass sinks (More Dense than Water). <br />2)Body Fat-floats (Less Dense than Water). <br /><br />By obtaining your land weight and water weight (based on buoyancy) the UNM physiology department can scientifically calculate your body fat as a percentage of your total weight. The ordinary land scale cannot tell you if weight loss is muscle or fat, while getting dunked can tell you to the ounce of what took place with you body during your weight loss or gain regiment.<br /><br />Clinically speaking, the hydrostatic testing method has been around for over 50 years and is based on Archimedes principle which states "that when a body is submerged in water, there is a buoyant counter force equal to the weight of the water which is displaced". Again, because bone and muscle are denser than water, a person with a larger percentage of lean body mass will weigh more in the water and ultimately have a lower body fat percentage versus someone with less lean muscle mass. A person with more body fat will be lighter in water because body fat floats and lean tissue, muscle, connective tissue, bones, etc. sink.<br /><br />Hydrostatic Body Fat Testing (Hydro-Densitometry): According to research, "Hydrostatic Body Fat Testing "is still the "Gold Standard" to which all methods of body fat testing still compare themselves.<br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-FNFvA91rwTY/TpxkPuEBx0I/AAAAAAAAAuw/noRz2qFsQD8/s1600/Hydrostatic%2BBody%2BFat%2BTesting%2B2.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 118px; height: 165px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-FNFvA91rwTY/TpxkPuEBx0I/AAAAAAAAAuw/noRz2qFsQD8/s320/Hydrostatic%2BBody%2BFat%2BTesting%2B2.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5664512652550981442" /></a><br />What I felt like today!<br /><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-hJ9M1yphFuU/TpxkPky6qEI/AAAAAAAAAuo/Ijwbc47rzN8/s1600/Hydrostatic%2BBody%2BFat%2BTesting.bmp"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 259px; height: 194px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-hJ9M1yphFuU/TpxkPky6qEI/AAAAAAAAAuo/Ijwbc47rzN8/s320/Hydrostatic%2BBody%2BFat%2BTesting.bmp" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5664512650063292482" /></a><br />What it was actually like.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7284817641207555818-7112653004393002534?l=cody-the-clydsdale.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Cody the Clydesdalehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12175191211375084787noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7284817641207555818.post-19343476804762030252011-10-12T14:21:00.004-06:002011-10-12T15:07:38.640-06:00This is a wonderful picture I saw on Facebook. I remember playing with my kids when they were still in my wife's belly. After awhile they'd learn games and play with me. Once I woke them up and they realized it was play time my boys would feel around until they found my palm, then they'd kick or hit it as hard as they could. Cody had the most endurance, he could play for almost an hour. Rion was our strongest, he could kick so hard he could knock the breath out of my wife and bring tears to her eyes. My daughter would get tired the quickest, but she learned the most intricate games. She would follow my fingers with her hand as I traced patterns around my wife's belly. There were times we could see her fingers when she tried to grasp ahold of my finger rather than just follow the patterns I was making. If I tapped her hand or foot once she would hit back once, if I bumped her twice she would hit me back twice. <br /><br />Those were some of the best experiences of my life. I'll remember them fondly until the I day I die.<br /><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-nHh61IZiwck/TpX3F4EcA8I/AAAAAAAAAuc/lPXWaTxQlfs/s1600/baby%2Bin%2Bwomb.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 260px; height: 320px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-nHh61IZiwck/TpX3F4EcA8I/AAAAAAAAAuc/lPXWaTxQlfs/s320/baby%2Bin%2Bwomb.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5662703786810672066" /></a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7284817641207555818-1934347680476203025?l=cody-the-clydsdale.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Cody the Clydesdalehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12175191211375084787noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7284817641207555818.post-57796135184189821762011-10-11T20:18:00.008-06:002011-10-11T21:18:44.865-06:00Today I saw the instructors gas the cadets. Watching a new class get gassed with OC, CS, CN or a combination is always a lot of fun. The 1st time always hurts the worst! I remember my 1st time, my eyes wouldn't open, my face felt like it was on fire, unable to breath, a few of my fellow cadets barfed, some of us had a competition to see who had the longest line of snot hanging from their face..... good times.<br /><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-WmHBsxGcWoA/TpT-rFI810I/AAAAAAAAAuQ/yBmuW0awdjY/s1600/oc%2B6.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-WmHBsxGcWoA/TpT-rFI810I/AAAAAAAAAuQ/yBmuW0awdjY/s320/oc%2B6.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5662430647579105090" /></a><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-dJzzBlv95Hc/TpT-kwvkkGI/AAAAAAAAAuA/WjsqcRWZkis/s1600/oc%2B5.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 160px; height: 102px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-dJzzBlv95Hc/TpT-kwvkkGI/AAAAAAAAAuA/WjsqcRWZkis/s320/oc%2B5.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5662430539024732258" /></a><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Gi-hoILO-L8/TpT-kpoB5VI/AAAAAAAAAt0/mRJ2o6Y1HmM/s1600/oc%2B4.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 159px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Gi-hoILO-L8/TpT-kpoB5VI/AAAAAAAAAt0/mRJ2o6Y1HmM/s320/oc%2B4.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5662430537114051922" /></a><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/--lUC9kz49t8/TpT-kWwVKgI/AAAAAAAAAts/7cETbIyPRWw/s1600/oc%2B3.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 235px; height: 172px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/--lUC9kz49t8/TpT-kWwVKgI/AAAAAAAAAts/7cETbIyPRWw/s320/oc%2B3.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5662430532048595458" /></a><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-NuhElK0VuU8/TpT-kCRMAJI/AAAAAAAAAtc/6aiElZGy5Vk/s1600/oc%2B2.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 189px; height: 192px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-NuhElK0VuU8/TpT-kCRMAJI/AAAAAAAAAtc/6aiElZGy5Vk/s320/oc%2B2.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5662430526549262482" /></a><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-xW-LzjiRGp0/TpT-kNYB7yI/AAAAAAAAAtU/ixIc3SSZrWA/s1600/oc.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 188px; height: 268px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-xW-LzjiRGp0/TpT-kNYB7yI/AAAAAAAAAtU/ixIc3SSZrWA/s320/oc.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5662430529530752802" /></a><br /><br />Today the instructors didn't know that private contractors were working on the academy gym roof, and the contractors didn't know that a few canisters of gas were about to be dropped up wind from them. It's bad enough getting gassed when your safely on the ground and you know it's coming, but the contractors had no idea what was coming and they were on a slick metal pitched roof 3 stories off the ground! It's dangerous enough trying to keep from sliding off the roof in normal conditions, it looked even more difficult when they were coughing, crying, and dripping snot. Once I realized they were ok I had a pretty good laugh.<br /><br />Ah, the joy of less than lethal chemical munitions!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7284817641207555818-5779613518418982176?l=cody-the-clydsdale.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Cody the Clydesdalehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12175191211375084787noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7284817641207555818.post-68797057520747592372011-10-10T01:56:00.003-06:002011-10-10T09:27:46.472-06:00<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-3HF-HQUdEts/TovWS-rkUFI/AAAAAAAAAsQ/CBDGBd8JgLE/s1600/coffee%2Bmaker.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 256px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-3HF-HQUdEts/TovWS-rkUFI/AAAAAAAAAsQ/CBDGBd8JgLE/s320/coffee%2Bmaker.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5659852978272882770" /></a><br /><br />This week my grandfathers vintage MIRRO-MATIC 9652m coffee percolator from the year 1952 stopped working. He used it daily for decades, then I inherited it and did the same. A good strong cup-o-joe from that thing was often the difference of me getting off my lazy butt and motivated to train or if I took the day off and sat on the couch eating Cheetos. I was very sad when it died. I've made countless cups of coffee from it and it had a lot of sentimental value for me. I've decided to attempt buy a replacement cord from Amazon.com before I give up on it and forced to say a tear stained good bye. At this point I'm not sure if it's the cord that is malfunctioning or if the cord I'm planning on ordering is the right cord for my coffee pot, but I gotta try.<br /><br />Last month my time trial bike was also totaled. That bike was my baby. I loved it so much my wife called it "the other woman". It was made entirely from carbon fiber, had an aggressive set up that I'd adjusted a thousand times until it was PERFECT! It was gorgeous, FAST, and fit me and my personality to a tee! My wife bought it for me as a bribe to convince me to let her quit her job and become a stay at home Mom. It worked. <br /><br />Sad times here in the Former Clydesdale's household.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7284817641207555818-6879705752074759237?l=cody-the-clydsdale.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Cody the Clydesdalehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12175191211375084787noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7284817641207555818.post-36206263781235468882011-10-07T02:57:00.001-06:002011-10-07T02:57:00.588-06:00The following post is an email from the eldest son of the family I've been requsting prayers for:<br /><br />Hello All,<br />Thankyou again so much for your prayers and emails!<br /><br /><br />Praise the Lord with us!!!!! Today the doctors released my Dad from the hospital. The results of the tests and ultrasound showed that he has an infection in his left kidney, an inflamed liver and has passed a large kidney stone. The docs have him on medications for his kidney infection and liver and he is doing much better. He is recovering and with my family now in Yaunde. I do not know yet when they will be able to get to the Grace Tait Shelter, as the doctors have him scheduled for a follow on appointment. My Mom will be sending out an update in the near future.<br /><br /><br />Thankyou so much for your prayers and please thank the Lord with us for His working in this situation! Please continue to pray that my Dad recovers from this infection and that the family can get to the Shelter soon.<br /><br /><br />In His Hand,<br />Mark<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7284817641207555818-3620626378123546888?l=cody-the-clydsdale.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Cody the Clydesdalehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12175191211375084787noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7284817641207555818.post-72092212561095198402011-10-04T01:49:00.001-06:002011-10-04T01:49:00.064-06:00All Prayer Warriors- please pray for our pastor-turned-missionary who is serving the Lord in Cameroon. On the 8-hour bus ride to the orphanage with his young family, he was struck with severe abdominal pain. The doctors at one hospital didn't know what to do and released him. Please pray hard for this man of God who has left all to follow God's calling on His life. And pray for his family, as I am sure this is very frightening to them all. This is the same family who I had a prayer request on my blog last week when their 6 year old son had bronchitis.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7284817641207555818-7209221256109519840?l=cody-the-clydsdale.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Cody the Clydesdalehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12175191211375084787noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7284817641207555818.post-75321783953538716402011-10-03T01:41:00.002-06:002011-10-03T15:05:46.781-06:00I'd promised I'd post on my blog if there was any changes in the top 3 of the 35-39 age group of the South West Challenge series. Marty Moriarty has secured 2nd place in the series with an AMAZING performance last weekend at the Elephant Man Olympic distance triathlon. He finished in 25th place overall out of 280 athletes and teams and 1st place in his division of 12! In the series he now has 7 races and 63 points total. Before this season Marty was a pure cyclist, which made his triathlon accomplishments this year absolutely stunning! He finished the 1 mile swim in 30 minutes! That's fast. I've never completed an oly swim in 30 minutes before. It was no surprise at all that he had the 3rd fastest bike split out of 280 finishing the very hard 25 mile bike course with a 21.9 mph average! He finished the 10K run in 47:09 keeping a 7:49 pace. The Elephant Man run course is REALLY hard, so that kind of a pace from someone who had never practiced his running until this year is dang impressive. This guys a stud triathlete. <br /><br />The 1st time I raced with Marty was at the Atomic Man triathlon earlier this year. Up until facing Marty I'd never finished outside of 1st placec in my division at that race. Here's a picture of Marty and I coming out of T-2. He's a few strides ahead of me:<br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-xOKAA9T6POY/ToQBd_UBvlI/AAAAAAAAAr4/w8wYTSZO7_A/s1600/funny-kids-pictures-run.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 198px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-xOKAA9T6POY/ToQBd_UBvlI/AAAAAAAAAr4/w8wYTSZO7_A/s200/funny-kids-pictures-run.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5657648646607453778" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br />Having Marty and Brooks Vandervort in my division is going to make me train harder and race faster or I may be in danger of never seeing another top 3 in the South West again!<br /><br />There's 1 race remaining in the series but the top 3 has already been determined. They are as follows: <br /><br />1st place Brooks Vandivort with 8 races & 76.25 points<br />2nd Marty Moriarty with 7 races and 63 points<br />3rd Cody Hanson with 10 races and 56.5 points<br /><br />Next year I plan on going back to specializing in sprint distance triathlons so that I have a chance against these 2 power houses. I'm hoping I can get my wrecked and totaled triathlon bike replaced by then!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7284817641207555818-7532178395353871640?l=cody-the-clydsdale.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Cody the Clydesdalehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12175191211375084787noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7284817641207555818.post-81403944879676188232011-09-29T01:26:00.000-06:002011-09-29T01:26:00.184-06:00I'm requesting prayers for a friends son named Peter who is six. He and his parents are currently missionaries in Cameron. He has bronchitis.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7284817641207555818-8140394487967618823?l=cody-the-clydsdale.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Cody the Clydesdalehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12175191211375084787noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7284817641207555818.post-38986642262272910952011-09-28T01:04:00.002-06:002011-09-28T10:34:36.230-06:00The wonderful thing about indoor training is that indoor trainer tires last FOREVER! The 2 I've purchased most recently are the Vittoria Zaffiro Pro Home Trainer Tire & the Continental Ultra Sport Home trainer Tire. <br /><br />The Continental Ultra Sport Home trainer tire is a very good tire. I put on almost 2000 miles before the sides of the tire became cracked and I started having flats. The bad thing about them is that the tire is black, so after I ride on them I have to carry my bike outside, not allowing the tires to touch the floor or they leave black tire tracks on our tile and carpet. Since riding the Continentals my wood porch has a huge amount of black tracks all over it that can only be removed if I scrub the wood with sandpaper, and then I'm forced refinish the wood with a wood treatment product. <br /><br />The Vittoria Zaffiro Pro home Trainer Tire is an amazing tire! I currently have 3500 miles on it. Although it is starting to have some cracks on the sides of the tire I still haven't had a single flat tire. Not a single flat in 3500 miles! Now that's great workmanship right there!!! The tires are red and don't leave any annoying black tracks on my flooring, carpet, or porch.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7284817641207555818-3898664226227291095?l=cody-the-clydsdale.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Cody the Clydesdalehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12175191211375084787noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7284817641207555818.post-42558224207853294712011-09-23T08:44:00.001-06:002011-09-23T08:47:15.637-06:00Today I baked sugar cookies with confetti sprinkles on them for my babies and didn't eat any. I felt like I was being tortured. Baking cookies and then not having a single taste is something that could be used at Guantanamo Bay. <br /><br />Now that I'm no longer training I'm having to be super careful about my calorie intake. I no longer have the calories to eat wich I normally earn from working out, and since early September my metabolic rate has dropped from 3350 calories a day to 2884 calories a day. My goals for the next few months is to rest, recover, and most importantly NOT gain any weight. In early September I Weighed 182. Somehow I've been able to avoid gaining any weight without having exercised at all for the last 20 days. I'm hoping I can continue to maintain until I get back to swimming, biking, running, & a bit of strength training. Once I get back to training I'd like to try to get down to my dream weight of 177 pounds! Man I'd be fast at that weight!!!!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7284817641207555818-4255822420785329471?l=cody-the-clydsdale.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Cody the Clydesdalehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12175191211375084787noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7284817641207555818.post-70790031586410988962011-09-21T11:37:00.007-06:002011-09-23T08:58:00.224-06:00I've competed in the South West challenge series every year since 2006. I love the series. It's an amazing challenge that an athlete has to work hard at and be dedicated to for an entire season. Since 2006 this will be the 1st year I wasn't able to compete at least 11 of the races in the SW series.<br /><br />This year has been an amazing season! 2 incredibly fast athletes, Marty Moriarty and Brooks Vandivort started beating me early in the season which is unusual. I usually train hard on the indoor trainer throughout the winter and have my best races early when the other triathletes are just starting to build their base cycling fitness. <br /><br />Cory Adair is currently in 4th place in the series. Cory is a solid and consistent athlete who is always in contention for the top 3 in the SW series. He has 8 races & 39.25 points. If he finishes in 1st place in the 35-39 AG the next 2 races he'll have a season total of 55.25 points which as of right now would place him in 3rd place.<br /><br />Marty Moriarty who is a pure cyclist & bike time trial phenom is in 3rd place in the South West. He has 6 races and 53 points. If he finishes the Elephant man triathlon in 4th place or better he'll jump ahead of me & secure 2nd place in the series. There are only 2 SW Challenge series races left for the year. I'm keeping my fingers crossed that I'll be able to hold onto 2nd place!<br /> <br />I'm currently in 2nd place having completed 9 races and have 56.25 points. If I hadn't been injured from a cycling crash I'd be competing in as many late season SW series races as possible to attempt to hold onto 2nd place. <br /><br />Brooks Vandivort has absolute control of 1st place in the 35-39 SW series age group. He has completed 8 races and has 76 points! Brooks is in his 1st full season of triathlon training and racing but has already proven he's one of the fastest athletes in the entire region. He has the perfect combination of natural talent, dedication, and grit which allowed him put on more speed in less than a year than any other triathlete I've ever seen! <br /><br />The 2 remaining races for the series is the Elephantman this weekend & the Raptor triathlon on Columbus weekend. I wont know until then if my 56.25 points will be enough to keep me in the top 3 of the South West challenge series this year. I'll let you know if there are any changes in the 35-39 AG. <br /><br />Thanks for tuning in and please keep me in your prayers for quick healing from my injuries.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7284817641207555818-7079003158641098896?l=cody-the-clydsdale.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Cody the Clydesdalehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12175191211375084787noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7284817641207555818.post-46564619017434702362011-09-12T16:41:00.011-06:002011-09-13T08:58:52.469-06:00I'm now 10 weeks out from Ironman Arizona 2011. I've been training hard for the last 5 months & I've lost a total of 53 pounds since Dec in preparation for IMAZ.On Friday while on a training ride I was hit by a limousine and my dreams of another Ironman was ended. Witnesses of the collision claim I was knocked unconscious for 5-15 minutes. One of my front teeth was broken in half, now my teeth don't bite down properly. I couldn't move my jaw, thankfully it's not broken, just sprained. My knee is swelled up the size of a grapefruit and I have road rash just about everywhere. I have 2 gashes on my chin that needed stitches. I got a concussion. I have an amazing set of bruises on my quads where my bike hit the limo, I flew off my bike & my thighs hit the handle bars when I shot over my bike & the vehicle. <br /><br />Since the accident occurred I've been having a lot of problems caused by the head trauma. Thankfully the emergency room Doctor warned me of some of the effects of having a concussion, so my family & I were somewhat prepared. Even knowing ahead of time that these issues may occur it's still been a struggle dealing with them. I've been having head aches. I'm having trouble following conversations, I'm getting confused a lot, forgetting things, & losing things. I'm dizzy occasionally, especially when I try to stand up after having been sitting or laying down. My fine motor skills aren't working very well, when I go to reach for things I end up knocking them over, when I'm holding or carrying things I end up dropping them for no reason. I'm not speaking clearly, I'm not sure if it's because of my tooth having been knocked out, my teeth having been hit and shifted in my mouth, or if it's because of my concussion. I've been grouchy and am getting my feelings hurt easily. Last night I got really upset at my wife & we argued which is very unusual for her and I, but today I can't remember what I was so upset about. The most shocking thing has been me getting depressed. Anyone who knows me knows I'm almost always upbeat & optimistic. Today I was horribly blue, I felt like it would have helped my mood if I drove to the pool and watched my masters swim club train, before I realized something was wrong I had driven to the wrong side of town. That got upset and a little freaked out so I just drove home and crawled into bed. I didn't get up again until tonight when dinner was ready. My $7,000 bike is a complete and total loss, perhaps me having lost my bike explains my depression.... triathlon bike separation anxiety. ;-) LOL. <br /><br />My 4 year old son has been a wreck since he found out I'd been in an accident. He wont let me out of his sight, he's had constant diarrhea and isn't sleeping well unless he's laying with me. <br /><br /><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-rQTeOclqFfg/Tm9vTLoMmRI/AAAAAAAAAqw/RgaMPFRaEA8/s1600/DSC03236.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-rQTeOclqFfg/Tm9vTLoMmRI/AAAAAAAAAqw/RgaMPFRaEA8/s200/DSC03236.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5651858432702847250" /></a><br /><br />One thing for sure, with how hard the limo hit me the only reason I'm still alive is because of the grace of God. Apparently He still has need of me here on earth. I'm grateful and humbled by Him keeping me safe. Since I wont be able to train again until I've healed up and am able to replace my bike; and I seriously doubt that it'll be in time for IMAZ, my season is over. Because of time constraints and conflicting schedules IMAZ 2011 was my last Ironman until my wife graduates from nursing school in 2015, it's depressing knowing I'll be a DNS (Did Not Show on race day). I'm grateful I didn't die or sustain any triathlon ending injuries & I'll be able to train again. I plan on coming back stronger than ever.<br /><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-GQcYWZAxb-k/Tm9vDC1IvaI/AAAAAAAAAqo/1ULSfXxHnfU/s1600/DSC03225.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-GQcYWZAxb-k/Tm9vDC1IvaI/AAAAAAAAAqo/1ULSfXxHnfU/s200/DSC03225.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5651858155463294370" /></a><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-OjYdCfQt9ek/Tm9vDIUJESI/AAAAAAAAAqg/MduXyofhP9c/s1600/DSC03226.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-OjYdCfQt9ek/Tm9vDIUJESI/AAAAAAAAAqg/MduXyofhP9c/s200/DSC03226.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5651858156935516450" /></a><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-oYFz7l9KX_k/Tm9vC1_KISI/AAAAAAAAAqY/v0MhUPAmJDc/s1600/DSC03231.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-oYFz7l9KX_k/Tm9vC1_KISI/AAAAAAAAAqY/v0MhUPAmJDc/s200/DSC03231.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5651858152015667490" /></a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7284817641207555818-4656461901743470236?l=cody-the-clydsdale.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Cody the Clydesdalehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12175191211375084787noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7284817641207555818.post-42432469935355961282011-09-09T00:42:00.000-06:002011-09-09T00:42:00.197-06:00Every Tue & Thu I make dinner for my family. I tried this recipe last night & it was amazing. I've never posted any recipes on my blog before, but this one was too good not to share! It's very healthy and would make a great post workout meal. BTW, it's completely vegan.<br /><br />Sweet potato, 4 cup, cubes (2 large sweet potatoes cut in to cubes)<br />Green Beans (snap), 4 cup <br />Beans, black, 1 cup <br />Cinnamon, ground, 1 tsp <br />Thyme, ground, 1 tsp <br />Caribbean Jerk Seasoning, 1 tsp<br />Salt, 1/4 tsp<br />Pacific Natural Foods Organic Beef Broth, 1 cup, 1 cup <br />Onions, raw, 1 cup, chopped<br /><br />Combine all ingredients in to slow cooker and cook on low for 5 + hours, until sweet potatoes are tender. Beef broth can be substituted with chicken or vegetable broth.<br /><br />Number of Servings: 8 one cup servings<br /><br />Each serving has:<br />147 caloreies<br />3 grams fat<br />24.6 grams carbs<br />6 grams fiber<br />6.25 grams protien<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7284817641207555818-4243246993535596128?l=cody-the-clydsdale.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Cody the Clydesdalehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12175191211375084787noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7284817641207555818.post-19750867515564355882011-09-07T17:29:00.002-06:002011-09-07T17:33:39.627-06:00Today I swam 2500 meters & did an hour and a half of speed work on the bike. After I was STARVING! My favorite post workout meal is a PB&J sandwich with coffee or chocolate milk. I've been trying to cut out all sugar from my diet so today I ate a PB & banana sandwich. I was pleasantly surprised. It was DELICIOUS!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7284817641207555818-1975086751556435588?l=cody-the-clydsdale.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Cody the Clydesdalehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12175191211375084787noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7284817641207555818.post-9121446246673493262011-09-06T00:49:00.001-06:002011-09-06T15:30:17.648-06:00I've finally been able to pick up my bike miles. They were over 500 miles for the 1st time since last July. This month's run miles are over a 100 miles for the 1st time since Feb. My swim miles are still pathetic. & I just started a strength training regimen that will target my weak spots of glutes & lower back the last day of the month.<br /><br />outdoor Bike miles 363.9<br />Bike trainer miles 162.5<br />Total bike miles 526.4<br />run miles 106.2<br />Swim 7720 yards or 4.3 miles<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7284817641207555818-912144624667349326?l=cody-the-clydsdale.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Cody the Clydesdalehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12175191211375084787noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7284817641207555818.post-67274961770263389942011-09-05T19:58:00.003-06:002011-09-05T20:08:49.318-06:00Today I went on my first run since getting sick last week. My 5 year old daughter rode her bike next to me during the entire run which consisted of a 20 minute warm up, 4X 4:30 at a zone 4 pace with 1:30 recoveries. On my speed sets I was averaging a seven minute thirty second per mile pace. On my last set of speed work she lapped me! Total we ran for 58 minutes & covered 6.19 miles. That's a long bike ride for a 5 year old!!<br /><br />I felt pretty good considering how sick I was. My lower back still aches but it felt better once I started running...perhaps it wasn't the exercise that made the pain subside, perhaps it was the company of such a wonderful little girl.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7284817641207555818-6727496177026338994?l=cody-the-clydsdale.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Cody the Clydesdalehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12175191211375084787noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7284817641207555818.post-60680763794792402772011-09-04T13:29:00.009-06:002011-09-04T21:59:47.747-06:00I finally feel like I'm healing up from my stomach flue. I'm not sure I feel well enough to pick up my training plan on Monday, but I'm pretty sure Tuesday I'll be back to working out consistently. <br /> <br />With all this time off from training I've started to dream about what I'll be training for after I finish Ironman Arizona. I've decided I'll be training for one of 2 options: <br /> <br />1) train for a mid season sprint distance triathlon & attempt to qualify for the 2012 Sprint National Triathlon Championships. <br /> <br />I've qualified for the national championships at the Half Iron distance & the Oly distance, but never the sprint distance, which is ironic because I'm a much better short course athlete. <br /> <br />2) Train for cycling specific racing. I really enjoyed racing Oak Flats RR last weekend but I didn't do well, I finished 32nd out of 38 Cat 5 riders. I'm very competitive, once I try a new sport I usually will become OCD with it until I can do it well. <a href="http://www.nmcycling.org/app/?action=CalendarYearView">New Mexico has some amazing road races</a>, time trials, criteriums, multi day road races, & omniums. If I choose to train for cycling here are some of the races I'm interested in: <br /> <br />April <br />Hayfield Roubaix <br /> <br />Adoption Exchange classic (this race is an omnium consisting of 2 days, 3 events consisting of a Criterium, Time Trial, and Road Race) <br /> <br />May <br />Galisteo Road Race <br /> <br />June <br />Santa Fe RR (2 days consisting of a Road Race & a Time Trial) <br /> <br />Crest Race <br /> <br />July <br />Santa Fe Hill Climb. <br /> <br />August <br />Oak Flats <br /> <br />September <br />Record Challenge Time Trial (worlds fastest 40k held in Moriarty NM) <br /> <br />It's awesome virtually all of them are local races. <div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7284817641207555818-6068076379479240277?l=cody-the-clydsdale.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Cody the Clydesdalehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12175191211375084787noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7284817641207555818.post-70939246010614303912011-09-03T16:53:00.003-06:002011-09-03T17:05:41.920-06:00Last week was my 5 year old daughters 1st day of school. While at school she was getting pushed by a school mate while on top of a slide. My daughter told that girl "I'm my Daddy's only princess, if something happenes to me he'll be really upset." Funny but true! Kids say the funniest things! <br /> <br />On Thursday I felt sick with the begginings of the stomach flue. That day I was planning on doing my 75 minute run regardless of how I felt. My wife put her foot down & told me she wasn't going to let me work out that day. She almost never does that so I agreed. Turns out she was right. I ended up getting more and more sick. If I had worked out as scheduled it would have made my recovery time take even longer than it will now. My wife, she's a smart one! <br /> <br />I missed my 2 long bricks which were the 2 most important workouts of the week. I plan on taking tomorrow off and healing as best I can. I'm hoping to be ready to train by Monday. <br /><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7284817641207555818-7093924601061430391?l=cody-the-clydsdale.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Cody the Clydesdalehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12175191211375084787noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7284817641207555818.post-80121593738052793852011-09-01T14:02:00.002-06:002011-09-01T14:09:57.355-06:00This morning I woke up with a stomach bug. I'm taking the day off of training. Tomorrow I have a 4 hour bike & a 45 minutes run to do, then a 1 hour bike & a 90 minute run Saturday. I sure hope I feel better by then, nothing bothers me more than missing long brick weekends (a brick is a bike run workout combo that teaches the body to run on tired legs).<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7284817641207555818-8012159373805279385?l=cody-the-clydsdale.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Cody the Clydesdalehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12175191211375084787noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7284817641207555818.post-58604783632959352072011-08-31T12:51:00.002-06:002011-08-30T17:20:40.435-06:00The day after Oak Flats Road Race I was crazy sore! I hadn't been that sore since I completed my 1st Half Iron in 2005. The race helped me realize that the weak point of my bodies fitness is my glutes & lower back. I've read that is a common issue with triathletes. My glutes had muscle failure so badly they gave out on the last 12 mile loop. They fatigued so badly that when I stood to sprint my legs colapsed & almost crashed. Yesterday I started a strength training regimen that targets the glutes & lower back. <br /> <br />I'm so glad I tapered for this race. Not only did I do better at Oak Flats RR since I tapered, but I was really excited to start training again. <br /> <br />My next race is the Elephantman half Iron Sept 25th! The Elephantman will be my tune up race for Ironman Arizona.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7284817641207555818-5860478363295935207?l=cody-the-clydsdale.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Cody the Clydesdalehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12175191211375084787noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7284817641207555818.post-79068029227637074182011-08-28T14:44:00.009-06:002011-09-13T09:07:27.065-06:00Today I raced in the Oak Flats road race. I raced 4 twelve mile laps, 48 miles total. <br /><br />I knew the basic rules of cycling, the #1 rule is DON'T GET DROPPED. Stay with the pack no matter what! I knew if I got dropped I'd never be able to get back with the front runners. I was able to hang with the pack for awhile, the speeds they were riding at wasn't a problem for me, but what killed my legs was the accelerations. I was not expecting how brutal the accelerations were! I'm in pretty good shape for triathlon specific training & racing, but triathletes don't train for explosive 5-15 second sprints. We go really hard for an entire race, but we don't do quick hard sprints, there's no need for them in a multisport racing. By the 9 mile mark the sprints were killing me, my calves were cramping up. At mile 9.9 we hit the biggest climb of the race & I got dropped from the pack. <br /><br />From miles 10-17 I went back to my triathlon racing mindset, which is to push myself as hard as I can for as long as I could. Hindsight I realize that was a mistake. I was pushing myself so hard I didn't have enough strength to sprint & catch any ones wheel when a group passed me. By mile 16 I had been pushing myself so hard my hands started to shake. At mile 18 I was able to finally catch the slip steam of a couple of cyclists. At 1st the 3 of us were taking equal pulls at the front. I was faster riding with these guys, but each time I'd take the lead and hammer it would kill me! I'm just not accustomed to hard sprinting with short rests. At the end of the 2nd lap we dropped one of the guys, 2 of us left. At the beginning of the 3rd lap my lower back started cramping up. From then on each time I took the lead I was able to pull for less time. He'd pull for a minute, I'd pull for 20-30 seconds. Mid way through the 3rd lap I got dropped. I struggled from that point on. My inner thighs, calves, & lower back was cramping & I was completely out of energy. At mile 36 the cat 1, 2, & 3's started to pass me. At mile 38 the a few female cyclists passed me. At mile 40 I caught the wheel of 2 females. They were TOUGH! They were keeping a 20-28 mph average. I was able to hold their wheel for approximately 4 miles pretty easily, but at the next big climb I tried to peddle standing up to ensure I stayed with my new pack, but by then my glutes were TOAST. When I tried to stand <a href="http://nukeitfromorbit.com/nuke.jpg">my legs collapsed</a>, I came near to crashing & I lost the slip stream of the ladies ahead of me. From miles 44 to 48 I tried my best to continue riding hard, but my legs simply had nothing left! <br /><br />My average on the last 4 miles was 13 mph! My total average of the 48.5 mile race was 18.8 mph. <br /><br />My top speed of the day was 47.3 mph & it happened while being in the middle of a large pack. Riding over 45 miles an hour with people 5-6 inches on every side of me was something I had never experienced. It was a major rush!<br /><br />I burned 2015 calories.<br /><br /><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-pJGW_dYXsS8/Tm9xlIoZd0I/AAAAAAAAArA/UtbKnMU5ROY/s1600/DSC03212.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-pJGW_dYXsS8/Tm9xlIoZd0I/AAAAAAAAArA/UtbKnMU5ROY/s200/DSC03212.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5651860940159285058" /></a><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-CwC1hhpTxn4/Tm9xlOSVllI/AAAAAAAAAq4/dYgV55V_Dyg/s1600/DSC03190.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 150px; height: 200px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-CwC1hhpTxn4/Tm9xlOSVllI/AAAAAAAAAq4/dYgV55V_Dyg/s200/DSC03190.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5651860941677368914" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br />When I came up to the finish line I saw my wife & kids holding signs saying "GO DADDY" & "YOU ARE MY HERO" that they drew with markers & crayons. They were screaming & cheering for me. It's amazing how their encouragement made all my pain go away. I felt on top of the world! I'm not saying I could have completed another lap, but I felt good enough to dig deep for one more sprint across the finish line. I'm very lucky, extremely loved, & have the best wife & kids! <br /><br />I think next year I'd like to try a multi day stage race. Perhaps The Santa Fe stage race which is a 2 day event or Iron Horse which is a 3 day race with 1 road race, 1 criterion, & 1 time trial.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7284817641207555818-7906802922763707418?l=cody-the-clydsdale.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Cody the Clydesdalehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12175191211375084787noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7284817641207555818.post-91251252704212490182011-08-27T21:50:00.011-06:002011-08-28T05:09:04.902-06:00I'll be racing in my 1st cycling specific road race in the morning. It's called Oak Flats. It'll be 4 twelve mile loops on a somewhat mountainous course located 9 miles south of Tijeras New Mexico. <br /> <br />I've done 74 triathlons/duathlons and a couple centuries, but never a cycling specific road race. I've been tempted before, but have never pulled the trigger. There's a lot of tactics, team strategy, and drafting used in road racing, as a triathlete I haven't practiced at those skills much. Plus most of the people who race road events are pure cyclists. They're great at cycling because that's all they do. Right now I'm training for Ironman Arizona, so only about %50 of my training time is dedicated to cycling. On one hand I'm in good shape & I'm weighing at an all time low, but on the other hand cycling is my weakest sport. The lightest I've raced at before was at the 2010 Dog House triathlon & the 2010 Chick-Fil-A tri. At those races I weighed somewhere in the high 180's to low 190's & I finished 5th & 10th overall, right now I weigh 182. I'm hoping being another 10 pounds lighter helps my racing performance. <br /> <br />To ensure the best performance I'm capable of I did a small taper this week. This was my 1st taper of the entire 2011 season. It felt great to have a little down time. Let's hope it helps me out on race day! Wish me luck everyone, I think I'll need it! Let's hope I keep the rubber on the road!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7284817641207555818-9125125270421249018?l=cody-the-clydsdale.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Cody the Clydesdalehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12175191211375084787noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7284817641207555818.post-11639342134012974342011-08-25T16:18:00.004-06:002011-08-25T16:48:44.685-06:00One of my fondest memories as a child was when I'd visit my Dad during the summers, almost every morning he'd go running & I'd ride next to him on my bicycle. We'd talk & enjoy each others company. Sometimes a 2 mile run would turn into 10+ miles because of how much fun we'd have together. <br /> <br />Today I was scheduled for an easy recovery run & I took my daughter on her bike. We did 4 miles together. I was amazed with how well she did. She never once stopped or slowed me down, as a matter of a fact she was going so fast I had to keep a high zone 2 pace to keep up with her. She's an amazing little athlete for being only 5 years old. I sure enjoy her. <br /> <br />Next year my middle son should be big enough to go with us also.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7284817641207555818-1163934213401297434?l=cody-the-clydsdale.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Cody the Clydesdalehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12175191211375084787noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7284817641207555818.post-51225837200359395562011-08-24T00:21:00.001-06:002011-08-24T00:21:00.733-06:00I've been pulling my babies in a bike cart to the park for 4 years. Yesterday I only had to pull my 2 sons in the cart, my daughter rode her bike there. Round trip it was 5 miles plus she rode around the park a half dozen times once we got there. I'm guessing she rode a total just shy of 8 miles. That's A LONG WAYS for a 5 year old! <div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7284817641207555818-5122583720035939556?l=cody-the-clydsdale.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Cody the Clydesdalehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12175191211375084787noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7284817641207555818.post-15490154086333803812011-08-23T00:33:00.000-06:002011-08-23T00:33:00.292-06:00I'm now registered for the <a href="http://www.nobhillvelo.com/oakflat/">Oak Flats bike race</a> on Aug 28th 2011! I'm so excited! This will be my 1st road race. Wish me luck!!!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7284817641207555818-1549015408633380381?l=cody-the-clydsdale.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Cody the Clydesdalehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12175191211375084787noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7284817641207555818.post-61281158539568941982011-08-22T12:45:00.001-06:002011-08-22T12:46:48.711-06:00The training plan I'm following from the book Ironfit has me scheduled for an Olympic distance triathlon this weekend. There aren't any multisport races in NM of any distances this weekend so I'm contemplating competing in the Oak Flats road race, which is a cycling race. I'm never trained or raced a draft legal cycling specific race. I'm intrigued & intimidated all at the same time. If I do Oak Flats I'll do a run afterwards to ensure I get a good bike/run workout. <br /> <br />Here's the link: <br /> <br />http://www.newmexicosportsonline.com/events/details.aspx?id=297<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7284817641207555818-6128115853956894198?l=cody-the-clydsdale.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Cody the Clydesdalehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12175191211375084787noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7284817641207555818.post-38324092949945389722011-08-13T00:35:00.002-06:002011-08-13T00:35:01.214-06:00My running this year has been excellent. I'm not sure why. I'm running the same amount as last year, but my pace & endurance is better. I weigh 1.5 pounds less than I did last year. Other than my small weight loss I see no reason at all that I should be making gains like this. <br /> <br />Today was my 2nd day back from 3 weeks of vacation & annual training for work. I'm fatigued because I'm having to get used to working nights again. This morning I got mandatory to a 16 hour shift. I woke up after only 4 hours sleep to go run. It was 94 degrees out, I was exhausted, & sleep deprived. Usually that combination would make for a horrible run. I ended up having an amazing run! I ran for 65 minutes & at the 45 minute mark I ran at a moderate pace (zone 4 for hard core triathletes who know what the zones represent) and averaged a 7:40 per mile pace! Normally a 7:40 pace wouldn't have been very impressive, but a zone 4 pace is fairly easy pace and my body was hot & fatigued! I'm feeling good about the swim & run portions of my upcoming IMAZ! Now f I could just find a way to get in more cycling miles.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7284817641207555818-3832409294994538972?l=cody-the-clydsdale.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Cody the Clydesdalehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12175191211375084787noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7284817641207555818.post-56534291848899642502011-08-11T17:25:00.000-06:002011-08-11T17:19:48.154-06:00Back in early July I was given some great advise on training for Ironman & my body weight. I wanted to lose some more weight but was beggining to struggle with hunger. A few of my triathlete buddies told me to STOP trying to lose weight, just try & maintain my current weight &concintrate on Ironman training. I've dome that & I've never felt this good in my training. <br /> <br />I've been eating my bodies metabolic rate plus any calories I burn in exercize for the last 6 weeks. At first my body stayed at 186 very easily. But this last week I unexpectedly dropped another 3 pounds. I was suprised but also very happy. Light is fast in triathlon. <br /> <br />I believe my body dropped the weight because I was concintrating on giving my body all the calories & nutrition it needed while doing some fairly difficult endurance training. Have you ever been on a diet & got stuck at a weight & just couldn't seem to drop below that weight, then all of a sudden your body drops 4 pounds in less than a week? Those are called sticking points. I think I was at a sticking point & that my body finally realized it was getting all the calories it was needing so there wasn't a drought on food, so it was ok to drop that weight. I also believe my body is trying to adapt naturally to the training I'm putting it through. In the past if I trained like this & tried to lose weight by restricting my calories, even if only a small amount, I'd struggle with my training AND weight loss. I think I've finally accepted that I need to eat when training! My body is happiest & I respond best. <div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7284817641207555818-5653429184889964250?l=cody-the-clydsdale.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Cody the Clydesdalehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12175191211375084787noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7284817641207555818.post-68740791994383346172011-08-10T16:33:00.007-06:002011-08-10T16:50:54.521-06:00For years my bodies nutritional needs were around 300-350 calories per hour on my long bike or run days. If it was a cold day I'd use 400-450 calories per hour. <br /> <br />This year I've felt bloated on my long days so I tried adjusting how many calories I consume during training. After a few weeks of experimenting I've found that I only need 200-250 calories per hour. I believe my nutrition needs has changed because I'm training at a much lower body weight than the last time I trained for an Ironman. 50 pounds lighter actually. Since I weigh less it makes sense that I use & need less calories during exercise. Now that I feel better on my long days I'm able to bike & run longer at a higher quality. I never stop learning when triathlon training!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7284817641207555818-6874079199438334617?l=cody-the-clydsdale.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Cody the Clydesdalehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12175191211375084787noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7284817641207555818.post-88921537280681637092011-08-06T13:55:00.003-06:002011-08-06T13:59:20.674-06:00I'm now 15 weeks away from IMAZ. This weekend I finished my 1st big brick workout for Ironman Arizona. Yesterday I did a 13.1 mile bike & a 9.7 mile run, today a 61 mile bike & a 3.4 mile run. My weight is maintaining around 185-188. Although I'm still struggling to fit in enough cycling I feel really good. I still feel confident in breaking the 13 hour mark. I probably wont be as close to 12 hours as I originally hoped, but I should hit my sub 13 hour mark.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7284817641207555818-8892153728068163709?l=cody-the-clydsdale.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Cody the Clydesdalehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12175191211375084787noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7284817641207555818.post-19541582611851436712011-07-30T13:37:00.004-06:002011-07-30T15:35:48.453-06:00I've been doing my best to pick up my milage, but with me watching our 3 kids during the day while my my wife is going to school, painting the entire interior of our house, staining our porch & fence, & me working an average of 68 hours a week I've struggled to find the time this month- every month this year actually. <br /><br />Last July I cycled 625 miles while still running almost 90. This month my bike miles is around 2/3's of last years and my cycling shows it too. The good news is my running is as good as it ever has been.<br /><br />July's totals<br /><br />bike<br />369.1 outdoor miles<br />113.7 indoor roller miles<br />482.8 total miles<br /><br />running <br />88.3 miles<br /><br />swimming<br />11,200 yards (6.36 miles)<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7284817641207555818-1954158261185143671?l=cody-the-clydsdale.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Cody the Clydesdalehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12175191211375084787noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7284817641207555818.post-15122946936024051282011-07-27T14:31:00.007-06:002011-07-27T18:36:46.956-06:00My cousin Greg came to visit from Lubbock TX. He said while he was here he wanted to <a href="http://www.nmts.org/rides/sandiaCrestClimb.htm">climb to Sandia Peak</a>. It's a 30 mile ride with 8'800 feet elevation gained and lost. I'd tried to climb Sandia once back in 2005 when I was training for the Silverman triathlon & it was a COMPLETE disaster. Today I climbed it with no problem at all!!! I felt great the entire ride. <br /><br />I'd been invited to <a href="http://www.nmts.org/rides/sandiaCrestClimb.htm">climb Sandia</a> with friends a few times since 2005 & had always declined the invites. I was afraid to try that ride again. I've been afraid because of what a poor climber I knew I was. I realized I'm not the same caliber of an athlete as I was back in '05. My greatest fears as an endurance athlete was climbing, the Silverman triathlon, & the BSLT 70.3. I now realize I can do those feats! Those fears were based of a mental block that came from how I did when I 1st got into triathlon. But I now weigh 50 pounds less, I'm lighter, I'm stronger, I am smarter with my diet, & I train harder & more intelligently. I can do those things now. As a matter of a fact I can do GREAT at things like that now!<br /><br />What's changed between that 5 year period that I struggled with my weight, my training, racing compared to what I can do now? I've turned more to God. In Him all things are possible. Philippians 4:13)<br />. He's blessing me because I've embraced Him.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7284817641207555818-1512294693602405128?l=cody-the-clydsdale.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Cody the Clydesdalehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12175191211375084787noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7284817641207555818.post-13736806661112732572011-07-18T13:50:00.003-06:002011-07-18T14:09:11.931-06:00I just found out I can Build up my sick and annual leave and invest it into my Differed Comp retirement account! Looks like I have a great reason to start building up my leave!I found this on the Differed comp web site:<br /><br /><br />Invest Your Unused Sick and Vacation Days into Your Retirement Account<br />Do you have extra unused sick and vacation days this year and retiring soon? We hope you’ll consider doing one of the smartest things you can do right now – and invest these amounts into your State of New Mexico Deferred Compensation Plan.<br />People are saving less and living longer – a scary combination when thinking about your own retirement. So when it comes to making contributions in your account, every little bit counts. Here are some of the benefits to investing more into your Plan:<br />•<br />You can invest these amounts* in your existing tax deferred account and depending on your situation, adding these contributions to the Plan can be much simpler versus paying taxes and investing the after tax amount outside the Plan.<br />•<br />Your contributions and any earnings have the opportunity to grow tax deferred.<br />•<br />When you are ready to withdraw money, typically in retirement, your distribution options are very flexible. And your withdrawals are taxed as ordinary income.<br />•<br />Just by being a part of the Plan, you will continue to benefit from significantly lower fees and high quality investment options monitored by the PERA Board and staff.<br />* Subject to IRS limits<br />We want to help you make smart decisions about your retirement and the State of New Mexico Deferred Compensation Plan gives you smart choices. If you are not currently enrolled in the plan, you can sign up today and still invest your unused vacation and sick days into your account.<br />Every little bit counts! To enroll in the Plan, increase what you are contributing and/or make a one-time contribution from your unused sick and vacation days, call 1-866-827-6639 to speak with your local retirement specialist.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7284817641207555818-1373680666111273257?l=cody-the-clydsdale.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Cody the Clydesdalehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12175191211375084787noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7284817641207555818.post-29967938315173214322011-07-17T13:02:00.002-06:002011-07-17T23:41:10.940-06:00<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Z8T9G11uaZY/TiPHVWQ5ObI/AAAAAAAAAp4/piXCcFXS5Ks/s1600/partial%2Bpaving.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 125px; height: 200px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Z8T9G11uaZY/TiPHVWQ5ObI/AAAAAAAAAp4/piXCcFXS5Ks/s200/partial%2Bpaving.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5630563128710871474" /></a><br />CALL TO ACTION <p> Please help BCNM work with NMDOT to remove the hazardous pavement<br />lip (VIA PARTIAL PAVING) that has been left in the brand new shoulder<br />on the High Road to Taos (NM76). <p> See <a href="http://www.BikeNM.org">www.BikeNM.org</a> [2] for all the info you need on this issue! <p> PLEASE CONTACT: <p> Alvin Dominguez, Secretary, New Mexico Department of Transportation<br />(NMDOT) <a href="mailto:Alvin.Dominguez@state.nm.us">Alvin.Dominguez@state.nm.us</a> [3] <p> Miguel Gabaldon, District Engineer, NMDOT District 5;<br /><a href="mailto:miguel.gabaldon@state.nm.us">miguel.gabaldon@state.nm.us</a> [4] <p> J. Don Martinez, Federal Highways Administration (FHWA), New Mexico<br />Division, <a href="mailto:johndon.martinez@dot.gov">johndon.martinez@dot.gov</a> [5] <p> HERE IS YOUR MESSAGE: <p> NMDOT AND ITS FEDERAL FUNDERS (FHWA) MUST STOP ENDANGERING<br />BICYCLISTS IN ALL FUTURE HIGHWAY PROJECTS IN NEW MEXICO BY PAVING<br />SHOULDERS FULL WIDTH- NO MORE PARTIAL PAVING. <p> NMDOT AND FHWA MUST FIX THE SHOULDERS ON THE HIGH ROAD TO TAOS<br />(NM76) SOUTH OF TRUCHAS, AND MUST PROPERLY PROVIDE FOR BICYCLISTS, AS<br />REQUIRED BY FEDERAL AND STATE LAW, THROUGH FULL-WIDTH PAVING ON ALL<br />FUTURE CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE PROJECTS. <p> Please cc: the following individuals in your communication: <p> * Diane Albert, President, Bicycle Coalition of New Mexico at<br /><a href="mailto:president@bikenm.org">president@bikenm.org</a> [6]<p> Also please contact Diane if you are interested in working with your<br />local county commission to pass a resolution banning the practice of<br />partial paving on state highways and other roads in your county.<br />Currently, Diane is working with the Bernalillo county commission to<br />introduce a resolution similar to Sanat Fe County&#39;s resolution,<br />found at<br /><a href="http://www.bikenm.org/administrator/components/com_civicrm/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=135&amp;qid=12293">http://www.bikenm.org/administrator/components/com_civicrm/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=135&amp;qid=12293</a> [7]<p><br /> BCNM will continue to fight for better shoulders on the High Road to<br />Taos and roads throughout New Mexico. Thank you for your support!<p> _LIKE BCNM ON FACEBOOK! [8] REGISTER FOR THE TOUR OF THE RIO GRANDE<br />VALLEY! AT <a href="http://WWW.TORGV.COM">WWW.TORGV.COM</a> [9]_<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7284817641207555818-2996793831517321432?l=cody-the-clydsdale.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Cody the Clydesdalehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12175191211375084787noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7284817641207555818.post-67136009847107745542011-07-17T12:35:00.001-06:002011-07-17T12:35:09.705-06:001st off, thank you to Michelle &amp; Chris. You&#39;re love &amp; example has started this change in our life, &amp; ultimately our relationship with God.<p>A little history before my story... My wife started going back to college last year. Our income was cut in half. We knew we were going to struggle financially, but knew once she graduated with a degree in nursing we would be better off in the long run. It&#39;s been a tremendous struggle. <p>Last week Michelle came to visit my wife. She gave us encouragement, some great advise, &amp; some unexpected help. She told us it was God working through her. She moved us to make big changes in our life! Bigger ones than we could have imagined at the time. She mentioned a book called the Total Money Make Over by Dave Ramsey. My wife &amp; I have both read it from cover to cover &amp; have completely embraced all his principles to becoming debt free.<p>Most worldly people would consider Dave Ramsey&#39;s teachings radical &amp; extreme, but his principles &amp; ideas on how to become debt free radical are all biblically sound teachings. <p>Truth be told I had read this book a few years ago, but wasn&#39;t ready to give up or athletic competitions to become debt free. Since 2004 I&#39;ve averaged no less than 15 multisport races, plus running, cycling, &amp; ground fighting sporting events a year. I&#39;ve spent a fortune on registration fees, fuel, hotel rooms, eating out, race gear, etc. A lot of my expenses are reimbursed from my amazing sponsor AFSCME, but it still took some family money to race as much as I did. It also took time away from work which decreased our take home pay. The last couple years God has been working on changing my heart so that I would willingly give up a lot of the extravagant things in my life to help my family become debt free. It took a long time, but He succeeded in convincing me that I had been living a worldly lifestyle that needed change. My family &amp; I need to stop living in debt. No more credit cards! No more car loans! No more student loans! My wife &amp; I feel the exact same, &amp; since w are both willing &amp; excited about this change, it is doable in our life. Anything is accomplishable in life when I have God &amp; my wife by my side supporting me! <p>I&#39;m not saying I&#39;m giving up triathlons completely. God understands that I love the thrill of competition. I don&#39;t believe He is asking or expecting me to give triathlon up completely. I believe He just wants me to do it with God &amp; my families well being 1st &amp; foremost in my mind &amp; heart. It took awhile, but I&#39;m ready.<p>I&#39;m willing to only race in as many competitions each year as we can afford, meaning I&#39;ll only race if we have extra money available to pay for the entire trip in cash. Before my wife stopped working &amp; started going to college I could have raced A LOT under those circumstances, but now that we have 5 people living off my income we can&#39;t afford many races at all. <p>For the last year we have become a little more behind each &amp; every pay period, we&#39;ve become a little more in debt. God hates Christians to be in debt. There are a ton of scripture on God&#39;s feelings about debt &amp; His people. <p>Rather than just give up on a few obvious things that will help us become less in debt we&#39;ve decided to go to the extreme. We are tightening our belts in ways that would shock the average American. We&#39;re going to the extreme so that we can become %100 debt free. No loans in our name at all! The more extreme we are at not spending money, the more quickly we can pay off all our debt! I&#39;ve decided as the head of our family I should lead by example, so I&#39;m setting more restrictions on myself than is requested of the rest of the family, although they&#39;ve agreed whole heartedly to embrace all these changes as well. Want to know how extreme we are going? Until all our credit cards &amp; vehicles are paid off I/we are going to:<p>- (me) I&#39;ve read on the net that each cup of coffee I make at home costs 25-30 cents. For decades I&#39;ve drank at least 9 cups a day. I drink more coffee than 9 cups on a long work shift, trip, or late night date with the wife, or practically any excuse I can come up with to drink more. If I cut out all coffee from my life until we pay off all our Credit Cards &amp; vehicles I&#39;ll save $81 a month (.30 cents per cup X 9 cups a day X 30 days a month= $81 a month). <p>- (me) limit my racing to 2 local sprint distance races a year until we have completely paid off all our credit cards &amp; vehicles. <p>- (All of us) No more eating out, we&#39;re cooking at home &amp; bringing food with us when we go out.<p>- (all) No more buying expensive food at the store. If it&#39;s not a relatively inexpensive food, has a coupon, or is on sale we aren&#39;t buying it.<p>- (me) No more destination races, trips or vacations.<p>- (me) no more money spent on vitamins, proteins, &amp; supplements until all credit cards &amp; vehicles are paid off in full.<p>- (all) if we don&#39;t have enough extra cash after bills to buy it, it&#39;s not being purchased. <p>- (all) if it&#39;s not a necessity we aren&#39;t buying it. We have more in our house than a lot of Americans, we don&#39;t need any more.<p>- (me) I&#39;m going to continue to ride my bicycle to work no matter how hot, cold, icy, rainy, or snowy it is; ok, I already do that. But I plan on continuing it!<p>- (all) We&#39;re only buying food that&#39;s cheap, we have coupons for, is on sale. No more expensive breakfast cereals, Pop-Tarts, pricey cuts of meat, etc! Like Dave Ramsey says in his radio program, &quot;beans &amp; rice rice &amp; beans!&quot;<p>There&#39;s more that we are doing, but to keep today&#39;s blog post from becoming a novel I&#39;ll stop there. I&#39;m sure you get the picture.<p>My family &amp; I can&#39;t wait until we can call the Dave Ramsey show &amp; yell, &quot;We&#39;re debt free!&quot; Contrary to how most people feel a life free of debt IS POSSIBLE! We plan on becoming debt free before my wife enters nursing school. Watch &amp; we&#39;ll prove it!<p>Here are some of the scriptures found in the bible to show what we are doing is what God wants us to do:<p>Scriptures about debt:<p>Exodus 22:14<p>If a man borrows anything from his neighbor, and it is injured or dies while its owner is not with it, he shall make full restitution.<p>Deuteronomy 15:6<p>For the Lord your God will bless you as He has promised you, and you will lend to many nations, but you will not borrow; and you will rule over many nations, but they will not rule over you. <p>Deuteronomy 28:12<p>The Lord will open for you His good storehouse, the heavens, to give rain to your land in its season and to bless all the work of your hand; and you shall lend to many nations, but you shall not borrow. <p>2 Kings 4:7<p>Then she came and told the man of God. And he said, &quot;Go, sell the oil and pay your debt, and you and your sons can live on the rest.&quot;<p>Psalm 37:21<p>The wicked borrows and does not pay back, but the righteous is gracious and gives. <p>Proverbs 22:7<p>The rich rules over the poor, and the borrower becomes the lender&#39;s slave. <p>Proverbs 22:26-27<p>Do not be a man who strikes hands in pledge or puts up security for debts; if you lack the means to pay, your very bed will be snatched from under you<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7284817641207555818-6713600984710774554?l=cody-the-clydsdale.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Cody the Clydesdalehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12175191211375084787noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7284817641207555818.post-38918048391110243222011-07-17T12:29:00.001-06:002011-07-17T12:29:27.809-06:001st off, thank you to Michelle &amp; Chris. You&#39;re love &amp; example has started this change in our life, &amp; ultimately our relationship with God.<p>A little history before my story... My wife started going back to college last year. Our income was cut in half. We knew we were going to struggle financially, but knew once she graduated with a degree in nursing we would be better off in the long run. It&#39;s been a tremendous struggle. <p>Last week Michelle came to visit my wife. She gave us encouragement, some great advise, &amp; some unexpected help. She told us it was God working through her. She moved us to make big changes in our life! Bigger ones than we could have imagined at the time. She mentioned a book called the Total Money Make Over by Dave Ramsey. My wife &amp; I have both read it from cover to cover &amp; have completely embraced all his principles to becoming debt free.<p>Most worldly people would consider Dave Ramsey&#39;s teachings radical &amp; extreme, but his principles &amp; ideas on how to become debt free radical are all biblically sound teachings. <p>Truth be told I had read this book a few years ago, but wasn&#39;t ready to give up or athletic competitions to become debt free. Since 2004 I&#39;ve averaged no less than 15 multisport races, plus running, cycling, &amp; ground fighting sporting events a year. I&#39;ve spent a fortune on registration fees, fuel, hotel rooms, eating out, race gear, etc. A lot of my expenses are reimbursed from my amazing sponsor AFSCME, but it still took some family money to race as much as I did. It also took time away from work which decreased our take home pay. The last couple years God has been working on changing my heart so that I would willingly give up a lot of the extravagant things in my life to help my family become debt free. It took a long time, but He succeeded in convincing me that I had been living a worldly lifestyle that needed change. My family &amp; I need to stop living in debt. No more credit cards! No more car loans! No more student loans! My wife &amp; I feel the exact same, &amp; since w are both willing &amp; excited about this change, it is doable in our life. Anything is accomplishable in life when I have God &amp; my wife by my side supporting me! <p>I&#39;m not saying I&#39;m giving up triathlons completely. God understands that I love the thrill of competition. I don&#39;t believe He is asking or expecting me to give triathlon up completely. I believe He just wants me to do it with God &amp; my families well being 1st &amp; foremost in my mind &amp; heart. It took awhile, but I&#39;m ready.<p>I&#39;m willing to only race in as many competitions each year as we can afford, meaning I&#39;ll only race if we have extra money available to pay for the entire trip in cash. Before my wife stopped working &amp; started going to college I could have raced A LOT under those circumstances, but now that we have 5 people living off my income we can&#39;t afford many races at all. <p>For the last year we have become a little more behind each &amp; every pay period, we&#39;ve become a little more in debt. God hates Christians to be in debt. There are a ton of scripture on God&#39;s feelings about debt &amp; His people. <p>Rather than just give up on a few obvious things that will help us become less in debt we&#39;ve decided to go to the extreme. We are tightening our belts in ways that would shock the average American. We&#39;re going to the extreme so that we can become %100 debt free. No loans in our name at all! The more extreme we are at not spending money, the more quickly we can pay off all our debt! I&#39;ve decided as the head of our family I should lead by example, so I&#39;m setting more restrictions on myself than is requested of the rest of the family, although they&#39;ve agreed whole heartedly to embrace all these changes as well. Want to know how extreme we are going? Until all our credit cards &amp; vehicles are paid off I/we are going to:<p>- (me) I&#39;ve read on the net that each cup of coffee I make at home costs 25-30 cents. For decades I&#39;ve drank at least 9 cups a day. I drink more coffee than 9 cups on a long work shift, trip, or late night date with the wife, or practically any excuse I can come up with to drink more. If I cut out all coffee from my life until we pay off all our Credit Cards &amp; vehicles I&#39;ll save $81 a month (.30 cents per cup X 9 cups a day X 30 days a month= $81 a month). <p>- (me) limit my racing to 2 local sprint distance races a year until we have completely paid off all our credit cards &amp; vehicles. <p>- (All of us) No more eating out, we&#39;re cooking at home &amp; bringing food with us when we go out.<p>- (all) No more buying expensive food at the store. If it&#39;s not a relatively inexpensive food, has a coupon, or is on sale we aren&#39;t buying it.<p>- (me) No more destination races, trips or vacations.<p>- (me) no more money spent on vitamins, proteins, &amp; supplements until all credit cards &amp; vehicles are paid off in full.<p>- (all) if we don&#39;t have enough extra cash after bills to buy it, it&#39;s not being purchased. <p>- (all) if it&#39;s not a necessity we aren&#39;t buying it. We have more in our house than a lot of Americans, we don&#39;t need any more.<p>- (me) I&#39;m going to continue to ride my bicycle to work no matter how hot, cold, icy, rainy, or snowy it is; ok, I already do that. But I plan on continuing it!<p>- (all) We&#39;re only buying food that&#39;s cheap, we have coupons for, is on sale. No more expensive breakfast cereals, Pop-Tarts, pricey cuts of meat, etc! Like Dave Ramsey says in his radio program, &quot;beans &amp; rice rice &amp; beans!&quot;<p>There&#39;s more that we are doing, but to keep today&#39;s blog post from becoming a novel I&#39;ll stop there. I&#39;m sure you get the picture.<p>My family &amp; I can&#39;t wait until we can call the Dave Ramsey show &amp; yell, &quot;We&#39;re debt free!&quot; Contrary to how most people feel a life free of debt IS POSSIBLE! We plan on becoming debt free before my wife enters nursing school. Watch &amp; we&#39;ll prove it!<p>Here are some of the scriptures found in the bible to show what we are doing is what God wants us to do:<p>Scriptures about debt:<p>Exodus 22:14<p>If a man borrows anything from his neighbor, and it is injured or dies while its owner is not with it, he shall make full restitution.<p>Deuteronomy 15:6<p>For the Lord your God will bless you as He has promised you, and you will lend to many nations, but you will not borrow; and you will rule over many nations, but they will not rule over you. <p>Deuteronomy 28:12<p>The Lord will open for you His good storehouse, the heavens, to give rain to your land in its season and to bless all the work of your hand; and you shall lend to many nations, but you shall not borrow. <p>2 Kings 4:7<p>Then she came and told the man of God. And he said, &quot;Go, sell the oil and pay your debt, and you and your sons can live on the rest.&quot;<p>Psalm 37:21<p>The wicked borrows and does not pay back, but the righteous is gracious and gives. <p>Proverbs 22:7<p>The rich rules over the poor, and the borrower becomes the lender&#39;s slave. <p>Proverbs 22:26-27<p>Do not be a man who strikes hands in pledge or puts up security for debts; if you lack the means to pay, your very bed will be snatched from under you<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7284817641207555818-3891804839111024322?l=cody-the-clydsdale.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Cody the Clydesdalehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12175191211375084787noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7284817641207555818.post-39497435574964631962011-07-16T00:00:00.005-06:002011-07-16T16:35:10.004-06:001st off, thank you to Michelle &amp; Chris. You&#39;re love &amp; example has started this change in our life, &amp; ultimately strengthening our relationship with God.<p>A little history before my story... My wife started going back to college last year. Our income was cut in half. We knew we were going to struggle financially, but knew once she graduated with a degree in nursing we would be better off in the long run. It&#39;s been a tremendous struggle. <p>Last week Michelle came to visit my wife. She gave us encouragement, some great advise, &amp; some unexpected help. She told us it was God working through her. She moved us to make big changes in our life! Bigger ones than we could have imagined at the time. She mentioned a book called the Total Money Make Over by <a href="http://www.daveramsey.com/home/">Dave Ramsey</a>. My wife &amp; I have both read it from cover to cover &amp; have completely embraced all his principles to becoming debt free.<p>Most worldly people would consider Dave Ramsey&#39;s teachings radical &amp; extreme, but his principles &amp; ideas on how to become debt free are all biblically sound teachings. <p>Truth be told I had read this book a few years ago, but wasn&#39;t ready to give up or athletic competitions to become debt free. Since 2004 I&#39;ve averaged no less than 15 multisport races, plus running, cycling, &amp; ground fighting sporting events a year. I&#39;ve spent a fortune on registration fees, fuel, hotel rooms, eating out, race gear, etc. A lot of my expenses are reimbursed from my amazing sponsor AFSCME, but it still took some family money to race as much as I did. It also took time away from work which decreased our take home pay. The last couple years God has been working on changing my heart so that I would willingly give up a lot of the extravagant things in my life to help my family become debt free. It took a long time, but He succeeded in convincing me that I had been living a worldly lifestyle that needed change. My family &amp; I need to stop living in debt. No more credit cards! No more car loans! No more student loans! My wife &amp; I feel the exact same, &amp; since w are both willing &amp; excited about this change, it is doable in our life. Anything is accomplishable in life when I have God &amp; my wife by my side supporting me! <p>I&#39;m not saying I&#39;m giving up triathlons completely. God understands that I love the thrill of competition. I don&#39;t believe He is asking or expecting me to give triathlon up completely. I believe He just wants me to do it with God &amp; my families well being 1st &amp; foremost in my mind &amp; heart. It took awhile, but I&#39;m ready.<p>I&#39;m willing to only race in as many competitions each year as we can afford, meaning I&#39;ll only race if we have extra money available to pay for the entire trip in cash. Before my wife stopped working &amp; started going to college I could have raced A LOT under those circumstances, but now that we have 5 people living off my income we can&#39;t afford many races at all. <p>For the last year we have become a little more behind each &amp; every pay period, we&#39;ve become a little more in debt. God hates Christians to be in debt. There are a ton of scripture on God&#39;s feelings about debt &amp; His people. <p>Rather than just give up on a few obvious things that will help us become less in debt we&#39;ve decided to go to the extreme. We are tightening our belts in ways that would shock the average American. We&#39;re going to the extreme so that we can become %100 debt free. No loans in our name at all! The more extreme we are at not spending money, the more quickly we can pay off all our debt! I&#39;ve decided as the head of our family I should lead by example, so I&#39;m setting more restrictions on myself than is requested of the rest of the family, although they&#39;ve agreed whole heartedly to embrace all these changes as well. Want to know how extreme we are going? Until all our credit cards &amp; vehicles are paid off I/we are going to:<p>- (me) I&#39;ve read on the net that each cup of coffee I make at home costs 25-30 cents. For decades I&#39;ve drank at least 9 cups a day. I drink more coffee than 9 cups on a long work shift, trip, or late night date with the wife, or practically any excuse I can come up with to drink more. If I cut out all coffee from my life until we pay off all our Credit Cards &amp; vehicles I&#39;ll save $81 a month (.30 cents per cup X 9 cups a day X 30 days a month= $81 a month). <p>- (me) limit my racing to 2 local sprint distance races a year until we have completely paid off all our credit cards &amp; vehicles. <p>- (All of us) No more eating out, we&#39;re cooking at home &amp; bringing food with us when we go out.<p>- (all) No more buying expensive food at the store. If it&#39;s not a relatively inexpensive food, has a coupon, or is on sale we aren&#39;t buying it.<p>- (me) No more destination races, trips or vacations.<p>- (me) no more money spent on vitamins, proteins, &amp; supplements until all credit cards &amp; vehicles are paid off in full.<p>- (all) if we don&#39;t have enough extra cash after bills to buy it, it&#39;s not being purchased. <p>- (all) if it&#39;s not a necessity we aren&#39;t buying it. We have more in our house than a lot of Americans, we don&#39;t need any more.<p>- (me) I&#39;m going to continue to ride my bicycle to work no matter how hot, cold, icy, rainy, or snowy it is; ok, I already do that. But I plan on continuing it!<p>- (all) We&#39;re only buying food that&#39;s cheap, we have coupons for, is on sale. No more expensive breakfast cereals, Pop-Tarts, pricey cuts of meat, etc! Like Dave Ramsey says in his radio program, &quot;beans &amp; rice rice &amp; beans!&quot;<p>There&#39;s more that we are doing, but to keep today&#39;s blog post from becoming a novel I&#39;ll stop there. I&#39;m sure you get the picture.<p>My family &amp; I can&#39;t wait until we can call the Dave Ramsey show &amp; yell, &quot;We&#39;re debt free!&quot; Contrary to how most people feel a life free of debt IS POSSIBLE! We plan on becoming debt free before my wife enters nursing school. Watch &amp; we&#39;ll prove it!<p>Here are some of the scriptures found in the bible to show what we are doing is what God wants us to do:<p>Scriptures about debt:<p>Exodus 22:14<p>If a man borrows anything from his neighbor, and it is injured or dies while its owner is not with it, he shall make full restitution.<p>Deuteronomy 15:6<p>For the Lord your God will bless you as He has promised you, and you will lend to many nations, but you will not borrow; and you will rule over many nations, but they will not rule over you. <p>Deuteronomy 28:12<p>The Lord will open for you His good storehouse, the heavens, to give rain to your land in its season and to bless all the work of your hand; and you shall lend to many nations, but you shall not borrow. <p>2 Kings 4:7<p>Then she came and told the man of God. And he said, &quot;Go, sell the oil and pay your debt, and you and your sons can live on the rest.&quot;<p>Psalm 37:21<p>The wicked borrows and does not pay back, but the righteous is gracious and gives. <p>Proverbs 22:7<p>The rich rules over the poor, and the borrower becomes the lender&#39;s slave. <p>Proverbs 22:26-27<p>Do not be a man who strikes hands in pledge or puts up security for debts; if you lack the means to pay, your very bed will be snatched from under you<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7284817641207555818-3949743557496463196?l=cody-the-clydsdale.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Cody the Clydesdalehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12175191211375084787noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7284817641207555818.post-52018198507907395742011-07-15T20:38:00.002-06:002011-07-16T09:01:20.743-06:00I was very excited about this years Santa Fe triathlon. The Santa Fe tri is a really well put on event. I was particularly motivated because last year I had a break through performance &amp; I was excited to see if I could beat last years PR that I had set. I was so excited I registered for this event the day registration opened. As motivated as I was to race this weekend I&#39;ve decided to sit this race out. <p>This whole week I&#39;ve been exhausted. I&#39;ve needed a couple more hours a day of sleep than I usually need to function I&#39;m groggy &amp; yawn all day no matter how much more sleep I get. I&#39;ve wanted to eat more too, I&#39;m not sure if that&#39;s because my body is needing more food because my metabolic rate has increased or if it&#39;s because I&#39;m tired &amp; I have a tendency to turn to food for emotional &amp; physical support. I&#39;m definitely a food addict, but I haven&#39;t yet figured out if I&#39;m wanting the extra food this last week &amp; a half for physical or emotional reasons. I believe the reason all this exhaustion &amp; hunger has popped up is two-fold:<br />1) I started a new &amp; intense swim program with a local masters swim club<br />2) I just entered the build phase of Ironman training &amp; am starting to add some higher intensity training to my workout regimen while still training long Iron distances.<p>After much thought I&#39;ve decided my body is too tired to race at the Santa Fe triathlon this weekend. I could have raced &amp; then skipped a few Iron specific workouts to allow my body to recover &amp; heal, but my main goal is Ironman Arizona. I don&#39;t want to take anything away from my Iron training, not even a couple days. I&#39;m to OCD to feel comfortable with skipping workouts for a race that takes 7 months to train for.<p>There is another very big reason I&#39;m not racing this weekend. As any triathletes know, triathlon is an incredibly expensive sport. The bikes, tires, tubes, chain, shoes, heart rate monitors, GPS units, power taps, internet training logs, Gatorade, Power Bars, Power Gels, swim club fees, gym fees, travel expenses, hotels, fuel for vehicles, eating out, &amp; coaches (I&#39;m actually self coached right now, but most triathletes are coached), etc. My family &amp; I are making some really big life style changes this week. I&#39;ll address our new financial &amp; lifestyle changes my family &amp; I have just recently adopted in another blog post. Most who know me will be shocked about what&#39;s to come. I&#39;m shocked. I&#39;ll give you a couple words as a hint: Dave Ramsey.<p>To be continued.........<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7284817641207555818-5201819850790739574?l=cody-the-clydsdale.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Cody the Clydesdalehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12175191211375084787noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7284817641207555818.post-46705193972843947502011-07-12T13:06:00.001-06:002011-07-12T13:06:38.289-06:00I personally believe that a little protein (the 4:1 ratio of carbs to protein is often mentioned) is good for me on a long, hard ride or run. And it is well-established that some protein immediately (or as soon as possible) after such a ride aides recovery in that it &quot;jumpstarts&quot; the process of repairing the &quot;microtears&quot; in the fibers of the muscles that did the work. Reduces soreness and stiffness and reduces the time for me to recover completely from four or five days to one or two.<p>Normally when the body burns up all the carbs it can, your body will start burning fat, but can also burn protein.<p>Protein also accelerates the rebuilding/healing of muscles, which means less or no muscle soreness.<p><br>I think there is some controversy if the protein added really helps DURING the effort--but I don&#39;t think there is doubt that it helps greatly in recovery AFTER the ride.<p>Accelerade is a little to expensive for my tastes. I&#39;ve been adding whey protein to my Gatorade. For me it seems to work better than Gatorade alone &amp; as well as Eccelerade. I stick to the 4:1 carb to protien mix.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7284817641207555818-4670519397284394750?l=cody-the-clydsdale.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Cody the Clydesdalehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12175191211375084787noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7284817641207555818.post-53172876923767479212011-07-11T15:55:00.001-06:002011-07-11T15:55:43.466-06:00I&#39;ve noticed after masters swim class I&#39;m tired &amp; can&#39;t push myself nearly as hard cycling or running as I can if I was working out fresh. I believe I&#39;ve found yet another of my weak points in triathlon. I&#39;ve been trying to work on this by doing my running &amp; cycling immediately after my swims. I&#39;m beginning to wonder if I&#39;ll ever feel better working out post swim! <p>Today I swam 2950 yards then ran for 45 minutes with 5 minutes in zone 4. I felt tired. Just maintaining a zone 2 pace was a struggle. Thankfully I realized I need to practice my post swim fitness now while I still have a little over 4 months until my Ironman.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7284817641207555818-5317287692376747921?l=cody-the-clydsdale.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Cody the Clydesdalehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12175191211375084787noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7284817641207555818.post-46163355061287052582011-07-08T13:56:00.002-06:002011-07-08T17:03:26.808-06:00On Wednesday I swam with the masters swim group for the 1st time. I swam farther than I ever have before in a training session. The only times I&#39;ve swam farther was my 2 Iron distance triathlons.<p>Today I showed up after having rested-only running, no swimming- Thursday. My lats &amp; arms were still sore &amp; fatigued. <p>I tried my best to keep up but failed miserably. I was slow- even slower than usual- &amp; I kept cramping. The others in my lane were very understanding &amp; kind about my lack of speed &amp; endurance. After an hour of swimming I only finished 2650 yards. <p>Even though I suffered I had a blast! I got beat up so badly in the water, I'm not sure if I can finish my brick today. It&#39;s been years since any workouts have hurt me like this. If I keep this up I suspect I&#39;ll be a beast in the water in no time at all!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7284817641207555818-4616335506128705258?l=cody-the-clydsdale.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Cody the Clydesdalehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12175191211375084787noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7284817641207555818.post-64532771998956281672011-07-07T00:01:00.005-06:002011-07-07T00:01:01.217-06:00Last month was the 1st time I started practicing my swimming since my youngest son was born in Oct 2009. I have my babies with me while my wife goes to school during the day & the day care at the pool won't watch my babies until they are 2 years old. For the last 21 months I never practiced swimming but was still able to maintain an average of a 6:15-6:40 swim in a sprint distance triathlon.<br /><br />Although I've never been considered a particularly great swimmer, I think swimming is the event in triathlon I have the strongest natural ability for. I've never taken any swim lessons or swam with any groups or individuals. What I do in the water during races has been completely self taught. <br /><br />For years I've wanted to get into a masters swim group. Since I work nights I couldn't find any where in Santa Fe that had a masters swim group that fit into my schedule. <br /><br />I found out through a fellow triathlete that there is a masters swim group that meets Mon, Wed, & Fri's at the Salvador Perez pool here in Santa Fe! Yesterday was my 1st time swimming with them. I swam farther than I normally do on my own with faster splits. I got out of the water tired, but very motivated. I'm looking forward to seeing what will happen with my swimming now that I'll be practicing 3 times a week & have a masters swim coach to help me with my form.<br /><br />While swimming with the masters I swam with a local Santa Fe'an named Lee who qualified for Kona while at IM St George. He finished St George in 9:56! I was thoroughly impressed! I'm glad I'll be able to be swimming with him. Hopefully some of his speed will rub off on me.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7284817641207555818-6453277199895628167?l=cody-the-clydsdale.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Cody the Clydesdalehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12175191211375084787noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7284817641207555818.post-34301952232587093802011-07-06T08:06:00.001-06:002011-07-06T10:47:57.545-06:00<p class="mobile-photo"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-iKimfjbFA-s/ThRsCjf4ZuI/AAAAAAAAApw/o5rwFJjG_aw/s1600/img227-725749.jpg"><img src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-iKimfjbFA-s/ThRsCjf4ZuI/AAAAAAAAApw/o5rwFJjG_aw/s320/img227-725749.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5626240625637091042" /></a></p>Today while on a bike ride I saw a badger outside of Galisteo New Mexico. There was a coyote trying to kill the badger. He&#39;d stalk it for awhile then the coyote would attack. There was blood on both sides of the badgers neck. I tried to take a picture of it but my phone has a pathetic camera. pWhen I approached the badger the coyote ran away, &amp; the badger was REALLY angry. He kept growling, hissing, &amp; he tried to charge me, so I figured the picture I took was poor, but it was going to have to be good enough. I had no desire to fight a badger mid bike ride.<p>I get to see the coolest things while cycling in New Mexico.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7284817641207555818-3430195223258709380?l=cody-the-clydsdale.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Cody the Clydesdalehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12175191211375084787noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7284817641207555818.post-10752547649861288382011-07-05T01:55:00.001-06:002011-07-05T06:26:01.956-06:00I got great news from USAT! I qualified for the 2011 USA triathlon Age group national championships! I had qualified at the Dog House/Buffman &amp; Squeaky triathlon where I finished 3rd place overall. I&#39;m VERY excited &amp; wish desperately I could race at the USA AG national championships, but there&#39;s absolutely no way I could come up with the money to go to Vermont where the race is being held this year. <p>The email was as follows:<p>Congratulations Cody Hanson, you have qualified for the 2011 USA Triathlon Age Group Nationals after your finish in the BUFFMAN &amp; SQUEAKY AND THE DOG HOUSE SPRINT ranked among the top 10 percent. <p><p>USA Triathlon congratulates you on qualifying for the 2011 USA Triathlon Age Group National Championship on August 20 in Burlington, Vermont. The USA Triathlon Age Group National Championship is the nation&#39;s premier Olympic-distance event with the top age-group athletes from all 50 states and the District of Columbia, forming one of the most prestigious fields in the sport. Also, athletes from each age group will qualify to represent Team USA at the 2012 International Triathlon Union World Championships in Auckland, New Zealand next October.<p>Space is limited and we expect this event to sell out.<p>For more information on the 2011 USA Triathlon Age Group National Championship and to register, please visit <a href="http://www.USATNationalEvents.org">www.USATNationalEvents.org</a><p>Questions? Email <a href="mailto:NationalEvents@usatriathlon.org">NationalEvents@usatriathlon.org</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7284817641207555818-1075254764986128838?l=cody-the-clydsdale.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Cody the Clydesdalehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12175191211375084787noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7284817641207555818.post-26190832462536058462011-07-04T17:42:00.002-06:002011-07-05T06:27:15.742-06:00Last weekend I competed in the 1st annual Storrie Lake triathlon. The longer it takes me to post a race report, the worst my performance was, &amp; it took a long while to post this. My performance was horrible.<p>I was traveling a lot the 2 weeks before the race while still training hard. The 4 days before the race I worked 2 twelve hour &amp; 2 16 hour shifts. The day before the race I got mandatoried for a totally unexpected 16 hour shift. I was having to hammer a bunch of coffee during that shift to stay awake, which made me really dehydrated. When I woke up at 2 PM I was horribly dehydrated but still had to do a 1 hour run. Running while dehydrated in the heat of the day was a really bad idea. By the time I got home from my run my stomach was upset &amp; I was tired. I just wanted to go back to sleep, so I did. If I was thinking I would have stayed up awhile longer to drink a few glasses of water. I didn&#39;t. Not good the day before an Olympic distance triathlon.<p><br />The race started out with a 2 loop 1500 meter swim. The wind was blowing hard from the get go. The waves were huge for such a small lake, &amp; the water was very choppy. Surprisingly I still PR&#39;d the swim with a 33:33. <p>I&#39;d asked a couple of the volunteers &amp; one of the RD&#39;s if they were handing out bottles of fluid at the half way of the bike, they said yes. I started the bike already thirsty &amp; dehydrated but still hoping to have a break through performance on the 26 mile bike ride. By the quarter mark of the bike I had finished off my 22 ounce bottle of Gatorade &amp; was starting to cramp up from dehydration. At the turn around of the bike I had been out of Gatorade for quite awhile &amp; was really looking forward to getting a new bottle (or 2) of ice cold Gatorade. Turns out there was no bottles of fluid handed out on the bike. They were only handing out 4 ounce cups. By that point 4 ounces wasn&#39;t enough to wet my teeth. I was not happy. Shortly after the half way point each time I tried to speed up my legs would cramp. By the the end of the bike I was so dehydrated my stomach &amp; legs were a mess. I didn&#39;t want to stop my race, but knew I was risking injury or sickness if I continued. So like any hard core triathlete I racked my bike, threw on my Zoots shoes &amp; continued with my race. <p>At the 1st aid station of the run I grabbed 2 small cups of fluid, 1 of Hammer, 1 of water. The minute I slammed the 1st cup I immediately vomited it back up. I thought it may have been a fluke, so I tried to drink the 2nd more slowly. But after I drank the 2nd one I threw up again. At that point I knew I should have stopped racing, but I continued because I&#39;m race retarded. <p>At each &amp; every aid station I tried to drink a little, but after each one I threw up anything I drank, no matter how little I drank.<p>The 1st 2 miles of the 6.2 mile run I walked. My body just couldn&#39;t handle anything faster than a walk. Miles 2 through 4 I was able to jog at a decent pace, but still couldn&#39;t run. I&#39;m not sure why, but my I was able to push myself pretty hard on miles 4 through 6.2 even though I was so dehydrated I was beginning to see spots &amp; feel light headed enough that I wasn&#39;t able to run in a straight line anymore. On miles 4 through 6.2 I kept a 7:30 per mile pace. I know those numbers sounds fast, but it was mostly down hill, so it&#39;s not nearly as fast as it sounded.<p>I was hoping to finish the 1st annual Storrie Lake triathlon in under 2 hours 40 minutes, but I only did it in 2 hours 58 minutes. I finished in a slow time, but I consider finishing a huge accomplishment.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7284817641207555818-2619083246253605846?l=cody-the-clydsdale.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Cody the Clydesdalehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12175191211375084787noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7284817641207555818.post-60867821094126294672011-07-03T17:55:00.001-06:002011-07-06T10:46:26.267-06:00A low body weight is imperative to being a fast Iron distance triathlete. The last two times I trained for an Ironman I kept dieting until I was miserable with hunger, then promptly fell off the diet wagon &amp; gained all my weight back. I&#39;ve decided to start a maintenance diet from here until Ironman Arizona.<p>I&#39;ve started the build phase of my training plan, so I need my energy to recover, build fitness &amp; speed. Being at a caloric deficit would hurt my Iron dreams. My current weight on my home scale is 186.8 pounds. Thanks to the great advise of a few of my Face Book buddies like my wife &amp; James Webster I&#39;m hoping my weight on race day will be 186 pounds. <p>I know I&#39;ve posted things similar to this before. But it&#39;s different this time. Before my goal had always been to maintain for a short while so that I could start losing weight again as soon as I felt physically able. This time is different because my goal is to maintain. I&#39;m staying at this weight for the next 5 months! <p>Thanks to the wise advise of my beautiful wife &amp; James Webster, this is the one of the few intelligent decisions I&#39;ve made in regards to my weight. Thanks guys.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7284817641207555818-6086782109412629467?l=cody-the-clydsdale.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Cody the Clydesdalehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12175191211375084787noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7284817641207555818.post-13672573106884558432011-07-02T13:22:00.000-06:002011-07-02T13:25:04.978-06:00Jan 2011 <br />bike 160.2 miles<br />run 107.5 miles<br /><br />Feb 2011<br />bike 210.6 miles<br />run 57.8 miles<br /><br />March 2011<br />bike 262.8 miles<br />run 59.1 miles<br />swim 375 yards<br /><br />April 2011<br />bike 415 miles<br />run 74.3 miles<br />swim 1968 yards<br /><br />May 2011<br />bike 289.9<br />run 83.9<br />swim 6593.5 yards<br /><br />June 2011<br />bike 346.5 miles<br />run 87.6 miles<br />swim 3827 meters<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7284817641207555818-1367257310688455843?l=cody-the-clydsdale.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Cody the Clydesdalehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12175191211375084787noreply@blogger.com0