Starting Block

Rare blogpost about trainings nowadays. The usage of easy or mobile loggings are the reason, perhaps. We have endomondo, dailymile and lots other more that makes logging miles and miles straight from the moment sweat still dripping from the tip of the nose.

I on the other hand, rarely have a proper structured training. Only once this year, for PCC Interstate. That was in April. It was fruitful. After that, it was sporadic, which was disaster at some events and painful. The PCC Interstate took me almost  4 weeks of intense cranking all over the place accumulating miles & ability to store glycogen like tupperware. It was superb. Super awesome. I dare any challenge thrown at me. Cakap aje nak kayuh mana, I follow!

Last year I successfully engaged in 2 structured training programs. One for the KL Marathon and the other was  Powerman. The aftermath from both were great. I can still remember when I peaked the training during Genting Trailblazer, just about 2 weeks before Powerman. Hampir jadi Tarzan Malaya dok berlari dalam hutan tu.

Well, it seems that an amateur athlete like yours truly, that handles stressful full-time job, raising three kids, hurried meals, and 6 hours of sleep at night barely survive two biggies a year.

This week, I had my starting block rearranged. Ramadhan was a force leave, off-season mode. Syawal was honeymoon mode. Shame on me! With just about 4 weeks until Powerman, I had to raise the curtain, for another training program. Adaptation to training frequency, intensity and duration will be wisely picked, tailored to my fitness level. Looks like the concept of "watch and learn" will be adopted, hence the race target will be developed as the fitness adds up.

I needed boosters to kick-off something big. Remember Drop Zone 1994 starring Wesley Snipe? One of my favorite, just like Point Break (Keanu Reeves & Patrick Swayze). These movies have nice soundtracks. Hence, the mp3 hunt begins and playlists evolved. Check on this chart for all time favorite :]

Tuesday (humid)
Bike 20 mins at 80% HRM
Run 10 mins at 85% HRM and it was pushing the thin red line further...aiyak!
The Strangest Party - INXS
Falling Down - Toad & The Wet Sprocket
Barely Breathing - Duncan Sheik
One Headlight - Wallflowers

Wendesday (wet evening & cold)
Bike 30 mins with 2 strengths thrown in...sick!
Run 10 mins. Tight chest at first. Safe mode, run slow. Phew.
Dancing With Myself - Billy Idol
Praise You - Fatboy Slim
Fortunate Sun - Creedence Clearwater Revival....ooouuw!