PEAK Death Race 2010

Success!

2010-06-28T20:37:00.006-04:00

A big thank you to Andy, Joe and the race staff! What an absolutely insane ride!

To my support crew, friends and fellow racers, I could not have done it without you!

Race report and photos coming sometime soon.

Death Race Weekend!

2010-06-25T08:21:00.004-04:00

Race weekend is finally here! Off to Pittsfield Vermont to fight in the great war between my mind and my body.

Good luck to all of the other racers!

2010 Race Info
Registration - Friday, 6-8 p.m.at Amee Farm
Trail Tour - Friday, 8 p.m. from Amee Farm
Pre Race Meeting - Friday, Midnight top of Mountain
Race Starts - Saturday, 4 a.m.

Training Log - June 24th 2010

2010-06-24T11:22:00.005-04:00

Bike (road) - some quick hill sprints to get the heart rate up
Burpees - 'cause they feel good in the morning

Training Log - June 23rd 2010

2010-06-24T08:12:00.000-04:00

Rest in peace

Training Log - June 22nd 2010

2010-06-22T21:50:00.003-04:00

Run - 2 miles
Pull-ups, incline press, db rows, db shoulder press, db thrusters, ab crunches, plank hold, straight arm side-planks, push-ups
Stretching/flexibility work

Λιγότερο είναι πιο

2010-06-21T17:46:00.004-04:00

Less is more

- from Andy's (race director) final message

Training Log - June 20th and 21st 2010

2010-06-21T16:50:00.000-04:00

Rest in peace
Stretching/flexibility work
Gear prep/testing
Greek to English translation

Training Log - June 19th 2010

2010-06-20T07:06:00.002-04:00

Hike - Camel's Hump via Monroe Trail - 6.8 miles
Swim/crawl (river) - practice underwater object retrieval

Pain is inevitable

2010-06-18T12:05:00.004-04:00

"Pain is what the world does to you, suffering is what you do to yourself. Pain is inevitable, suffering is optional."

-- Unknown (Buddhist noble truth)

Training Log - June 18th 2010

2010-06-18T11:43:00.003-04:00

Bike (road) - 24+ miles

Training Log - June 17th 2010

2010-06-18T11:39:00.002-04:00

Run (treadmill) - 3 miles (intervals)
2 rounds of ab crunches (exercise ball), med ball toe touches (crunch), supermans, plank holds, straight arm side plank holds, ab machine, back extensions, rotary torso machine
Stretching/flexibility work

Training Log - June 16th 2010

2010-06-18T11:38:00.000-04:00

Hike/run - to summit of Mount Mansfield via Sunset Ridge (ran the CCC road)

Training Log - June 15th 2010

2010-06-18T11:37:00.001-04:00

Rest in peace

Training Log - June 14th 2010

2010-06-14T19:53:00.002-04:00

Bike (road) - 25+ miles
Run - 2 miles
2 rounds of pull-ups, incline db press, db rows, db shoulder press, db thrusters, push-ups

Training Log - June 12th and 13th 2010

2010-06-14T19:49:00.002-04:00

Alpha beta gamma delta epsilon zeta eta theta iota kappa lambda mu nu xi omicron pi rho sigma tau upsilon phi chi psi omega
Gear prep/testing
Rest in peace

Training Log - June 11th 2010

2010-06-11T15:11:00.001-04:00

Hike - to Camel's Hump summit via Monroe Trail - 6.8 miles

Training Log - June 10th 2010

2010-06-10T09:31:00.001-04:00

Run (road) - 8 miles
4 rounds (20 reps each) of ab crunches (exercise ball), supermans, med ball toe touches (crunch), ab machine, back extension machine, rotary torso machine
Plank holds - 1' - 1' - 1' - 1'
Straight arm side plank holds - 30" - 30" - 30" - 30"
Stretching/flexibility work

Training Log - June 9th 2010

2010-06-10T09:29:00.000-04:00

Bike (road) - 25+ miles
3 rounds of pull-ups, incline db press, bent over db rows, standing db shoulder press, lat pull-downs, push-ups
Stretching/flexibility work

Training Log - June 8th 2010

2010-06-10T09:28:00.000-04:00

Run (treadmill) - 2 miles

Training Log - June 7th 2010

2010-06-07T18:36:00.000-04:00

Rest in peace (travel back to VT)

Training Log - June 6th 2010

2010-06-07T18:25:00.000-04:00

Run (road) - 3.6 miles (hills)

Training Log - June 5th 2010

2010-06-07T18:23:00.002-04:00

Hike - to summit of Hunter Mountain NY via ski trails to firetower trail
Push-ups - 20-20-20-20
Dips (picnic bench) - 12-12-12-12
Ab crunches - 30-30-30-30
Supermans - 20-20-20-20
Thrusters (using water jugs) - 20-20-20-20
Plank holds - 1' - 1' - 1' - 1'
Side plank holds (straight arm) - 30" - 30" - 30" - 30"

Training Log - June 4th 2010

2010-06-07T18:19:00.002-04:00

Burpees - 10-10-10-10
Mountain climbers - 20-20-20-20
Run (road) - 3.4 miles
Thrusters (using water jugs) - 20-20-20-20
Dug some holes in the dirt

Training Log - June 3rd 2010

2010-06-07T18:18:00.000-04:00

Rest in peace (travel to NY)

Training Log - June 2nd 2010

2010-06-02T09:37:00.000-04:00

Hike/run - to Mount Mansfield summit via Laura Cowles/Sunset Ridge (ran the CCC road)

Training Log - June 1st 2010

2010-06-02T09:34:00.000-04:00

Bike (road) - 25+ miles
Strength training - 3 rounds of wide-grip pull-ups, db shoulder press, db bent rows, lat pull-downs, flat bench machine, incline bench machine, front shoulder db raise, lat shoulder db raise, push-ups
Stretching/flexibility work

Training Log - May 31st 2010

2010-06-01T10:15:00.000-04:00

Rest in peace

Training Log - May 30th 2010

2010-06-01T10:12:00.002-04:00

Run (road) - 6.4 miles (Vermont City Marathon Relay Leg 3)
Run (road) - 2 miles

Training Log - May 29th 2010

2010-05-29T16:10:00.001-04:00

Rest in peace

Training Log - May 28th 2010

2010-05-29T16:07:00.002-04:00

Hike - to Camel's Hump summit via Burrows trail - carrying gear and car tire

Training Log - May 27th 2010

2010-05-27T20:25:00.002-04:00

Bike (stationary) - warm-up
3 rounds of - burpees, mountain climbers (hands on med ball), bosu squat/press with med ball, med ball toe touches (ab crunch), plank holds, straight arm side plank holds, supermans, ab crunch on exercise ball, back extension (machine), rotary torso (machine), ab crunch (machine)

Training Log - May 26th 2010

2010-05-26T10:29:00.001-04:00

Hike/run - Mount Mansfield summit via Sunset Ridge (ran the CCC road)

Training Log - May 25th 2010

2010-05-26T10:27:00.003-04:00

Bike (road) - 25+ miles
Strength training - 3 rounds of pull-ups, db shoulder press, db rows, lat pull-downs, push-ups, db shrugs

Training Log - May 24th 2010

2010-05-26T10:27:00.001-04:00

Rest in peace

Training Log - May 23rd 2010

2010-05-23T19:12:00.003-04:00

Run (trail/causeway) - 4.5 miles
Split firewood (huge logs) - 3+ hours
Hike/run - Camel's Hump via Burrows trail - 4.8 miles

Training Log - May 22nd 2010

2010-05-22T18:56:00.003-04:00

Bike (stationary) - 20 minutes
Run (treadmill) - 2 miles
Pull-ups - 10
Dumbbell thrusters - 10
Incline press - 10
Dumbbell rows - 10
Lat pull-downs - 10
Push-ups - 20
Run (again) - 1/2 mile
Pull-ups - 6
Dumbbell thrusters - 10
Incline press - 10
Dumbbell rows - 10
Lat pull-downs - 10
Push-ups - 20
Run (again) - 1/2 mile
Pull-ups - 6
Dumbbell thrusters - 10
Incline press - 10
Dumbbell rows - 10
Lat pull-downs - 10
Push-ups - 20
Rowing machine - 20 minutes
Stretching/flexibility work

Bike (road) - 50.5 miles - rolling hills

Training Log - May 21st 2010

2010-05-22T18:54:00.001-04:00

Hike/run - to Camel's Hump summit via Monroe Trail - 6.8 miles

Training Log - May 20th 2010

2010-05-22T18:52:00.000-04:00

Rest in peace

Training Log - May 19th 2010

2010-05-19T10:46:00.005-04:00

Strength training - 3 rounds of pull-ups, incline db press, db rows, lat pull-downs, db thrusters, leg press
Run (treadmill) - 2 miles
Bike (road) - 22+ miles

Training Log - May 18th 2010

2010-05-19T10:46:00.001-04:00

Rest in peace

Training Log - May 17th 2010

2010-05-17T12:53:00.003-04:00

Core workout - 3 rounds of ab crunches (3x20 exercise ball), bent knee crunches (3x20), planks (hold as long as possible), straight arm side planks (hold as long as possible), supermans (3x20), bridge dips (3x20), toe touch ab crunch holding db (3x30), leg holds (as long as possible)
Bike (road) - 30+ miles

Training Log - May 16th 2010

2010-05-16T20:23:00.002-04:00

Hike - Mount Hunger summit via Waterbury trail
Strength training - 3 rounds of wide-grip pull-ups, flat db press, db shrugs, db rows, standing db shoulder press, lat pull-downs, push-ups
Flexibility work / stretching
Bike (road) - 23.5 miles

Training Log - May 14th and 15th 2010

2010-05-14T18:22:00.001-04:00

Rest in peace

Traning Log - May 13th 2010

2010-05-14T18:21:00.000-04:00

Bike (road) - 30+ miles

45 days until the 2010 Peak Death Race

2010-05-12T21:01:00.004-04:00

Yep... that's right... less than a month and a half until I start and finish the 2010 Peak Death Race... can't wait for the adventure!

Training Log - May 12th 2010

2010-05-12T20:54:00.004-04:00

Run (road) - 2 mile warm-up
Run (road) - GE 5k run (garmin says 3.0 miles) - time was 21:26, ran mile 1 in 6:39... must go faster!

Training Log - May 11th 2010

2010-05-12T20:51:00.003-04:00

Bike (stationary) - 10 minute warm-up
Strength training - 3 rounds of chin-ups, incline db press, standing db shoulder press, bent over db rows, back extensions (machine), lat pull-downs

Training Log - May 10th 2010

2010-05-12T20:50:00.001-04:00

Bike (road) - 24.6 miles

Training Log - May 9th 2010

2010-05-12T20:49:00.000-04:00

Rest in peace

Training Log - May 8th 2010

2010-05-08T16:15:00.002-04:00

Run (road) - 2 mile warm-up
Run (road) - Vermont Respite House Jiggety Jog 5k Fun Run - 21:46 (7:01 pace)

Training Log - May 7th 2010

2010-05-07T20:33:00.000-04:00

Bike (road) - 24.6 miles

Training Log - May 6th 2010

2010-05-06T20:50:00.002-04:00

Bike (stationary) - 10 minute warm up
Chin-ups - 11-8-4
Lat pull-downs - 10-10-10
Incline db press - 10-10-6
Bent over db rows - 10-10-10
Standing db shoulder press - 10-10-10
Front db shoulder raises - 10-10-10 (each side)
Lat db shoulder raises - 10-10-10 (each side)
Push-ups - 25-25-25
Chest dips - 5-8-4

Training Log - May 5th 2010

2010-05-05T13:04:00.002-04:00

Bike (road) - 24.6 miles
Run (treadmill) - 5k - intervals

Training Log - May 4th 2010

2010-05-05T13:03:00.001-04:00

Rest in peace

Training Log - May 3rd 2010

2010-05-03T19:44:00.000-04:00

Rest in peace

Training Log - May 2nd 2010

2010-05-03T19:41:00.001-04:00

Bike (road) - 75 miles (BikeMS Day 2)

Training Log - May 1st 2010

2010-05-03T19:39:00.002-04:00

Bike (road) - 102.6 miles (BikeMS Day 1 plus extra miles make it a century)

Training Log - April 30th 2010

2010-04-30T10:57:00.001-04:00

Rest in peace - BikeMS ride starts tomorrow at 7AM

Training Log - April 29th 2010

2010-04-30T10:56:00.003-04:00

Travel from Vermont to Texas (BikeMS ride is this weekend)
Bike (road) - 40 minutes - very windy

Training Log - April 28th 2010

2010-04-30T10:54:00.002-04:00

Bike (road) - 40 minutes

Training Log - April 26th and 27th 2010

2010-04-30T10:54:00.001-04:00

Rest in peace

Training Log - April 25th 2010

2010-04-30T10:51:00.002-04:00

Run (road) - 12+ miles
Bike (road) - 15+ miles

Training Log - April 24th 2010

2010-04-30T10:49:00.002-04:00

Bike (road) - 67+ miles with the GMBC , 4,900 ft. climbing including Smuggler's Notch

Training Log - April 23rd 2010

2010-04-30T10:47:00.001-04:00

Rest in peace

Training Log - April 22nd 2010

2010-04-22T13:07:00.001-04:00

Bike (road) - 24.6 miles
Run (road) - 4.4 miles

Traning Log - April 21st 2010

2010-04-22T13:05:00.001-04:00

Bike (road) - group ride with GMBC - 25+ miles

Training Log - April 20th 2010

2010-04-20T21:23:00.001-04:00

Bike (road) - 24.6 miles
Run (treadmill) - 3.2 miles - intervals

Training Log - April 19th 2010

2010-04-20T21:21:00.000-04:00

Rest in peace

Training Log - April 18th 2010

2010-04-18T19:37:00.002-04:00

Run (bike path) - 10 miles
Bike (road) - 62 miles - more hills, more rain, more fun!

Training Log - April 17th 2010

2010-04-17T19:31:00.005-04:00

Bike (stationary) - 10 minute warm-up
Pull-ups (wide grip) 10-9-6-5
Incline db press 10-9-9-9
Squats (smith machine) 10-9-9-9
Lat pull-downs 10-9-9-10
Leg press 10-9-9-10
Push-ups 25-20-15-15

Bike (road) - 55.4 miles - hills, rain, nothing can stop me

Training Log - April 16th 2010

2010-04-17T19:30:00.001-04:00

Rest in peace

Training Log - April 15th 2010

2010-04-17T19:28:00.001-04:00

Hike - Mount Philo - 2 miles

Training Log - April 14th 2010

2010-04-14T16:32:00.002-04:00

Bike (road) - 20+ miles
Core workout - med ball squat press on bosu (2x20), med ball swings on bosu (2x20), med ball woodchoppers on bosu (2x20 each side), lunge with twist holding med ball (2x15 each side), med ball slam sit-ups (2x50), med ball toe touch crunch (2x25), plank hold (2x1 minute), side plank hold (2x1 minute), turkish get-ups with db (2x10 each side), alternating supermans (2x20 each side), ab crunch machine (2x20), back ext machine (2x20)
Run (road) - 1 mile

Training Log - April 13th 2010

2010-04-13T18:54:00.003-04:00

Bike (road) - 24.6 miles
Run (treadmill) - intervals - 3.1 miles

Training Log - April 12th 2010

2010-04-13T18:53:00.000-04:00

Rest in peace

Training Log - April 11th 2010

2010-04-11T13:57:00.001-04:00

Bike (road) - 63.9 miles w/hills

Training Log - April 10th 2010

2010-04-10T19:30:00.003-04:00

Bike (road) - 42.3 miles w/hills
2 rounds (with 1 mile run after each round) chin-ups (10-10), lat pull-downs (10-12), standing db shoulder press (12-12), front shoulder db raises (10-10), lat shoulder db raises (12-12), seated rows (12-12), flat bench machine (12-12), incline db press (12-12), push-ups (25-30)
Stretching/flexibility work

Training Log - April 9th 2010

2010-04-10T19:29:00.000-04:00

Bike (road) - 24.6 miles

Training Log - April 8th 2010

2010-04-10T19:28:00.000-04:00

Rest in peace

Training Log - April 7th 2010

2010-04-07T09:38:00.000-04:00

Hike - Mount Hunger via Waterbury trail

Training Log - April 6th 2010

2010-04-06T21:27:00.002-04:00

Run (treadmill) - 4 miles w/speedwork
Bike (stationary recumbent) - 20 minutes @ 100rpm
Rowing machine - 20 minutes - medium resistance
Pull-ups

Training Log - April 5th 2010

2010-04-05T13:44:00.000-04:00

Push-ups - 30-30-20-10-10
Dips (bench) - 20-20-20
Crunches (exercise ball) - 20-20-25-25
Shoulder press (standing db) - 10-10-12
Bent over db rows - 12-12-12
Chest db pullover - 12-12-12
Shrugs - 20-20-20
Forearm curls - 15-15-15
Front shoulder db raises - 12-12-12
Lat shoulder db raises - 12-12-15

Training Log - April 4th 2010

2010-04-04T14:57:00.003-04:00

Run (bike path) - 5+ miles
Bike (bike path/road) - 20 miles

Training Log - April 3rd 2010

2010-04-03T14:36:00.001-04:00

Hike - Mount Mansfield via Sunset Ridge

Training Log - April 2nd 2010

2010-04-02T18:29:00.000-04:00

Bike (road) - 40 minutes

Training Log - April 1st 2010

2010-04-02T18:28:00.002-04:00

Bike (road) - 1h20m

Training Log - March 31st 2010

2010-04-02T18:27:00.002-04:00

Rest in peace

Training Log - March 30th 2010

2010-04-02T18:26:00.001-04:00

Run (treadmill) - 3 miles

Training Log - March 29th 2010

2010-04-02T18:24:00.001-04:00

Gym - Strength/Core/VO2Max training - 1h30m

Training Log - March 28th 2010

2010-04-02T18:23:00.001-04:00

Rest in peace

Training Log - March 27th 2010

2010-03-27T14:35:00.002-04:00

Hike/run - Camel's Hump via Burrows trail - 4.8 miles
Bike (road) - 20 miles

Training Log - March 26th 2010

2010-03-26T19:36:00.000-04:00

Bike (road) - 13 miles

Training Log - March 25th 2010

2010-03-25T13:09:00.003-04:00

2 rounds (12,10) of flat db press, db rows, incline db press, db pullovers, db shoulder press, front shoulder db raises, lat shoulder db raises
Push-ups - 20,15
Ab crunches (exercise ball) - 2x20
Bench step-ups w/dbs - 12,10
Single leg squats (back foot on bench) - 12,10
Squats holding dbs - 12,10
Run (treadmill) - 1 mile
Flexibility/Stretching

Training Log - March 24th 2010

2010-03-24T16:47:00.004-04:00

Hike/run - Camel's Hump via Monroe trail - lower lot to summit and back - 7.2 miles
Bike (road) - 14.7 miles

Training Log - March 23rd 2010

2010-03-24T16:47:00.001-04:00

Rest in peace

Training Log - March 22nd 2010

2010-03-24T16:41:00.002-04:00

2 rounds (10-12 each) of chin-ups, lat. pull-downs, seated row machine, shoulder press machine, tri ext, incline db press, db rows, db shoulder press, front shoulder db raises, lat shoulder db raises
Ab machine (2x20)
Back ext (2x20)
Push-ups - 55
No breaks

Training Log - March 21st 2010

2010-03-22T09:10:00.003-04:00

Run (dirt trail) - 8.3 miles

Training Log - March 20th 2010

2010-03-22T09:10:00.001-04:00

Rest in peace

Training Log - March 19th 2010

2010-03-22T09:08:00.001-04:00

Hike - Camel's Hump via Burrows trail - 4.8 miles

Training Log - March 17th and 18th 2010

2010-03-22T09:07:00.000-04:00

Rest in peace