So, I didn't do anything crazy, but knocked out 2 solid hours on the bike (which doesn't sound like a lot, but it was on the schedule) on Saturday and then did about 12 miles of running on Sunday morning.
It was awfully cold on Saturday, but I was ok as I've learned how to dress finally. I would go back and forth between 30 second efforts of high cadence and 53-11 power work to take my mind off of the mundanely flat Alamosa roads.
Then there was the baby shower for Resie and I at Sandra and Juan's place. A big thank you goes out to them for holding it for us and to the ASC soccer girls for showing up and making it a fun time! We got a lot of needed things for the baby, and I think it was really helpful for Resie to get some well deserved attention and social time.
Sunday morning was a great long run, had I not been wearing a watch...it was much tougher than it should have been to run 6:45 pace. I'm sure it's the altitude and the fact that I'm putting in much longer runs than in recent training, but it's ok.
I then went to church with Sean and met up with Resie for breakfast at Campus Cafe!! So good!! There is nothing better after a long run than a breakfast burrito and pieces of a cinnamon roll :)
As for today, I slept in while the rest of the house (Jake, Sean and Resie) went to the pool. I did not go as I will be working out with the ASC swim team for the first time this afternoon. We'll see how that goes!
Well, I'm off for a little 45 min. run before a little lunch and then to the pool.
Hasta later!
Monday, November 23, 2009
Friday, November 20, 2009
Altitude!!
So, turns out, there's no oxygen up here!!! Yes, I knew it was coming, but I had never put this much time in the pool up here before...it's nuts. Every time you take a breath, you only get half the good ol' O2.
That's ok...I'm enjoying it and will be all the more fit for it.
Yesterday was only a one workout day as the pool was closed and I ran about 11.5 miles. It's been awhile since I've put in a solid run like that up at this alt., but I rather enjoyed it. It going to take some getting used to, but won't take long. I've got to take another trip back to Texas for Thanksgiving next week, then to Kansas for Christmas w/ Resie's family...but after that it's head down and long, hard training through to the summer.
This morning was a great pool workout ending up with about 3200yd...which is the longest I've put in the pool in a while, and certainly more than I've ever done up here. I'm still nowhere near the yardage I need to be at, but I'll get there.
Well, that's about it for now. Run 45 min. easy and core workout later w/ Mr. Harwin.
Hasta later
That's ok...I'm enjoying it and will be all the more fit for it.
Yesterday was only a one workout day as the pool was closed and I ran about 11.5 miles. It's been awhile since I've put in a solid run like that up at this alt., but I rather enjoyed it. It going to take some getting used to, but won't take long. I've got to take another trip back to Texas for Thanksgiving next week, then to Kansas for Christmas w/ Resie's family...but after that it's head down and long, hard training through to the summer.
This morning was a great pool workout ending up with about 3200yd...which is the longest I've put in the pool in a while, and certainly more than I've ever done up here. I'm still nowhere near the yardage I need to be at, but I'll get there.
Well, that's about it for now. Run 45 min. easy and core workout later w/ Mr. Harwin.
Hasta later
Wednesday, November 18, 2009
Austin to Alamosa...and all the stops
Austin
So...after a crazy Friday the 13th of my last day of work, saying goodbye to Austin, and a really weird bank issue, I got up early Saturday morning and rode just over two hours by myself to just think about what has happened, and what will happen. It was wonderful weather and a wonderful morning...then everything went from zero to CRAZY.
Houston
I ended up needing a U-Haul trailer, so I spent about an hour hooking that up to my truck that is slowly dying, then packed everything I own...in 25 minutes. I then took off to Houston driving as fast as my 4-banger pick-up could tow that trailer (topping out at about 60). I made it in just over 3 hours, with 15 min. to spare for my Aunt Kristin's wedding north of Houston in Huntsville, which was beautiful, then we had a great time at the reception. From there I drove down to my mother's place in the Woodlands (about 40 min. South of Huntsville, 30 min. north of Houston) Then PASSED OUT! I woke up and did my 12 mile long run in the gorgeous neighborhood around my mother's before getting back in the truck for the 4-hour trip up to Fort Worth.
Fort Worth
Once I arrived in Fort Worth I watched to Cowboys get demolished by the Packers in a pitiful showing for my 'boys. Roy Williams dropped two essential passes and Romo threw a pick on the goal line to once again leave our great defense out to dry. (We'd better get our $*#@ together for the NFC East game against the Redskins!) Anyway, then I hung out with my Dad for dinner talking about the child that I'm about to have and how in the world I'm going to continue in my quest for the Olympics when I will have BILLS TO PAY. It's gonna hurt, but I'm hoping something comes along, or else it's time to hang up the pro card and get a job. I finally went to bed at about 9:30 before starting my trip up to Alamosa at 3 A.M. ...gross! And let's just say I got there at 3:00 PM even after the time change...not a good trip...I don't even want to revisit the memory.
Alamosa
Once arriving in Alamosa, I went for a jog with my new roommate Jake Raines of about 40 min. easy, then for a swim later in the evening w/ my other new roommate Sean Harwin. The altitude is 7,544 ft. up here, and that hurts!!! It's also really cold, but my rides these last couple of days weren't too bad with proper clothing. It's nice to have Sean here to train w/, at least on the bike and to go to the pool with :)
As much as I have always talked about disliking Alamosa, I really enjoy the setup I have right now, and feel that I will get into great shape! Oh, not to mention, I am FINALLY back with Theresa. I've missed her, and her I. It's time to help with setting up the house and getting ready for the kid :) Amazingly, and very unexpectedly...I'm happy.
Hasta later!
-Yorek
So...after a crazy Friday the 13th of my last day of work, saying goodbye to Austin, and a really weird bank issue, I got up early Saturday morning and rode just over two hours by myself to just think about what has happened, and what will happen. It was wonderful weather and a wonderful morning...then everything went from zero to CRAZY.
Houston
I ended up needing a U-Haul trailer, so I spent about an hour hooking that up to my truck that is slowly dying, then packed everything I own...in 25 minutes. I then took off to Houston driving as fast as my 4-banger pick-up could tow that trailer (topping out at about 60). I made it in just over 3 hours, with 15 min. to spare for my Aunt Kristin's wedding north of Houston in Huntsville, which was beautiful, then we had a great time at the reception. From there I drove down to my mother's place in the Woodlands (about 40 min. South of Huntsville, 30 min. north of Houston) Then PASSED OUT! I woke up and did my 12 mile long run in the gorgeous neighborhood around my mother's before getting back in the truck for the 4-hour trip up to Fort Worth.
Fort Worth
Once I arrived in Fort Worth I watched to Cowboys get demolished by the Packers in a pitiful showing for my 'boys. Roy Williams dropped two essential passes and Romo threw a pick on the goal line to once again leave our great defense out to dry. (We'd better get our $*#@ together for the NFC East game against the Redskins!) Anyway, then I hung out with my Dad for dinner talking about the child that I'm about to have and how in the world I'm going to continue in my quest for the Olympics when I will have BILLS TO PAY. It's gonna hurt, but I'm hoping something comes along, or else it's time to hang up the pro card and get a job. I finally went to bed at about 9:30 before starting my trip up to Alamosa at 3 A.M. ...gross! And let's just say I got there at 3:00 PM even after the time change...not a good trip...I don't even want to revisit the memory.
Alamosa
Once arriving in Alamosa, I went for a jog with my new roommate Jake Raines of about 40 min. easy, then for a swim later in the evening w/ my other new roommate Sean Harwin. The altitude is 7,544 ft. up here, and that hurts!!! It's also really cold, but my rides these last couple of days weren't too bad with proper clothing. It's nice to have Sean here to train w/, at least on the bike and to go to the pool with :)
As much as I have always talked about disliking Alamosa, I really enjoy the setup I have right now, and feel that I will get into great shape! Oh, not to mention, I am FINALLY back with Theresa. I've missed her, and her I. It's time to help with setting up the house and getting ready for the kid :) Amazingly, and very unexpectedly...I'm happy.
Hasta later!
-Yorek
Monday, November 9, 2009
4th place...and oddly ok with it
So, I competed in the Run For the Water 10-miler yesterday.
Through the hills of Austin we raced...and raced...and raced...then we hit mile 5 and got to the big hills. haha, it was a long race.
Newbie (to Austin) Keith Pierce ran away from the pack of Darren Brown, Kyle Miller, Derick Williamson and myself at the half mile. We had no idea who he was and expected him to come back to us...he didn't.
Derick went after him at mile 2 and I went with him. After chasing for a while, Derick fell off pace and I went at it alone until Darren and Kyle rolled up on me. After just hanging on through the toughest part of the course, Darren and I pulled away from Kyle, and shortly after than, Darren pulled away from me.
That's how the race basically went until Kyle Miller passed me back with about 600m to go and I had nothing left to come back with.
This is how it ended:
Keith Pierce 00:51:33 (Cedar Park TX 10 Miler M 25-29) Darren Brown 00:52:16 (Austin TEXAS 10 Miler M 20-24) Kyle Miller 00:53:02 (Austin TX 10 Miler M 20-24) Derek Yorek 00:53:11 (Sunset Valley TX 10 Miler M 25-29) Derick Williamson 00:54:57 (Austin TX 10 Miler M 25-29) Adam Perkins 00:54:58 (Austin TX 10 Miler M 25-29)
I don't know why it shows me as "Sunset Valley, TX" I don't know where that is. Also, Derick Williamson and Adam Perkins were sent the wrong way with about a mile to go, so take off about 30 sec. to get a more accurate time for them.
Well, that's all for now!
hasta later!
Through the hills of Austin we raced...and raced...and raced...then we hit mile 5 and got to the big hills. haha, it was a long race.
Newbie (to Austin) Keith Pierce ran away from the pack of Darren Brown, Kyle Miller, Derick Williamson and myself at the half mile. We had no idea who he was and expected him to come back to us...he didn't.
Derick went after him at mile 2 and I went with him. After chasing for a while, Derick fell off pace and I went at it alone until Darren and Kyle rolled up on me. After just hanging on through the toughest part of the course, Darren and I pulled away from Kyle, and shortly after than, Darren pulled away from me.
That's how the race basically went until Kyle Miller passed me back with about 600m to go and I had nothing left to come back with.
This is how it ended:
I don't know why it shows me as "Sunset Valley, TX" I don't know where that is. Also, Derick Williamson and Adam Perkins were sent the wrong way with about a mile to go, so take off about 30 sec. to get a more accurate time for them.
Well, that's all for now!
hasta later!
Friday, November 6, 2009
End of a season
Well...this has been a long and eventful season...I've been on top of a few races including CapTexTri, a few sprints, a few du's and a couple running races. I've been on the bottom...DNF'd at NYC and Dallas, and I've been in the middle...4th at SuperSeal and Austin Tri, 15th pro at Buffalo Springs 70.3 and 6th Pro at Malibu Classic Tri.
I've learned a TON this year, which was the goal. I wanted to win a pro race, which didn't quite happen and mix it up with Olympic medallists, which did happen.
Now, I've got the Run for the Water 10-miler on Sunday, then it's into hibernation up in Alamosa for the winter to do some major base training with new coach, Dr. Josh Merrick DPT with http://crosstrainingendurosports.blogspot.com/. He's a former Adams State All-American, current tri pro and one of the best duathletes in the world. Not to mention a new father which...
I'm about to be! That's right, Resie and I have a little one on the way! She is due January 15th and the baby will be born at 7,544 ft. alt (woo hoo!!) at the San Luis Valley Regional Medical Center in Alamosa, CO. She wants to be surprised when the baby comes as to which gender it is, so we've come up with names for both sexes...
Boy: Maverick Thomas Yorek
Girl: Aspen Myler Yorek
We're incredibly excited and WAY scared, but it will be a challenge that we are both up to.
In other news: Justin Gabriel is slowly making a comeback from his near fatal fall he took a couple months ago and is at the Texas Neuro Center here in Austin.
I'll try to get more posts up in the coming future about training, my new coach, and will (hopefully; still praying) be adding more sponsors in the near future!
I've learned a TON this year, which was the goal. I wanted to win a pro race, which didn't quite happen and mix it up with Olympic medallists, which did happen.
Now, I've got the Run for the Water 10-miler on Sunday, then it's into hibernation up in Alamosa for the winter to do some major base training with new coach, Dr. Josh Merrick DPT with http://crosstrainingendurosports.blogspot.com/. He's a former Adams State All-American, current tri pro and one of the best duathletes in the world. Not to mention a new father which...
I'm about to be! That's right, Resie and I have a little one on the way! She is due January 15th and the baby will be born at 7,544 ft. alt (woo hoo!!) at the San Luis Valley Regional Medical Center in Alamosa, CO. She wants to be surprised when the baby comes as to which gender it is, so we've come up with names for both sexes...
Boy: Maverick Thomas Yorek
Girl: Aspen Myler Yorek
We're incredibly excited and WAY scared, but it will be a challenge that we are both up to.
In other news: Justin Gabriel is slowly making a comeback from his near fatal fall he took a couple months ago and is at the Texas Neuro Center here in Austin.
I'll try to get more posts up in the coming future about training, my new coach, and will (hopefully; still praying) be adding more sponsors in the near future!
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