Core Power – Protein shake

Each of us have our own go to recovery food or drinks post workout. Most of us also keep experimenting with the recovery drinks.

I figured out that milk is the best recovery drink. Add chocolate to it, and it tastes best. The natural protein found in Milk, the natural fat, gives you good calorie intake, and protein for muscle building.  Continue reading

Training for full Ironman started Yesterday !!

2.4 miles Swim + 112 miles Bike + 26.2 miles Run

Happy Belated ThanksGiving !!

Yesterday plan was to hit the swimming pool early morning, and then go for an easy run 5-6 miles.

But plans are made to be broken. Unhealthy sleep, woke up late, skipped the swim, thought of running, lazy ass did not put up the running shoes. Went for a crossfit workout in the evening.

To make myself feel less guilty I warmed up with a 1.5 miles run before the crossfit workout.

Crossfit is going to make an endurance athlete gasping for energy. So avoided a post workout run or indoor spin.

Today morning-

Went for a chilly morning ride on my new 11-28 cassette. Focussed on maintaining my speed/cadence. Strava: http://www.strava.com/activities/98556789 

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Evening was at the crossfit box, with some exhausting WOD – power cleans and jump ropes.

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I will be writing a post on how I plan to balance crossfit training with full distance Ironman training.