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I will do the Rocket Ride on Sunday which is a local ride in NY.
Then Monday I will take the day off.
Saturday – 12 km run at ~12-13kph.
Sunday – Beep test training comprising of Tabata sprints followed by a cooldown bike ride.
Well, It’s my 14th wedding anniversary…so mostly I just plan on relaxing with my wife and son!
As usual in spring, a short swimming training on Saturday and a ~10K run with friends (aka “race”) on sunday
I’ve got a road ride tomorrow followed by some brunch with family and friends. Sunday I think I’m going to hike a local trail and do some much needed trail maintenance.
No training plans… but I have a racing plan!
Nottingham Sprint Triathlon – an ETU qualifier (not that I have a chance of qualifying!)
The plan is to start training for a Tri that is a month away.
I’m traveling tomorrow, so I’ll miss the KTC Expo 10k. I hope to do a simulation of the race on Sunday.
Running 2x – one long, one recovery – pre BBQ
Gonna try to get out on the bike sometime.
Hi Ray,
Long trail run planned for the weekend, in training for Ultra marathon.
Cheers!
BBQ & pool Saturday, BBQ & pool Sunday, and probably BBQ & pool Monday. :-D
Friday: Demo Yeti mountain bikes for fun(scheduled day off) so active recovery.
Saturday: Will be 90 minutes on Trainerroad “Bear” workout. But may ride outside.(need new batteries for cadence so might go outside)
Sunday: 2 hour 45 min ride outside at least on the road/mountain bike.
Monday: Recovery day. Will probably do wheelies with kids in the neighborhood.
I just moved to another house this week, so training will consists of exploring the surroundings, alone while running and with the whole famile while cycling.
I’ll conclude with a few laps in the pool of the city sunday
My husband and I will be celebrating our 15 year anniversary, so this would be awesome. One of the 15 year traditional gifts is a watch, so I could win him a new one… or for myself :)
Our training group is putting on a trail 50k so I’ll be running 10 miles of that on Monday, hoping to get some biking in as well.
I’ll be doing my long run either Saturday or Sunday, hiking with the dog, and maybe some SUPing if the weather cooperates.
I would like to do a long run since the weather is awesome but I’m tapering for an early June marathon!
saturday: a little 5km shake out and sunday running a marathon!!!
Spending the weekend on the lake.
We will be visiting family so I will sneak in some running when I can.
Headed to the beach to go for an open water swim and run home!!
I’m sure I’ll squeeze in a short run or two. But, I’ve trained extra hard this week to make the weekend more about family, outdoor activities and a little home brewing.
Does shuttling kids to sporting events count as training?
I plan on logging some bike miles and shopping for my next set of running shoes.
I reckon a 5k park run on saturday morning, then a MTB dash, then road ride on sunday and a run on bank holiday monday. there may also be pie and beer on Saturday…!
Just finished my spring “A” race this past weekend, so just going to do an easy long run (~10 miles) to make sure I maintain fitness ahead of fall marathon training. That, and consume large amounts of beer and ribs.
Just some long mountain runs getting ready for Western States 100 in 4 weeks.
On a big bike block right now, so riding 90 minutes on Saturday and 3 hours on Sunday.
It’s going to be a wet weekend of running and riding in the rain. Brick each day. Alternating Run/Bike focus.
First open water swim of the season, Sunday brick, enjoying the holiday Monday.
long steady ride on Sat, relaxing the rest of the long weekend.
Climb, baby, climb!! Probably 9,500′ in 85 miles Sat, 7,500′ in 60 miles Sunday and then a bit more on Monday. Gotta be ready for Ride The Rockies in a couple weeks and then climbing Ventoux in Provence in July!!
On Saturday, I’m planning a 10k run and on Sunday I’ll certaintly moutain biking if weather permits.
Looking to hit the beach for a long vacation with the family and hope to get in some swimming and a couple of nice and easy long runs.
I plan on doing active recovery all weekend. That means beer!
Pushing the kids in the double stroller between rainstorms.
20k run on sunday. Probably a bit wet, says the forecast.
Play with the kids. Would be great if I’m able to squeeze in a bike training as well.
Will run 10k on a nearly flat course on saturday and play with my kids on sunday.
Saturday morning, a fast group ride with Localcycling KC, Sunday a quick runaround with Penny (my lab puppy), and Monday morning doing the Tour of KC Gran Fondo!
I will be partaking in some interval training on Saturday, and a 2.5 hour long run on Sunday.
Saturday – 2,5 km os swimming
Sunday – 60 km of bike ride + 5 km running (brick)
Visiting family and running in the Boulder Bolder 10k on Monday.
Doing a half marathon as part of the Ottawa Race Weekend.
10K recovery run on Saturday and 22K long run on Sunday.
Long hike with the pup and the girlfriend up some vermont mountains.
I had a week full of workouts in order to complete Strava Giro Challenge in time so I think it will be a rest weekend for me
Easy 10km on Saturday morning followed by great barbecue at the beach!
Running a couple of 1.5 – 2 mile runs to get ready for a 5K next weekend!
MURPH
A glorious 40 mile ride tomorrow and a walk with the family.
No training plans but am planning on BBQ’ing some ribs with a Korean Rub I found at the store the other day.
100 Mile bike ride from Portland Maine to New Hampshire and back. Getting ready for IMLP.
A couple easy rides the next day or two and then my wife and I are going on an organized ride Monday morning for 50+ miles. I’m debating going on my regular Monday night group ride that evening, but that’s 80+ miles in a day, could be kind of rough.
On Friday evening, easy after-work running session. On Saturday, rock-climbing session with a friend.
Sunday’s gonna be swimming pool time!
Last bike ride before winter.
Bike ride on saturday and sunday runday
Cheering on the runners at the Ottawa Marathon this Sunday…that’s kind of like training, right?
Going for a bike ride while my daughter starts her cross-country race conditioning for next season.
The plan is for a long run Friday, long swim Saturday, long bike Sunday.
Hill repeats and gym session tomorrow. Sunday quick 40k ride
Saturday is a 2.5 hr bike ride, Sunday is an 1800 yd swim in the afternoon. That leaves Monday as a run in the woods of undetermined length followed with BBQing some babyback ribs (only eat them twice a year, but they sure are good).
I’m looking at a 25 mile MTB ride, a half marathon trail run and hopefully a family ride out somewhere
short bike ride on saturday (about 80km). 5x intervals race speed/running on sunday, black roll afterwards.
Saturday will be SPIN day with a 90 min class early in the am.
Sunday on the other hand will be a 75K trail ride in the lake region north of Kingston Ontario Canada.
Happy long weekend to all the US folks
Swim coaching on Saturday morning, followed by taking my kids swimming to try out their new wetsuits on Sunday. Hopefully a cycle on Monday too.
Training’s up, running the Ottawa Marathon this weekend.
Getting out on the trails near Charlotte.
Tapering for Olympic Duathlon
Long ride with some work
Two swim races in a lake
A short easy run
(do i get extra entries for the haiku?)
Long run on Saturday, grilling chicken on Sunday with family, sleeping in on Monday
getting a head start on marathon training with a 10 miler on Sunday
30km run with 3 ice cream shops.
Getting in a trainer session during lunch today. Then I’ll get in about 4000 yards on Saturday, followed by a 1-mile lake swim race on Sunday and most likely a run on Monday.
My lady just surprised me with a camping trip to somewhere? I don’t even know, but we’re packing climbing gear, and I’m leaving work a bit early. It’ll be a fun way to get out into the natures.
Making bacon wrapped hot dogs on the grill, then getting a post meat workout in.
I’ve got plans for a couple slow runs – 6 and 10 miles. The sudden heat wave here (in upper 80s Fahrenheit) mean anything but slow would be unwise for me.
Probably going to do around 150km’s cycling this weekend combined with a 15km run.
A few short rides with the kids, and hopefully one long run and a couple of short ones.
Trainerroad Friday AM. Shortish run Saturday AM before driving to Indianapolis. Sunday tailgate AM then off to the 100th running of the Indy 500 with a cookout and beverages to follow. Drive home Monday and hopefully squeeze in an evening swim.
Last leg loosener just done for the Edinburgh marathon on Sunday where I’ll be hopefully doing a sub 3:30 for the first time (or doing my usual & blowing at 21 miles). After which I’ll enjoy the rest of my weekend with my wife & kids, maybe trampolining (or in my case watching).
3 trail runs in Blue Ridge, BBQ from the Cajun meat shop
I’ll be running slow 6 and 10 milers with my Dad. ;)
A buddy and I are training for the Bellingham marathon. Its just a 6 Mike run Saturday. Hey, you have to start somewhere.
Just getting over this head cold will be enough!
Might go for a swim, but more likely to spend my time down the pub :P
Hot and humid in the forecast for my part of the world. So early morning runs, then some pool time (the kind with a beer not far from reach).
Might go cheer on the Ottawa Race Weekend participants on Sunday morning.
Running a 10k race
3hr ride on Sat
2.5 hr ride/6 mile run on Sun
Beer all day Monday
2-3 hour mountain bike ride Saturday, easy run Sunday then 5k race on Monday
Recovering from hill training by sitting on a plane :P
no racing this year, so nothing is on the calendar. with that, i’ll hopefully dust off the bike and remind my legs what it feels like to spin.
Long run, tempo run, family bike ride and bbq.
Short 3-4k on the Saturday to get the legs moving and then the Ottawa Marathon on Sunday. Weather calls for hot & hot, and then some humidity.
Got a longish (10mi) run tomorrow followed by weights and 15mi (hopefully) on the bike on Sunday.
I’ll find something to do on Monday. Maybe a casual bike ride with my son.
Friday – light 45 minute spin.
Saturday – 50km time trial
Sunday – kids birthday party, so there is probably going to be cake and ice cream.
Weighttraining today, followed by two easy runs on saturday and sunday. Getting som rest before 10k raceday on monday!
Helping with Couch to 5K on Saturday, long run Sunday, recovery run and BBQ on Monday
2 long rides during Sat and Sun, and then BBQ on Monday :)
It’s supposed to be hot and humid, so getting in some outdoor swim miles would be nice! If the rain holds off, a little biking too.
Jammed my ankle on Wednesday playing softball. Hopefully will be recovered enough to do a nice 10-14 miler on Memorial day.