November 2011
4 posts
ironmanmarc asked: Hi Sami. I wanted to ask more about the run sessions you do. I know you like a just below, just at, and just above marathon pace, but what other sessions do you do? As I'm gaining improvements on the bike, is it reasonable to assume 4x8 mins and 8x4s at threshold or just above are good run sessions too? I quite like a pyramid session to get my HR really high for short periods too as I feel I...
Getting fatter with more exercise? There is a way...
I recently had lunch with another entrepreneur, who was complaining how he’s again gaining weight after increasing exercise. Not all weight gain is bad; everyone knows that the same volume of muscle weighs more than fat and it’s possible to gain muscle weight with increased exercise, especially weight training. But now we are talking about fat! (I’ve yet to find a healthy person, who wants...
cleanbottle asked: Sami - great blog post on IM training. I own my own business and didn't want to jump back into IM because last time I did one I was training 20+hrs a week. You've given me the confidence that it is possible to compete on less training. Question for you on nutrition - what is your approach to it during an Ironman? What do you like to eat and how many calories do you like to consume...
byu123 asked: Loved the article. Doing first IM next May (St. George). I have indoor trainer (Cycleops 400 Pro) could you PLEASE post/email your bike interval workouts? Thx. Steve