I just bought a new gallon of the concentrated Simple Green solution...I had to,I had run out...FROM WASHING MY FRICKIN BIKE! Wow, was late May-early June WET. I think I heard it was the wettest June since 1903? Crazy. I am glad an IM is not on the schedule as I can handle a couple of hours out in it...but not 6+.
ok, enough weatherman BS.
Since my Nationals, Worlds, etc post, things have been rolling along per normal for a dad/husband/wanna be athlete/coach. Lots of racing going on, lots of kid time going on, and my first Fathers day home since I have had children!
You see, every year since 2004 I have had an early season camp, usually in Lake Placid, and it almost ALWAYS fell on Fathers Day. For 2009, I teamed with Peak Performance and because of a race sponsorship for them, we moved it one week forward. 1 week after Mooseman for some of the campers...ouch.
We had a solid group of athletes and 3 other knowledgeable coaches. We got in 2+ days of solid sessions with some of the group running LP half Marathon sunday AM and the rest training on their own. Look for a bunch of these guys and gals on 7/26 ripping it up!
So I got a fathers day with the kids...it was lovely.:-)
Now I am planning out the rest of the summer, including coaching stints w/USAT and USAC for some junior development camps and races. A family trip to the cape for a week...and another few days in Placid to spectate and cheer on my peeps.
If you are in town that weekend...find me! Red Sox hat...you'll know it.
Train well folks.
-KP
www.pbmcoaching.com
Friday, June 26, 2009
Monday, May 11, 2009
Nationals, Worlds and randomness.
Wow...where does 6 weeks go?
I guess when you have 3 kids, a handful of athletes and also try to be a hack athlete your time is limited.
where to start...
-the fam is doing well, hopefully the winter crud is over and we will all be healthy for a great/fun summer.
-PBMC athletes have been racing really well, check the site for more details.
-training...a little of that too, but I dont want to do too much as it might effect my coaching methods, eh!?
Now, racing...yea I did that a few times. First was Du Nationals in Richmond VA the last weekend of April. I was not too bright and I signed up for the "Double Du". This means I raced both Championships events : off-road and road. The off-road was 10K trail run, 28K mtb, and 5Km trail run. The course was VERY hard and relentless...then throw in 96F temps and I was RUINED Saturday afternoon. I did end up winning the AG though! I was 50/50 for Sunday at best. I ate a lot, I drank A LOT and I salted everything...along w/ice bags on the legs. I woke Sun and felt ok, except my feet really hurt. I decided to start the road event and see how I felt after each leg....well I plugged along at about 80% (no lie) and ended up 9th in the AG! Go figure. So I had the option for my second worlds team of 2009 but declined as I really want to focus on Cyclocross and so I need to save my "hall passes" for the fall.
Next up was the "Brunswick Worlds", PolarBear Sprint Triathlon in my home town. This was the Saturday after Richmond and I was not sure I could race until Friday. I was deep in the pain cave after the Double down there. Thursday pre-race I "jogged" 3 miles and barely made it home. Then Friday I headed to the pool and it was packed w/folks prepping for "worlds"...I felt pretty good. That PM I did a 60min spin and a light jog and decided to go for it on Saturday. Long story...I ended up second to Mike C. (again) with the best bike split of the day...again, go figure.
Next up are some small local races, then a series of Xterra offroad events this summer.
I hope you are all in!
-Kurt
www.pbmcoaching.com
I guess when you have 3 kids, a handful of athletes and also try to be a hack athlete your time is limited.
where to start...
-the fam is doing well, hopefully the winter crud is over and we will all be healthy for a great/fun summer.
-PBMC athletes have been racing really well, check the site for more details.
-training...a little of that too, but I dont want to do too much as it might effect my coaching methods, eh!?
Now, racing...yea I did that a few times. First was Du Nationals in Richmond VA the last weekend of April. I was not too bright and I signed up for the "Double Du". This means I raced both Championships events : off-road and road. The off-road was 10K trail run, 28K mtb, and 5Km trail run. The course was VERY hard and relentless...then throw in 96F temps and I was RUINED Saturday afternoon. I did end up winning the AG though! I was 50/50 for Sunday at best. I ate a lot, I drank A LOT and I salted everything...along w/ice bags on the legs. I woke Sun and felt ok, except my feet really hurt. I decided to start the road event and see how I felt after each leg....well I plugged along at about 80% (no lie) and ended up 9th in the AG! Go figure. So I had the option for my second worlds team of 2009 but declined as I really want to focus on Cyclocross and so I need to save my "hall passes" for the fall.
Next up was the "Brunswick Worlds", PolarBear Sprint Triathlon in my home town. This was the Saturday after Richmond and I was not sure I could race until Friday. I was deep in the pain cave after the Double down there. Thursday pre-race I "jogged" 3 miles and barely made it home. Then Friday I headed to the pool and it was packed w/folks prepping for "worlds"...I felt pretty good. That PM I did a 60min spin and a light jog and decided to go for it on Saturday. Long story...I ended up second to Mike C. (again) with the best bike split of the day...again, go figure.
Next up are some small local races, then a series of Xterra offroad events this summer.
I hope you are all in!
-Kurt
www.pbmcoaching.com
Wednesday, March 18, 2009
Rollin!
Mid march already...wow, my snow banks are only 1 meter tall now!
Things have been rolling along nicely, lots of things in the queue at the KP casa.
1: addition. with the double down last year we needed more space, so we popped the garage roof and are building a master bed/bath/office. So we should have a real stand alone guest room now. So if you are in Maine...stop in (but not for like 3 weeks)
2: travel...it's done for a little while. I spent 8 days at the OTC in late Feb. a couple days w/USAT coaches and 5 days w/the USAC folks. It's always cool to be on campus and see the real athletes train. Some highlights were seeing Dan O'Brien speak and the 167 college volleyball girls at a camp to make the National Team (all at least 5'8" I think!). I also had dinner with a certain "3 time olympian" and got some great insite from him...ask me about it some time!
3: family. the girls sleep through the night about 5 out of 7 days and the winter crud period is almost over. I think I need to buy stock in whoever makes amoxicyllin (sp). Erika, is back to a little activity and signed up for B2B in August. Carter is potty trainer...cha-ching...less $$ on diapers...hooray!
4: oh yea, training. I am doing that a little too. Not too much though, we dont want it to effect my coaching:-)
Train well ya all...race season approaches!
Kurt
www.pbmcoaching.com
Things have been rolling along nicely, lots of things in the queue at the KP casa.
1: addition. with the double down last year we needed more space, so we popped the garage roof and are building a master bed/bath/office. So we should have a real stand alone guest room now. So if you are in Maine...stop in (but not for like 3 weeks)
2: travel...it's done for a little while. I spent 8 days at the OTC in late Feb. a couple days w/USAT coaches and 5 days w/the USAC folks. It's always cool to be on campus and see the real athletes train. Some highlights were seeing Dan O'Brien speak and the 167 college volleyball girls at a camp to make the National Team (all at least 5'8" I think!). I also had dinner with a certain "3 time olympian" and got some great insite from him...ask me about it some time!
3: family. the girls sleep through the night about 5 out of 7 days and the winter crud period is almost over. I think I need to buy stock in whoever makes amoxicyllin (sp). Erika, is back to a little activity and signed up for B2B in August. Carter is potty trainer...cha-ching...less $$ on diapers...hooray!
4: oh yea, training. I am doing that a little too. Not too much though, we dont want it to effect my coaching:-)
Train well ya all...race season approaches!
Kurt
www.pbmcoaching.com
Friday, March 06, 2009
Wednesday, February 18, 2009
Back to the OTC!
4th time in 10 months for me!
I know every nook and cranny of that place now. where to run, when the gym is open, etc.
This time I am back for some shadow time with the resident coaches and USA Cycling Elite coaches camp.
For me, as a father, it's hard to go away from my young family, but I consider this continued education, networking, etc and part of the gig. I need to surround myself with other good coaches and athletes to improve my game. (after a many many years of coaching, I am only about 5 years away from being good, right PS?)
If you are in the Co. Springs area and want to go for a run...6:15 outside the OTC Cafe!:-)
Train well.
www.pbmcoaching.com
I know every nook and cranny of that place now. where to run, when the gym is open, etc.
This time I am back for some shadow time with the resident coaches and USA Cycling Elite coaches camp.
For me, as a father, it's hard to go away from my young family, but I consider this continued education, networking, etc and part of the gig. I need to surround myself with other good coaches and athletes to improve my game. (after a many many years of coaching, I am only about 5 years away from being good, right PS?)
If you are in the Co. Springs area and want to go for a run...6:15 outside the OTC Cafe!:-)
Train well.
www.pbmcoaching.com
Monday, February 16, 2009
Keep an eye on this dude...
http://ian-offhegoes.blogspot.com/
He is Canadian.
He can swim well.
He can bike well....
and now his running is up to speed.
I am glad I am not racing him in 2009.
He is Canadian.
He can swim well.
He can bike well....
and now his running is up to speed.
I am glad I am not racing him in 2009.
Thursday, February 05, 2009
2009 Race Season : Part Deux...scratch that!
A NASTY FLU RAVAGES THE KP HOUSE HOLD! 4 OUT 5 OF THE CLAN FEEL THE RATH OF IT...NO RACING FOR ME. I JUST WANT TO KEEP FOOD DOWN!
So after a FRIGID gunstock Worlds Qualifier race, I am down in MA for the 2nd annual Weston Winter tri this Sat.
Things have been rolling along well, doing General Prep training (base..right?:-)) and feeling good.
All 3 kids are basically sick...so that is my first goal....STAY HEALTHY!
Train well y'all!
www.pbmcoaching.com
So after a FRIGID gunstock Worlds Qualifier race, I am down in MA for the 2nd annual Weston Winter tri this Sat.
Things have been rolling along well, doing General Prep training (base..right?:-)) and feeling good.
All 3 kids are basically sick...so that is my first goal....STAY HEALTHY!
Train well y'all!
www.pbmcoaching.com
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