Not only am I training for the Warrensburg Triathlon but the Firecracker 5k is on Saturday morning so i'm working that into my schedule. Training has been solid, I think....my bike rides are in the 12 to 15 mile range with lots of hills...I did a 12 mile route yesterday and needless to say my legs were VERY sore last night. Two years ago I ran in the Firecracker 5k...it was my first 5k and I managed to cruise it in 40 minutes (that sucks by the way) so sunday I did the same course to practice it for Saturday and I did it in 33 minutes (not to bad) and I even took a wrong turn. (how do you get lost in a 5k) Went swimming this morning...I really, really, really suck at swimming, however, I went 100 meters without stopping, and did my usual 50 meter at a time swim's for 30 minutes...so im looking at that as a positive. I'm starting to develop my strategy for the race, once I fine tune it I will post it here. I plan on running 3 to 4 miles tonight, we will see how that goes....

It has been HOT in the burg...temps in the upper 90's and heat index around 110 every day. I have been getting my training in but it has been tough. On Sunday I hammered out a ten mile bike ride then tried to run afterwards...very tough to make your body go from one movment to another. On Monday I ran in the evening...still hot and humid and could only go a couple of miles...it's amazing how the heat can limit a workout. Hit the pool yesterday...gonna have a problem there I can already tell. I swam about 500 meters but not non-stop which is kinda the goal. I plan on swimming Thursday and Friday morning and I am looking forward to great progress...if not I will without question be the last one out of the pool on race day. Due to the crappy weather I decided to run this morning and what a differance it made. I rolled 4 miles in 49 minutes...the great thing is I could of gone farther...I had 4.5 or 5 miles in me. I can't move now because i'm sore but what the heck. I think i'm gonna run in the firecracker 5K on the fourth...I ran in that 2 years ago and finished preatty much last...my goal is to finish 2nd to last this year...well maybe a little better thatn that. Hope everyone has a grat day and it's off to the pool tomorrow....

It's another very hot and humid day in Warrensburg but with the Warrensburg Triathlon just over 6 weeks away I had to countinue my training. Today I had a very solid 3 mile run...the thing that was great about today's run was that it was windy...and as many of you know, i'm a big guy so when I run or bike into the wind I turn into a kite. I fought through the wind and finished in just over 35 minutes or just under 36 minutes which ever way you want to look at it is fine. I have got to focus on nutrition...I need to whack 10 to 15 pounds off my body by race day. It can be done, I just need to back off the fried foods and cookies ( well maybe not all cookies) the only fried food that I can have is the sweet potato fries at Captian Rons they are the best... It's back to the ball park tonight...Royals vs. Cards...tonight will be about a 5 inning night because tomorrow it's off to the lake for boating, jet skiing, swimming and Captian Rons. Sunday will be a brick day so stay tuned.......

Skipped going to work early today so I could get some pool time. This portion of the Warrensburg Triathlon is 300 meters...it dosn't sound far but to me its forever. I swam for 30 minutes with only a few stops so I guess thats a positive. Next week I will really ramp up the swimming and try to push the endurance level...starting to get nervous about the swim portion because time is running out...

I have been hot many times but today, WOW, very hot and humid...heat index is in the neighborhood of 98. Made two miles running but i'm paying the price, maybe I should have next years triathlon as a goal. Tomorrow is a pool day, no question about it and then maybe a afternoon movie aat ol Carmike. I have to be short today...off to the Royals game.... (I'll correct mistakes tomorrow once my sense's come back)

On today's bike ride through Johnson County I realized that no one swerves to miss a turtle. Poor little guys took a pounding over the weekend. Well today was very tough, I went on a 12 mile ride in very hot and humid conditions and I chose a path that was very hilly. I made it in about 55 minutes but it was tough. I did have a near fatel experiance when I almost got clipped by a semi on highway 58. When I ride on Highway 58 I now know there is a chance I won't make it back...tight road with no shoulder. I am worn out and very sore...it's time's like today that I wonder if i'm going to be able to make it. I just tell myself to focus and train hard and i'll be able to make it. Tomorrow morning I will hit the pool and hope to have some success or I might have to hire a coach to help me swim. Man i'm hurting tonight.....

Here it is Sunday and back to training for the Warrensburg Triathlon. Just to0 busy on Friday and Saturday...as I head down the streach I can't take back to back days off agian. Today was a run day and it was a good one. 3.8 miles in just over 46 minutes. Thats really a pretty fast time for me...I bought new running shorts last week and I truely think i'm faster when I wear them :). As you may remember the Warrensburg Triathlon is a 300 meter swim (yuk) 8 mile bike ride (yes I own a bike) and a 3 mile run. My theroy is to have a good base for each section. For example, I should be able to swim 400 meters, ride 15 miles and run 4 to 5 miles...if im right I better get my (big) ass in gear. The week ahead I hope will consist of two to three days of swim and two to three days of bike. I did get in the pool today but treading water and throwing my daughter in the air does not count as triathlon training. When I struggle with my training I always remember that I am raising money for a great cause and my goal is to finish without walking....check back on Monday for more great insight on my quest to run in a Triathlon. FYI....DO NOT EAT KASHI BLUEBERRY CEREAL BEFORE YOU RUN 4 MILES...TRUST ME.

Happy Thursday everyone...well i've never blogged before but I thought this might be a good time to start. For those of you who don't know me my name is Greg Hassler, I am Co-Owner, Sports Director and General Manager of 1450 KOKO and 98.5 THEBAR KWKJ. In April it came to my attention that their was a charitable group called Connected Hearts who's sole purpose is to raise money for homeless kids in Warrensburg. (There website link is on our home page) I have a soft spot for kids and I don't think any child should go without basic need items. So my plan is to help Connected Hearts and bring attention to their cause was to compete in the Warrensburg Triathlon and raise money for their cause. Of course I could have done anything...but no, I had to pick a triathlon. The Warrensburg Triathlon is 300 meter swim, 8 mile bike and 3 mile run. Now that doesn't sound like much but to me it's ironman distance. I am going to keep track of my training on this blog and let everyone how things are going. So hopefully, I will be able to complete my goal and raise money for a good cause. I have been training over the past month and it's going O.K. Last night I went 3.3 miles in 40 minutes...it was VERY difficult. My problem will be the swim. I have three days scheduled for the swim next week. So far I have raised $140.00 for Connected Hearts and I have a goal of $500. Have a great day and check back often....