Monday, July 19, 2010

I just might need to get a hair cut before school starts.

Thursday, July 15, 2010

Road Trip

We drove from Clermont, FL to Texas and it took two days. We stayed at my sisters house for 3 days and then started driving to Colorado which two days. After being in Boulder for 3 days we flew out to Idaho to watch several Team Hendryx athletes compete in Ironman CDA. Then 3 days later we flew back to Colorado and got sick for a week. On July 19th we drive back to Clermont, Florida and plan to take 3 days to get back.

Summary:
While on our trip, Dixie got hurt and ended up having to spend the night in an oxygen chamber. I got sick and passed out on the plane. Then Rene' got sick and next was her mom. I ended up going ahead and racing the Boulder Peak Triathlon more as a workout because of being sick for a week took a lot out of me. Over all, I am ready to get back home.

Wednesday, May 19, 2010

A little race update

I have been racing triathlons for 20 years now and I just can't believe the amount of drafting that takes place in all the triathlons. I participated in the first 70.3 championship race and vowed never to do it again because of all the drafting. Where is this headed? I will tell you. I just recently participated in the Florida 70.3 even though I wasn't ready to do it. My wife thought I should do it just to see what type of shape I am in so I went ahead and attempted it.

Swim was uneventful but when it came time to the bike this is another story. I took off and was feeling pretty good even though I wasn't riding all that fast. I had packs of riders pass me and couldn't believe that they didn't care. Seven miles left into the race a group of riders past me and I sat up to get spit out the back. Well when I did the drafting marshall rode right beside me so I put up my hands and pointed to the pack in front of me. Then all of a sudden the drafting marshall gave me a red card. I asked "why" and he said because I was riding in a pack. No I wasn't riding fast enough to ride in a pack and plus I don't draft off of riders I don't know because I don't want to crash.

While sitting in the sin bin and doing my time (4 minute penalty), I complained about the call being bogus and Jimmy said he didn't want to hear it. About 2 minutes in I decided to introduce myself to Jimmy and said he probably didn't remember me. He told me that he remembered me and was glad he wasn't out there giving those penalties.

After serving my time it was off to the transition to head out for the run. The run was hot and that is all I can say. I ended up going slow and decided that I am about 30-35 minutes out of shape for a 70.3 race. Now I know where I stand and I know what to do about it.

Summary of the race:
Kevin J. crashed on the bike and finished the race
Gary J. crashed on the bike and finished the race
I served time in the penalty box
Debbie S. had a PR.

Thursday, May 13, 2010

Sometimes things just don't go your way

Well it has been some time since I last wrote. I am getting ready to help my friend out with a camp in Colorado. I have run (well tried to run) two marathons a months time. First off was Boston which I was trained and ready to go and things didn't go as planned. I had problems with the downhills and ended up having to walk the downhills. I hobbled in with a time of 3:43. I couldn't walk for a week and I was thinking about throwing in the towel. Then Rene' convinced me to go run the Jersey Shores marathon with Steve which was only two weeks after Boston.

Rene' reminded me that I don't stretch enough and she put me on a program and made me stretch everyday. I only ran about two times before the second marathon in two weeks but that was okay. Well race day came and it ended up getting in the 90 degrees which people were falling out. I knew it wasn't going to be a good one when I started dumping water over my head at mile one. By mile 13 I had to take my shirt off and was really getting hot. I was on a 3:10 pace but by mile 17 I started getting tired and ended up walking some. I ended up running 3:28 which I was a little disappointed but it was my second marathon in two weeks.

Now it has been a month and I am suppose to do the Florida 70.3 race and I am just not in to it right now. Well I bumped into a guy that has a broken collar bone the other night and he mentioned he was trying to find a way to do the sidestroke so he can do the race. I thought "Heck, there isn't anything wrong with me so why am I complaining and giving up" so I will go ahead and do the race. We will see what happens.

I started thinking that I have been racing since I was in sixth grade and have been going at it ever since. It has been a fun ride and we will see what happens this year.

Saturday, January 9, 2010

Rudy Project


Awesome sunglasses and helmets.


Saturday, December 26, 2009

2010 Boulder Altitude Camp

Press Release

2010 Boulder Altitude Camp (Presented by Gemini Multisport & Team Hendryx)

When: The week of May 23rd to May 29th, 2010.

What: Join our expert coaches at altitude in the Rocky Mountains for a week of fun filled long distance triathlon training and education geared towards the 9 to 12 hour athlete who is looking to take their knowledge and training to another level. LT Testing, guest speakers, swim & run video analysis, welcome and camp-end group dinners, supported endurance ride, trail runs, group swims and rides, the best camp goodie bag around, and much, much more--all taking place in the beautiful triathlon Mecca of Boulder, Colorado. If you are looking for a peak mileage training week in preparation for Ironman CDA or Ironman USA, or if you just want to accelerate your season and knowledge about being your best, this camp is for YOU!
Camp Information/Registration: There are 15 slots available for the camp, for more information on registration: https://www.active.com/event_detail.cfm?event_id=1822558

Camp Directors: Kevin Konczak (USAT Level II Coach/20x Ironman) of Gemini Multisport and Sean Hendryx (USAT Level I Coach/M.S. Kinesiology) of Team Hendryx.

For more information check out: http://geminimultisport.com/10boulderaltitudecamp.html

Monday, December 21, 2009

Well it is Christmas time and Dixie decided she would keep up with the Hendryx tradition of opening gifts before it is time. When we were little we would sneak around and unwrap gifts then wrap them back. My father was the worst about wanting to open up the gifts early but Dixie has beat us all. Rene' came home from work the other day and found the tree undecorated and a few packages opened. I guess I will let her slide by seeing it is her first Christmas with us.

Monday, October 19, 2009

What a weekend!

Well this past weekend was Kevin, Mike and Gary's last longer brick workout and Sunday morning didn't start off well or end very well either.

Here is a summary of what happened:
1. Gary had to come to a quick stop and fell off his bike. Well it cracked his Cervelo frame. (12 miles into the ride)
2. Mike fell off his bike going up the sidewalk at the Yacht Club and his seat fell off. (24 miles into the ride)
3. Well I had two blow outs at the same time plus when we tried to put a new tube in the stem came out. (55 miles into the ride)
4. Mike almost fell off his bike going back up the sidewalk to the Yacht Club.

Thank goodness no one got hurt.

Wednesday, September 23, 2009

Very Busy Week

It has been awhile since I have written on my blog because I haven't had time. It has been another busy week but I got a few minutes so I thought I should write something. Below is my typical week:

Monday: Up @ 5:00 a.m to walk Dixie and possible go for a run. Then I have my Middle School Cross Country practice at 8:00 a.m until 8:50 then I start work from 8:50 to 4:15.

Tuesday: Up @ 4:50 a.m to walk Dixie then head to the pool for a little swim. Go to work @ 8:20 until 4:15. Then head out to the Lake Buena Vista running practice to help coach about 50 runners for the marathon season. Back at home by 8:00 p.m

Wednesday: Up @ 5:00 a.m to walk Dixie and try to run. Middle School Cross Country practice from 8:00 a.m until 8:50. Then I start work from 8:50 - 4:15. Head to Orlando for our Team Hendryx running program for 6:00 p.m practice until 7:00 p.m. Back at home by 8:00 p.m.

Thursday: Up @ 4:50 a.m to walk Dixie then head to the pool if I can stay awake long enough. Head to work at 8:20 until 4:15. Hopefully get a little workout in after work.

Friday: Up @ 5:00 a.m only because Dixie keeps waking me up to take her out. This is the day I try to sleep in but I do have my cross country practice @ 8:00 a.m until 8:50 a.m. Work from 8:50 until 4:15.

Saturday: Well this Saturday I have to be at our Team Hendryx running program at West Orange Trail @ 7:00 a.m to help our athletes with their long run. Then I will head back home to jump on my bike to try and meet up with Kevin, Gary and Mike on their 112 mile bike. I should be able to catch 50 miles or so of their ride.

Sunday: We have our Team Burnham practice @ 7:00 a.m to help them with their long run. Then head back to Clermont to try and get a workout in and catch up with our Ironman training athletes as they do a relay in the Florida Challenge after biking a 112 and running 6 on Saturday.

I guess I know why I have been tired lately but it is fun. I am coaching Middle School kids all the way up to adults training for either a 10k, 1/2 marathon, marathon and even an iron distance triathlon.

The next four weeks are going to be really hectic because I have Team Hendryx practice on Wednesday plus our cross country meets. Thank goodness that Rene' has offered to help out a little and Steve is stepping up to help cover a practice or so on Wednesday.

Until next time, Be safe!

Monday, August 31, 2009

1st swim back after 3 weeks off

Well I got my stitches out on Sunday. Thanks Dr. Mike for taking care of me. I haven't been able to swim for 3 weeks so today I decided to get up early, well actually Dixie got me up at 4:55 a.m so I went for a swim at the NTC. When I got there I realized that I wasn't fully prepared. I didn't have my swim bag with me but I did have my swim suit on and a pair of old goggles in my bag. While I was standing on the edge of the pool I realized that I had my swim suit on inside out. Oh, well my friend "Jim" told me to just jump in and no one would notice. I just thought it was kinda of funny that I didn't even realize it until I got to pool.

Tuesday, August 4, 2009

A couple of pictures from Boulder

Above is a picture of the mountains in Boulder but you can't see them because a storm was coming in. Actually it rained the first few days that we were here. I will add a new picture of what the mountains actually look like without the clouds.
I thought this was neat. I saw this the other morning as I was walking Dixie. Looks like someone was in need of help. I didn't think they were going to clear the trees but they did and the big balloon actually was able to help push the smaller one until they were clear of everything.



Saturday, August 1, 2009

Good Week in Boulder

It has been a good week in Boulder. A little gloomy the first few days but the sun is out now and it is really nice. The temperature is perfect. I have done a few workouts with Kevin Konczak and we have been talking about a camp that we want to put on in May.

Dixie is doing well and getting adjusted with the other animals around.

I will post some pictures once I get a chance.

Oh, good job to the PAL kids today at their race in Howey-n-the-Hills.

Sunday, July 26, 2009

Made it to Boulder

Well after driving two days and covering a little over 1800 miles we finally made it to Boulder, Colorado. Dixie did really well on the trip but was glad to get out of the vehicle so she can run around. Going to take it easy for a few days because we are a little tired from the drive.

Oh, we are staying at Rene's sisters house and her mom has a cat that has put the fear in Dixie. The cat has been stalking Dixie and now Dixie is scared of the cat. Too Funny.

Will post more later.

Monday, June 29, 2009

Brief Summary of Last Week

Summary of last weeks training.

Monday: PAL practice at Windy Hill Middle School. Running intervals and bike spin.

Tuesday: Lake Buena Vista Club practice. Thunder storm rolled in so we got rained out.

Wednesday: Team Hendryx running program over at Blue Jacket Park. We had our participants do timed intervals and everyone did a good job.

Thursday: No coaching practices so I was able to get some good training in on this day.

Friday: I ended up swimming in the lake with Kevin Johnson on for an hour. Then I rode with him while he was doing his bike intervals.

Saturday: Bill and I were at PAL practice. The PAL kids had a swim workout, then we had them run some with some hill work. After practice, I decided to go for my run but I noticed that my right foot was hurting pretty bad. I then realized that I had strain some tendons while at PAL practice. I won't go into the details of how I hurt the foot. Well I ended up running anyways and did a lap around the lake at 10:45 a.m and it was already hot. After showering and getting some food in my stomach I noticed that I couldn't walk on my right foot. Well when Rene' came home from taking her 3rd class of Kinesiotaping she used some of that magic tape on my foot and I was able to walk around. For more information on this tape check out Rene's blog @ http://www.renemayerfl.blogspot.com/

Sunday: Steve, Rene' and I went out for a 60 mile bike ride. After an hour into the ride we were all dripping wet from the heat and humidity. The last 1 mile we did get caught in a rain storm which cool things off for 5 minutes then the sun came out just in time for me to jump off the bike and run 5 miles.


Any interest in doing some open water swimming e-mail me @ sean_hendryx@hotmail.com

Sunday, June 21, 2009

Good Weekend

Good weekend for Team Hendryx athletes.


*Dan competed in his first duathlon and was 9th overall and 2nd in his age group.

*Three of the PAL kids competed in a kids tri and were top finishers overall.


Also this weekend several Team Hendryx athletes that are training for Ironman Florida went out for their first 80 mile bike ride. They decided to leave at 5 a.m because it was going to be a hot day. When I got up and met them at 6:00 a.m it was already 83 degrees. Now you can only imagine how hot it was going to get by 10:00. Everyone did well on their ride but because of the heat and the amount of fluid loss several were getting a little dehydrated.


On another note, Team Hendryx friend Kevin Konczak founder of Gemini Multisport finished 3rd place in his age group at Ironman Coeur d'Alene.

Don't forget to drink, drink and drink. Stay hydrated!!

Monday, June 15, 2009

Off for the Summer

Well it is nice to have summers off. We have lots to catch up, like doing a major cleaning in the house and repainting our porches. Also, I will try and actually get in a routine of doing some consistent training for a couple of months before I have to head back to work.

Team Hendryx is doing well. We have some really good groups this season and we look forward to seeing everyone reach their goals. Also, the PAL kids are doing really good. I have been waiting for some of the parents to send some pictures of the race that they competed in a week ago before I put of their results. Well I might go ahead and post the results and then I can apply pictures later.

It was a hot one yesterday. I woke up and headed out for my solo ride of 60 miles and when I finished I felt like I had just gotten out of the pool.

Until the next post, "Don't forget to drink plenty of fluids and be safe."

Sunday, May 31, 2009

PAL OMNIUM CYCLE RACE INFORMATION

Lodging: Mission Inn
800-874-9053 (Special rate)

REGISTRATION
Online @ www.bikereg.com
Mail in: Lake County PAL
233 Hidden View Dr.
Groveland, FL 34736

Must pre-register for TT; no on-site
registration. On-site registration
available at Crit. and Road Race
sites.

Timing to be done using AMB
chips—free rental for Juniors onlywith
security deposit.

Must have USA Cycling License or
purchase one day $10

LCSO PAL Medals to all riders
Prizes to top 5 Juniors in each category
valued at $1500
Omnium Awards top 3 each adult
category
LAJRS medals to top 3 (male & female
each category)
Late fee of $5 per day applies to all
adult categories on site.


LAJRS & FPS Event
www.lakecountypal.com
thomas.brown@lcso.org
Tom (352) 536-5840
Time Distance Fee Prizes



Aug 1st Saturday Criterium 8am-3pm
Location: Venezia, SR19, Howey-In-The-Hills
Jun 10-14 8am 15 mins $10 Medals
Jun 15-18 8:20 20 mins $10 Medals
Mas 55+ 9:00 30 mins $30 $100/4
Mas 45+ 9:35 40 mins $30 $100/4
Mas 35+ 10:15 40 mins $30 $100/4
Wom 1-3 / Wom 4 11:00 40 mins $30 $200/5- $100/4
Pro 1-2 / Cat 3 11:45 70 mins $35 $600/8- $200/5
Cat 4 1:10 40 mins $30 $100/4
Cat 5 2:00 30 mins $30 Medals


Aug 1st Saturday Time Trial 5:00pm-7pm 7 mile Rolling TT
Location: Dewey Robbins Road
All categories: First rider at 5:30pm same order as the Criterium
TT entry fee is $20 for all cats (Juniors $10)
Prizes: Pro 1-2 -$200/5 all others $50/3- Juniors Prizes



Aug 2nd Sunday Road Race 8am
Location: Howey Cross Road: (each lap is 4.3 miles long; 200 ft climb)
Mas 45+ / Mas 55+ 8:00 30.1 mls $30 $100/ 4 each
Mas 35+ 9:30 34.4 mls $30 $100/4
Wom 1-3 / Wom 4 9:35 30.1mls $30 $200/5—$100/4
Juniors 15-18 11:15 21.1 mls $10 Prizes
Juniors 10-14 11:20 12.9 mls $10 Prizes
Cat 4 12:00 34.4 mls $30 $100/4
Cat 5 12:05 30.1 mls $30 Medals
Pro 1-2 / Cat 3 1:30 64.5 mls $35 $600/8 - $200/5

South Lake Bikes Skill Camp Info.

Women’s Cycling Skills Camp
Dates: June 12th & 13th
July 10th & 11th
What: One day Skills Camp
How Much: $100.00
E-Mail Inquiries: Sales@southlakebicycles.com
Phone: (352) 394-3848
Contact: Mark Marshall

Limited to 15 people per-weekend
This course is designed for all levels of Cyclist’s and Triathlete’s. It’s designed to make you a more skilled rider and to help you prepare for the unexpected. This course will take a deep look into how to control your bike as well as feeling more relaxed when you ride your bike. Whether you’re a beginner or an advanced rider, there is something for you to learn.

Cycling skills Covered
Balance, Turning, Cornering, Pace line skills

Bicycling Fitting available Friday, by appointment only. $125.00
www.Southlakebicycles.com
South Lake Bicycles
121 W. Washington Street
Minneola, Fl. 34755
Coach Mark Marshall
Certified Coach by
United Cycling Federation & United States Triathlon Association
Slow Twitch Fit Certified

Schedule
Friday 6:00 PM - Where: South Lake Bicycles
Bicycle repair meet the Coaches
17 Thing you should know before you ride

Saturday 8:30 AM - Where: Lake Louisa State Park
8:30 to 12:30 - Balance, Stop-And-Go drills, turning drills
2:00 to 4:30 - Cornering, Ridding in a Pace line Q&A

Sunday, May 17, 2009

Team Hendryx Athletes race well this weekend

Lots going on this weekend for Team Hendryx athletes.

Saturday:
Coach Bill was in the Keys doing the Keys 50 miler and he took 3rd overall and PR'd by over an hour. Awesome job.

Sunday:
PAL kids raced in the State Crit over in Lakeland and they all raced will with several placing in the top 3.

Gary Jones raced in the Florida 70.3.

Oh and our very own Kevin Johnson turned 50.

Sunday, May 3, 2009

Good Weekend for Team Hendryx

This weekend we had several of our athletes racing in either a 12k road race or a marathon. All athletes had a great race. One of our athletes that ran in the Flying Pig Marathon. His name is Dr. Louis Allen and he PR'd by 15 minutes.

I want to send a big thank you to Elliot and his mother for their kindness for letting us swim in their lake and keeping an eye on us.

Also, our first running session of the year came to an end. So we decided to have our last group training at Harmoni Market in College Park to do a short run and have brunch. You can't go wrong with good food and good company. We look forward to seeing everyone in a few weeks when we start our second running session up. Until then be safe.