The only thing that beats a three day weekend is a four day weekend. My company gave us Friday off so Kelly and I went down to her Aunt and Uncle's place for a family weekend just between Red Wing and Lake City. It is great down their and I love getting a little R&R in on their front porch. The extra day off came at the perfect time to fit my training schedule as well. Lifetime is next Saturday and that means I like to take the Sunday prior off. Instead of doing a long run on Saturday and a Long bike on Sunday I switched it up a little bit. Instead I did a long bike on Friday and had a long run on Saturday. I love running through Lake City and Saturday was no different. I ran so much that my calves are still a little soar. Other than that I had what I believe to be my best training week of the season so far. It couldn't have come at a better time either. Lifetime is a huge race and I have pegged it as my peak race this year. Last year I over trained and went into it a little fatigued and soar. This year it looks like I will be able to go into it at 100%.
Saturday night Kelly and I came back so we could watch the fireworks at Lake Cornelia in Edina. They usually have an incredible display and they did not disappoint this year. We went to bed at 11:30 which was way past my bedtime but it was worth it. There is something special about the fourth. It seems to bring everyone out of their house and allow us all to be 10 again.
About Me
- Steve Sander
- I grew up and graduated from Edina High in 1997. I was an athlete growing up but loved soccer and was the JV Captain my Senior Year. After High School I joined the Army and was stationed with the 10th Mountain Div. In 2000 I went to college at MN State Univ for Law Enforcement. I started playing soccer and was voted team Co Captain my Junior year. I was still involved with the MN National guard and after graduation I went to El Paso for OBC. While there I joined the OBC running team and started running road races. At the same time a friend taught me how to swim while another mentioned doing a triathlon. I came home and was instantly hooked. I did six tris that season and couldn't get enough. Then I was called up for what ended up being a 16 month tour in Iraq. While there I was a Convoy Escort Platoon Leader. As exciting as triathlons are nothing is as exciting as running 30 fuel tankers through Baghdad. After I got back I had a hunger for triathlons. Last season was great but I want to get faster (doesn't everyone).
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