by Buck Stewart | Mar 19, 2025 | Fitness, Training Log
Ironman Training Log I sat at the edge of the pool. My feet dangled in the cold water. I am down three less toenails. The first two had fallen off a few weeks after I ran the Spartan Ultra in November. A third had recently departed, I assume from the continued...
by Buck Stewart | Mar 18, 2025 | Fitness, Inspiration, Podcast
The Outdoor Muscle Show Endurance training isn’t just about logging miles or hitting the gym—it’s a mental game as much as a physical one. When the fatigue sets in, when the weather turns brutal, or when race-day nerves start creeping in, your mindset can be the...
by Buck Stewart | Mar 9, 2025 | Fitness, Podcast, Sport
How to Train Like a Pro Endurance Athlete Endurance sports are changing rapidly. There are more races in more locations than ever before. More and more beginners are dipping their toes into swimming, biking, running, OCR, and triathlon. 2025 will look completely...
by Buck Stewart | Jan 25, 2025 | Fitness, Training Log
Ironman Training Log Weeks 7 and 8 had ups and downs. Let’s start with the ups. I’m officially swimming without a snorkel. I can usually only do 30-40-minute sessions before I’m completely gassed, but it’s been a relief finally feeling like I...
by Buck Stewart | Jan 12, 2025 | Fitness, Training Log
Ironman Training Log Combining weeks 5 and 6 into the same post since they were both short weeks. I allowed myself a bit of a break with the holidays, then started feeling worn down. The old me would have powered through, but I gave myself a few extra rest days....
by Buck Stewart | Dec 31, 2024 | Fitness, Training Log
Ironman Training Log The holidays can make or break a training plan. On one hand, you can strategically plan for the week between Christmas and New Year to be a time for recovery. Or it can completely derail your goals. I’d like to think I effectively used the...
