Boston Marathon 2010 - Patriots

I've been busy

The lack of updates has been directly related to my workload. I was in Boston, both working and running, and then went directly to Philly for Penn Relays.

Here are the recap videos from each day:

Boston

I've been having some issues with logging in to my blog from my phone, but looks like things are finally working.

I'm on day 3 in Boston and there's definitely an element of excitement here that you don't get at other marathons. The expo is massive and dwarfs any I've seen before.

I've been treated to really good food and I'm surrounded by good people. Paul has decided to run alongside me dressed as george washington. We'll both be carrying American flags, of course. It is patriot's day and all.

I'm starting to get excited, but everything has yet to really hit me. I can't wait for tomorrow. This is THE marathon.

If you get universal sports, they are airing the marathon live tomorrow.

Boston Bib #3717

I'm not racing, just running for fun, but if you care to track me, that's my bib number.

Alberto Arroyo

I've only been in NYC for about 4.5 years, but this man has been a stable here for longer my parents have even been alive. I use to high-five "The Mayor of Central Park" when I would pass him on the reservoir. Albert Arroyo passed away a couple weeks ago. Tonight was a dedication of the running path to him. The running world lost a legend. To read more about The Mayor, click here.

LONG run

Made it out for a 5 hour and 15 minute run today. My original plan was to go for a 4 hour run, but I felt good at the 2 hour mark and decided to keep going. I didn't take enough fuel with me, so I was fading later in the run. I should know better. Anyway, I started on the NYC side of the GW Bridge and then headed up the Long Path. I refilled water once I reached the park headquarters and then continued north. I pretty much ran to the NY state line and then retraced my path. Around the 4:30 mark, I completely bonked. With it being an out and back, I had not choice but to keep going, so I slogged out a slow last 45 minutes back to the subway.

When I got back I ate an entire medium pizza and two slices of a second pizza!

Back in the swing...

Its been a pretty good few days...

Mon - got in an easy 3.1 mile run and then hit up the gym to swim for 30 minutes.

Tues - met up with Katie at Run Club and knocked out close to 7.5 miles.

Wed - rode my bike to work and then did "speed" work with Run Club that evening. Its pretty sad when I'm now doing speed work at my marathon pace, but I guess speed will return sooner or later.

Trails and Mud

I got out for a 3 hour and 20 minute trail run today. I ran up to the GW Bridge and then jumped on the Long Path for a nice trail run. The weather was a little warm, but it was nice to be off pavement. There were some great sections of mud/water that I got to tear through. I was a bit tired toward the end, but it was good training for Bear Mountain to tackle some trails.

First time back on the bike

Today I jumped in the car with JC and NSQ and went up to Harriman to mount my bike for the first time since Nov 22, 2009. It was my first experience at Harriman, and I quite enjoyed it. Since it was early season, the bathrooms weren't open, so we had to descend 2 miles to another parking area only to find a port-a-john. The 2 mile climb back was a rough start to the day, but the weather was great and the scenery really could be beat. I made it through 2 loops for 40 miles. JC and NSQ added on some more mileage while I enjoyed the sun.

I'm definitely not in any sort of riding shape, but its still fun.

Trucking along

I've been running a bit more consistently and seem to be getting back on track. More mileage means I'm getting back in shape. Then endurance seems to be returning, so I'm sure speed will eventually come as well.