Finally - tri bike

This is on its way to me. 2005 Cervelo P3.



I've got a component group and a wheelset, so I just have to add bars, a saddle, and some brake levers and I'll be on the road. I hope the Trek doesn't get jealous.

I feel phenomenal!

This morning I had to go check on some things for work at a site for an event we are doing this weekend. So, I decided to just get up early and run to the site and then to work. I left Brooklyn and headed up to Queens via the Pulaski Bridge and on to Manhattan via the 59th Street Bridge. From there, I ran up the greenway on the FDR to the footbridge to Randall's Island and up to Icahn Stadium. I dealt with our stuff there and retraced my steps into Manhattan. From there, I took 102nd Street west to Central Park. I ran in Central Park down to Columbus Circle, over to 9th Ave, and then to the office. I got in about 18 miles and I felt great. I felt like I could have gone another hour at least. I think I'm going to try and throw down another 5-6 miles tonight.

I really feel great right now. I really need to start getting out of bed in the morning and get some mileage in. I'm sure it will increase my energy level throughout the day.

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On an unrelated note, we've got a lot going on in Boston for the marathon. Follow Paul's blog, its quite humorous: Run Boston '09

Duel in the Sun

With the Boston Marathon on monday, this is a fitting video. Especially if you've ever read "Duel in the Sun." Doubt we'll ever see a race like this again. Too bad I was only 4 and had no clue this was even transpiring.

I'm getting better

Two runs tonight. I did the 6 mile loop in the park with Tiffany while Run Club was out doing hill repeats. The hip flexor felt kind of tight, but it wasn't too bad. We kept the pace pretty slow, but she had done a track workout earlier and I was trying to save my legs.

Then I headed home and went back out in the rain for a 4.5 mile run to the Williamsburg Bridge and back home. I felt great during the run. The rain was cold and the wind was terrible, but it was the best I've felt in a long time on a run. That's encouraging since I'm only a month out from my next marathon.

Evading injury

I've been laying low for a the past few days trying to let my hip flexor heal a bit. Its been really sore for a couple week. I skipped the long runs over the weekend to try and let things settle down. I went out for an easy 5.7 miles tonight. Its still hurting a little, but not too bad. Hopefully this week i will see mileage go back up.

Terrible Race, Great Race

I had a terrible race yesterday. I haven't felt that bad during a race in a long, long time. I didn't feel good until there was only a mile left. I finished 28th overall, but it was a disappointing finish. The actual race was nice though. The course was challenging, well marked, and very well organized. I can't believe it took me 3.5 years to actually run in Van Cortlandt Park for the first time.

After the race, I came home, ate, and then headed out on my training run. I got in 3 hours. It was rough at times. I was pretty drained from racing earlier in the day, but I went through cycles of feeling pretty good. I think by this weekend I will have caught up to my training program and be on track for the Peaks Ultra.

Urban Environmental Challenge

In the 3.5 years I've been in NYC, I've never made it up to Van Cortlandt Park for a run. That's a shame. But it ends on Sunday.

I just registered for the Urban Environmental Challenge, dubbed "New York City's Only Real Trail Race." Its only a 10K, but I'm sure it'll prove to be fun.

See pics here.

Mt. Washington Road Race

I'm a lottery winner for the 2009 Mt Washington Road Race. On June 20th, I'll be up in New Hampshire to run up Mt. Washington. It's 7.6 miles and almost 5,000 feet of climbing, but as the website says, "there's only one hill." Here is the map and elevation profile:



Time to start running up hills...and lots of them.

Gloomy Sunday

It was an overcast, gloomy day, but I managed to get in a 3 hour run. I wound through brooklyn and then went over the Williamsburg Bridge. Then I hit the Manhattan Bridge and the Brooklyn Bridges. Turned around and pretty much retraced the route. I had to add a little bit here and there to get the full time to work out, but I got in 3 hours. I was definitely getting fatigued toward the end, but it felt good to get in a long run.

From Fat Guy to Kona

this is a great read. its also a great source of inspiration.

From Fat Guy to Kona

Hopefully one day I will be making the trip to Kona. I'll learn a lot about the IM in november...

but for now, I've gotta get in a long run today. I'm thinking I'll do the out-and-back via the Williamsburg Bridge, Manhattan Bridge, and Brooklyn Bridge. Its about 16.5 miles of mostly up and down. After that, I'll see how I feel and add mileage accordingly.