First real ride of the year

I got up bright and early and went on my first ride of the season of any significance. I rode in to the city and met up with Derek, Shaun, LE, and a couple others to make the ride up to Nyack. I was going to go with JC up to Harriman, but I needed to get the riding out of the way earlier in the day. We went through the Palisades and then up the usual route on 9W to Nyack. I'm now sporting a nice (terrible) farmer's tan (sunburn) on my legs and arms. Sexy. I ended up getting in 70 miles of riding, which wasn't too bad for a first ride.

I fell in love with the bike all over again. It feels great to be out on the bike. I'm looking forward to more rides. There were a ridiculous amount of cyclists out

After the ride, I went home and ate a quick lunch and then went for a 6 mile run. I kept a pretty slow pace because my legs were fairly dead from the ride, but it still felt good to get in a run on a gorgeous day.

ITS HERE!

The P3 has arrived! Pictures will be posted soon.

Track Work

1.75 mile warm-up

1200 @ 6:30 pace
200 recovery
800 @ 6:30 pace
200 recovery
800 @ 6:30 pace
200 recovery
600 @ 5:55 pace
200 recovery
600 @ 6:00 pace
200 recovery
400 @ 5:20 pace
200 recovery
400 @ 5:20 pace
200 recovery
400 @ 5:20 pace

1.75 mile cool down

then I hit the gym for a quick tricep workout.

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.