26 mi. I had the plan all set. I'll run 32 miles today as a long practice for TNF Endurance Challenge. I got a drink with EFS and Carbo Pro ready to leave in my car. John made 2 almond butter and jelly sandwiches the night before. I had the Garmin charged and laid out. … Continue reading Fail Forward running
8mi. I don't get to cruise all 6 miles of hills with John often, so it was neat to discuss his USAT Nats race and then do the last 3 laps listening to Matt Kakuk explain his bike woes. Tires, rims, and all that come with it. We kept a good pace, stayed cool in … Continue reading Pro escort
50mi ride/3 mi run It was just yesterday. It was based on experience, from February 'til now. And it came true! I said while running how there seems to be a pattern of weather for weekend workouts. And it wasn't isolated, I told a few people, got a few laughs, and kept going. The Saturday … Continue reading The prediction comes true
21 mi. Long runs in the middle of August make me question whether I have wisely chosen my races for the year. When you train for Boston, it's in the cooler months. This training for North Face Endurance Challenge has me out in the longest mileage weeks for the warmest two months of the year. … Continue reading Start it up again
5mi. So when we get more people to show up at track, we get that sneaky surprise of a mile-for-time? I haven't been a regular prior to IM Zurich, so I didn't know when the last mile dash was. I shouldn't complain, it is a fantastic measuring stick as to how you're progressing. Some do … Continue reading Sneaky, but maybe not.
7.5 mi. It has been a very long time, years, since I did a Blue Heron bridge run completely alone. Maybe a windy, rainy day before a hurricane? Today wasn't looking as if I'd be alone, Megan said she was coming via text and then changed her mind shortly thereafter. John Reback came first, once … Continue reading Almost alone
2000 yards - I like this conditioning shape I've attained by peppering in swims and spin classes to augment real road running and biking. So after I've woken up early to run the almost-empty bridge today, I do a quick turnaround shower and get on the street to drive to LA Fitness Okeechobee to swim. … Continue reading A good purpose
50 mi. I think minus the impending nature of an upcoming race, cycling on Sundays, even in the wind is fun for me. I like riding, I feel the pull of trying to be strong even into the wind, it's good training. Even if I wasn't training for a specific event, I do like riding. … Continue reading Stress-less fun
10.5 mi. I figured I could still go with the "I did an Ironman 2 weeks ago" thing and have an easy Saturday social run. I arrived before 6am, listened to Linda greet the group, and ran with Dave Capparelli. I told him about the Switzerland trip, he told me about his new condo purchase … Continue reading Not so fast.
5 mi. A 6 week layoff due to IM training and other scheduling clashes means I was back to the track workout today. I thought I was there early, but shortly after arriving we started the 1 mile warmup. I spoke to Paul, Dave G, Gary and Seth about the Switzerland adventure. Without pictures, there's … Continue reading Back to Track
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