5 mi. I had all intentions of lying back and coasting thu the track workout today... and I did. I ran with Perry, who was off a good 1/2 Marathon the week prior. I remember thinking if Paul asks for a mile for time it will be my slowest mile ever recorded! I feel good, … Continue reading Socially showing up for a good one.
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2000 yards. Let me say this loud, the wetsuit is a HUGE advantage! Full arms over sleeveless, yes, that too. Adrianna lent me hers, the fit is good and it looks fast. I have to spend more time getting the material up on the legs and arms, it pulls hard on the shoulders if you … Continue reading Wetsuit Practice!
20 mi. I did a loop around Singer Island, primarily to check on the bike newly serviced by Big Wheel Cycles. It works great, the levers are tight, the shifters are tight, it's ready for the race! A wind made early speeds of 23-25 turn into a 20.4 mph average, but that's fine for a … Continue reading Spin while I can
2000 yards As the race is only a week away, my need to swim twice a week is peaking. I feel chilled as I get in the pool, but I have to rush to work and discovery day tours so no delay. Besides, 200 yards in, I don't feel the pool water as cold anymore, … Continue reading Some kick that swimming is.
7mi. A warmup mile with Walter and then 5 with Charlotte and Walter, it's good to have people with interesting stories and things to talk with again at the bridge. I ran slow, it was windy, 12 mph from the east and humid. No cooldown to get home in time for John. I know it's … Continue reading They’re back!
50mi/6 mi. Charlotte, Water and I started at 6am and rode the first hour in the dark. Walter left us at Bridge Road, we kept a good pace all te way to Sandsprit Park. I didn't bring any Clif Bars, so I was drinking plenty instead. We came back to a stiff breeze that made … Continue reading Windy necessary brick day
8 mi. I ran my warmup and first lap solo, then laps 2-5 with Kyle Smith. We spoke about his experience in his first Chicago marathon, besting his previous PR of 3:40 something to a 3:19. I did the final lap almost alone as a larger group of guys led the way over the top … Continue reading Chicago review
7.5 mi. A warmup mile, a lap solo, then 5 more with Scott. Then temps were ow 70s, there was much less humidity and I ran well up and down, keeping my fastest pace for the last two laps. My men's room visit cost me the final lap of cooldown. This is an abbreviated week … Continue reading Hills are better in the cool weather
30 mi. Today's ride was a recovery form the long run, I went to Bridge Rd with Charlotte and then once on Jupiter Island, the 6:30 group. Coming back we rode with Dave Capparelli and 3 of his friends, that was a good pace until a 60+ yr old guy pulled the group at 24mph. … Continue reading Still fun to spin
4 mi. This was a first, Paul sneaking in a mile for time days before most people were racing! I stayed back with Gary, thinking that would be 6:15 ish, but he ran a 6:02 and I was a step off that. I felt good after the mile which was in the middle of the … Continue reading Miles before a local race?
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