Not much going on in August in terms of races, so in looking ahead to September, I've signed up for the following: 9/6 - fitness Mind, Body, Spirit Games - 4 miles - I normally skip the short races, but now that NYRR stages runners based on their finishing times (faster runners get to start [...]
August 2008
Early (relatively) run today!
August 4, 2008 – Posted in: UncategorizedManaged to get out before 7am today to do my 4 mile run to the end of East River Park and back! Pretty cool this morning but the run was mostly in the sun and I felt wilted! Tough time finishing. Took water stops both ways at the water fountain at the track. If it [...]
Biking my favorite long run
August 3, 2008 – Posted in: UncategorizedMy favorite long run is a 10.3 mile loop from 14th St down to the Williamsburg Bridge, up through Brooklyn and Queens (over the Pulaski Bridge) and over the 59th St Bridge and back down 1st Ave to 14th St. When in training for the marathon, I'll run this route several times and when I [...]
Back into the swing of things
August 1, 2008 – Posted in: UncategorizedSo in a moment of panic today, I realized that the New York City Marathon is only 3 months away - 3 months from tomorrow to be exact. I am very serious in my attempt (again) this year to crack 4:30. I hate running in the summer. I really do. I find the heat and [...]
