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Since I'm stepping up the biking and swimming aspects of my training, I have spent significantly less time on running.  Only 4 runs this month so far for ~24 miles.  Even though I know it is not true, it somehow makes me feel like I am accomplishing less.  I think that may be because a [...]

It is still kinda cold outside, 40 degrees, but I've got spring on the brain and so am walking downtown to pick my 13 year old from dance class.  Stopped off at Madison Square Park to take advantage of the free wi-fi to kill some time.  Funny, last time I did this, I also had [...]

Speed workout last night consisted of a 2 mile interval around the lower loop of Central Park, then a 1 mile interval into the marathon finish line and then, finally, a 600 yard interval to finish up the workout. First interval started out free and easy, with a good hard pace.  I fell just a bit behind [...]

Feeling a lot better today.  The knot in my back that suddenly popped up on Saturday is gone.  That one was strange.  It was not lower back or neck/shoulders, areas where I've had trouble in the past and are a major source of concern.  It was on the left side of the back below the [...]

My original plan was to bike on Sunday, which was forecasted to be the warmer day.  But Saturday was so nice, and the forecast for Sunday ended up being cooler and possibly rainy, so I decided to get my bike ride in on Saturday instead.  As my first ride of the year, had a good [...]

Picked up my bike from the bike shop last night.  Got a tune up and handlebars retaped.  Also added a 2nd water bottle cage.  I see the forecast for Sunday says mid 60's.  MID 60'S!!!  Sounds like it might be a good day for my first bike ride of the season.  Just need to figure out [...]

I'm a bit behind with my running news, but a few weeks ago I received a package from NYRR recognizing my completion of the Half Marathon Grand Prix for 2008.  Last year was the first time I completed the full Grand Prix, finishing all five of the NYRR half marathons.  Do I get bonus points [...]

Had a nice snowstorm today.  Maybe 7 or 8 inches in NYC.  I love the snow.  Love being out in the snow, driving in the snow, playing in the snow, digging out of the snow, etc.  My kids both had snow days, but my office was open.  So, I trudged into work in the snow. [...]

Running - 75.1 miles over 8 runs.  Already at 178.2 miles for the year!  Went past 5000 miles in my running log, started on 12/26/1998 Races - 1 (Austin Marathon - 4:22:18) Biking - 0 miles - 0 rides - 1 tune up though! Swims - 1 (very pathetic) Gym workouts - 4 Injuries - [...]