Year end / year begin is always a great time to draw a line in the sand. It provides a natural marker for measuring what we've done, or to compare our efforts from year to year. It was 11 years ago today, 12/26/1998, when I started my running log, and I just love the ability [...]
Reflections
Source of the Pain and some 2010 plans
December 8, 2009 – Posted in: injury Reflections Rhode Races runningI had the most amazing epiphany on Saturday night, when I took some time to ice my (what I've been calling) sore thigh/groin/hip. I was hurting pretty good after the NYC Marathon and fall softball season and have been working on recovery. I'm feeling much better now and starting to run a lot again, but [...]
Alright, time to start blogging again
September 20, 2009 – Posted in: ReflectionsOver the last month, I sort of fell out of the habit of posting in my blog. First, I was a bit depressed after having a bad back spasm after the New York City Triathlon. It was really crazy to be on such a high after crossing the finish line, and then being on such [...]
Blog anniversary of sorts
August 2, 2009 – Posted in: ReflectionsI started this blog in March of 2008, with the idea that I would chronicle my attempt to run a marathon under 4:30. I managed to post 5 times that month, but then stopped. At the time, I was just getting started with my bike riding for the season, and getting into my triathlon training [...]
