Circumstances didn't let me get to the gym Thursday night, the timing was bad for the gym yesterday, and I'm not quite ready for after-dark training rides on my bike, so I went for another run late last night. Did my 6.5 mile 'downtown loop' (see course here). I like running at nighttime, the later the [...]
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Invigorating run
March 25, 2009 – Posted in: runningWas able to get out for a 5.2 mile run down 1st Ave and East River path down to Wall St and back. See here for the map taken using my iPhone and GPS. I was surprised it held the signal underneath the FDR drive - good to know. Had a fantastic run. Since it [...]
Feeling Better
March 25, 2009 – Posted in: NYRR runningBeen under the weather since Saturday and so have not done any running since my run in Miami last Tuesday. Feeling a lot better today so will get out for a run tonight. Looking forward to it! Currently 48 degrees so maybe it can creep up towards 50 by late afternoon. Last weekend, the washing [...]
Still alive…Just not motivated!
March 23, 2009 – Posted in: bike gym injury running swim weatherI've been pretty quiet on my blog since the marathon in Austin last month. Just haven't been able to get myself properly motivated. I think this is partly because I'm starting to step up swimming and biking, and I'm just not so strong in those disciplines yet! I've also had this nagging groin pull for several months. [...]
Forward progress
March 16, 2009 – Posted in: bike gym running swimSince 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 [...]
Didn’t know I had it in me
March 11, 2009 – Posted in: running Speed WorkoutSpeed 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 better and planning the next few days
March 10, 2009 – Posted in: bike gym injury running Speed Workout swimFeeling 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 [...]
Nice weekend
March 8, 2009 – Posted in: bike East River Park running UncategorizedMy 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 [...]
NYRR Grand Prix
March 4, 2009 – Posted in: NYRR runningI'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 [...]
Salsa, Blues, Shamrocks and … PRs!
March 2, 2009 – Posted in: Race Reports runningRan the Coogan's Salsa, Blues and Shamrocks 5k race yesterday morning. Actually, almost didn't run it, because I forgot to pre-register. I really enjoy this race - 5k's are very rare and this race is a special challenge because of the hills - and have had this on my radar since the 2009 calendar went [...]
