I was very naive at the start. The humidity was not high, and the temperature didn't seem too crazy, at 84 degrees, but it was still the afternoon and the sun was shining. That, combined with not having run in anything higher than 72 degrees since early September (except for a couple of rough runs [...]
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New Jersey Marathon
May 1, 2009 – Posted in: Race Reports weatherI've definitely got ties to the New Jersey Marathon. My weekend house is in Little Silver, which is two towns away from Long Branch (just need to pass through Oceanport). My home beach is Seven President's State Park, which is passed through at mile 1 and mile 14 on the course. I also follow several [...]
Gotta figure out how to get a bike ride in tonight
April 2, 2009 – Posted in: bike weatherWeather is perfect!
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. [...]
Blogging outdoors!
March 12, 2009 – Posted in: gym New York City Triathlon swim weatherIt 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 [...]
Sunday bike ride?
March 5, 2009 – Posted in: bike weatherPicked 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 [...]
Snow! And undecided on 2009 New York City Marathon
March 2, 2009 – Posted in: New York City Marathon weatherHad 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. [...]