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First hot weather run of the year

– Posted in: East River Park running weather

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 [...]

New Jersey Marathon

– Posted in: Race Reports weather

I'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 [...]

Still alive…Just not motivated!

– Posted in: bike gym injury running swim weather

I'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!

– Posted in: gym New York City Triathlon swim weather

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 [...]

Sunday bike ride?

– Posted in: bike weather

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 [...]