I 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

I realize that today is only July 30, but since I still cannot even come close to any active activity tomorrow with my back injury, can post this month end summary a little early :) Running – 44.8 miles over 9 runs.  Happy with the number of runs, but they were all on the short

This past Sunday, I raced in the New York City Triathlon.  It was thrilling and grueling at the same time, and I came away from the race with a renewed excitement about triathlons, and even more awe for everyone that can compete in half and full ironmans.  Of course, I ended the day on a

Wow, Brightroom did an awesome job getting pictures at the New York City Triathlon.  Check out my pictures here: http://www.brightroom.com/view_user_event.asp?EVENTID=47511&PWD=&BIB=3777.  Yeah, there are a lot of dorky looking ones, but some cool ones too, especially on the bike.  Gonna be hard trying to decide which one(s) to buy. They actually have one of me coming

Raced in the New York City Triathlon yestderday.  Had a blast.  It was a rough race and totally beat me down, but I felt such a great sense of accomplishment afterwards.  Then, the roof caved in, I pulled a muscle in my lower back changing my clothes in the port-o-san, and will be in bed

I've noticed something very troubling - too much consistency.  I know consistency is good, and you often want your individual runs to be consistent.  But each and every run should not be done at the exact same pace.  Lately, my runs have been ridiculously consistent: 7/2 - 42:19 / 4.6 = 9:12 pace 7/5 -

5 short days left till the New York City Triathlon!  I just love the lead up and anticipation for a big race.  I usually don't get to experience this in the summertime since I don't do a whole lot of racing in the summer.  I truly hate the heat and humidity that goes along with

Made some major changes to my blogroll.  Removed a few stale entries and added a bunch of the active ones that I've been reading faithfully.  Welcome: Boston or Die Trying Brandon's Marathon Mile Musings NYC in 3:10 Races Like A Girl Run Westchester Runnin' Down A Dream

Less than 6 days to the New York City Triathlon.  Yikes!  Yay!  Help! I finally figured out what was bothering me about the way the race is staged.  Bear with me, as I don't get to the point for a few paragraphs. Last week, race officials released the Athlete Guide, which has the start times