running

I'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 [...]

Ran 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 [...]

Time to start focusing on the swim and bike portions of the triathlon as I start training for the New York City Triathlon, coming up late July. Took a couple of big steps today.  First, took my bike into Metro Bikes to get a tune up.  In addition to basic free tune up I get [...]

The Austin Marathon was this past Sunday, at 7am.  I always like to be at races early to make sure I don't rush myself through my final preparations, so I set my alarm for the insanely early hour of 4am.  My plan was to be at the start area by 5am to be sure I [...]

This time of the year, on Tuesday nights, I run in Central Park with NYRR for a speed workout.  Had to skip it today, though, and for a good reason.  My 13 year old got accepted to one of the NYC specialized high schools, and now has a decision to make regarding which school to [...]

Since I'm tapering for the Austin Marathon, which is in 6 short days, I skipped the Bronx Half Marathon yesterday.  Of course, the one I skip would be the nicest weather New York has seen for a February race in years!  I've had a lot of fun reading all the race reports, but I'm a little [...]

In taper mode for the Austin Marathon, which is in 9 days.  Last run was Tuesday nights speed workout in Central Park in the snow!  Central park was absolutely stunning after the storm we had Tuesday.  At least 5 inches of snow everywhere!  The road was sort of plowed, but still snow covered and pretty [...]

With proper planning, was able to do the long run on a beautiful day yesterday.  Started out at 11am with temps in the upper 30's.  By the end, it was 51 degrees.  Therefore, weather was not a factor, as it has been so much in the last month. My route took me down 1st Ave [...]

Speed workout tonight in Central Park was a 4 mile tempo run of the middle 4 miles of Central Park.  While this is the least interesting of the various workouts we can do, it is always a great chance to race the distance on a familiar course and with lots of hills. It is the [...]