JFK 50 Pre-race thoughts
Yeah right! A few months ago that’s what I assumed I’d be writing today. Unfortunately, as you know too well, life and my body have taken me along a different path this fall. Instead of spending eight+ hours running through northwestern Maryland tomorrow, I’ll hopefully spend a half hour in the pool and then maybe…
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2008 Paralympic Games on TV TODAY!
I know it’s awfully late notice, but at 2:30PM EST today (Sunday), NBC is showing a 90 minute documentary on the 2008 Paralympic Games, which took place in China immediately following the Summer Olympics. NBC is profiling the U.S. Wheelchair Basketball Team and eight U.S. Paralympic athletes, including track and field athletes Marlon Shirley, April…
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A rant, and a little positive thinking*
In my next life I want to come back as a Sports Medicine Doctor. As far as I can tell it’s an easy way to riches, minor fame and a life of ease. Hell, I’m not even sure I’d have to go to medical school.** I would buy a nice white coat, some running shoes…
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Wow! (subtitle: YES WE DID!)
It’s been an exciting week here in NYC what with a Friday Halloween, the NYC Marathon and then last night, the biggest celebration of them all. If I were writing more often, each would deserve it’s own post, but as it is, I’ll tackle them all at once. First things first: What a night! By…
Read MoreMonthly Summary – October 2008
Here’s October 2008: Swim: 11,981 yardsCycling (outdoors): 0.0 milesCycling (indoors): 5:55 (hours)Run: 19.0 milesStrength Training/Yoga: 11 sessions Approximate monthly total training/racing time: 18:45 (hours) Weight: 169 pounds. Weight’s up about 7 pounds from last month. Is that because I barely did any cardio training at all? Or is it because I increased the amount of…
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Viva Mexico!
Wow! What a (long) weekend. The resort was beautiful, it was mostly sunny and warm, the ocean clear and warm, the food was delicious and the drink was certainly flowing. And our friends’ wedding was really amazing. And yes, it sucks to be back. I’m mostly letting training go. I haven’t run in almost two…
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Our “Football Sunday”
Today is Sunday, and fall Sundays are great football days. It’s a pity that it’s a nice day outside because I’ve spent most of the afternoon tied to the TV and the computer. Today’s a nice football day, but last Sunday was the ultimate football day! I’ve already described our day at Fox NFL Sunday…
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Slowing it down
First off, congrats to Matt on a great race at Kona! I’ve been in Southern California since Saturday morning. It’s been a really nice and mostly relaxing trip and until this afternoon, I hadn’t spent much time on the computer (that’s a good thing!). New York has been stressing me out recently. A large source…
Read MoreKona
My blog is always about me, me, me (and sometimes a little bit of Charlie). But today, it’s for my friend Matt who will be racing at the Ironman World Championship in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii this Saturday. Go Matt! Most triathletes and probably every single one who races in an Ironman dreams of racing at Kona….
Read MoreMonthly Summary – September 2008
Here’s September 2008: Swim: 17,396 yardsCycling (outdoors): 74.2 milesCycling (indoors): 4:48 (hours)Run: 38.2 milesStrength Training/Yoga: 7 sessions Approximate monthly total training/racing time: 25:30 (hours) Weight: 162 pounds This was a good month, I guess. It has taken me a while to stop comparing September 2008 to September 2007 and to accept the fact that the…
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