Blog - Josh Spector

Just keep moving

This morning I got up feeling tired and still a little sore from Sunday’s run. My calves are pretty tight, which is a bit worrisome, especially since I am supposed to run this evening, but I’ll see how they feel tonight and play it by ear. I’d like to get the run in, and I’m…

Exactly SIX MONTHS to go!

I was just reminded that today marks exactly six months until IMLP. At this time (1PM) on July 22, I should be six hours into the race, which will hopefully put me relatively near the end of the second loop on the bike, hopefully feeling good on the bike and getting pscyhed up for the…

This is recovery??

Last night I watched football and had dinner with Assaf, Rob, Ze and Berman. Josh is in town from Colorado for about a week. It was nice to see everyone, even if I was probably a little out of it. I woke up this morning sore and tired. Running that half marathon yesterday took more…

NYRR Half Marathon Grand Prix: Manhattan

This morning was the NYRR Manhattan Half Marathon in Central Park. It’s two full loops of the Park, plus another 1.1 miles or so. The morning was freezing cold. Officially, the temperature was 21 degrees (14 with the wind chill), but whatever it was, it was just plain cold. I’m happy with my time: 1:36:17,…

Damn winter!

All week long I’d been watching the forecast and hoping to do my long ride today outside. There was some snow/rain mid-week, but the forecast for the weekend was always cold, clear and windy. As of yesterday, it was expected to be in the low 30’s this morning with some strong winds, but clear and…

Moving right along

Elizabeth left last night for Sundance and the combination of getting up early for my swim lesson and having such a quiet house (Charlie spent the day at daycare and went right to bed after I picked him up, as usual) made me sleepy early. I read for a little bit, but was out cold…

Swim lesson

This morning I met with John for my swim lesson. It went well and was pretty encouraging. He identified a few places where I need work right away, but he seemed happy with my general form and skills, especially given the fact that I’ve never had any formal training. The two primary issues he identified…

And now back in the swing of things

This morning was another strength test (deadlift and leg press) and another 30 minute continuous swim. Both went pretty well. I was a bit tired heading into the gym this morning – I was in bed long enough, but didn’t really sleep all that great. I tossed and turned until about 1AM and then was…

It took a week, but I’m back

I can’t believe that that flu took me out for a full week. I barely remember it, which is probably a good thing, seeing as how it was pretty uncomfortable and very boring. Now, I’m done writing and thinking about being sick. It’s done and now it’s time to move on. Today I finally really…

Starting slowy

I’m not 100% back, not even 90%, but I’m pretty close and feeling so much better than I have in over a week, really. Yesterday I finally had my first real meal since dinner last Sunday and this morning I got back to the gym and actually did a scheduled training session. I’m not expecting…