Blog - Josh Spector

Intervals

Tonight was some speed/long interval work. Last time I did this run, I did laps around Washington Square Park, which is pretty much exactly a half-mile around. Tonight, when I went to do that, part of the sidewalk around the park was closed off for the filming of some stupid movie, so I had to…

Just another day

Today was another ride and swim day. Nothing too special to report. I swam during the day and came home and rode on the trainer for a little less than an hour. Swim – October 25Distance: 2100 yards Bike – October 25Time: 50 minutesAverage heart rate: 117Indoor ride

Keep reminding myself – less than two weeks…

This morning I did my usual tempo run, and while it felt pretty good and I ran fast and strong, I’m struggling a bit to keep it up. I’m pretty tired and my body is sore – knees, back, neck, calves. No injuries, but a lot of aches and soreness. Thankfully, as I keep reminding…

Just another Monday

Easy day today. I stepped out during lunch and jumped on the treadmill for 3 easy miles. Yesterday was an off day, so it was good to stretch my legs a little bit and the rest of the week is my usual schedule, including a tempo run tomorrow, so it was nice to warm up…

Last Long Training Run – PHEW!

Today was my last long training run before the marathon and likely longest run I’ll do other than the marathon for a long time. I’m relieved for that, but also relieved because it went really well. I did around 20 miles in 2:30 and felt pretty good the entire time, even during the last five…

Taught a lesson

Last night, Elizabeth and I celebrated our second anniversary (a little delayed) by going out on a nice dinner date. Dinner was great and we had a really nice time. At dinner, I drank a bit of sake. Certainly not a lot, but a lot compared to the zero alcohol I’ve had in the last…

Another day

Today was back at the bike and swim schedule. I got up this morning not sure if I was going to ride outside or go for a swim. If I rode outside, I would just swim after work. If I went for a swim, then I would have to ride inside tonight (because it is…

Right back at it

I took Monday and Tuesday off this week after the race. Monday we travelled most of the day and I was planning on working out yesterday, but I woke up tired and stiff and decided it was better to take another day off. Boy am I glad I did. This morning I did an 11…

ALCATRI!

Alcatri XXVI was this morning. That’s me sprinting to the finish. It was pretty awesome. It really wasn’t anything like what I expected. My official time, 2:37:58.6, didn’t win me any medals, but was better than I thought I would do, and I’m pretty pleased with myself, especially looking back on how tough the course…

Preparing for Alcatraz

Very early tomorrow morning, I’m heading out to San Francisco to race Alcatri XXVI. I’m pretty excited and only a bit nervous. The travel schedule is pretty beat – I get out there and have to pretty much go straight to pick up my bike and check in for the race and then go to…