Getting back into it and making race plans!
Part of the inspiration to get out and ride was that our new kits came in last week. You can sorta see it above, but trust me, they’re friggin’ hot!
I’ve been running about every other day. I’m still keeping it really flat and still run/walking, but today I did over 8 miles at 9 minutes running and 1 minute walking. I’ll be running without the walk breaks soon enough!
I’m also starting to put together my 2011 race schedule. The first race I’ve signed up for is Survival of the Shawangunks, also know as “SOS”, a race that I did in 2008 (my race report is here) and still ranks in my top-3 races I’ve done. It’s September 11, 2011 in New Paltz, NY. SOS is a crazy race that is only loosely a “triathlon” – 8 stages: 35 mile bike, then 4.5 mile run, 1.1 mile swim, 5.5 mile run, 0.5 mile swim, 8 mile run, 0.5 mile swim, 0.7 mile run. There is only one transition area, right after the bike. At that point, you put on your run shoes and grab your goggles and swim cap. You have to run carrying your swim stuff and swim carrying your run shoes. The running is on trails and the swimming is in three lakes. It’s a small race (250 participants) and it sold out online in about 12 minutes. I’m super psyched that Cat and Jeff both signed up as well.
I’m still working on the rest of my 2011 schedule… will keep you posted!
Nice man! Must have been a good day to ride, my first 20 miler in a LONG time as well.
I’ve read about SOS and it sounds like an amazing event. Definitely on the bucket list.
good shit Josh – keep it going!
LOVE the jersey!! Man, can’t believe SOS fills so fast. I’m waiting until after Clearwater to finalize my schedule for next year, but Florida filled yesterday, so I guess that is out…
Good to see you rocking the pink!
Glad to see you back in the swing of things!
glad to see you back on the bike and look forward to seeing the rest of your race schedule. perhaps we will meet up again in 2011
great to hear that…good luck on your next plan..