A quick winter training snapshot — grinding out an indoor VO2 max cycling session against a snowy backdrop, while waiting on replacement mountain-bike wheels to hit the trails.
Doing a VO2 Max cycling workout while watching Red 2. The snowy background was a pleasant addition to the training. I can get used to this view!
Hopefully it’ll snow more. My replacement mountain bike wheels are in transit. Can’t wait to get on the trails.
At a Glance A brief March 2020 update: with the COVID-19 situation unfolding, all of my scheduled races were canceled or postponed as of March 15. Alongside the schedule note, a few reflections on staying calm, staying connected, and taking things one day at a time. HIGHLIGHTS All 2020 scheduled races canceled or postponed as…
At a Glance Race two of the Nassau Run Series — the Lido Beach 4-miler — run on a flat, windy course. A no-frills training race, with the 5-mile Cedar Creek Park event up next on March 23rd. Windy and flat. Not my favorite race conditions, but it’s always good to get a workout in….
At a Glance Writing en route to Zell am See, Austria, for the IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship, I reflect on a confidence-boosting overall win at the Riverhead Rocks Olympic triathlon after a summer of swim gains and dialed-in 70.3 fitness. HIGHLIGHTS Heading to the IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship in Zell am See, Austria Won the…
At a Glance Ringing in 2016, I reflect on a memorable 2015 — 698 training hours, two race wins, and a return to Kona qualified — while bracing for a demanding year juggling work, a Masters in Accounting, and the CPA Exam en route to the October Ironman World Championship. HIGHLIGHTS Logged 698 training hours…
At a Glance A trip to watch the Olympic Marathon Trials turned into my own LA Marathon. I ran even 5K splits through 30km before a familiar side stitch forced 10km of damage control — and still crossed in 2:55:11, likely a 2017 Boston qualifier. HIGHLIGHTS Result: 2:55:11, likely good for a 2017 Boston qualifier…
At a Glance After a year-long break from blogging, I recap a breakout 2012 season — my first Ironman, an age-group win, a Boston qualifier, and PBs across every distance, all while staying injury-free. HIGHLIGHTS Completed his first Ironman event at Lake Placid Won his age group at the Toughman Half Ironman Qualified for the…