With the NYC Triathlon, aka the “A” race, out of the way, I really had no pressure going into the New Jersey State Triathlon. I knew that the course was going to be flat & fast. I also knew that the field would be more competitive since this race also served as the State Championship…
I’ve had some time to reflect upon my performance at my first NYC triathlon, coincidentally also my first Olympic distance race. Going into the race, I have never done a 40km time trial on my bike. Yes, I’ve competed in many stand alone 10 km running races, but I didn’t know how my legs would…
Sunday Funday The last time I stepped foot on Jones Beach was probably two summers ago. This time around, I wasn’t here for the beach. Instead, I was here to recon some new cycling training routes, especially for time trialing where I don’t need to worry about stop lights and intersections. This is where Ocean…
What does an average american think of when Scotland is mentioned? Do you think of its rich history and culture? or do you think of bagpipes, kilts and most recently, the success of professional tennis player, Andy Murray? Today, Scotland transformed to one of my favorite races. Held in Central Park for its 10th annual…
Washington Heights has always been a place I would frequently pass by on my training rides towards the GWB and north up the 9W. This is also the home of Coogan’s 5km. Ever since I first ran this race back in ’11, I always seem to forget the rolling hills on Fort Washington Avenue –…
For those who live in the Northeast, we’ve had a pretty miserable winter. Wind chills and frequent snow storms have become a humbling experience. Nonetheless, the training must go on! January – I have been building base since the second week of November, so this month finally included some progressions, tempos, and speed workouts. And because…
It’s been over a year since my last post. Why? Because I kept telling myself I had no time – that was true, (juggling a full time class schedule + work + 15-20 hours of training) but also, I didn’t think I had anything to write about. 2012 was a stellar year. Some highlights include…
First of all, thanks to all those who woke up before dawn and cheered me on during the race. Second, special thanks to emotionphoto for amazing race day pictures! You can find more of his work here! The past couple of days prior to the race were plagued with record breaking temperatures – NYRR sent…