At a Glance I announce I’s become a Headsweats ambassador — the maker of visors, caps, and athletic headwear that are my go-to for every run and triathlon race — and shares a reader promo code. HIGHLIGHTS Selected as a Headsweats ambassador Headsweats makes visors, caps, and performance headwear for athletes His favorite is the…
At a Glance A quick fix note on a snapped rear-derailleur dropout on a Cannondale — likely caused by a crash impact — and why it’s a job best left to a professional mechanic, with thanks to the Mineola Bicycle crew for the fast repair. HIGHLIGHTS Problem: a snapped rear-derailleur dropout on the Cannondale Likely…
At a Glance Quick first impressions of the Newton Gravity III — a first run out reveals a noticeably more stable ride than earlier versions, with a fuller review to come after more quality mileage. I just did my first run in the Newton running Gravity III. Right off the bat, they feel much more…
At a Glance March 2014 training totals: a breakout month with big jumps across the board and an unexpected dive into road racing — six bike races (two doubles and a criterium) after signing up for just Battenkill. HIGHLIGHTS Duration: 58:08:48 (+27.82% vs February) Distance: 784.18 miles (+31.26%); TSS: 2241 (+25.84%) Raced six bike events…
At a Glance A short reflection on rest — with just two full days off all of March, I make the case that recovery is a hard but essential part of training, protecting against injury and giving the mind a reboot. HIGHLIGHTS Took only two full rest days in March (the 10th and the 31st)…
At a Glance Race three of the Nassau Run Series — the Cedar Creek Park 5-miler — run on tired legs a day after a double bike race. I hit my ~30-minute target with a 29:51, good for 5th overall. HIGHLIGHTS Result: 29:51, 5th place overall Met his goal of running around 30 minutes Course…
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 My first-ever criterium — the Branchbrook Park Spring Series in Newark, NJ — where I raced safely in the pack and took 10th in the Cat 4/5 field, getting boxed out in a hectic sprint finish. HIGHLIGHTS Result: 10th place in the Cat 4/5 race — his first criterium Held with the…
At a Glance February 2014 training totals: another cold, snowy month of mostly indoor work that went right on plan — slightly less volume than January but higher intensity, a 2nd-place 5K, a new FTP, and much more time in the pool. HIGHLIGHTS Duration: 46:55:08; Distance: 597.43 miles (-10.77%) Average HR: 143 bpm (+3.62%); Work:…