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 look back at a spectacular 2014 — upgrading from Cat 5 to Cat 4 cycling, a mid-season crash that refocused my goals, a Kona qualification at Ironman Lake Placid, the brutal Leadville 100, and finishing the Ironman World Championship — and a look ahead to 2015. HIGHLIGHTS Upgraded from USA Cycling…
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…
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At a Glance At the 20th annual Tri One On sprint in Port Washington, I raced by feel to lead most of the day — but wave starts meant the win came down to the clock, where I was edged into 2nd overall by just 7 seconds. HIGHLIGHTS Result: 2nd overall in 53:28, just 7…
At a Glance A whirlwind January 2016 update — new job, ramped-up run training, a 25th birthday, and nearly 100 hours of CPA review — capped by prep for the LA Marathon, where I aim to watch the Olympic Trials and chase a 2017 Boston qualifier. HIGHLIGHTS Started a new job and logged ~100 hours…
At a Glance Going in stress-free with low expectations after a snowy, low-mileage buildup, I ran a surprise personal-best 1:19:26 at the slushy 13.1 Queens Half Marathon — using a shared pace line and a late kick to hold on for 4th overall. HIGHLIGHTS Result: 1:19:26, a personal best, good for 4th overall Raced on…
At a Glance I finally ticks a NYC Swim event off my list — the Great Hudson 1.6-mile open-water swim — leaping off a floating dock into 58°F water and finishing the point-to-point course in 34 minutes. HIGHLIGHTS Result: finished the 1.6-mile swim in 34 minutes Started with a 7-foot jump off the NYC Water…