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 A quick tip on building bike-handling skills that road and TT miles don’t develop: hit the technical, rocky single-track at Stillwell Woods and Cunningham Park to sharpen balance, adjustment, and recovery. HIGHLIGHTS Recommends Stillwell Woods and Cunningham Park for skill-building Both feature rocky, rooty terrain and one-way single-track Technical trails that test…
At a Glance A solo recon ride to scout Ocean Parkway near Jones Beach as a stoplight-free time-trial route — a pancake-flat 15.5-mile strip that’s great for tempo work, though still under repair after Hurricane Sandy. HIGHLIGHTS Scouted Ocean Parkway, a flat 15.5-mile out-and-back with no intersections Workout: 15-min warmup, 2×10-min tempo intervals at ~244…