Getting a USA Cycling license to branch into standalone bike racing in 2014 — aiming to upgrade from Category 5 to Category 4 and race alongside Mineola Bicycle Club teammates, starting with the Tour of Battenkill.
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I will be doing a handful of cycling races in 2014. One reason is to upgrade my status from a Category 5 to a Category 4. And another reason is to have fun while racing with my teammates from Mineola Bicycle Club. Our next big race is the Tour of Battenkill on April 4&5. That’ll be my debut (stand alone) cycling race.
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 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…
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At a Glance With another snowstorm hitting NYC, I swap road and TT riding for mountain biking — getting in a base-training session at Cunningham Park on a borrowed Trek Fuel 100 before the snow rolled in. New York City is getting hit with snow again, and this time it’s a forecasted 3 to 6…
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At a Glance I came out of the water slow — 30th in my age group — but powered back with a personal-best bike and run at IRONMAN 70.3 Muncie, finishing 4:18:23 for 10th overall and 2nd in M25-29 and qualifying for the 2017 70.3 World Championship. HIGHLIGHTS Result: PB 4:18:23 — 10th overall, 2nd…
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…