I Had A Really Solid Week Of Running
My last open course marathon was the Marine Corps Marathon in 2019. I had a good race that day, but the weather was atrocious, and compromised my…
Harassed By The Local Wildlife On My Run Today
I really like working out at my local park. I ride and run there a lot, and always enjoy seeing lots of local wildlife. This year alone,…
Everything Gets Wet When You Do SwimRun
With SwimRun NC only a month away, my wife and I decided to head to the lake again for some some specific SwimRun practice. We started with…
Disc Brakes Are A Whole New World To Me
My new Trek Emonda, like most new bikes today, has disc brakes. It is the first bike that I have owned that has disc brakes, so I…
It Is Back To Indoor Swimming Season
I can tell that summer is over. All summer, I have enjoyed the benefit of swimming in the neighborhood outdoor pool. Unfortunately, that pool is now closed…
Choosing To Take A Rest Day Is Often A Good Idea
When you don't complete a scheduled workout, the Training Peaks software that I use, colors the workout as red. I chose to take a rest day today,…
It Was A Sea Of Pink And Blue At The Group Run
I joined the City of Bridges Run Club this morning, for their weekly long run through the streets of Pittsburgh. The run this week was a little…
I Bought Two Sizes Of Trail Shoes To Get The Right Size
After completing my recent ultramarathon, I blogged about the after effects. I talked about my trail running shoes being too small and how that caused some issues…
It Is Time To Get Into SwimRun Mode
It is just over five weeks, until my wife and I take on SwimRun NC at Hanging Rock State Park in North Carolina. It is therefore time…
Introducing Some Speed Work Runs Into My Schedule
I have done almost no running speed work, as part of my training so far this year. Having put the Indianapolis Monumental Marathon on my calendar, and…