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…

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…

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,…

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…

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 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…

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…

Comfort while riding a bike, is very important. If you are not comfortable, then your enjoyment is compromised and in addition, you will be unlikely to reach…

Motivation is a strange beast.  We all go through phases, where we are either highly motivated to work out or just can't seem to face going out…

There were so many good things about my ultramarathon last weekend, but one of the not so pretty after effects, are my toenails. As mentioned in my…