After A Month Of Craziness I Am Able To Train Again
For the first time in over a month, I have finally been able to find time to write a blog post. In the past month, we have…
We Will Miss Our Saturday Group Run With Friends
While my wife and I are really excited about our upcoming move to Colorado, there are some things that we will miss about living in Pittsburgh. One…
The Past Two Weeks Have Been A Crazy Whirlwind
The past two weeks have been crazy. My life has suddenly become very busy and on top of that, I have been fighting the congestion problems, I…
Life Impacted My Ability To Train This Week
As I mentioned in last week's blog, my wife and I were in Denver last week. We were on a house hunting trip, ahead of relocating to…
Back To Working Out After A Very Exhausting Week
What an exhausting week. Last week I only managed to find time to complete one run workout. Despite the lack of training, I know that I did…
A Very Big Decision That Impacts My Training And Racing
Triathletes are great planners. They often look ahead for up to 12 months, to figure out what races they want to do. It is what I typically…
Did A Fantastic Trail Run To End A Great Week
For convenience, I do a lot of my running at a County Park, that is about five miles from our house. That park is North Park, and…
Trying New Things Was A Fun Way To Enjoy A Recovery Week
A recovery week is an important part of a training regimen for triathlon and other endurance sports. You cannot keep pushing through with hard workouts, without giving…
Listening To My Body Led To A Great Weekend
I am always telling my coached athletes that listening to their body, is important when it comes to training. If your body is hurting, it is often…
A Great Week After Some Disappointing News
My week began with some disappointing news. In December, I had entered into the lottery for a place to run in the Leadville 100 Trail Race. I…