biking
Ride/Run
I followed up a quick blow out on the bike (6 miles in 17:57) with another run on the soccer fields at the PAAC. Started with two easy miles (7:52, 7:37) and then ran a couple of miles where I jogged the length of a soccer pitch and “sprinted” the widths (7:15, 7:00). Finished off [...]
Last Chance Bike Ride Before Breezy Point Triathlon
I realize it’s too late to gain any miraculous bike fitness or speed at this stage in my “triathlon training”, but I figured another 45 minutes in the saddle wouldn’t hurt. A storm was brewing outside so I took the easy option and rode inside….again. To add just a little variety to my otherwise mundane [...]
A Triathlon Of Sorts
Started the day with my first outdoor bike ride for a very long time! The 21 miles went rather well considering, but I’m definitely no powerhouse on the bike – especially into the wind. Good practice for next week’s Breezy Point Triathlon though and nice to log another hour of saddle time. Next up was [...]
Cross Training: Exercise Bikes
One thing I haven’t been doing during my training for the Richmond Marathon on November 15th is cross training. Despite several years dabbling in the triathlon world I’m not really into swimming, but I must admit, I do enjoy a good indoor bike workout. Typically I ride my triathlon bike on an indoor resistance trainer, [...]
Muddy Buddy Ride & Run Race Report
Muddy Buddy 2008 – what a great event and probably the most fun I’ve had at the races for a long, long time. First of all I’d like to thank my wife Ally for buddying up with me. She knows how competitive I am, and despite my pre-race affirmations that I just wanted to have [...]
Counting Down To Muddy Buddy
Just over a week to go until my next race, and it’s going to be a classic! The Muddy Buddy Ride & Run in Richmond, Virginia next weekend is billed as: a unique trail running and mountain biking adventure race, sure to be fun and challenging for everyone. A good friend took part in the [...]
