Apr 19
Adirondack Daily Enterprise is reporting that NYDOT will be starting road repairs to the heavily damaged Route 73 between Lake Placid and Keene are set to being on May 1st. Hopefully those repairs will be completed by July 28th for Ironman Lake Placid. This should make a HUGE difference to the bike leg of race …
Apr 18
One of the best side effects of becoming a triathlete for me has been the dietary changes it has prompted me to make. For years I have always struggled with “yo-yo” dieting and the weight fluctuations that come with that. Counting calories and cutting out macro nutrients(fat, carbs, protein) works for a little while, but …
Apr 15
The end of the build weeks for 3rd training block has arrived. I have been feeling pretty good this last week. I did manage to push things a bit with some good interval work runs on Thursday bring myself almost to the point heaving. The weather has been finally getting better with temps in the …
Apr 09
Another meatless success story… Mike Fremont, 91, Finishes Knoxville Half Marathon in 3:04 | Runner’s World & Running Times.
Apr 08
As I finish up my first 2.5 months of training, all bodyparts are still intact and muscles still functioning without pain. I am thinking this previously abused, middle-aged body still has some miles in it. The last few weeks have been pretty similar in volume(time) with a few small increases here and there. I feel …
Apr 02
I am a little late with my weekly post this week due to a busy Easter Sunday and my April Fools pranks. Easter Sunday started out with a rapid pace. I finished my 2 hour run in in the morning, then back home to cook up a couple plant-based dishes for the family Easter dinner, …
Apr 02
Another April 1st has come and gone and my ankle has miraculously repaired itself overnight. LOL! My coach has informed me that I will be paying dearly for that in my upcoming training sessions this season. I hope I didn’t jinx myself. Apparently some others had some fun as well yesterday. Here are a few …
Apr 02
I made this soup for Easter Dinner this year. Quite tasty and the spice really sets it off. Will definitely be making this one again. It is pretty easy too. Quinoa Peanut Soup (Sopa de Mani) Recipe Type: Appetizer Cuisine: Bolivian Author: EatingWell: March/April 2013 Prep time: 30 mins Cook time: 30 mins Total time: …
Apr 01
I cannot believe this has happened. After months of thinking and preparing for the race of my life, that dream will no longer be achieved this year. I tripped over a curb this morning walking into work and broke my ankle. This is not fully sunk in yet, but I will have more info once …