Oh hey. It’s me again.

The start of a long racing season

So it has been months since I’ve last posted. This winter has been exceptionally challenging for me. The combination of injuries, weather, and the let down of Chicago has made the past couple of months tough from a running stand point. Sitting down and writing about “hardships” isn’t exactly fun, hence the lack of posts.

Week in Review: 11/9 – 11/15

Working out at night - a new routine

Another solid week of training under my belt – two workouts and a long run of 16-miles. Another week above 80-miles with relative ease.

But what is it all for?

Up and Running

Enjoying the view of NYC on Marathon Sunday.

So the fall has rapidly thrown itself upon us, and the dirty taste in my mouth from Chicago ’10 is in the rearview mirror.

That said, there are still some things that I need to figure out – training, health and what the hell happened in The Windy City.

The Downtime

I was not made to swim.

How do I spend my downtime?

Well it isn’t as easy going as you thought it would be.

10.10.10

Hurting....

So the date, race and experience have come and gone. It took a couple days to digest everything before I could relive what exactly happened this past Sunday. While the race couldn’t have gone any worse, I learned a lot about myself and the people that I am surrounded by.  For this, I am grateful.

Bib Number 56

 

Spent - 2006 Chicago Winner Robert Cheruiyot

 

Only a few short days away until I compete in my first Chicago Marathon.  I am in the second week of the taper and my body is feeling somewhat out of sorts.  This, however, is to be expected.

Week in Review – 9/24 – 9/30

A soggy, foggy day up in the Highlands

Just over one week out from Chicago and I had my worst workout of the build-up.  Time to push the panic button?

Hell no.

Week in Review: 9/16-9/23

Once again, looking like a hot mess...

Just over two weeks till race day.  Two weeks to do the last fine tuning.  Two weeks to rest up.  Two weeks to get mentally prepared for 26.2.

Two weeks till the Pain Train.

All aboard.

Week in Review: 9/9-9/15

Early morning sunrise before a run

Here we are. Just under four weeks till race day.  The last of the triple digit mileage weeks is in the books.  All I have to do now is fend off the anxiety that is the “taper”.

9/11: Nine Years Later and Still Rolling

Running log entry from 9/11/01 - There wasn't much else to write

I am sure that everyone has their own stories and memories about 9/11.

This is mine.