May 2016

Brooklyn Half Marathon

Posted by on May 22, 2016 in Training

Having had an oblique issue for the last few weeks, it’s been hard to get out to run.  While an ideal running form features primarily a horizontal orientation where the energy pushes the runner to limit the up-and-down vertical movements of running, few runners can actually run like former NYC Marathon champion Alberto Salazar who […]

Gran Fondo NY

Posted by on May 20, 2016 in Training

This past weekend, my good buddy Fernando and I participated (not raced!) in the GFNY event held in NY and NJ.  It’s actually two events combined into one:  a 100 mile bike RACE, and a 50 mile bike ride.  Fern initially came up with the idea of doing the 100 miler thanks to influence from […]

A Double Race Weekend

Posted by on May 8, 2016 in Training

It wasn’t a particularly tough weekend as the two races didn’t duplicate disciplines, but it was nonetheless fun… and wet! On Saturday, I raced in a cute, small race called the Spring Couples Relay.  I’ve done this race maybe a dozen times and it’s always super fun despite the bouts of super high intensity.  My […]