I apologize for the recent rash of enthusiastic running-related posts. Its just that for whatever reason, my run mojo has been found and I’m going with the flow. So indulge me for a bit, while I continue on my ways of being one with the road/trail.3 …

Its been a long time since my college hay day, but I have to be a bit prideful. No, not from the 3-6 football team, or from this exhibition disaster by the basketball team…but from the rugby team I used to be a part of. Specifically, this story. S…

It seems like it was only yesterday that we celebrated our wedding and were whisked off on our honeymoon. It has now been one year since that wonderful day. We’ve grown closer together, bought a house together, and most importantly, shared the past y…

One of the glorious things about not being on any plan for a specific race is to do things by feel. My running lately, though not scheduled through an actual plan, is still somewhat structured. I’m not going to try and mash up a speedwork session the…

As I mentioned a few weeks ago, I placed 2nd in my age group at the Home Run 10k. Despite the chip timed race, they were unable to post results and/or determine age group awards at the race. So when I found out that I won an award, I was told that I’…

I found this little segment on Michael Wardian that was posted yesterday. Its a little cheesy, but its a nice piece on him, his family, and being part of the local community (Arlington, VA) where Rebecca and I USED to call home. Gotta love that even …

Despite the nasty weather this evening (low 50s and rain), I felt the urge. It doesn’t happen very often, but a few times a year, nasty weather brings out the enthusiast in me. Normally, dreary weather has the opposite effect, causing me to either sc…

Anyone running Marine Corps? If you are, I’ll be at the expo working at the Clif station all day Friday and Saturday (with Rebecca on Saturday too!), much like I did last year. Come stop by and say hi. We’ll have lots of products to sample and give…

I already know the answer before writing this, but I just thought it was an interesting observation.As I’m sure most of you already did, you’ve poured over the results from the Ironman World Championships, including all the photos and videos from the v…

This was my last “official” race of the season. The Home Run 10k is a small, local race that goes right by my parent’s house, making it an easy spectator course for them to come out and watch. It is also a relatively short drive to Maryland from my h…

Until now, I never realized that grasshoppers hang out in packs. Usually, I’ll see a random grasshopper in a field somewhere and think, “Look its a grasshopper”, and continue on my way. Sometimes it is before a softball or flag football game, when ru…

With my tri season now over, I’m struggling with what to do. As athletes, we are always looking down the road at what’s next. Normally, its a triathlon, and bike ride, or a road race. Lots of people already have their 2010 schedules filled out due t…

Well, my big race for the year is in the books. I completed the Patriots Half after a long six months, pretty much focused on this race. I raced no other triathlons this year, but did a handful of bike rides to keep me focused on my training thro…

I know, I owe a race report…its coming. But in the meantime, I came across this amazing story today and had to share. Well worth the read.By Daniele SeissWashington Post Staff Writer Tuesday, September 15, 2009I did it, I thought in disbelief, and I…

As I mentioned in a recent post, one of the things I love about the taper is that you get to change the workouts up a bit. Now clearly with less than 48 hours till race day, I’m not trying to squeeze in any last workouts to give me extra fitness. Eac…

Below are product reviews for two of several products that were sent to me by GNC, which are part of GNC’s new line that caters toward the endurance athlete. The line is called AMP, which is short of Advanced Muscle Performance. You can check out the…

I’ve been doing a lot of thinking lately about my upcoming race (go figure - its less than a week away!), and though I know sort of know what my race plan will be, I always feel better writing it down. Seems to stick into my head a bit more effectivel…

Though it doesn’t feel like it quite yet, mainly because I just finished a relatively hard week (but less so than I’ve been working with recently), the taper has begun. The thing I like about this phase of the taper is that not only are the workouts l…

Another week, another race/organized ride supported by the cycling club at work. What can I say…they like us to be healthy employees This time, it was the Reston Century. Though I hadn’t trained for it per se, I was convinced that I had enough …

I don’t know why, but whenever I am in the pool, it always seems like I am the rabbit to everyone. Let me give you a brief history of my swimming skillz - I’m not a good swimmer. I’m what I would consider “average”, but far below where I am at when c…

I meant to write this up a few days ago, since the ride was on Saturday, but I’m still sweating out from these past days of intense heat. Similar to the Air Force Classic, the Eat a Peach Ride was another ride that was sponsored by the cycling club at…

I just had to chime in here, because I am infuriated at my IT situation at work right now. I am going to caveat this with the fact that I am an IT guy, so I am very familiar with standard release management processes for software, etc. Listen to this …

Hi there, remember me? Yea, its been a little bit, huh? Don’t worry, I’ve been keeping myself plenty busy. And speaking of busy, the weekend was the epitome of busy. Not so much busy as in, going from one place to the next, one after another. But …

As you know, I started my process of becoming a USAT Official in May, starting with the Columbia Triathlon as my first race. Additionally, I’ve officiated at 2 other races since, which has resulted in my promotion to a Cat 3 Official. Woo hoo!For tho…

Wow, was that only 3 days? I could have sworn it was longer! Seems like Friday was so long ago. So, let’s start there for the recap.The plan was for Rebecca and I to go on a casual ride somewhere scenic and minimal traffic issues. About a year or s…

I remember growing up (and even as short as a few years ago), we’d drive down (and up and up and up) Skyline Drive. Within reasonable distance to DC, it contains the closest major mountain range, the Shenandoah Mountains. Skyline Drive is the most sc…

For the past month and change, I have shifted my run focus. So far this year, my running has primarily been of the slow to moderate and long variety, focusing on training for the National Marathon and then more or less just maintaining the fitness I h…

I’m sure you’ve seen the ads in Bicycling, Runners World, or Inside Triathlon. Road ID is a product that comes in a variety of types (wrist band, shoe strap, ankle strap, etc) and contains contact information in case of emergency. I don’t know about …

Yesterday was the Air Force Memorial Cycling Classic, held in Crystal City. This race was part of a weekend of cycling, with the Clarendon Cup on Saturday and the Air Force Classic on Sunday. Both races involved a Pro circuit, but the Air Force Class…

You see this:And there will be about 100,000 other people just like them tomorrow morning as part of Rolling Thunder.