Gearing up!

This week I ran 11.2 miles again. On Friday, I did my first cycling of the season. Since it was a downpour day, I did spinning, actually. Saturday, after a five mile run and a birthday lunch at Todai (yum), I got to go b-day shopping! Nothing like a couple hours at the bike shop.

For starters, I had that persistent flat rear tire problem. And my bike tire goes flat too. They were working on my bike when I heard a loud pop and "I found the leak!" With that fixed, I had them put on aerobars and new brake pads. I also got arm warmers and glove liners, so I am ready to start training in earnest. As soon as the rain lets up a bit. Until then, I will spin.

I thought I was in good shape, but my rear and my quads are not happy after just 30 minutes of spinning.

Why the sudden focus? I registered for the Tierra Bella Century on April 19. Less than three months to get ready!

I'm Back!

Actually, I have been back for a week. A busy week catching up at work.

Good news, bad news: Through all of the Christmas holiday and the cruise I gained 4 lbs. I'll take it. Now back to work.

Cruise pictures are at http://picasaweb.google.com/JeffTheTwoThirds/Cruise08.

This week I ran 11.2 miles. A 5k on Monday and Wednesday and 5 miles today. On Tuesday and Friday I cycled. On Thursday I walked, since I really pushed myself on Wednesday's run: a 25:42.

Now, I have to get my appetite under control. Too used to eating.

Still cruising!

On this cruise, I have kayaked, hiked, snorkeled, shopped, run, and kept busy. There has been lots of fresh fruit, veggies, low fat alternatives, etc. I will be really ticked off if I gain weight, but I have sure had a great time.

The only downside is the yummy food. I have been good except for dinner. Even then, I have chosen the lower calorie alternatives. However, portion sizes are rather large.

Cruising!

As we cruise to (hopefully) sunny Mexico, I try to balance enjoying the wonderful food and not overdoing it. Wish me luck!

Resolution Run

The Los Gatos 5M Resolution Run this morning was a blast. It was the same course as the Dammit Run, which is in August. My time was 49:50, or so. The first half of the run is grueling. The second half is mostly downhill and is over very quickly.

The guy who won the 50-59 age group was second overall. I am amazed how fast folks can remain.
The day started out cold (45 degrees or so), but by race time the weather was gorgeous.

I bought a pair of NB 1222's and my heel isn't quite as sore. The Brooks's were bottoming out.