Thursday, May 31, 2012

Catching Up

The past three weeks have been going pretty well from a training stand point.  I have managed to up my running mileage up every week, I have been in the pool at least three days a week for 1,500 - 2,000m a session and I have gotten on the bike a few times as well (not nearly enough though).  I was able to put in my best run of the year in when I was on a business trip in Erie, PA...6.6 miles at 8:03/mile pace.  Actually, I was able to get in a lot of training (running) on that trip which was nice.

** Lake Erie behind me **

** Looking at the Pittsburgh skyline **

What else is going on....hmmmm, oh yeah, I finally purchased a new set of race wheels!!!!  Profile Design Altair Full Carbon Clinchers 80 - ....and as a part of a promotion received a Profile Design Altair Full Carbon Clincher 52 Front Wheel as well.  I couldn't pass them up, the deal was too good, in fact if anyone out there is looking for a good deal on wheels or other bike "stuff", go to Bicycle Doctor USA, very reliable and trustworthy guys!

 I am still waiting on my tires to arrive from France (Continental Grand Prix 4000s), the cheapest place I could find them.  As soon as I have the tires I will taking them out for a spin....I am very excited.

Oh, I haven't heard anything on the London job yet.  I have been told to sit tight and not dwell on it too much.  I have a feeling that it just isn't going to happen, but I am still holding out hope that I will get another interview and hopefully a job offer.

Lastly, I have my first race of the season on Saturday, June 9th and I am not in any shape to do especially well.  I am going to use that as motivation to get my sorry ass in shape for the rest of the summer.  I am hoping to drop about 5 - 10 pounds before race day in hopes of making me slightly faster....we'll see.

That's it for now.  Cheers!

6 comments:

Unknown said...

My race schedule is very bare bones this year, after Mooseman I'm only doing IMNYC then possibly a tri in the fall and a couple of running races. No NJ tri for me, though I will be there to support for sure!
That would be amazing if the London job came through for you. Good luck on June 9th! Your increase in training will be great for your race! It'll be awesome!

Big Daddy Diesel said...

So jealous of your new wheels

Theia said...

Hmm, bike porn doesn't do much for me, but I'll take your word for it that they're awesome. :) Good luck on June 9! Where is the race?

Miguel Vieira said...

First of all thanks for the note on the blog! Note taken and I will start having three sets of goals from now onwards! :)

It's great to see you're getting back nto your previous rhythm and you're able to fit in good and long sessions! Sometimes being away from home and kids allows you to have those extra hours to train, I also see that sometimes when Im out of the country.

I'm loving the wheels, and talk about a deal!!! That was the deal of the century you got! Good job. Get those continental tyres in and let us know how they roll! :)

Lastly, London! I hope you get the job, but if you dont, life goes on! Im getting out of London as we speak. I have 48h left here :) Sunny Cape Town here I come! :)

Miguel Vieira said...

Forgot to say.. GOOD LUCK THIS WEEKEND! Share the report with us next week! ;)

Theia said...

Kick some butt this weekend!