My biggest challenge is coming from myself. It’s hot and I’m having a hard time getting up early enough to do the exercise I want in the morning, but I still need to do it, especially considering how close I am to some serious events, including Livestrong Philadelphia. So I’m simply forcing myself to get […]

I’m not quite there in terms of my training. The weather has, again, played a part this week, as well as changes in routine. Events are coming up, and I have other obligations, like my podcast and my coding, which are adding to the usual time issues of a couple of jobs and a few […]

It was not the best training day on Saturday–in fact, it was not the best training week, period. I did a bit of running and a bit of cycling, but I stayed out too late Friday night with a bunch of my friends, eating way too much (as well as way too unhealthily); when I […]

I’m doing okay, but I could be better. My results have been more than decent, but I’m just not feeling like I’m training or eating as I’m supposed to. I spend so much time trying to figure out how to get myself to follow the schedules I set forth I’m not sure if I’d be […]

I’m proud of my surprising performances these past few weeks. My sub four hour metric century and my 10 minute pace in the 5K despite less than optimal training make me think that my training really is working, and pretty darn well. It’s inspiring me to work harder, since success breeds success. The reality is […]

I’m hurting a little but I’m far from defeated. The Haleiwa Metric Century was a great, hard ride on a Sunday morning in great weather. It let me know where I was in terms of my training and how far I have to go. That can either be one hundred miles on the bike or […]

I’m getting my energy back. For me, it’s a cycle–when I’m eating well and I’m working out smart, I feel better an better. Then something happens–work, for instance–and I’m on the downside, with all of the energy seemingly sapped out of me. It’s a cycle that works both to my advantage and disadvantage. When things […]

It’s raining. It’s windy. It’s cold. I’m tired. I have reports due. I’m not up to date on my blog. Enough. Excuses, valid or not, are not what’s going to get me into shape to do the Ford Island 10K, the Haleiwa Metric Century, the Livestrong Challenge, or the Honolulu Century. Only working out and […]

I hate the wind, but I’m still loving the ride. It’s been a really windy week or two–which is mostly, but not always a nice thing, because when there’s no wind here it’s voggy and hot. But the wind has been so strong recently it’s made outdoor exercise a challenge. It’s a challenge I’m taking […]

Training for athletic events–or just trying to get in or maintain shape, period–is full of opportunities to doubt yourself and quit. Every. Single. Day. What’s helpful–to a point–is the support of others. In fact, that’s not just what a training partner is for, that’s what Twitter is for. Since I often Tweet while running(!) and […]