I’m tired, but in a positive way. I’m the kind of tired I get from working out hard and long. In the sun. The best part of all that is I’m getting faster and fitter than ever, even though I can’t explain how I’ve done better in recent races and rides than I have in […]

I’ve had a couple of uneven weeks with events (the Hale’iwa Metric Century and the Jamba Juice Bananaman Run), which have combined with the weather and the rest of my life to make my training schedule erratic, to say the least–and let’s not forget my flat old laziness. So, right now, I’m writing down this […]

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 […]

It’s amazing the challenges that come up with health and training–including ones that I never expect. Having to deal with not just the weather and my own motivation but fatigue from work and schedule issues from social events is making it harder than I thought to maintain this workout schedule. It makes me wonder if […]

I’m still amazed how well I did at the Hale’iwa Metric Century and Ford Island Bridge 10K, mostly because my feeling is that my training was sub optimal. To test how I’ll do with continued less than optimal training and diet, I have a 5K this weekend. How well I’ll do I don’t know. The […]

I’m slowed by weather and my schedule. Last week I was out every night either working or work meetings or social obligations. Saturday I spent just recovering, and Sunday–today–the rain is horrible. Not the best training, no. And in addition, because I’ve been on the go so much my diet has been lacking too. This […]

I have a certain amount of post ride letdown. The metric century was great in many ways. Hard and challenging but fun and saw some of my favorite Twitter folks then. But it was definitely the best ride I’ve had for awhile. The issue is I can’t really peak yet. Lots more to go, a […]

I’m going, ready or not. Sunday is the Hale’iwa Metric Century, and whether I’m going to do great or not will be determined by the training I’ve already done. There’s nothing to do but get a little bit of rest and drive across the island early on Sunday for a 62 mile bike ride. I’m […]

Despite the fact that my training has not been all I want it to be as of late, I feel like my plan for this year’s events and fitness has really been coming together. For example, even without optimal training, I had a better than expected result at the Ford Island 10K, and I just […]

I’m anxious. The Haleiwa Metric Century, my first really long event of the season, is next week. While cycling is lots easier on the body than running, most running events–save the marathon–don’t have you out on the road for hours on end. My own training–low “recovery” heart rate running–keeps me out there longer on ten […]