Interesting week

This week was not the best training week but there are some positives. Last saturday Rico and I got out on the bikes for a 40 miler, Rico had to retire due to mechanical issues after 35 so i finished the last 5 solo. My first outdoor ride of the season, i felt ok but definitely weak. It would be nice to find some flatter routes around here. My computer wasnt working so I have no idea about pace, but thats Ok I rode purely on how i felt.

I made it to the gym Monday for a short run, 3.5 miles at 9:40 pace. Tuesday I went back but did some rowing and strength training. Wednesday I flew to San Fran for business so I didnt work out the rest of the week, I got back friday night, and didnt do anything saturday in advance of the Half-marathon on sunday.

Sunday I attempted, and finished the half-marathon in central park. I thought for sure that I would have to walk portions of the course given that I have not done any long training runs, but to my surprise I was able to run the whole course without any periods of walking. Granted I wasnt fast, finished in about 2:18, but speed wasnt my goal, I wanted to see if i could do the distance, I am happy with the performance.

My legs are VERY sore, but they will recover and I will start doing some longer runs in training, especially when I can run outdoors.

Back in the pool later today!