My High School friend Mike started a cycling clothing and info company: luvcycles.comI wanted to get the kelly green shirt with yellow heart, but my brother already got that one, so I opted for the gray. The material is perfect.
I went for an 8.7 mile run today, really slowly, and wound up at a 9:02 minute mile pace. That's the farthest I can ever remember running. It was raining (hence no bike ride) and about 50 degrees, but it was actually pretty nice. My heart/lungs felt great (since I was going so slow), but the upper quads (I guess the hip flexors) were the only things bothering me.
I've been doing a 4 mile run twice a week just trying to slowly build up and get some miles in my legs and previously did a max of a 6 mile run. This is all in preparation for the half-ironman in June. I know my cycling schedule/racing next year is going to be hurting because of the running...and eventually the swimming.
Here is the slow run info: http://connect.garmin.com/activity/17722486
3 comments:
Hey Chris, so which half-Ironman are you doing? I would love to come and watch...if near the DC area. Anyway, please send me your e-mail address...for some reason I can find your last e-mail. Take care.
Ricardo
I think the running will be good for you. It helps to clear the head while working the body and should be good preparation for your event. I don't know you but from reading your blog... I think you can do it! I identify with your struggles to get back on the bike and you provide inspiration for me to keep working on my fitness. Good luck!
Oh yes, great shirts!
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