Took a virtual recon ride on the Ironman Western MA 70.3 bike course. Rode the first 25% of the course & was right on my cadence, HR, power & mileage targets while keeping it all Zone 2. All that remains now is to ensure training logistics will fit & click the sign up button.

So much to take in with this one. Definitely gives me things to think about and try as I settle into training for my 2025 race season and a return to ultras (and maybe a 70.3)…

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As a fan of x-country, I always like this time year. After enjoying the NCAA nationals a couple weeks ago; this past weekend it was High School. Credit to these young runners taking on the course in these conditions. Inspiring viewing…

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First run in the new Topo Atmos. Felt like a wonderful combination of the HOKA’s with the wide toe box of the Altra’s. Having used both previously, these feels like exactly what I’ve been looking for…can’t wait to try the trail one I picked as well…

It wasn't very quick but the final stage of the FulGaz 2024 IRONMAN Pro Series Virtual Edition is a wrap! 15 stages of typically 30-40K stages starting way back in April. This make 2 straight years I've completed this series and I am glad I took them on.
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First skate since May. Felt brave and took on my first downhill as well. Great day to get out and move.

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What constitutes an exciting Saturday night in my world…after morning row, an afternoon run and an evening sauna; trying muscle scraping and a TENS device for the first time…

Picked up a couple more books for my running book collection. Looking forward to reading about these running rivalries.

Rearranged my training schedule to fit in an additional day of running, making it 3 days per week. I’ve enjoyed my couple years of CrossFit focus but I’ve been missing “being a runner”. Feel like I am in a good place aerobically but have to build up to handling the impact again.

The penultimate stage of the FulGaz: 2024 IRONMAN Pro Series Virtual Edition done! Able to cruise pretty well and felt strong throughout. One final stage to go next month to wrap up my 2nd series completion.

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Enjoying going back and working my way through the Science of Ultra podcast episodes. Love the coaches corner episodes especially. Would love to see these return.

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Progress for me today in one of the CrossFit lifts I’ve lagged behind in, the Overhead Squat. It might not be much, but today was the first time I could get fully into the bottom position with actual weight over my head. No matter if it was only 45#. Progress is progress…

Currently reading Matt Fitzgerald's "Running The Dream" (including the missing chapter with Tommy Rivers Puzey) so was inspired to run (at least virtually) on some of the roads he mentions via my iFit treadmill & Tommy's Arizona Running Series. Maybe someday it will be for real...

Kept it old school today for my weekly #spinervals ride:

Competition 23.0 - Time Saver I

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This is the exact same theory I have been fine tuning in my training the past couple years. All signs and feelings have been pointing me towards returning to ultras using this theory. So what if I turn 55 in couple months…

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The core books of my training library. These all contribute and make up the elements of my overall training plan. My fitness philosophy: be ready for any adventure at any time…