Confidence is High

After weeks and weeks of rain, the weather in Pittsburgh this afternoon was exceptional.  I ran 10+ miles in 1:27.04.  It was an awesome day for a run.  

Getting up over the 10 mile mark is also a big confidence builder.  I don't know if I mentioned this previously, but I am running the City of Pittsburgh Half Marathon a week from tomorrow.  That is the reason that my training has been predominantly focused on distance running.  

After the half, and in the three weeks prior to the tri, I am going to switch gears and incorporate a lot more swimming and biking, as well as combination workouts.  I feel like the half training has provided a solid endurance base.  

Call me Dr. Steve Zissou

Because I'm living the life aquatic.  

Hit the pool for the first time last week.  Was able to go at it for about 25 consecutive minutes.  It actually felt great.  The biggest challenge was getting into a breathing rhythm, particularly in light of the fact that the pool at my gym is only 22 meters.  

Apologies

Please allow me to apologize for the lack of posts lately.  I know you all hear this a lot, from everyone, but I have been insanely busy.  It's actually true for me though, I am not just trying to make myself feel like I have my life together more than the next guy.

I'd like to give a shout out to my sister for hosting Ian and I in Charlottesville last weekend. We attended a horse race called Foxfield, which really turned out to be an excuse to dress like Souther yuppies and day drink in a field.  After eights hours in the sun with no sunscreen (I only wore the above hat for that photo), I looked like John Boehner.  Despite setting my training back-what felt like a month-it was an awesome time.