Category Archives: recovery

Riding, running and resting

Posted on April 27, 2013 by

I’ve been fairly busy the past few weeks.  Like many people, I have also thought about the bombing at the Boston Marathon quite a bit.  It has been difficult to know what to write.  I ran several times over the … Continue reading →

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Training time – spring break

Posted on March 29, 2013 by

This week was spring break, one of the very nice perks of my job.  I was hoping that the weather would be a little warmer by the end of March but it has been pretty chilly.  I have still been … Continue reading →

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Reflections on 2012

Posted on January 1, 2013 by

I’ve been sick for over a week so I haven’t had a chance to blog. I have thought about the past year and the one to come, however.  In this post I want to do a bit of reflection. Goals … Continue reading →

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Training and recovery

Posted on November 24, 2012 by

I have reached the end of my first three months in preparation for the Half Ironman.  Over the past few months I have increased my endurance and built my base.  I see where I still need to work over the next … Continue reading →

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A weekend on the East Coast: ARL, Baltimore Half, and other fun things

Posted on October 17, 2012 by

I’ve been in D.C and Baltimore for the past few days.  I came in Thursday to attend the Association of Research Libraries Fall Forum and to run the Baltimore Half. First stop: ARL The meeting was quite good – presentations … Continue reading →

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Opportunity, a year later

Posted on September 9, 2012 by

Last summer after I tore my hamstring two people told me that I would find opportunities in my injury. I don’t remember who told me that but I can narrow it down to the likely candidates. A month after that … Continue reading →

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Consistency

Posted on July 16, 2012 by

I know I have written about consistency before but I have been thinking about the topic again.  About a year ago I posted about the importance of consistency in my journey.  Keeping up with my training, showing up and doing … Continue reading →

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Measuring progress, gaining perspective

Posted on July 10, 2012 by

Progress can be measured in several ways.  Some of them involve numbers, charts, and standards or benchmarks while others involve accomplishments.  This morning I willingly faced a measure that involved a number – percent of body fat.  We had not … Continue reading →

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A beautiful day to ride: Tour de Cure 2012

Posted on May 13, 2012 by

The rain held off yesterday until shortly after the final Century riders came across the finish line for Tour de Cure. It turned out to be a fairly nice day to ride, despite some wind in both directions. (That always … Continue reading →

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Balance: Getting back on the bike

Posted on May 4, 2012 by

My next goal is to get back on my road  bike. Today I went to Velo City and Mark put my clip pedals back on the bike for me. Prior to surgery I had gotten used to these pedals and … Continue reading →

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