I haven't been the best trainee lately. I work with a fantastic coach, who is dedicated to helping me achieve the lofty goals I have set for this season. But part of working WITH a coach is keeping her (or him) informed on how each workout is going. That's where I have been slacking. So … Continue reading Are you working WITH your coach?
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Want to run a longer race? You need a coach.
2012 is a whole new season and you want to move up in distance. It doesn't matter if you're a runner or triathlete taking your training and racing to the next level is a great challenge, but you need to do it right. When I started training for my first marathon I looked up a … Continue reading Want to run a longer race? You need a coach.
Guess who’s a little more fit?
THIS GUY! Yesterday was phase one of my re-test in all three sports. It was supposed to be a swim, but the pool was closed for repair. So being that I had no running gear at work, I made it bike test day instead. I felt good going in to it. Coach Jen had me start … Continue reading Guess who’s a little more fit?
I GOT A COACH!!!
I've narrowed my list of Ironman 70.3's down to two, The Vineman 70.3 in Sonoma County CA and Steelhead in Benton Harbor MI. Both races seem awesome. I think California sounds appealing cause in my mind it would be sort of a mini-vacation in reality I'd be 70.3 miles of racing!Benton Harbor is also awesome. … Continue reading I GOT A COACH!!!
Winner Winner Chicken Dinner!
I WON I WON!!!!Thanks to everyone who took time to vote and gather votes in the Ironman v. Half Ironman Challenge. I'm happy to say that the voting did go in my favor and now it's up to me to lock down in the Distance Challenge portion of the challenge.Adam and I will compete in … Continue reading Winner Winner Chicken Dinner!
Wow, what a long week!!!
Wow it's been a long week. A lot of work stress and no running don't mix well.I've been laying low since CM10, I did the Pumpkins in the Park 5k last sat. We went nice and easy and had a lot of fun doing it. I did one other easy 2 mile around my neighborhood … Continue reading Wow, what a long week!!!
Phil Castello 