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Streak Day 22

Phew! Yesterday was close. I came home from a long day at work, finished up some things, had my Thursday evening glass of wine and went out to meet Glo at a birthday party. Coming home after 10 PM after stuffing myself with sliders and chicken fingers I realized that I hadn't run yet! EEK! I changed as quick as I could and ran a cramping, belching 10 minute mile on the treadmill. Gack. I wonder how cavemen coped with fleeing a lion who suddenly appeared to eat them while their bellies were full, because it must have been hard to run away under those conditions.

Streak Day 11

I have found a new running partner in the building! - that should make it easier to stay motivated- we did a run in 4 degree weather yesterday (4 degrees with wind chill). Did my first computrainer session at Ride Brooklyn yesterday- they are as tough as I had remembered- got beat at the end by a fit-looking Eric Ragot. Glo did her first one and found out how tough they can be- but I think she is psyched for her next one.

Streak Day 9

Well no significant problems with keeping up the streak so far, thank god that I have decided that treadmill miles count, as its been a bit chilly.

Streak Day 3

Day 3 of streak- so far so good. My fitness is basically starting from zero. I basically haven't run since the Westchester tri in Sept. Anyway, the streak is making me feel excited about getting in shape again. I have the advantage of having a gym/treadmill in my building, which is going to make things easier for me when its freezing out.

End-Of-Season

I guess if there is any time to pick as the end of the racing season, it is New Years. Since I last posted, I did several cyclocross races with middling results, but had a great time. The most memorable was the Mercer Cup for a huge mudfest,
and Staten Island Cyclocross (SICX) for Gloria's broken ribs. The attached album has her commentary on what was her first bike race ever. She has now largely recovered, but still can't run comfortably. Prior to the cross season- I broke my beloved steel Ritchey 'Cross frame in a bike-on-cab accident. The only significant injuries were to my bike, fortunately (I suppose). Thus I purchased a replacement in an awesome new Gin and Trombones
from the bros at Van Dessel. I love this bike, I think it is one of the best I have ever owned. Since these races, I haven't been training much (to Coach Cane's dismay) due to family and work obligations. To build motivation, I have been looking at races to set as goals, and I think I will try to start a mile-a-day-run streak inspired by Killer's 2009 streak. Did my first run today after the Polar Bear Dip.