Ironman Poconos 69.1

Just got the disappointing news that they canceled the swim portion of the race due to high water, fast current, and debris floating down the river.  In the past I would have been thrilled to not have to swim but after training for the swim for so long I want to do it.  Now I have to sign up for another race to officially complete a 70.3.  I am thinking of the Syracuse one next year - Ironman Syracuse.

Countdown to Ironman 70.3

So only three days left until the Ironman 70.3 Pocono Mountians. Butterflies hit every time I see the word Ironman.  There is speculation that the swim might be canceled, I really hope it isn't so I don't have the first time nerves again.  On the positive side the weather is right up my alley - low 50's.

Bike 110925

Rode 18 miles in 1:05.  Good last warmup ride before the weekend.  I really hope the weather cools, On Sunday it was hot and humid.

Ironman Poconos Athlete Guide

They released the athlete guide and when reading it last night I noticed they listed the following item under the running section:

"1. No form of locomotion other than running, walking or crawling is allowed. "

I love how crawling is listed as an approved method of traveling the course - here is hoping I don't need that one.

Swim 110921

Warm-up
50/100/200

1000 yards in just under 20 min.

Daytime workout threw me for a loop but felt good once I got going.

Philadelphia Rock n Roll Half Marathon

I ran the Philadelphia Rock n Roll Half Marathon on Sunday in 1:38:31, was hoping to break my PR of 1:37:19 but missed it.  I was on pace until mile 8 and lost all of my time between miles 8-10.  Overall race was good, two blisters were the biggest irritation of the day.

Also this was Carrie's ran first half-marathon, she did great and finished with our friends Jim and Jessica.

Link to my results

90 Miler Videos

www.youtube.com/watch?v=0b6Lvn8YMEs
www.youtube.com/watch?v=v81tqbu8Dvk
www.youtube.com/watch?v=taGIHTQ-v5k
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KZszUt53pac

Spin 110913

Spin Class

50 Min
18 Miles
625 Cal

A little shorter of a class this time. Legs felt stiff from Saturday.

Adirondack Canoe Classic Results

90 Miler results were posted yesterday, you can find them here courtesy of Mac's Canoes.  Most importantly is Boat 168 - my dad's which placed 3rd in the C-4 Mixed class by 5 seconds.

Run 110912

Ran for 30 mins with Jim ~ 3miles

90 Miler Articles

Reynolds Express takes First  . . . - Adirondack Daily Enterprise
College student participation in 90-Miler race grows - Adirondack Daily Enterprise
Hamilton College Canoe Team - Hamilton College
College student participation - Adirondack Daily Enterprise
Under the Microscope - Blog Post
Annual 90-Miler Comes to a Close - Adirondack Express

Adirondack Canoe Classic Photos

Joanne Kennedy had started posting photos of the 90 miler.  Day1 , Day 2, Day 3
Rand Snyder has a flicker set here.

2011 90 Miler Day 2

My dad is doing great and his C-4 is sitting in third.  Here is a link to an article from Long Lake:

90 Miler Day 2

Bike 110910

Rode 42 miles in approximately 2:25.  Legs felt pretty good but I could feel the fatigue on the last couple of hills.

3 weeks to go

2011 90-Miler Day One

Good luck to all the paddlers, articles are already coming out:

Concrete Canoe Racers in the 90

Swim 110907

Warm - up
50/100/200

1x2250 yards 43:55

Compare to 110824

Felt heavy in the water but eventually found my pace.

2011 Canoe Classic Starts Friday

My dad is again racing the 90 Miler this year - this time in a C4.  I am a little jealous this year and really hope to do it next year.

http://www.adirondackexpress.com/News/09062011_canoe_classic

Ride 110905

Rode 38 miles with my dad over a very hilly course. Finished the course in ~2:40 min.