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After a stellar training weekend in LP I spent the last long weekend in bed instead of training. Woke up Saturday w/ a cough, feeling terrible so I went right to the Dr. She heard "something" in my chest, put me on antibiotics and ordered a chest x-ray to rule out, gulp, pnuemonia. Fast forward to Monday. Meds seemed to be working and THANKFULLY the x-ray came back negative. Dr aslo said she didn't hear anything in my lungs anymore either. I could resume exercise but stop if I get tired. I'm t… Continue

I was bit haggerd all week so I needed an enjoyable solo ride today and I found it. I headed out early to beat the heat and made my up to Bear Mountain then over to Perkins Memorial Drive. I was surprised to see the gates still closed (just before 8 am). Even more surprised to see 2 tri-chicks begining their 4th repeat. Nice! 1 was enuff for me, Definately a popular place as I passed 6 or 7 riders on my way down. I made my over to Harriman and did 1 1/2 loops where I met another rider who was k… Continue

Predicted t-storms (that didn't materlize unitl the evening) had me switch the bike sandwich to Saturday and the long ride to Sunday. So, on tired legs I headed south on 9W to the GWB. I picked up some company at Toga for part of the ride. On the return we took the more scenic River Road for a few miles. Back out on 9W we joined the masses heading north. I left my companion at Rockland Lake and proceeded north towards the Bear Mountain Bridge. With fatigue setting in on the rollers I stopped f… Continue

Week 27 was a recovery week and I needed it. My back has not been right and after a preview of Harriman's run course the week before my left thigh had tightened. I found an "ART" chiro in NYC. He got me to the start line but still with some aprehension. Swim - It was COLD. The first time in 3 years I wished I had a full wetsuit, not sleeveless. It was long. Everyone races the same distance so not much to do about it. I just didn't need to be in that water any longer than necessary. I would pay.… Continue

Friend of mine hit a deer on the descent down Tiorati (Harriman) yesterday. Fortunately, he wasn't seriously injured. Mostly road rash and a bruised hip. Out of comission a few weeks. Be careful out there!