Training, A Reace in Brooklyn and Some Helpful Tips...

So here it is. I have been away from writing for a bit, but I have been working out. Mostly running and cardio as well as really focusing on my calories and fat consumption. Seems like my body fat is going up while my weight is staying pretty level along with muscle. Not sure what this means, but I am sure I can find an answer on the web somewhere... Also, I am loving my Trimble Outdoors AllSport application on my Blackberry... I use it everytime I run or walk... If I am exercising outdoors I am using it! I really recommend you check them out at trimbleoutdoors.com. If you need help or have questions just drop me a comment here... The folks at Trimble have been great to work with...

Anyway, on April 5 I volunteered at a biathlon in Brooklyn at Prospect Park. The event was sponsored by NYTRI.org. It was a great experience. I really got a great understanding of how an event works and what transition areas look like. I was fortunate to be working security at the entrance and exit to the transition area so I saw all the gear folks had. There are tons of cool triathlon accessories out there like hydration packs and aero bars and the bikes! Wow! It was fantastic to see the multitude of brands from Specialized, Cannondale, Kestrel, Blue, Aegis, Cervelo, Litespeed and more... And they weren't all triathlon bikes either; folks were riding road bikes and mountain bikes or anything with peddles... There were even 2 blind folks being led by guides on tandem bikes- these are the people I admired the most... nothing stopping them... At the end of the event a team from West Point (the US Military Academy) really dominated. The race was finished in about 46 minutes by one of their cadets (2.1 mile run-12 mile bike-2.1 mile run)...

I finally broke down and bought some new running shoes also. I went with the Asics. I had been running with New Balance which I love, but was told that the major difference is that ND is using air vs Asics using gel for cushioning. I think the comfort level is all a matter of personal preference and where you are running, because some days I prefer the Asics and others the NB... I suggest trying on a lot of running shoes and only buying the ones that feel right otherwise pass until you find what you want.