Still in the game

Had a pretty strong workout on Wednesday evening at NYSC. My left shoulder is still aggravated so I can't do a lot of upper body or chest exercises.

Still, I ran a solid mile after working out with the trainer. Clearly, new sneakers are essential if I am going to do this seriously.

On Saturday I did 20 miles on my bike in the park. The weather was pretty cold and I had to use all of my heavy winter clothing. I was moving at a pretty good clip, staying with some racers up the hill and beating the trolly. I think I clocked in at 18.1 mph, which is not so bad considering the wind and cold.

Today, Sunday, I visited JackRabbit Sports in Park Slope. The videotaped me running and apparently I am an overpronator with a narrow foot and low arch. The folks at the store worked with me to select a good pair of running shoes. After trying out about five pairs, I purchased the New Balance 767. The irony is that these are the same shoes I am currently wearing.

However, the store and the sales people were great. I also picked out some nice gloves to use while weight training. The store manager told me I am kicking my feet out front too much and it is causing me to land too hard on my foot. I need to lean forward just slightly to put less pressure on my leg. I asked him about heart monitors and I definitely want to pick one up.

The salesperson had just signed up for her first triathalon and it got me thinking about doing one. The NYC tri is in the summer. The run is on ly 6 miles, bike 24 and swim is one mile. Given that I can run three miles and bike now, I'd just have to get the swimming down. Too bad I have no interest in swimming in the Hudson River.

Later on, I rode 10 miles with Elaine in the park on my old hybrind bike. We weren't flying along but it was good to stretch my legs and see Elaine huffing and puffing. I thought I could do some more so I went home with her, changed bikes, and did 10 more miles on my road bike. Had a minor altercation with another biker who was not watching where she was going. I fell over but the damage to my dignity was the most severe.