ONYX Endurance

Nightly dessert is typically a delicious protein shake. 10 oz milk, 1 scoop protein, heaping tablespoon of peanut butter, and a banana. Chocolate, banana, and peanut butter are an amazing combo!

After over a year of battling with Morton's Nueroma, I'm finally able to run fast again, pain free. Morton's neuroma is the inflammation of a nerve in your foot that causes scar tissue to build up, and that tissue causes pain while walking/running. It took three rounds of cortisone shots, lots of months off of running, and multiple different types of insoles, but I made it. If you are struggling with a Nueroma please reach out and I will gladly share more of my experience.

Here is a picture of the pool where I swam 4200y this morning. Main set was 5x600 on 10 minutes, an endurance set made to prep for an Ironman!

Due to inclement weather, I had to do my long ride indoors this past weekend. This is the first time I've done a long ride on my Kickr Core, and I rode a Challenge Roth loop. Not only did I learn what an 18.5% grade hill feels like, but it was the best long ride I've ever done indoors!

Long run Sunday! After taking time off running to heal a bruised foot bone, it takes a lot of willpower for me to *slowly* build back up both in pace and distance without overdoing it. Remember, discipline in recovery is just as important as discipline in hitting your workouts!

Got a new toy for the winter season. You can find me riding virtually in Hawaii.

Today marks the end of week 1 of training for this race. Stay tuned for training updates, tips, and general ramblings as I prepare for this beast of a race.

When there are thunderstorms on long bike day, the only thing you can do is hop on the trainer and play some Halo 1 co-op campaign.

When you think 'hmm, I haven't gotten a flat in a while' midway through a ride.

Had an incredible trip to Japan, where I did very little actual training, but a lot of cross training by walking around beautiful Japanese cities and summiting Mt. Fuji. Sometimes it is important to take a step back from training to experience something new and awesome. Balance is always key.

Gonna make like this mural and go for a long run later today!

First race of the season complete! 2nd place age group and 6th overall at the Summer Solstice Sprint on Friday. Racing at night was awesome! @ Sutton, Massachusetts