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Route Mapping Software Taking Off All Over

Saturday, June 10th, 2006

Here’s another one. Official US Track & Field site for running routes

Search or map your own.

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Quick Update

Friday, June 9th, 2006

I’ll be out at eBay Live next week. Hope to see some of you all there.

Went running this morning. I never used to look forward to running. I must sound crazy.
I’m getting better on biking as well.

Swimming is more challenging, but I’ll get there. I’m considering joining a Masters class.

Only 30 days until Triangle Triathlon.

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Interesting Route Site

Sunday, May 14th, 2006

RouteSlip.com

Just found another free site for plotting and saving training routes. You have to sign up to try it, but it’s free so why not.
These types of sites are nice when you want to plan a training ride or run for a certain number of miles in advance…

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Cool Training Site for Runners/Cyclists

Sunday, May 7th, 2006

GMaps Pedometer

Google Maps rocks. I found this cool site where on Google Maps you can plan your route and have it show you how long it will be.
You plot points, and it measures your route for you.

Very cool for running and cycling.

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Beginner Triathlon Training

Sunday, May 7th, 2006

So for the past 6 weeks I’ve been training for a triathlon. I’ve never done anything like this before, and I’ve never generally been all that “athletic”…. It’s been really interesting though as

Do you know anyone else who has signed up for a triathlon without owning a bike? Well, I did. I now have a 49cm LeMond Reno road bike which I’ve ridden about 12-15 times now. It’s pretty cool.

I’ve bought 5-6 books on the subject and used some to build a training plan for myself in preparation for the event. Just a list of things that I’ve acquired in preparation for the last 3 months:

  • Aqua Sphere Swim Googles (something like this)
  • Adidas Running Shoes
  • LeMond Reno bike
  • Trek saddle bag (small)
  • 2 pairs biking shorts
  • 1 long-sleeve Discovery Channel jersey I found 40% off at my local bike shop, Cycling Spoken Here - haven’t worn it yet, but I just got it a week ago.
  • Giro helmet
  • Shimano SPD pedals - not road bike specific, but seem enough for me
  • Nike cycling shoes
  • Rudy Project Kerosense sunglasses - just got these after my $7 gas station sunglasses broke…
  • Adidas cycling gloves - no velcro on these, just slide on and go

Probably a couple of other things too.

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