http://www.zackcook.com/blog Running and Blogging and Fitness Training Thu, 15 May 2008 15:55:50 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en http://www.moola.com:80/moopubs/b2b/exc/join.jsp?sid=4d5449744e4455334e44633d-2 http://www.zackcook.com/blog/?p=96 This weekend I'll be running in the Autism Ribbon Run.  This is my first run since the half marathon and I'm looking forward to it.  The weather has cooled off and looks to be just about perfect for this run.  This race is part of the Second Empire Grand Prix ... http://www.zackcook.com/blog/?p=93 Looks like I'm going to miss the Second Empire 5K this weekend.  It falls on the same weekend as the WFTDA Championship Tourny in Austin.  I'm really looking forward to watching some roller derby and to check out Austin TX.  The Carolina Rollergirls play their first game on Saturday morning ... http://www.zackcook.com/blog/?p=92 The Rock and Roll half Marathon was a success.  The weather was great, the crowd was great and the bands sounded good.  I even beat my time from last year.  My time this year is 2:05:48  I think I could have done even better if I pushed myself more, but ... http://www.zackcook.com/blog/?p=91 OK, so maybe my planning wasn't the greatest, but I have the Virginia Beach Rock and Roll half marathon this weekend.  The soreness from the triathlon is subsiding and I'm going to either get in a swim or run here at the gym today. The weather in Virginia Beach Sunday morning ... http://www.zackcook.com/blog/?p=90 OK, so I made it through my first sprint triathlon and I have to say it wasn't that bad. I went to the Durham Bulls game Friday night and spent most of the time chatting with Grae about the triathlon. I got to bed around midnight and woke ... http://www.zackcook.com/blog/?p=89 Borrowed a bike yesterday evening and took it for short half mile spin. I also got swimming goggles and tri shorts, so I guess I'm ready to do this triathlon on Saturday morning. Let's see, the pool here at State is still closed, so I offically logged no ... http://www.zackcook.com/blog/?p=88 OK so I signed up for this triathlon this weekend and I'm starting to become a little nervous.  I'm been reading up on beginner sites such as:  http://www.beginnertriathlete.com/  and http://www.trinewbies.com/  There are very good articles on how to train and what to expect. The pool here at NC State opens back ... http://www.zackcook.com/blog/?p=87 It's sad to see the summer fly by, but it's good to see the race season fire up again. I just about filled my calendar for the next few months. I already had the Rock and Roll Half Marathon and the City of Oaks Marathon planned and on ... http://www.zackcook.com/blog/?p=86 Not much happening but training and dieting. There are no local races in August with the heat, I'm not sure I would want to run in a race this month. I have been dieting and training for the 1/2 marathon in September and the Marathon in November. ... http://www.zackcook.com/blog/?p=85