Getting My Rhythm Back

So I haven't been posting to this blog much lately. I guess the reason is because I haven't been running much lately either. This past winter season was full of vacations, work trips, and various colds, stomach issues, etc... that made it really tough to maintain a steady training schedule. I've still been running but it's just been sporadic little 2-5 mile jogs. Luckily, things have settled down over the past couple of weeks and I'm happy (and much less stressed) to be slowly getting back into my regular running rhythm. Man how I've missed it!!

My immediate goal is to run (and let's face it, probably hike some) the Collegiate Peaks 25 miler on May 7th.  After that I'll be on vacation in Mexico for 11 wonderful days.  Luckily my cousin Ian is coming with us and he's currently training for his first triathlon  (and will be pacing me at Leadville if he doesn't wuss out again) so we should be able to motivate each other to keep to a pretty decent training schedule even while on vacation (morning swims in the Caribbean and evening runs on the beach sound just fine with me).  After we get back then it's totally on running-wise as I prep for my 2nd attempt at the Leadville 100 (I DNFd last year at mile 53ish).  I plan to spend much much more time up in Leadville training on the actual course this year.

Hopefully this post is the first of many that will bring this blog back to life.  I also ordered a new camera that should arrive this week so look out for much better pics and awesome HD vids from the Leadville area once I start training up there this summer. (and maybe even a short film or two about running.....)

I also started a Tumblr site that I'm using as my personal homepage now.  Check it out: www.nicholasblee.com

Also, follow me on Twitter: @NicholasBLee

In addition, I joined DailyMile to track my training.  See the widget in the sidebar of this blog to hit me up on there.  My account is boring right now but it should get more exciting as I start spending more time in Leadville soon.

As I was writing this I got an email from REI saying that my new Montrail Rogue Racers are ready for me to pick up so stay tuned for a review of those in the coming days.

It feels good to be back!

--Nick