I’ve been training for a marathon. Cycling has been put on hold while I train; I just can’t do both at the same time. I begrudgingly decided not to participate in this year’s Alpine Challenge, my favorite organized event, since I haven’t been on a bike for awhile, in favor of running the San Diego Rock & Roll Marathon.

On Sunday I ran 15 miles, the longest I’ve gone so far. My running is getting stronger and stronger; I’m doing 8 minute miles over shorter (5 mile) distances and near 9 minute miles for the longer distances. My recovery time is improving; while I was a bit stiff the day after my 15 mile run, by evening I was feeling great.

Today I finally decided to commit to the marathon by registering, and much to my disappointment I found that open registration is closed.

So now I feel lost. No training goal. No marathon.

While I don’t necessarily feel that my training has gone to waste, I don’t know what to do with myself.

Maybe I’ll get back on my bike. It’s not too late to register for the Alpine Challenge. I might not be in my best cycling form but at least I haven’t lost any cardio fitness.

Bummer.

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