If you've been using a gps watch for any length of time, then records of your workouts live....somewhere.  What you used 3 years ago might not be what you use now, especially if you changed from Garmin to an Apple Watch. When I say "it takes 42 days to establish a baseline for you in Training Peaks," this is generally how long it takes for the system to get to know you and produce reliable assumptions about your fitness level so I can set appropriate paces for hard workouts a

Hi guys! Been a little busy, sorry to be out of touch (in fairness, I DID start warning you as early as November that this was a very difficult pregnancy and sitting up was nearly impossible, hence my limited forays into Training Peaks). I had the baby, was fine for 5 weeks....then I separated my left shoulder.  This was more painful than childbirth (they give you drugs for childbirth!!!) For those of you who are waiting on updates from me, I'm nothing but embarrassed and sor

Hello from sunny Pittsburgh! I am flying home in a few hours and wanted to give you a quick update on my race.  I walked out the door of my hotel that morning into 72% humidity and knew it wasn't going to work out.  I had an hour to process that thought while I warmed up in my corral.  The first few miles felt like work and I nearly dropped out early on.  I made a mental deal with myself to hang on until mile eight, the point in marathons when things tend to click for me...an

I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. -2 Timothy 4:7 I sent this on Friday, to the wrong Google Group (sent to Denver RnR 2016 trainees...WHOOPS).  That's how tired I am.  I *think* everyone on this list is good to go now in TP.  If not, speak NOW.  I won't get a chance to make any more adjustments until I'm back from Pittsburgh and have 1. digested my own race and 2. dug myself out of what I'm sure will be a gigantic email sinkhole. I