the donut filling of 2010.

While I am still trying to put together my mid-winter training trip to Tuscon, I am most exuberant to announce that by October of this year, I will have made Arizona my winter place of residency. One major reason for this decision is that Duathlon Nationals are held every Spring, and Tuscon provides that training conducive atmosphere for the months leading up to that race. I wish to be at the 2011 Nationals having had every opportunity and advantage in training that will allow myself to perform at the level necessary to be ranked amongst the United States most elite duathletes. I hope to have the race results this season that will justify the move and show others how much potential I have as an athlete.

My recent interest in the multisport lifestyle of running and cycling is really about balance. Having my roots in running, I found myself continually prone to injury. At the time I was unknowledgeable of the sport and overtrained easily, thus digging myself a deeper hole. I made the decision last season to focus on cycling due to lingering running injuries that would flare up anytime I ran. It was a good healthy break and saved my body alot of pounding that should make this season the best yet. As a result, I believe competing in both sports is where I will be happiest. As my friend A.J. told me, you have to run like a runner, and ride like a roadie. These are my intentions for this season.

I would also like to announce my 2010 team involvements. For my first year, I will be running as a member of the Vertical Runner Racing Team. Vince and his team at the shop in Hudson have been there for me since I started running competitively and I am very excited to be apart of that team. Secondly, I will remain a sponsored athlete by Injinji Performance Toesocks. If you haven't checked them out yet, get to it! I guarantee your feet will be happier. Thanks to everyone for their support.