#ncrtrail

After a week of quarantine I had to somehow escape. Introducing my new Giant Revolt 2 gravel bike! #giantbikes #ncrtrail (at NCR Trail) https://www.instagram.com/p/B-QMlAjJ1bI/?igshid=axphgb1hbzhl

Hitting the trails! #ncrtrail #biking (at NCR Trail) https://www.instagram.com/p/B9AlqlmJSva/?igshid=1peotqyk109u

Day 128: Today was a great day for running. The weather was just perfect for an afternoon training session. I had one goal today, completing one mile at the target race pace. I’m happy with my effort, I was right on point and that gave me tons of confidence. I’m feeling ready for the half Ironman Atlantic City. #running #ncrtrail #halfironmantraining #im703training #triathlontraining #ironman703training #im703ac2019 #im703ac #marcostriathlondiary #feelingready #temporun https://www.instagram.com/p/B19886UBTBY/?igshid=oqrahu1jo946

Day 121: As it turns out, I really needed today’s run. I was having my doubts earlier as I’m feeling a little sore. However, after the first few miles everything started to loosen up. It’s was one of the most enjoyable running sessions of the season. #running #ncrtrail #halfironmantraining #triathlontraining #ironman703training #im703training #marcostriathlondiary https://www.instagram.com/p/B1r6EaVhx7z/?igshid=15brs20vgdkyy

Day 107: Today the weather cleared just in time for my running session. The early forecast must have discouraged most from making it because there was almost no one out in the trail. I was running mostly by myself. I ended up turning off the music and focusing on enjoying the surroundings, just me and the trail. #ncrtrail #longrun #running #halfironmantraining #triathlontraining #ironman703training #im703training #greatrun #marcostriathlondiary https://www.instagram.com/p/B1H98lNhegU/?igshid=tewmfpkjr6sa

Day 89: It was the perfect day for riding outside. I saw the old train passing through in New Freedom and I didn’t even care about my pace. It was amazing to see. The weather was outstanding. The sun was shining bright and I could appreciate everything around me. On my way back I saw Rodolfo, yes I named him, how could I not? This little guy is an adorable pony I see most of my rides. I always find myself looking for him and every time I spot him I find myself smiling. #longbikeride #ncrtrail #pony #triathlon #triathlontraining #halfironmantraining #ironman703training #marcostriathlondiary #beautifulday #perfectweather #ridingoutdoors #oldtrain https://www.instagram.com/p/B0ZpgldBUiF/?igshid=5ohr0wuhn36r

Day 82: Lets start keeping tabs on Me vs Shit Happens and figure out how today’s long bike ride went. Starting the ride early to beat the heat (1-0). Dropping my water bottle while biking (1-1). Keeping my balance and not eating dirt after running over the water bottle (2-1). Accidentally stopping my watch and loosing 35 minutes of data (2-2). Getting hit by a stick on my ankle going downhill and drawing blood (2-3). Getting punched by a bug in the eye forcing me to stop (2-4). Small child deciding to jump in front of the bike (2-5). Avoiding running over a child (3-5). By the way, thank goodness that I always slow down almost to a stop when passing people or that one would have been a catastrophe. Arriving back to my car in one piece with a 54 mile ride under my belt (♾ -5). If you got this far reading congratulations. Now you know that I won today’s Me vs Shit Happens battle. 😇 #shithappens #ncrtrail #morningride #halfironmantraining #ironman703training #triathlontraining #longbikeride #enjoyyourself #triathlon #marcostriathlondiary #mevsshitthathappens #cycling https://www.instagram.com/p/B0G9QfsBunr/?igshid=133g8yte0zldm

Day 79: It was a hot one. There is plenty of shade were I was running today but there was really no way of escaping the heat. I was seriously considering jumping into one of the many creeks I ran past on the trail. #hotday #runningwithmusic #running #ncrtrail #longrun #halfironmantraining #ironman703training #triathlontraining #marcostriathlondiary https://www.instagram.com/p/Bz_s-S5BmSp/?igshid=ecyjjimq41dp