Chi Town

I just got back from spending 5 days with my wonderful wife in Chicago. Great time, I got to spend some really good time with Holly. We went to Starbucks, the Famous Pancake House, something and Honey, and some  place in the V triangle. We hung out with her friends Matt and Beth, Janna and Tom and their Family, even some of her old work friends at the India House. We spent the first two day with Matt and Beth. They live about 30 stories above the Michigan Mile, some great views. It was great hanging out with them, two great people. We went on the Chicago Architecture tour, I cooked them dinner and we went out to some cool breakfast places.

After we left Beth and Matt's we went to the Avenue. We stayed here because they have a roof top pool. How cool is that. We did a little shopping at Bloomies, picked up somethings for Emil and made our way to Jana's and then to second city. It was fun to see were some of our greats comic came from. The next Day we stopped at 

bini's a large liquor store, great selection brought some good wine home for the cellar. We also hed dinner with Jana, Tom and their friends from NYC. Over all it was a trip to remember . I have pics to come

j

3,2,1 go! Relay at the lynn woods

Race day has come and gone. It was great seeing every one from wicked. I have not really got to meet the team yet but as my training comes along, there will be more training runs and more races to get to know every one. Today I got to ran fast, well it felt fast. My knee held out but it is still a little sore. I iced it before the race and I have to ice before bed. I think I'm on the mend.

 The race went well. Only 2.5 miles, a little hilly, but really fun and scenic, running in the lynn woods is so great. It's one my favs. Reminds me of running in OR. Don't have my time, they messed up the times for the fourth leg and I don't wear a watch yet. I know I'll need one for training in the near future.

j

Swimming

I was in the pool today for 1/2 hour today, not too sore. I'm starting to get back into it. As I was resting between laps I was watching all the kids and moms swimming and thought to myself it will be me soon. I really can't wait. To see my baby boy swimming in the water. How cool is that.

I'm racing  relay tomorrow 2.5 miles in the lynne woods. should be fun.

j

Swimming

The Baby's room is ready for paint, my office is put away, just an other step to getting ready for our new partner.

Back in the pool today, a little sore from yesterday but I have not been in the pool in 2 years. So a good start. I only swam for 20 min, my shoulder started to tighten and the experience with my knee tells me not to push it.

I really think after today I have not lost my stroke but I think to improve it I need to join a masters team. 

j

In the pool

I got into the pool today for a half hour, it felt great. Worked on my stroke, breathing off my left side ( it needs some work ) and my right were I feel really comfortable. All in all it was a great day in the pool for me. I really love it and I  want to make swimming a big part of my training for this upcoming season. I want to be a beast in the water. My knee is still bothering me so I am going to see a doctor, but I will still race on wed ( only 2.5 miles ) and then again on the 6th ( 5k ). I'm just going to stay in the pool and work on my stroke. Build my endurance through swimming.

 On the Emil front, not to sure if we want to call him Emil now. Holly and I had a little talk and we decided we want to give him a strong name and we do not know if Emil is strong enough. I'm sure he is going to a strong person just by how bull headed Holly and I are and the physical strength we have. I have always been a pure athlete with my first 10k at age 5  (I was 4 we just lied to get me into the race) and Holly's horseback riding I think Emil will be doing hand stands we he is born. Can't wait till I see his face, only 4 1/2 months till I do. I get more and more excited to see him.

j

a little help to get out there

i saw this on youtube click

And this one too

j

back on bad times

Back on the bike today and still some knee pain, going to see a doc to make sure it not anything serious.To keep my training on track I'm getting back into the pool either on sunday or monday. Early morning swims :) 

Emils room is coming along. I cant wait till we finish it. I found Emil's stroller "The Bob". When Emil gets old enough I'll be able to take him for runs.

 J

It's a Boy

Today we found out we found are having a Boy. Emil ??? Matulewicz, have not picked a middle name yet but Holly and I are working on it. Very excited!!

I also have 2 races coming up a 2.5 mile relay at the lynne woods on wed and the hyannis tri on the 3rd of sept with an old friend ( Fabs ). I feel my knee is doing ok so i going to try and go out, it has been almost 3 weeks now. I have a 9 mile hill run in NH at the end of sept to get ready for.

  j 

nursing an injury

For the last 3 weeks I been off due to a knee injury from overtraining and hope it is almost gone. I am looking forward to getting back on the bike. I just started to read the triathletes bible. I think it will help in the process of training and staying healthy. Being healthy is what is most important thing for me going into my goal of 70.3. I do not want to hurt and push through it any more.

j

Looking for a new bike

The last couple month I have bee test riding bikes to find a more aggressive ride. I love the one I have but I want to go faster and I feel that a full tt bike will help me achive that goal. Since I raced for wheelworks I decide to check them out, they had a cervelo p3c and a transition s-works. Both were nice I liked the cervelo better, but what I really wanted was to try an orbea which they steered me away from. Next I went to ata looking to ride an argon 18 112e which they did not have but showed me a kuota kalibur frame set (very light)  and QR's caliente and tequilo, both QR's were nice rides, liked the caliente better but still what I was not looking for. Cycle Loft, I went there to check out elite but since I want to be on a carbon bike they put me on a specialize transition expert. From there I went to international bikes were I finally rode the argon 18 112e also a really fast bike and in the running with the cervelo. They also wanted me to try on a Trek e7 which was not in the calibre I am looking for. Today I decide I would talk to fast split before I drove any where. They told me to come on down to look at guru. I live in Salem ma so I been driving to see these bike and what I have found out is I really did not need to dive far to find a bike. I drove to Peabody today a 5 min drive where I meet Marty of Fit Werx2. I went here because the have Kuota and I really wanted to get on one. He did not let me ride anything, really did not have any bikes instock and said we need to fit you first to find what bike will be best for you. To me this made sense, fit first then bike, so I am thinking of going with Marty and the fit first. I feel this will help with my gaol of going fast were as all the other stores I went to were more about the bike and we all know it's not about the bike.

Thanks Marty

j

inspiration

I have wanted to write a blog for awhile and finally got the inspiration from a woman named April. She has been blogging about her experience as a triathlon mom and showed me what it is to share those experiences.

So the journey begins, as a soon to be stay at home dad, a husband who loves his wife and a man who wants to make the half-ironman world championship as an age grouper.

Wish me luck as a new father and one with a dream of going fast.

j