Track and Field Blogs - Nick Arciniaga

More and more as I look at results from track races out in California and Oregon that I used to go to every year, I am amazed at the results and the performances that Americans are throwing down. A lot of times I wish I was one of them, but currently, even at the ripe age of 25, I feel that I have lost too much of my leg speed. I guess that being a marathoner does that to you. One good thing about it is that I can live vicariously through my one College teammate who is still burning… more »

This past weekend a few of my teammates and I took a road trip out to Chicago to run the Shamrock Shuffle 8k. The race, despite the rather winter-like conditions, drew out over 13,000 runners! Quite a big race in my opinion, especially considering that it was 33 degrees, Snowing and had gusts of winds blowing between the buildings in the downtown area. See some pics before for details. Personally I had a pretty good time, although I would have been a lot happier if the conditions were better and I could have gotten a pr. What can you do?… more »

Well, it seems to be about time for my annual Blog Post. I got back from my first Trip Overseas just a few days ago and it was awesome. Thanks to the Amazing people at the BAA for sending out to represent them at the Ome 30k in Japan this past weekend! If it weren't for them I would not have had such a great first international race experience. The Ome 30k is the Sister Race to the Boston Marathon, together the BAA and Ome Race organizers work together and send Top American/Japanese Runners to each other's race. I was… more »

Just about 2 weeks left until the big race. I am so relieved that I am finally rounding into shape. It has been quite a winter and it looks like we have seen the last of it out here in Michigan. In 1 week Pat Rizzo, myself, and the womens team will be heading to Florida for a week before heading up to Boston. Florida will be a much needed 'vacation' where we can run our last workouts and get our final preparations ready for the big day.

Over the past week we have all had our… more »

I am currently 3 months into my first Michigan winter, and it is looking like there is going to be about another month left of ice, snow, and cold. Being from Southern California this weather and training conditions are the complete opposite of what I am used to. Recent events have inspired me to share a few ‘accidents’ that have taken place over this winter. While most of these ‘accidents’ were due to weather and road conditions, other factors such as carelessness, stupidity, and crooked feet also played a role in some cases.
The first incident to occur was… more »

Well, it looks like we are going to be posting our blogs here on Flotrackr now. Its kinda intimidating knowing that so many people are going to be reading this. Anyways. This is a pretty lonely weekend her for me in Michigan. Most of my teammates are gone this weekend at various races across the US.

We have a few new additions to the team who are running at the Disney Half marathon tomorrow, along with Chad Johnson, Pat Rizzo, and Yolanda Flamino. In Phoenix a handfull of our guys are going to be pacing elite… more »