Training Log: Cristina

Running long (trail) 2:00:13 17.61 km (6:50 / km)
ahr:168 max:183 slept:9.5 weight:143lbs shoes: Assumpta (Inov-8 X-Talon 212)

Long run in the Tucson Mountains. I successfully managed to sleep for a long time last night, though not without some intriguing dreams. They were not disturbing, to me, though I imagine some of the people featured might find their roles slightly disturbing, or at least awkward. At least everyone kept their clothes on. Mostly.

Not out the door until after 9, and I decided to park at Starr Pass because I'm tired of being sketched out by the 36th street trailhead. I actually think it might even be quicker to get to, so perhaps it's time for a permanent change. My plan was to run about 2 hours with no specific route except wanting to find the 6' culvert under Ajo (last time I found the ~4' one and was too spooked to go through it) and explore the Robles Pass trails for a bit. I must say that I am quite pleased with my trail intuition - I ran from a new trailhead, navigating trails I'd never been on, straight to a place I'd never been to. Through the culvert at 37', which meant that I needed to be back at about 1:23 to make the total lollipop 2hrs. Well, my improvised loop managed to get me back to the culvert at exactly 1:23, with no special effort on my part. Then back to the car the way I'd come.

The trails south of Ajo are really delightful. Obviously well-crafted by people who know what they are doing, and I can see why they are so popular with mtn bikers. I felt pretty good, though I ran with my fuel belt (4 little bottles of water), which I find a bit awkward. I tripped a lot (no connection to the bottles, I don't think), though I only actually fell once.

I think it's always more fun to do long runs with other people, but today I did have some good iPod company. I listened to some fine tunes followed by three quality podcasts: a very amusing Wait Wait...Don't Tell Me!, a fascinating Science Friday (about Lenin's Embalmers), and a mediocre Savage Love.

C • Lennin 2

Swimming 25:00 [2] 1 km (25:00 / km)
slept:6.5 (rest day) shoes: Moby

An easy km in the pool, just so I know what I have to look forward to on Sunday. Melissa roped me into participating on a relay team for the Tucson Tri. Apparently practically all of the nurses, doctors, and techs on her floor are racing solo or on a team, so I pity the cancer patients on Sunday who'll be without their top-notch experts. ;-)

Swam mostly free with some pulling and sculling to mix it up. Finished with 300 straight, which left me a little woozy, even with the easy pace. That's what I get for avoiding the pool for 8 months or so. I think Sunday will be mildly uncomfortable.

Running (road) 1:10:45 12.48 km (5:40 / km)
ahr:163 max:187 slept:6.0 weight:143lbs shoes: Needs a name (2140)

WOG, sort of. Delayed getting out the door, so I ran north around the golf course on an intercept path of anyone running the bike path. Bumped into Jen, who was cruising at a slightly slower than tempo pace, and joined her for the rest of the bike path. We then met up with the majority of WOGgers who were running star hills + duck pond loops. Ran one loop with Aly and Joe (it was their fourth and final), then the bike path easy with Aly, then home.

Very nice evening, maybe low 70s? I was eager to run, but only eager to do so with other people. Alone I would have plodded.

Running (trail) 1:05:10 9.26 km (7:02 / km)
ahr:157 max:184 slept:7.0 weight:141.5lbs shoes: Assumpta (Inov-8 X-Talon 212)

Sunset run in the Tucson Mtns. A little warmer out now, low 80s or so. Decided to explore a bit of the Robles Pass area, though I didn't actually cross through any culverts to go south of Ajo. Still plenty of exploring, including inadvertently running up some guy's driveway. About 20 minutes in I was absolutely starving and didn't think I had the energy to run much more. Surprised myself by feeling much perkier for the last 20 minutes - but still hungry.

The 36th Street parking lot continues to sketch me out. Today when I arrived there was one car, parked in the middle of the lot, no regard for actual parking spaces. There was some kind of intimate activity going on in one of the front seats, though they seemed suitably embarrassed when they realized that another car had pulled up. Another sketchy car in the lot when I finished running. I'm starting to think I should find another place to park.

Running 33:43 6.01 km (5:36 / km)
ahr:160 max:173 shoes: Luke (Inov8 Terroc 308)

Running to the Hoover Dam.

Other Cardio (sheer terror) 5 [5]
shoes: Luke (Inov8 Terroc 308)

Staring over the top of the Hoover Dam.

C • Hrmph 8

Running 36:01 6.12 km (5:53 / km)
ahr:162 max:171 shoes: Luke (Inov8 Terroc 308)

Running back to my car from the Hoover Dam.

Running (trail) 50:00 [2] 8 km (6:15 / km)
slept:6.5 shoes: Assumpta (Inov-8 X-Talon 212)

Evening run at Red Rock Canyon, Las Vegas. I think I managed to run somewhere I hadn't run before and the rocks were pretty cool. I've always preferred sandstone over most other rocks, which probably explains why I aced sedimentology but had to take mineralogy twice and never bothered with petrology.

Very nice out, felt peppy, very little soreness left in my DDR muscles (which were worse after the 3k than before, so I guess they are not just DDR muscles). I left a little later than I had planned and then had a bit of operator error on the drive over, so it took me a long time to get out there. By the time I made it I was limited in sunlight. I'll have to plan better tomorrow.

Event: US Team (unofficial) 3K time trial
 

Cycling (road) 1:30:29 24.58 km (3:41 / km)
ahr:99 max:140 slept:7.0 weight:144lbs

Rode to the St. Phillips farmers market with Melissa. And then back, with ~20lbs of food on my back. Very chill pace.

Nice morning, though the day is cooler than yesterday. 50s for most of the ride, and windy. It was pretty awesome to ride along the Rillito and actually be riding along a river with water in it.

C • River with water in it 4