Training Log Archive: TomN

Event: QOC Lake Accotink +MTBO
 

Mass-start Red at Lake Accotink. The mass start didn't work out too well, because there weren't enough participants. (The same courses were available for regular starts while registration was open.) Courses had some challenges despite the confining nature of the park. One challenge was the 1:7500 map scale, which I never really caught on to, although I did notice that my pace counts were long. I also missed #9 on the first loop, going straight to 10 without noticing.

The herbaceous border on the lake near the dam was good for butterflies. Variegated fritillary, pearl crescent, E. tailed-blue, grass skippers, and a single dainty sulphur, a first for me, and not surprising, because it is well out of its normal range this fall, and is almost never seen in this area.

Intervals at Einstein HS. 10-min jog to track, 2 easy laps with 3 strides. Then 3x1000 in ??, 4:07, 4:04. First lap I forgot how to stop the timer on my watch, and I wasn't looking at all during the interval. Felt consistent, I'll bet 4:06 or so. Then another 10-min jog back home.

GSFC perimeter road with an extra loop (Parkway to North exit). Easy pace, an extra 20% distance, another beautiful day, felt great.

Forest Glen - Ga. Ave. loop. 4 strides.

GSFC perimeter trail. Seems like a long time between runs. I've fallen off the wagon twice during vacations in Maine. Why is it that good intentions plus great environment doesn't produce training? I need to start the quality workouts but soon.