Training Log Archive: possum

Took ElRay to Jesse James Park. Did a few sprints and changed up the paths somewhat. Time is correct, but distance is a guess.

Watkins Mill. Somewhat congested--did more walking than usual.

Updated the Raintree map. Lots of detail work here, since the map is 1:2000. Addition to the building and the entire front third has changed parking, curbs, etc. Then the play area had many changes with mounds, culverts, steps. The only thing remaining the same was what the kids call the "back 40". Really got muddy from all the rain. Lots of map work to do on Friday while it all dries out.

Lots of hard stuff today with Jared. Got to do arm work with the heavy ropes while balancing on an upside-down Bosu trainer, and finished off with pullups and balancing pushups. Whew! These were after I was already tired from precision footwork and lots of jumps.

Went to Hodge Park to look at control locations, and see what's getting mowed. Good idea. Took out two controls that required wading through tall grass (formerly had mowed paths) Back to the drawing board on the course.

Slogged the trail around the lake. Time includes about five minutes to sit on a bench and redo the foot brace, and then try to get my shoe back on without a shoe horn. The brace seemed to work very well after I adjusted it. No heel pain. Overall, not too bad an effort since I haven't been doing much running.

Took ElRay out to Jesse James park for a sprint and sniff slog. The time is accurate, but the distance is only an estimate.

We hadn't been there since the snow melt, and they put in a disc golf course on the south far end. We overcame the fear factor by introducing her to the 18th hole goal. Then we went around the corner and several people were playing. ElRay, as a devout and practicing Frisbyterian, got really excited and wanted to join the competition. A good thing I have been working on upper body strength.