Training Log Archive: maprunner

Mike set me a course on the KU map. I walked this at a non-stop brisk pace, and tried to keep my concentration. It was excellent practice for the sprints next weekend.

I like training on the campus, because the map is very detailed and intricate. And, since I'm not familiar with the campus, I have to read everything. I can't just say "Oh, that's past the library behind the union". To me, they are all generic buildings on the map. Beautiful, crisp fall weather made me feel like I was back in Iceland (except for that strange ball of fire in the sky).

I have added some notes about our trip. Read my log entries starting on September 2nd.

We had a great time in Iceland; I'll write up some notes in the next day or two.

Today was my first PT session. The therapist noted that my patella moves laterally, so he gave me exercises to strengthen the VMO muscle. At my next session, he will show me how to tape my knee. After that, he said, I can try running again.

This additional delay means I will not be at peak fitness for the US Champs. Ah well. I still have time to practice even more map reading, so that I can execute the courses perfectly and do the best I can.

C • Welcome Back! 5

We thought we were flying out of Reykjavik at 10:30 am; so we arrived at the airport (50K out of town) at 8:30. Instead, they moved the flight to 5 pm. So, we rented a car for the day to kill the extra time. We explored the Rekjannes peninsula, and found some interesting thermal features and an Elvis burger joint.

Mike took lots of fabulous pictures. He's editing them this weekend, and we hope to put them on a public website soon.

More walking around Reykjavik, mostly souvenir shopping. Also took a nice walk along the shore, and saw some non-tourist areas of the city (ie where the real people live). This is a very nice city: European flavor, but small and not crowded.

Exploring Reykjavik again, after the requisite visit to the Blue Lagoon.

We found that the soup in Iceland is very good, and your best bet for eating on the road. We even found the "best lobster soup in the world". we concurred.