Training Log Archive: Spike

The first bit of today's trail run/race. We started out following the event organizer. It was a good warm up and a good way to make sure you didn't miss any turns.

After the first 20 minutes, it was time to pick up the pace. The course was fun -- mostly flat on single track trails. We crossed the Blue River four times. At one point I had to wait for a minute for a train. The race organizers gave us trail maps, but I'd also printed out a USGS topo (with the trails overlayed). That made the navigation a lot easier. The event was a lot of fun.

The field was pretty small (maybe 25 folks) and the others had trouble running on trails and navigating. I won quite easily with Bob a bit behind.

Jogged around a bit (including a few minutes of Coach Revolting exercises).

easy.

Jogged around a bit. I passed a car crash a few blocks away. There was a big crowd of gawkers and at least one person was on a stretcher surrounded by paramedics. By the time I returned home, only one car and on cop were left. The damage to the car made it look like it must have been a head on crash and someone hit their head on the windshield. I'd think a seatbelt would keep you from hitting the windsheild.

My jog included a few "Coach Revolting" exercises.

Day 2 at Popolopen. Not a good day for me. My legs were tired. I screwed around on the leg between 2-3 and then let the rough running (near three and four, in particular), get me down. The weekend gives me a good sense of where I stand in my current training. I guess it is about what I'd expect (pretty much middle of the pack).