Training Log Archive: Spike

I ran on the roads at Wyandotte. I expected to feel good, but didn't. I guess it has been too long since I trained well (nearly two months), so I've got to expect to feel a bit off for a while. A cold front came through and the temp was in the low 70s (!!!!). Rain fell for the first 25 minutes of the run.I climbed 620 feet.

I was going to ride outside, but it is raining steadily and I don't like riding on wet roads. So, I put in some time on the trainer.

On the trainer...thinking about following and orienteering.

On the rocky hill at PNS for most of the time. I climbed until I hit 1000 feet, then shuffled/waddled back to the car. Hot, but not as bad as the last couple of days. The forecast is for low 80s and rain on Saturday!

Another easy 30 on the trainer.

Slow jogging at PNS. I forgot to bring my contacts to work, so I ran in my glasses. It was hot and humid and the sweat made my glasses constantly slide down my nose. I climbed 720 feet.

Feeling tired (not from running, from a lack of sleep the last few nights), but I figured some time on the trainer would make me feel good and burn off a few of those cookies I ate.

I ran red.

I felt the altitude again. On the way to the first control I thought I was going to die. I felt like I couldn't catch my breath. Then I eased off a bit. But, a couple of controls later and I started having to walk on flat areas.

When I wasn't fighting the altitude I was navigating well. Two minor mistakes -- one about a minute and one weak route choice (another minute).