Ah, so I forgot to mention, my left hamstring wasn't a particularly happy camper during the race and got way sore afterwards. So, time to be a bit careful about it. It's sore today but not terribly, still will skip running for at least a short bit.
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And unhappy news - a runner was killed last night during post-race revelry, hit by a fire truck (sirens not on) right outside the restaurant we were eating calzones in. A bunch of our team ran over to see the white-sheet covered body, I didn't really feel like finding out much more. So far it's unclear what exactly happened, but sounds like they will very much be trying to find out. News story.
Pretty terrible, and a reminder that driving and interacting with motor vehicles is some of our most dangerous activity. Must respect cars, even when they are possible not doing what they should be.
Running18:31 2.28 mi (8:08 / mi) +20m7:55 / mi ahr:149 max:165
Drills6:22 0.48 mi (13:19 / mi) ahr:147 max:167
Running5:32 0.43 mi (12:43 / mi) +1m12:38 / mi ahr:128 max:164
Running race 22:27 6.0 km (3:45 / km) +63m3:33 / km ahr:179 max:187
USATF National Club XC Champs, 93rd out of >200
Well, that was fun! Over 230 gals in the race, and I came in the top 100, which I'm totally pleased with. It was super-packed right from the start through the first mile which was mostly downhill, and 5.33 on my watch... ooh, fast I thought, so backed a bit off in the second mile, which I did in 6:10. I felt good, in control, but still tons of gals around me, felt like there wasn't much net motion, maybe passing one or two, but also being packed.
The final mile or so I started moving up on the final hill, just slowing passing. Ok, here it goes! Then a bit of a horseshoe into the finish, about 800 meters, and was able to pass 5 more girls or so, a fun way to finish for sure and I think I paced just about right.
At the finish my time read 24.47, which was depressing to see, because our masters women had been in 27 or so and I felt faster than that... but my watch read 22.27, far better. Turns out, they totally messed up our times, and that was even on what was printed and posted up. They really better sort that out!!!
Also, I ran in 212s, because I couldn't find my spikes quickly on Friday... probably should find them before next time.
Rollerskiing45:29 5.08 mi (8:57 / mi) +28m8:48 / mi
Woo, little specific strength, just the arm stuff 5 x triceps, single-stick, double pole at the closer-to-campus hill. And then a smidge of work, and off to Kentucky! Have been issued a team uniform (kiwi green, luckily looks warm enough for a tank top and shorts tomorrow) and met the other gals. Unfortunately we don't have a full women's open team, only 4, and I may very well be the slowest of the bunch. Will try to make sure to keep my pace properly....
Running43:47 4.77 mi (9:11 / mi) +2m9:10 / mi ahr:139 max:169
Turned in telescope proposal at just before midnight, slept some, and then up and at it for my final day in Holland. Woke up to white stuff on the ground! Not quite snow, more hm, I think it's called graupel?
Ran towards Valkenburg again, wandered around some paths, a track for a bit. Did 3 x 3 min easy intervals.
Then made it to just a smidge of meeting before taking off back to the states for the rest of the day. The whirlwind is almost over, just a quick pop down to Kentucky for the weekend starting tomorrow...