Training Log Archive: W

I didn't think it was possible, but my legs seem to be getting pre-sore in anticipation of next week's race. Kind of a weird phenomenon, but those hip flexors were not happy today with all the... not running I've been doing.

Remember my motivation troubles yesterday? Still having those problems, as well as, apparently, time management skills.

I've been feeling really discouraged lately. I'm not entirely certain why, but I just think about training and think "what's the point?" Its a bad attitude, and not one I should be feeling with all the opportunities I have in Finland, but I just can't help it.

I'm a little lost. Figuratively. And often literally.

Those intervals I was going to do yesterday? Did them today. Jogged to Hippos and did 8 x 1000m at progressively faster pace - 3:35, 3:38, 3:29, 3:25, 3:19, 3:15, 3:16, 3:12. Certainly the last three weren't easy, my heart rate hovering in the 170s for a bit, which, for me is *almost* like its about to explode. Much tougher workout to do by myself, and my feet a pretty unhappy from all that turning left. Good stuff. I feel pretty good, and the race season starts only a week from now! YIKES!

Another evening ski. The groomer actually came and did a pass on a bunch of the trails, so although the snow is a little thin, the conditions were really good! Jouni came along too so they did classic while I skated but did mostly double poling.


I'm a little sad to see that this week is US team trials and I won't be there to stomp all over those 'Muricans. But, I look forward to seeing the results and to high fiving in Scotland all the people I hope to see there.

C • TT 3

There I was, about to head out to Hipposhalli for some track intervals, and I get a WhatsApp from Samppa saying he wants to go.... skiing? Okay, what the hell. It had snowed a little bit so the conditions were icy underneath with a layer of heavy-ish fresh snow. Not rocket fast, but pretty good. The one section under the trees was pretty much finished and so a little bit of rock-ski bush whacking was required to continue. But, on the whole, in some places, still pretty good conditions. I'm pleasantly surprised. Might have to go for a couple more last minute skis before heading off to [sunny] England.