Training Log Archive: vmeyer

Attempted the Blue course - made a huge mistake getting to #2. Spent 75 minutes and about 1.5 miles of additional distance on an already looooong leg. Got 9 controls before heading in. Course listed as 8k. I came up with 8.9 k. Considering the snow still on the ground, and Francis' long legs, I should have done Orange. :)

Blue - Splits

Walked 7:30 to start and finished with 26:30.

Bit surprised that quads are sore from Monday. Took off a couple hours early to get a run in on a beautiful afternoon. Took the trail out to past Bluemont park (4 mile marker) and then back home. Times are for 1/2 mile splits and the ones over 5 minutes include about 1 minute walking during the 1/2 mile. Productive coughing and only a little struggle with my breathing. Actually going faster than I felt like I was going.
6:57 (1/2+) 5:44 5:34 5:01 5:37 5:35 5:19 5:20 4:59 4:56 5:15 5:31 (1/2+)

Walked a lap (229 meters on outside lane) between each mile on indoor track at TJ Community Center. Time included detour to water fountain after each mile.

Could not face the treadmill another day so went one step better - the indoor track at TJCC - 200 meter on inside lane. I stayed in lane 2 the majority of the time. Reminded me of Ted G's cruise boat run. Spent a lot of time dodging about 30 people from a group home, other groups of chatting women walking 3-4 wide across the track ; soccer balls, basketballs, volley balls, and even a baseball.

Got there at 7:20 pm. Ran a mile and then walked a lap and got water. Felt pretty good though a little tired. Goal was 10 miles. Wanted to quit at 5. Started getting a little stiff after #7. Times for running 1650 meters: 10:24 10:23 10:24 10:20 10:20 10:48 10:03 (1600 meters) 10:56 10:58.