Training Log Archive: vmeyer

Actually did better than I thought I would - ran the entire 1st half and only had to walk the hills on the return. There were 3 hills on the road to the finish. I was passed by 2 22 year olds on the second uphill. I hauled butt and caught them and finished 2 seconds ahead of them. Always look for a motivating factor at a race - I wanted to take the really stocky guy who ran ahead of me the whole way, but I just couldn't do it and finished 20 seconds behind him.
Chillier than I thought it would be.
Mile splits were 1007 953 1006 957 1005 1012. First half was 3650 & 2nd was 3704.

& pushups (untimed) were 15 (g) and 1/2 (m). :)

Worked the results for the Potomac Overlook Trail Run today. Wasn't sure if I really felt like running or not - I have chest congestion and laryingistis again. But decided to go for a spin after the race was over. Went from Potomac Overlook Park down to the blue blazed Potomac Heritage trail. Turned up river for a little bit having forgotten how rocky this area is. Turned around and went back into the park for a loop on the race course. A little windy in parts but an enjoyable run. Probably a bit closer to 4.5 miles but 4 is good enough to log. Near the end, I ran up the hill at the DRRA pool 5 times.

and pushups: 5 manly ones (straight out and chin to the floor!) & 10 girlie ones.

I didn't plan to run today, but I really needed to stretch my legs & burn off some frustration after a couple hours at the allergist. Skin tests didn't turn up anything. So, I have to try another nasal spray for 3 weeks & then maybe a course of antibiodics (sp?).

Toured the bike path behind the house. A little windy but not too bad. Had used inhaler during a breathing test at the doctor's at noon, so I did not use it again before I ran. Actually felt better than yesterday. Maybe I should try using it an hour before going out instead of 20 minutes.

The measured halves were 446 and 444 (into the wind - not too shabby).

Walked portions including up the big hill which I hate - twice! I had only done 30 minutes when I arrived back at the house so I decided to run some more and ended up at the bottom of the dreaded hill again.

Weight at doctor's office today: 186 lb

Jogged down to the track & walked back.

20 laps around track in lane 6. Chest felt fairly good after 20 minutes. A little windy. Splits were 257 258 251 252 (20 second stop to retie shoes) 249 244 246 244 247 245 243 244 239 239 241 244 242 241 245 243.

Weight: 188 lb (m)