Training Log Archive: Gswede

Really annoying blue course at Hammonds Rocks. I'm also really out of practice but this was a lot of running.

O-Relay.

Warmup and cooldown for the Raider Relays.

Raider Relays. Mile relays over a rolling hilly course with some tight grassy turns. I was paired with Jake Jones and Scotty Armstrong. Jake was running well but Scotty was hurting a bit.
I felt good but the last one I had to run alone which certainly didn't help me to run faster but I feel I did well considering the situation.
I had about a ten minute rest more or less after each mile.
Times:
4:55
4:54
4:55
Attackpoints hill calculator says that with the hills on the course a 4:55 is equal to a 4:37 mile on the flats. So I'll take. I think a 4:45 mile is more accurate but still pretty good.

A really long somewhat difficult blue at Hammond Rocks. I'm also really out of practice. But still a lot of running.

Nice rolling rail trail run with Jake and Scotty. Feeling good for tomorrow.

Scooter loop with a few guys. Legs feel a little heavy but what else can I expect. Good run.

Warmup and Cooldown for workout.

This workout was much harder than I expected it to be. I was doing it alone and on damp grass. Those were the two largest factors affecting it I believe. The workout was 14 x 400@72-75 with 1:30 recovery between each one and then 2:30 after every 4th (4,8,12) I suppose also because we haven't done anything that fast for that long all season made a difference. I felt like dropping out after number 4 but I kept telling myself to do one more. Each one felt like I was about to pass out. I have no idea why it was so hard. Either way I got to face some serious discomfort. After number 14 I couldn't really stand so I collapsed for about 20 seconds. It's funny I found that I wasn't too pumped up before the workout but once it starts hurting a lot and I keep pushing through I suddenly get much much more excited and enthusiastic. Either way I was really content afterwards that I had made it through all 14. Dealt with some demons.
Times:
71
73
70
73
72
72
72
74
73
73
72
75
71
72

Mud level. Just rolling along. Calves were tight but not too bad. Was very happy after finishing this run and then enjoyed a nice dinner cooked by myself and my teammates. We certainly are a family of sorts.

Morning run. Relaxing. Very very foggy. Followed by 50 push ups and 100 situps.

I have some questions for anyone who reads my log. I'm very interested in everyone's opinion on this issue so please don't be shy to comment on it.

What is your motivation at the toughest spot in a race to keep running hard and to push through?

Or maybe what is your motivation to get out there day after day and train?

Answer one or both if you'd like. Hope to hear from you!

Early morning rolling run on the Rail trail. It felt so easy it was amazing. I did get tired by the end of it but I loved it.