Training Log Archive: prthiessen

I know that the distance isn't that great but I think that the course warrants the slow time. I started at the Sheephead Gulch Trail at the bottom of the Hope PAss trail. I ran from the TH to Winfield and then back. I then hiked to the top of Hope Pass (about 1:!5 up) and then down. It was about 10 miles. I did this twice. Both laps were right under three hours. The last hour, I hiked up the Hope PAss trail again and then ran back down- I made it about halfway.

I stayed super-hydrated and ate quite a bit including a couple of sandwiches and a banana besides the standard Gu every hour and energy drink most of the time. No injuries and I could have kept going when I was done. It was great to be out on the course and gain confidence out there.

Walking on TM warmup 5 minutes. Then 4.2 at 10% for 20 minutes and then 20 minutes at 11%. Felt good.

Ab ripper x.

Hill intervals- warmed up 15 minutes. Then tough, rocky trail very steep. Eight laps of same uphill - 2:34, 2:41; 2:40; 2:32; 2:38; 2:38; 2:38; 2:32. HR was in the upper 160s or 170s at the top and then I rested 30 seconds between each uphill. I rested one minute at the bottom. Then I finished up with a total of 1:15 of running.

Easy recovery run twice around Cheesman. Sore from leg weights but feel good.

Easy warmup mile. Second mile 7:24; third mile 8:44; fourth mile 7:26; fifth mile 8:33; sixth mile 7:11; seventh mile 8:21; eighth mile 7:24; ninth mile 8:23;

Felt great - no injuries, no problems. Running strong.

Leg weights - goblet squats, walking lunges, alternating jumping lunges, leg extensions, left press.

YogaX.

Ab ripper X.

Another long run on pavement. Again, I know this is a very slow pace but my legs just wouldn't move faster. I felt fine, I just couldn't go faster. If these pavement runs don't toughen up my legs, I don't know what will. I think I am coming along, but boy do I miss the trails :). Also, we are so lucky to have such great runs in CO, Kansas is nice, but it isn't the same.