Training Log Archive: ebuckley

Four School Barefoot Loop. Truly sublime to be running on cold, wet grass in July. Unfortunately, I did catch my big toe on some of the longer grass and jammed it a bit. I don’t think it’s serious, but I’ll probably stick to shoes and roads for a few days to be sure.

Was game for the run but couldn’t come up with an inspiring route. Just headed south, then east until it seemed like time to head back north.

Legs are starting to get soft from yesterday. No surprise there. Toe complained a lot for a mile or two, then either loosened up or my brain just turned it off. Temps are returning to normal (mid-90’s).

Spent some time jogging around the Duchesne campus looking for a water fountain. Never found one, but there was a hose faucet that wasn't locked, so I got some out of that. They must have 20-30 acres of athletic fields there. That's over $10 million for the land alone. Why would invest that kind of money in athletic fields in St. Louis and not put in a water fountain?

Pre run.

Warmup.

Zack Cuddeback “5K”. Was hoping for a read on fitness, but it turns out this was not a Big River Event; it was Toolen and, as usual, he got the distance wrong. I doubt it was off by more than a minute, though, so this isn’t good news for Chicago. Other than that, a fun little run. 3rd OA behind a couple HS CC runners.

Very cool shirt and AG medal, though also a bit sad. His family seemed honored that people came out, so I guess that’s good.

Easy running around the park while waiting for awards.

Including 3T after awards.

In to work via bus.

Home from work. Further than I should have gone two days before a race but at least I caught a break on the weather - front came through just before the run and dropped the temp 10 degrees.

Old School Barefoot Loop.

Finishing with 5x7:00Ci 3:00R at Castlewood. Interval was up Grotpeter, recovery down Fern Glen; probably a bit shorter than 7/3 minutes, but it's something like that.

In to work via bus.

Home from work. Very easy pace.