Training Log Archive: YouRNotHere

West Point A meet classic event Green-Y course. This time I started messing up right from the start with major issues with controls 1 and 2. Stepped in a hole and sprained my ankle on the way to 1 but just kept running. Then stopped to help a junior runner who was asking me where he was. I don't think you're supposed to ask for help but this kid seemed a little frazzled. So, I pointed out where I thought we were. He still seemed confused and started following me and asking for more help. Finally I pointed out the nearest trail and left him. Next time that happens with a junior I should first ask where they think they are and try to make it more of a learning moment for them. I'm not sure what I was thinking with control 2. I had the right idea but then I thought I went too far so turned back. Then noticed the rock walls on the map that were also right in front of me and realized I had not gone far enough yet. After that I did OK and finished with very good sprint. My ankle is swollen and hurts. Can't run for a few days but should be able to bike.

Classic: Green Y - Splits

Event: West Point A-Meet
 

West Point A Meet Sprint on the Orange/Brown/Green course. I was doing fine until I misread the map and took off in the direction of the cadet barracks then I had to run across their parade field. I noticed later there was a sign saying keep off the grass. Sorry about that! That cost me about 4 minutes plus other errors probably cost at least 2 minutes, so it should have been around 18 minutes. The race was a lot of fun and the cadets had it all organized tremendously.

West Point A meet middle distance Green-Y course. What kind of race would it be if I did not screw up one control? Trouble on control 2 so it took around 18 minutes to find. Then some minor trouble on control 4 cost about 5 minutes. Other than that it was clean by my standards. Fun terrain to run. Loved the downhill finish on the ski slope. I was feeling very fresh at the end. Near the end of the course I jumped over a log, slipped and banged my knee hard into a big and apparently sharp rock but just kept running. Then noticed it was bleeding badly when I got up to go to the car. Medic! Got patched up at the first aid station.

Sprint: Orange Brown Green - Splits

Middle: Green Y - Splits

Ride to and from work. Took my road bike today so actually went on the roads which is a slightly longer ride. Also, stopped to watch Andrew's tennis match on the way home. Weather was fantastic today!

Short total body weight training. I kept the weights lighter than usual tonight to avoid any soreness before the West Point A meet this weekend.

Quick abdominal workout after getting home from the gym.

Bike to work only. I needed to make sure I got in to work on time for a meeting so I had the hammer down so to speak and did the ride in about 4 minutes less then usual. Then I had to shuttle Andrew to the garage to pick his car so he drove out to work to get me, then I had to drive home with my bike. It was raining heavily all afternoon so it's just as well I did not try to ride home.

Bike to work. Rainy and windy day. This was a soaking wet ride in the morning. Not as wet on the way home but a lot windier.

Bike to and from work today. Weather getting nicer with slightly warmer temps to in the morning (36 F) and mid 50s on the way home. The best part is wind was not too bad today.