Training Log Archive: Nadim

I was out doing course planning and streamering for an event. The woods were quite open and enjoyable. I was able to shuffle around; my right calf started more sore than it was when I finished. I carried a hydration backpack and took some pictures. I even took one of Jon Torrance.

Event: QOC Pohick Bay
 

I had a busy day, watching Max's soccer game, doing some course planning, and visiting with my mom and sister. By the time I had a free spot, there wasn't much left of the day to workout.

Event: OCIN Flying Pig XVIII / US Interscholastic Champs
 

From Northfield Rd., to the Bethesda Metro station.

From the Bethesda Metro station to Northfield Rd.

From Northfield Rd., to the Bethesda Metro station.

From the Bethesda Metro station to Northfield Rd. I was carrying dinner in one hand.

From Northfield Rd., to the Bethesda Metro station.

From the Bethesda Metro station to Northfield Rd. I was carrying back dinner in one hand and riding with the other. At home I got a nice hug of thanks and even flowers.

From Northfield Rd., to the Bethesda Metro station. Despite it being 45 F, it felt colder. Still, I was happy to be able to bicycle.

From the Bethesda Metro station to Northfield Rd. I caught the initial traffic lights just right and moved pretty well in the dark despite not being able to see the bumps. I felt that I was moving pretty well. My right calf was still sore today when walking down stairs.

From Northfield Rd., to the Bethesda Metro station. It was nice to get on my bicycle again. The temperature was somewhere in the 40s F.

Washington, D.C. From 12th & Independence Ave., SW, down The Mall, past the Washington Monument (still in scaffolding, but they've started to remove it again), past Constitution Gardens and the Lincoln Memorial, to Ohio Dr. to the Rock Creek Trail, to Calvert St., to the Woodley Park/Zoo Metro Station. It was in the low 60s F with some wind, but not as strong as it was earlier in the day. I ran in shorts and an a t-shirt. Though I started with a jacket, I took it off as I crossed 14th Street. I didn't feel so strong and my right calf was sore starting out. It got better until just at the 4th mile mark. The pain just returned gradually in 30 seconds and got worse. I slowed but managed to hold off another guy I'd passed earlier, as I could still climb the hill at the end. I stretched for a longer time than usual after stopping. I chalk it up to not having done much training for 4 weeks, and the effort in the race yesterday. I had noticed that my calf was sore quickly after the race. If it is like last the last few times, it should get good enough to run before long. I hope I can ride some more but the weather forecast doesn't look so good.

From the Bethesda Metro Station to Northfield Rd. I took it fairly easy so as not to hurt my right calf any more. The roads were bumpy from the sewer work done before winter hit and the crumby repair jobs that are breaking down with the freezing and thawing.