Training Log Archive: maprunner

Event: Greenbush 2-Day
 

Greenbush day 1 (Kettle Moraine State Park)
Green course, DNF

I was so psyched to come back to Kettle Moraine Park. I really enjoyed the 2009 Champs, and I came back her with Disorienteer and Linear Ice for a training camp a few years later. This place is hard and it kicked my butt the first few times, but I loved the challenge and the open woods.

I was a bit cocky coming into this event, figuring I had 10 years experience under my belt. Even so, I promised myself I would walk slowly and carefully to the first control (I messed up the first control in 2009).

I tried in the beginning but I was distracted by two other starters. And the fact that I could not make sense of the contours. I walked very slowly, around and around the first control, I relocated to the start triangle three times. It didn't help that the vegetation was thick and the visibility was low. But I still could not understand what was up and what was down. In hindsight, I didn't realize that the contour interval was 3 m. But still. I was about to give up on 1 when I saw the marker out of the corner of my eye. By now I had been out for 26 minutes, and I only wanted to be out about an hour today.

I looked at the rest of the course, and decide to go from 1 to 11 and then the rest to the finish.

I walked slowly towards 11, checking off features. Thinks were making a little bit of sense and then suddenly they were not. I tried a little bit but then decided to give up and head out to the trail. Of course, I stumbled upon 11 while I was doing that.

I decided to keep going and try to salvage the day. I was still surprised sometimes to see something was up when I expected it to be down, etc. but I went slow enough that I manged the short legs without any more disasters.

I still had fun because I love this park, and I appreciated that the Badger group was hosting us. I stuck around to help with marker pickup (but only the beginner course, I didn't want to get lost again!) and to help with results.

Nice dinner that night with Chiori and Shin.

C • Kettle Moraine 3

marker pickup

Green - Splits

Travel day back to Wisconsin. Had some time to work out in hotel room before going out to dinner in Fond du Lac.

Tonight's set:
1) Step ups, 8X each leg, +24 lbs
2) pull downs, wide arms, 12X, unknown weight
3) leg extensions, 15X, unknown weight
4) single arm bench press 8X each arm, 15 lbs

KS Senior Games, 100 meters 17.29

Another hot day for the Senior Games track event. I was surprised when I pulled up and there were plenty of parking spaces. And then the stadium was empty and there were more volunteers than competitors. Guess this is what happens on off years (even years are qualification races for Nationals).

There were only 3 women running 100 meters (in all age classes from 50 to 100). I hadn't felt very good as I warmed up. And then I stood around a bit before I started. I got a good start, but then felt completely tight for the last 20-30 meters and really had to push.

I was not happy with this race, but I shouldn't have been surprised. I haven't been training for sprints, I had a stressful week, I was not motivated, and it was frickin' hot with a brisk headwind.

KS Senior Games, 50 m = 8.81

Took a break then came back in the heat for the 50 meters. I warmed up in the shade under the stands. I heard them announce that the race would be starting 10 minutes early. That was unusual and something new to get used to. I think that is why I still run these races. It's too late in the season and too hot to try for a PR. But I like the practice and learning to be prepared for anything.

Only 3 of us again. I got a good start and felt OK but not fast. And then I was done and went home.