Training Log Archive: AliC

Moosilauke TT- 3.6 mi, ~2500 ft

Decided not to race while warming up, becuase hamstrings felt like they were about to snap. But then it didn't feel so bad, so did decide to race after about 5 minutes... doesn't need to stretch as far going up hill.

And... did a PB!!! =) About 30 seconds faster than my best previous time. Pretty psyched, because definitely wasn't rested in any way shape or form for it, and was just dilly-dally jogging for the first bit, so sure I could be even faster...

A perfect day for it. Clear, almost entirely dry trail, only frost on top, no snow to wade through.

C • What's the route? 2

C • Awesome! 11

Back down from time trial. Probably actually took longer, but didn't time it...
Chatting with folks most of the way down, good times!

Decided not to run as foot was a bit sore, so used dad's erg.

But, erging is soooo boring, and my arms are so weak. Couldn't stand more than 10 min....

10 x 400, 1 min recoveries, longer after 5th (3 min = bathroom break)
Goal was to do all under 80, which I made!

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80 (actually 79.91 < 80)
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Pretty consistent actually. Although I wussed out for the last two and gave myself 10 extra seconds recovery, I have to admit... Still a super-tough workout!

Track drills, after stretching, before 400s.

10 min warm up, a few strides, and warm down. Not counting the minute recoveries, because I was just standing there...

5 min abs before dinner, otherwise a day off training- now have drawers for the new apt, woo!

Amity Hills-

Little warm up in town, then 3 times down and up Amity St. Good morning run, fun to get the hill in, last one pushed a bit harder. Tea afterwards at Amherst Coffee, nice.

Trail run with Donna at Mt. Toby. Really good fun. Dark almost from the very start, haven't run in the dark that much, and maybe could use a brighter headlight, my wee mountain marathon one was not so powerful, but not too bad either.

Once a very very slight ankle crunch, but not bad at all. More twisting side to side, but ankles must be getting stronger, no probs.

This was the ~8 mi version. There's also a 10 or 11 mi version.

C • Was hoping to join you, but... 5

4 or 5 climbs with Sara and Christina, I was able to climb the 5.8s pretty easily, but a bit tired toward the end. Think it will take work to get back to 5.10s though... Christina is well impressive though, dancing up the wall!