Training Log Archive: iansmith

Felt lethargic despite negligible lasting discomfort after the Billygoat. I just had no energy. On the plus side, I saw a skunk. Today was an accidental two-burrito day.

C • Two burrito day 4

Event: 2015 Billygoat Run
 

2015 Billygoat. A terrible race: slow, unfocused, tired. It's hard to imagine being less ready for this race. The most obvious conclusion is that I'm very slow right now; my training over the past six months has been awful. I was exhausted coming in from a vicious week at work, and after it was apparent how poorly I was doing, I didn't keep up the mental concentration to avoid a big 6+ minute error at 12. I was feeling pretty miserable when I started getting stabbed by vegetation running to 14, and only pulled it together enough to outkick Peter Z on the run in. A disaster.

There's really nothing to do but start training for the fall. Apart from my performance, the organization, course, and field were all excellent. Kudos to Misha for a tremendous race.

C • Work 2

Billygoat - Splits

Forking - BG - Right - Splits

After dinner, Magnus and I went bowling at Port Jervis Bowl. We were among the only ones there, despite the hour. We both improved in the second game; Magnus had a nice showing with 3 strikes and 4 spares. I was only somewhat displeased with my 3 strikes and 7 spares; I guttered or hit only one pin on 5/21 first ball shots.
Ian: 110, 134
Magnus: 90, 117

My scores:
110 = X 5/ 8- 8- -6 -6 X 8- 63 18
134 = 15 9/ 9- 62 81 7/ 7/ 8/ -/ 8/X

Easy run home. I thought about doing more, but decided I was too worn out to get much productive training out of the session. It has been a tough week at work.