Training Log Archive: A.Child

Event: Hudson Highlander XVII
 

Overall, I'd say I'm satisfied with my race. I'm most pleased with my physical performance as I was able to run as hard as I wanted the entire race. I felt fantastic on the trail sections to 5 and 6.

The Bad:

Route to 1 could have been improved. I wish I had gone straight for the first part, then right for the second. It would have meant a bit more climb in the second half of the leg, but I think that route was better. Also, I did not look at my map nearly enough once I got on the trail that would take me the rest of the way to the control. I didn't really have a plan, but I knew that once I saw a road, I had gone a bit too far. That's what ended up happening. I should definitely have been focusing more.

For 7, I think it would have been better to run up the spur, but that's only based on hindsight. The trail I followed was pretty useless, and the climb itself was so rocky I had to use my hands to make sure I didn't die. The rock was mapped, but I didn't think it would be that bad.

I made a parallel error on 8 and wasn't able to recover. I didn't have a very good plan for this leg. I got distracted by Giovani who passed me on the way up to 7, and I just wanted to get back in front of him. The leg wasn't particularly difficult and if I had been reading my map more, I probably would have done fine.

I left #11 at a bad angle, but I was able to recover.


The Good:

My route to 2 wasn't that fast, but I still like it. It was definitely more around that I should have done, but the approach was fantastic, and I had good technique when choosing the leg and simplified it well.

5 and 6 were trail runs, and I recognized it quickly then pushed hard on the trails and was able to maintain my pace.

I managed to keep myself on track after screwing up 8 and while I pushed a little harder, I maintained mental control.

C • I remember that trails sometimes aren't 1

Lowlander - Splits

Testing out the new shoes. Cut it short because my shins were hurting.

Fantastic out today, warm out and sunny. Not many cars. Just went cruising.

Had the career fair today. Went alright. Handed out a few resumes. I had a great conversation with a woman from Spirol. They're definitely a company I'd like to work for and they have several offices in Europe. I trying to work through the application process now.


I skipped running club today in an effort to preserve my shins. I was planning on going for a bike ride, but that didn't happen, so I do believe I owe $5.

Also, my shoes came today and they're awesome.

Finally, I went to ultimate tonight, but I didn't really play. I did a little running and jumping during warmups, and I could feel my shins so when I played, I focused on throwing and didn't do much running. I ended up leaving early as well because I still had a page of reading to do.

C • Make a real effort to run off pavement 2

C • No $5 6

AHMYSHINSSOMEONECUTTHEMOUTOFMYLEGS!

I need to bike more.