Training Log Archive: X8A7

Ran the Ginny trail to Mahoney park and back down the powerline to the lower valley trail. Around 8-9 miles, about 1500' of continuous climb in the first 48 min. Generally felt good, but had some GI issues that required a stop off the trail in Mahoney park. TP was going to be an issue but I found what I've been calling the "lamb's ear like plant" . Since the run I found out it is commonly referred to as "Cowboy Toilet Paper," though it's real name is mullein (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Verbascum_thapsus). It's non-native so I won't worry about decimating a few plants for an important cause. Given the choices in this part of the country, its no surprise to see that the cowboys and I would think alike when in a pinch.

warmupcooldown

Rainbow Fall map, on the hilly side. Ran decent, but always feel a bit rusty. The maps is hard enough that small mistakes are costly, twice I was looking the wrong way as I ran by the control, plus some other small problems. I had the most fastest splits of anyone, but when you are running against a Swampfox, its better to be a bit slower and make no mistakes, as demonstrated by this race. Overall, no major complaints and a fun day with great weather. Fitness is at least good.
Results:
http://www.rmoc.org/content/view/86/111/

Red - Splits

warmupcooldown

Running club. 3, 18, 3 min. Was 5:20-30 pace on the 3's, was 6 min/mile pace on the 18. Was a bit tired from the day so wasn't as sharp as I was last week, but still felt decent.