Training Log Archive: kensr

Enticed into this by Ed, with arguably minimal resistance. Beautiful day, low humidity, clear for views and temps in the 50's early but hitting 80 by the end.

Four hills going out, turn around and do the same coming back. Easy cruising pace, expecting 4-1/2 to 5 hours for the 18 miles and rocky climbs. First 5 hills were okay, kind of modest by VT and Sierra standards, but still climbs and steep and rocky walking in places. Got a twinge in my hamstring going up hill 6 and then several hits on 7. Eased up the last hill at a slow pace and then mostly down along to the Windblown ski trails to the finish. One last upgrade along the power line 1/2 mile to the finish I tried to goose the pace and had a major cramp attack -- oops!

Came in a little over my target with 2:25 going out and 2:44 coming back. Got stung by 2 yellow jackets one mile into the race -- bummer.

Nice workout, didn't bonk, annoyed at the cramps. Back to more hamstring extensions, have skipped them lately. Used 3 gels and a sleeve of blocks, light running vest with 2L gatorade, used about 2/3 and drank more at the stops. Took 5 electrolyte pills along the way and an ibuprofen, too.

Drive home was fun as my R leg cramped going for the brakes at one point, and L leg trying for the clutch. Had to stop and walk around a bit.

C • Leg cramps while driving 3

Event: 2016 Corn Maze Champs
 

Classic course. No mistakes, steady pace.

Corn maze sprint. Went to 60 early on and then had to go back to it again after punching 50 for a minute lost.

Skipped the night because Ed and I have the Wapack trail race tomorrow.

Championship Classic - Splits

Warm up, balance
Circuit exercises 4 sets x 10 @ 40 sec:
Pushups
Hips lifts L & R
Back hip lifts
Planks one leg L & R
Stars
Bird dog
Leg balance
Penguins