Training Log Archive: Sandy

Ran the first half of the first loop of Clem's blue course at Mt. Joy. The weather was less than ideal (raining lightly, 38F) but I took it easy and had fun; good to be out on a map and running a course after all the trail running I've done lately.

13:43 out, 14:28 back

down to the drive and back up the hill home

Trail run in the Wissahickon. Absolutely gorgeous day and many of the trails up on the hillsides(although not all) were free of snow and ice. Didn't take any water and about 80 minutes in I really wished I had - a real struggle to keep moving after that. Walked many of the uphills (although not all).

C • So with all this training goin... 8

Three miles on the drive but not my normal three miles. Wanted to try to see what faster than 10 min pace felt like, so wanted to do half miles at faster than normal alternating with a slow recovery. First half was 4:36, next 6:01. I started the next one too fast and had to walk, then ran then walk then ran for a half of 4:28, then had to walk a lot to recover so 6:58. For the last fast half I decided to try to find a pace I could sustain for the whole half and did 4:21. A goal for next year is to be able to do three miles at 9 minute pace. Doable but will take work. (The rest of the time was a longish route down and back up on the trails, jogging a lot of it, but walking some of the hill home.)

Normal routine: pushups, plank, leglifts, situps, ankle strengthening & balance.

uninspired, but all I could manage this afternoon...

TNT - 5 miles on the drive at pretty much 10 minute pace, plus the jog down and back up. Pretty icy in a few spots; stretched it out the last 1/4 mile but couldn't keep up with Dasha or Anne. Definitely would not have gone as far if I had been on my own - it's so nice to have others along to keep it going.

Another good eatin' night: crab quiche a la Anne. And Sandy brought chicken ceasar salad, hors d'oevres and cookies. Mm, mm, good.

C • Good Eats!! 1

Tire still looks good. Very Suspicious....