Training Log Archive: Sandy

2 miles on the drive (5:16, 5:13, 5:11, 4:48) plus walking down and up.

This after a couple of hours of working in the yard. I think I have reduced the amount of grass by about 50% from when I moved in by gradually expanding all the flower beds. And other than the tree I bought to replace the one that had to come down, everything has either been gifts or just dividing or moving and making room for things to grow.

I just made plans to do some orienteering training next weekend. This is good. I haven't been orienteering very much this year so far. I've done a lot of things related to orienteering, but I haven't done much actual orienteering in race mode. While I think I may have needed the break, I'm now ready to get back to it. I think.

C • Orienteering training 2

Alleghany Rogaine??

C • Allegheny 6

Greg's Graduation O party. A fun little course on the new Fort Washington map.

Felt really good to do this; need to do it more often.

Watching a bit of Jukola. Makes me want to go again.

Whew. That was exciting!

C • Next year, we'll go again. 4

No TNT tonight. Ran on the drive. Did 4 miles at abit under 11 min pace. I felt really sluggish - worse even than Tuesday in the heat - but I wanted to make sure I did all 4 miles that I planned and didn't wimp out anywhere so I just poked along. Finished with a 4:50 half so that was good.

Saw someone who was the spitting image (now there's a weird phrase) of Eric Bone. Very strange.

Saw a very cool short (under 4 minute) movie while I was stretching afterwards; it's called "Pretty Big Dig" by Ann Troake. Definitely worth the 4 minutes if you get a chance.

C • etymologies 2

TNT - 3 miles on the drive with Sandy plus the down and up. Did just over 10 min/mi pace which was pretty good given the heat and humidity.

A thunderstorm blew through as we were eating though and it's now very pleasant out.