Training Log Archive: Sandy

Walked over to the Schuylkill Center and hiked the trails to see what I could do for a September beginner's event I'm setting. There are several major changes to the trail network and fenced in areas so I rerouted my white course. But the new network gives me some much better options for yellow if I can overprint an uncrossable fence and some new trails. And I think I will set a sprint instead of a score.

It's a completely different park in January than July!

C • a sprint sounds fun 1

Will need to go back with a bag in the next week - the raspberries are everywhere and very ripe and the blackberries were just starting.

Short hill loop. Really slow time - worst in a long while. Guess taking a week off is not such a good idea!

So am on medication for an infected tick bite - possibly Lymes but definitely infected. Pulled the tick out about two weeks ago and then discovered the area was very red and the whole groin area a bit swollen and very sore Friday morning. Saw the doctor and was put on antibiotics and cautioned very strongly to get to an ER if the red area got any larger (the doctor circled it with a black marker so it would be very clear) and told not to exercise for a week. The first I can understand, but not the second. But, perhaps a week break isn't such a bad idea anyway so that's the plan.

C • yikes 8