Training Log Archive: z-man

It was a beautifyl weather just for running in NYC. We (and Greg) strarted quite actively with packs of people around. Then I managed to get ahead with pace 6min/mile and by the 5 mile ha a split of 30:25 but then I began experiece problems with my shoulders (muscle spasms) so strong that I even thought of dropping out of the race. I managed to stay by slowing down a bit and pretty much fighting back and forth with pain for the rest of the race. After finishing I wasn't able to lift my arms so that I couldn't even pull my shurt off myself. In overall, I am happy it ended, with quite impressive time for myself. wew....

Warm up run before the race.

Easy work with weightes in local gym plus excursion to the steam room as a measure to prepare my body for the half-marathon.

My legs felt better today then 2 days ago may be because I just took it easly than the last time. In overall, had quite a good run without pushing myself very hard.

Work with weightes in local club. Worked on upper body for the most of the time and did couple of sets on calves.

Initially planed to run 10K see if I could run out of 40min but my legs just wouldn't cooperate ( my muscles were so stiff even after extensive warm up so I barelly finished 5.5) Surprisingly, I managed to run only 2 sec off my best time on that distance so I suppose I should be happy with that.

Extensive stretching afterwards

A cool down run with my sister and still my legs just wouldn't get more flexible, damn.