Training Log Archive: AC

Last day in Philadelphia. Good long run along the Schukyll River. An amazing number of people out running on this glorious morning. Feeling great on the run. Knee okay on the run but very sore afterwards. Ice helps. Big intercollegiate rowing regatta going on the river. Very impressive athletic crews. Watched some of the races and enjoyed seeing these very competitive races. I have a suspicion that I would have enjoyed rowing when I was younger.

Still in Philadelphia. Woke up with a sore left knee - on the inside of the knee. But decided to test it out anyway. Jogged down and along the river to teh small hill (really a ramp up to a lookout) and did 4 x long hill (55 secs) and short hill (25 secs). Knee felt a weak and a bit painful. Hate to say it feels a bit structural. Quite sore afterwards and put ice on it. Took anti-inflammatories (never travel without them!).

Easy run in the drizzle. Found a nice little hill for hill intervals tomorrow.

Had a good interval run this morning. Warmed up with a run through downtown then did 8 x 2min H / 1 min E, with each interval at around 4 min/km. Felt pretty good on the run, nice and strong.

Philadelphia a nice town. Interesting sights: a pet accessory store called "Doggy Style" - a bit cheeky; lovely old leafy squares; great skyscraper whose main claim to fame is that there are no right angles on the outside, and all glass exterior.