Training Log Archive: Carolyn

Event: PPRR Fall Series #1
 

PPRR Fall Series 1! 31:29 (compare to last year 34:39- course was pretty much the same). Averaged a 7:30/mi pace out of the creek and 11:15/mi pace inside the creek = average 8:45. Felt good considering the unexpected trip up the incline yesterday, but did feel it in my legs in the creek. I was in the top 5 women to the creek, then about a hundred people passed me (lost count after 35...), then wet heavy slog to the finish. 130/393 overall, 13/172 women, 2/8 in 20-24 (was pretty close, hopefully I can catch up for the final series result).

I should be able to improve on that placing in the other races since I'm so bad at creek slogging. People I usually beat in a 5k beat me by ~1:30. Seems reasonable based on the speed at which Tom blew by me in the creek. I love the Fall Series, it makes me happy :-) I can't wait for the rope climb in 2 weeks!

Nielson Challenge 2M, 13:39. Kind of slow compared to recent best 13:13 (but still faster than last month). I negative split it for once, so I met my goal for today. 6:53, 6:46. Used it as a pre-race for Fall Series tomorrow...

Wasn't planning on anything else after the 2mi race this morning, but then Tom and his friend came knocking on my door and asked if I wanted to do the incline with them. I just couldn't say no. 38:30 from the first step off the cog train lot.

Quick little after work jog in Ute Valley park. Harder at the beginning and at the end with a slacker period in the middle when I couldn't decide which loop I had time for...

Made it to the Attack Pack group run at Red Rock. Didn't stop my watch when we waited at hills, so pace was a little faster.