Training Log Archive: ParkSchool

Caryl Short. Got out early to give myself maximum recovery time (while still getting dogs out for adequate exercise) before Billygoat. Conditioning feels good and I have guarded hopes for getting my initials on a 2011 control, although I anticipate it will require a nearly flawless performance as a review of the start list reveals 25 runners whom I should not expect to beat even with an exceptional run. Beating PG may be possible as well, although I suspect that my excellent knowledge of the map does not exceed his.

Needham Town Forest. Comfortable run prior to Billygoat.

Needham Town Forest. This was intended as my last hard run before the Billygoat, but heat again a problem and I was forced to wait a total of 3:31 for Fonzie. Did a little trail maintenance as well once it was clear that the overall time would not reflect the effort. Nevertheless, covered the last "mile" in 6:42, which was quite encouraging.

Caryl Short. A much more constrained effort after the PR yesterday, but still a fine result.

Caryl Short. Weather much cooler with light drizzle, so prospects for a good time were greatly enhanced. Felt strong heading up the long uphill, and when I reached halfway point at just over 13:00, I made the decision to make an assault on the PR. A new standard was duly established with splits 13:04/8:46/3:43.

Needham Town Forest. Again having to wait for Fonzie in the heat (1:15).

Caryl Short. Just getting the dog's out today for a relaxed run.