Training Log Archive: Gil

Bubbled #2

Messed up #6

Questionable route choice for #7 and #9.

Simple but challenging enough Sprint-O. There were enough pure running controls but at the same time there were few controls with different options to through you off and question certain decisions after.

Physically I pushed myself enough that I was dying at the end. Could I have better physical performance? Maybe but I was maxed out.

Lost 12 seconds to Nate. This is last time I will allow that to happen and he knows it!!!

ROC Sprint - Webster Park - Splits

Easy jog from my house. 3.5 mile loop

Did not feel good during warmup process at all. I could barely move.

Coming into race day I did not have any excuses why I could not have a good race - had enough rest, no major pains. I did not get to buy new XC Spikes, so, that was the only downside I was aware of. However I used these spikes before, so, it should be wash.

First mile was fastest in the series - 5:45.

Going up hills I tried not to loose too many possitions however I lost about 3 again. I worked hard uphill section overall.

I ran "A OK" in the wood section. I did make a mistake by letting guy to pass me just few feet before hitting wood section. Once I hit trails I could have go faster but at the beginning trail was narrow and not much of opportunity to pass him.

I was still making good time till about half mile to go where I went totally flat. I entered lagoon just about at top of 19 minutes and I thought it could still be personal best. However I crossed finish line at 20 minutes flat.

I felt disapointed after the race even it was 2nd best time I posted in the series. I guess I am not where I wanted to be yet.

I was wondering if forced taper was contra-productive for me. Seems like I need to run for few miles every day.

Actual time spent in whirlpool - 15 mins, 15 min rest, another 15 minutes. I read an article about Alan Webb's latest records. One of them was 80 pushups in the row. He was hoping for 100. That's impressive even considering that he is probably about half of my weight.

Unplanned rest day compliments to late night at office and working from home. Will see how all the unplanned tapering will impact my XC 5K...

Woke up caughing and sneazing. Was considering taking half day off however heavy caughing and sneezing slowly disapeared during the day. Still decided to take it easy at the end of the day and skip running.

Started at 6.1MPH increasing by 0.1MPH every 2 minutes. Got up to 8.6MPH at the end

Planned rest day.