Training Log Archive: Becks

Was determined to get out there today, and set off at 9ish to do a long run through Rock Creek State Park. Absolutely beautiful piece of woodland, gorgeous day. My legs were stiff from all the walking and standing yesterday, but I was still doing a semi decent speed for L3, and I saw a black squirrel which was pretty cool. Did a small sub threshold middle section (this is going to be threshold as the training plan progresses), then ran back. Got back from running and went to the Smithsonian Zoo, where I saw Sloth bears, gorillas, and these absolutely amazing big shrew things. It was a really fun day.

Didn't get round to actual running today but had a very outside day with a ton of walking around. Walked from way up Connecticut Avenue to the Mall to the rally. I was a bit disappointed with the rally - it was amazing that so many came along, but this meant I could hear very little and saw absolutely nothing. Mostly could just hear people yelling "louder." The bits we could hear seemed to be pantomime comedy, without any of actual cutting satire you see in both shows, but more worryingly, totally lacking in any coherent message. Apparently the final address was much better in that respect, but by then I'd gotten bored of staring at the backs of people's heads and hearing every 20th word, and like many others we'd wandered off. Then walked around DC a bit, explored some of the monuments, went for dinner at DuPont Circle, and then walked to Rob's cousin Emily's house which we thought wasn't far but actually took an hour. By the end of the day I was exhausted, but really liked what I saw of DC and would like to go back and explore without the extra 200,000 people!

C • DC is an amazing city 2

Less tired today but still a bit sleepy. Only two snoozes on the alarm! Think resting was definitely the right thing to do.

C • me too 1

Bleurgh. I have been asleep since 9.30 last night, and could only force myself awake at 8.30 this morning. I really think I raced too hard at the weekend. I am going to rest and start a new week on Saturday, when I go for a jog around DC. Any suggestions people?

REcovery jog round the base of East Rock then to the gym. Legs are still tired and feeling a bit spaced in general. Maybe that's because the ground is covered in crazy coloured leaves and it's difficult to see properly!

Warm up then strength at the gym (copied from Bex's week!).

3 x 8 Squats 105lb
3 x 8 press ups 10lb
3 x 8 SLDL 65lb
3 x 10 DB Row 20lb
3 x 10 Medicine ball dead bugs (green ball, weight helpfully rubbed off)
3 x 8 5 secs side plank pulses

Leg it back home for a shower and bagel.

Thanks to a) feeling still totally wiped and b) the road digging continuing throughout the night and well into the morning, I am taking another rest day today. Mum and Dad have gone home via a night at ndobbs's place and NY - boo, so we get the bed back - yey!

Well deserved rest day. Completely shattered today, all spacey.

Someone has just started digging up our road. At 9.30pm. The entire apartment building is shaking. This is not cool.