Training Log Archive: Sudden

US long distance champs. Felt sluggish and tired already on my way to start which I had to run to a bit faster than wanted b/c of short of time (I had to go back to the parking to get my shoes), but thought it would still be possible to do decent race and stay within the 15%. But when I saw the map/course I had to immediately change my game plan, now it was just a matter of finishing and I entered Raid mode. I.e. going slow and steady would be the tactic. Struggled physically already to number one but got that one and the next np but made a minute mistake on #3 which arguably was the easiest one of them all. The big punch came on #4 and bye-bye to the steady part of my tactic. Lots of walking and then I looked to much on a competitor I had caught, although he had re-caught me so to say, and I dropped 8-10 min. Got the next couple of controls ok before another 1-2 punch. Not good. Anyways, the last part controls went fine and I kept similar pace as the 1:45-1:47 people but that was a bit too late. Overall, happy to finish!

Long White - Splits

Long Blue - Splits

US middle champs. Moreau State Park.
Great terrain and great map. A bit uncertain how I would feel since last day of antibiotics was just yesterday but feeling was much better than West Point for example. Got a good start before I did a minute or so and got caught by Kemp. We ran together for a few controls but I am so far behind in terms of being aggressive running esp downhill it is not even funny. Did a few 10-20 seconds mistake at the end but pleased overall. Finished as 2nd Canadian and just seconds ahead of Hammer, which matters.

C • Nice! 1

Middle White - Splits

Middle Blue - Splits

Event: 2013 U.S. Individual Championships/Team Trials
 

Legs sore from yesterday...One more day of antibiotics and it seems to have worked. Knock x 2.

ARK Attack intervals and the rail trail home. Felt hundred times better than last week.

Pain is going so I am trying some easy biking on the schwinn.