Training Log Archive: iansmith

Easy jaunt around the river. My legs felt good, which is somewhat surprising given the abuse to which they were exposed this weekend. I had to stop for awkward evening traffic - a problem I don't have at my usual running times. I may switch to the mornings to better calibrate my circadian rhythms and avoid a superfluous evening shower.

My assignment was to do 3x28 pushups, and I succeeded, though narrowly. The first set was trivial, the second arduous, and the third a struggle against my own frailty. I finished the third set because it is in the nature of living organisms to want to survive. I haven't done this many pushups in a long time, and I should avoid training my upper body excessively, as its sole function is moving heavy objects. Nevertheless, I would like to be able to do three sets of pushups without breaking down like a pansy T-rex.

I have reflected much on the events from this weekend, and I have resumed the fight. Activities over the past two days include Traverse course revisions and communication checkups on Needham, Prospect Hill, Breakheart, and Harold Parker. I hope to have a draft of the 2011 spring schedule by the end of the month, though that may be difficult with two A-meets these coming weekends. Much to do, but I am distributing the workload and managing rather than shouldering burdens.