Training Log Archive: vmeyer

Advertised distance of 8.9k. I only come up with 7.9k. Blew the 1st 3 controls, then got on track for a few. Then did the same routine over again. Sore and tired, but breathing good and did not feel like I was struggling.

Blue - Splits

With Carolyn on the Bull Run trail (unpaved and hilly). Cold but little wind. Enjoyed being out in the woods.

Took 3 walk breaks of 1/10 of a mile during my run. Also walked the last 5/10 mile home.

Had Roger drop me off at FT Ward on the way home - weather just perfect for a run. FT Ward is a paved 6/10 mile loop (minus about 15 feet) with rolling hills. I did the easier way around, though there are still 2 hills in the easy direction. Of course, this is all relative - the hills are pretty weenie.

Anyway, my 6/10 mile splits were: 6:12, 6:20, 6:16, (walk break 1:30), 6:05, 6:06, (wb 1:30), 5:58, 6:14, 6:19, 6:24, (wb 1:30), 14:00 running towards home, and then 9:00 walk the rest of the way.

Time includes 7 minutes on each end as warm up and slow down. Ran the rest - 400 meters at each .2 mph increment from 4.5 to 5.5 and back down. Felt pretty good. Breathing under control entire time.