Training Log Archive: vmeyer

Timing duties went quickly today -only a 5/10 mile trail race on a faster course than some of the other venues, so it was all wrapped up in 2 hours. Couldn't pass up running on a cooler afternoon, came prepared, and got a run in.

Only shoes in the car were the Icebugs, which were a bit of overkill for these trails, especially since I decided to do the packed, and sometimes paved, Wakefield to Lake Accotink loop, but they did the trick. Ideally, I would have run some of the Wakefield trails, but that would have required too much mental energy, so if was off to run around the lake instead.

Left hip a little tight from sitting so much this weekend, mostly on an incline.

Said I would be home at 2 PM, and I drove up at 1:59 only to find Roger in the front yard, and the extension cord plugged in. Oh, crap! I said I would mow the lawn when I got home if it was dry enough, and it was. So, I knocked that out, and it looks lovely. :)

Oh, I forgot...a fairly large red fox, with a very bushy tail, crossed my path on the section between Wakefield and Lake Accotink, as you approach the underpass for the Beltway. Very cool sighting.

Timing the Bull Run Run 50 miler. Made the plan ahead of time to run between duties, and followed through despite the warm, humid conditions. Yeah! Thought I would do 2 hours, but 1 was quite enough, thank you very much!
Like Kris said, it was difficult to go from 0-60 in 9 seconds, or something like that.
Long day, with another (shorter) event to time tomorrow. I hope to run after that one, and the conditions should be cooler. So, follow through is key to the day.

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More of a struggle tonight with the warmer weather (78F) and spring having sprung. Wheezing and pooped legs. So, I ran a bit and then walked, and then tried to run some more, and then walked the rest. All together, it was about 2 miles running and 3 walking.

Very happy to have gotten out a second day in a row after napping after work.

Dumb move - wore only one pair of socks and got a blister on the side of my right heel in the usual place I get blisters if I only wear one pair of socks. I must stick with the combination which works - two pairs.

Felt decent. 68F at 5:15 PM. Lots of sports practice & games at the high school. Ran through the park - kept my eyes and ears open. Lots of people out.

Walked the same route back home instead of completing the circle like I usually do. Pushed as hard as I could.

Weight is down, probably just temporary, but I'll take it.

Body held up well this weekend. No real pains, just aches.