Training Log Archive: BorisGr

Lunchtime run down the mall after getting a haircut. It was hot - around 90F. Somehow I felt better than I have on some of my more recent runs in the heat - at least, I didn't feel like stopping and lying down after every step. I guess it's a sign of progress in training or of acclimatization to the heat.

C • Heat 3

Elliptical warmup.

Strength routine

Warmup, stretches, and drills.

I finally felt like few enough body parts hurt that I could attempt another speed workout. I chose a 2x8 minutes tempo run, aiming for 4:15-4:30 min/km pace. I did on a mostly flat stretch of Valley Trail in Rock Creek, between Parkside Drive and Boundary Bridge. This stretch is almost exactly 1km, so each interval was an out-and-back. I ended up running faster than I expected, which was nice. The second interval felt harder, but I was pleased to find that it also corresponded to a faster pace. Hopefully this is step one towards rebuilding a foundation, rather than another one-off.

Elliptical intervals (16x1') while watching the second half of USA-Spain.

Jordan, Jen, Kenny, and I headed to Fountainhead for some training. I re-ran the blue course from QOC's November event here. I took it at a cruisey pace and felt ok - not nearly as dead as on Friday. It helped that it was cooler and earlier in the day. Frustratingly, I made essentially the same mistakes I did in November and was also somewhat slower. Still,I think it was positive to feel comfortable running the whole way. Fountainhead is fun, even more so when one is fit.

Blue - Splits

Warmup, ab workout, then assorted stretching.