Training Log Archive: stiands

Wrapped up some school stuff way earlier than expected, so got to run while the weather was still good and there was little to no traffic. Did the warm-up exercises and two sets of drills. Legs seemed alright. Nothing special. I have kind of come to expect to feel a bit tired in my hamstring and quads now that I am working so much at improving strength in those areas. No pains or niggles though, which is the most important part.

Ran the route I usually run for these runs: 2km downhill, 5km flat, 8km undulating and then running the same way back. Kept to the shoulder of the road now that the snow covering it has melted. It consists of gravel and soft dirt. It's really pleasant and I have missed it even though I prefer trails in the woods. I had to run the first 1.5kms and the last 1.5kms on road because of where I live.

The weather was amazing. -2 degrees, but basically no wind which is remarkable for Tromso and a clear sky. The sun was out and I even had to wear my Oakleys. What. A. Day. Definitely a contender for the most enjoyable run of 2019.

Quickly got into the moderate flow of things. It's really easy with the downhill start and then a perfectly flat section. Didn't get hard even though I didn't drink or take anything else. Obviously, I wish I didn't live on top of a hill because the final kilometers are always a little tough, but at that stage, I'm basically done so it's fine. Didn't feel any fatigue settling in and my heart rate was never close to 189 as my watch would have you believe.