Training Log Archive: ebuckley

Warmup on the Chubb.

Tyson test loop. PR, although this is the first time I've run it in winter - It's usually my summer back to the woods baseline. It was pretty hot (78F, high humidity), so it was not a completely bogus comparison.

Kate's surprise birthday party. I've never been any good at social gatherings, whether as a participant or organizer. So, back in January, I recruited an accomplice: Kim Puzder, one of Kate's closest freinds. Turned out to be one of my better decisions ever as she thought of everything that wouldn't occur to me in a million years.

I went for a "workout" this morning where I picked up the last items, then took Kate and Baby-O off to the wineries. We returned to a house full of Kate's friends and the ensuing party was quite a hoot. Thanks Kim!

Probably a bit harder than I needed to be running - proper pace for this loop is 40-42 minutes so this was basically junk miles - but it's been a pretty stressful week and I needed to blow off some steam.

C • Junk Miles? 2

In to work. Super frosty - I thought it was high 20's but it actually turned out to be right around 20F. Just before getting to work I noticed my bike making some wierd vibration sounds and figured the headset was loose. Turns out it was my waterbottle - frozen solid. I don't remember the last time that happened.

C • nevermind... 1

Back home. Much nicer conditions.

In to work.

Back from work taking the Metro to Forsythe and then running to the Bus in Olivette.

Drove to work hoping to get in a run at Rockwoods afterwards. Unfortunately, I got a production call at 2:55 and by the time it was resolved, it was time to head home. A rest day won't hurt; might be a good thing.

On the upside, the deserted, wet S-bend on the Market street exit at 6AM was the perfect testbed for the new tires. My assessment: if you get a chance to pick up a set of Nokian WR's with 9/32nds tread for $300, do it. Exit speed was 72, which is as good as the Little Red Rocket ever did in the rain.