Training Log Archive: jroach

Kept it easy the whole way. Legs felt a little fatigued after I left Green Lake to return to the Silver Cloud Inn.

Left achilles/shin area was aching for the first 12 minutes and then went away when I took a pit-stop. Felt much better throughout the remainder of the run.

Ran along river, up Reith Road, around top of hill at Fenwick Park, up Deadman's Hill, to parent's house to drop off headlamp, down to valley, north on B Street & East Valley Highway, to Meeker Middle School, up Smith Street to Kent Meridian (13.25mi). Decided to do a 1600m "time trial". I was going to do it at the middle school but their track is short. I took a couple minutes to stretch and find a good song on the mp3 player, then got after it. I don't know my splits but I ran 4:57. It felt super easy, but quick at the same time since I haven't done anything fast for a few months (with the exception of a few orienteering meets). I actually thought I ran faster as I had a bit left in the tank the last lap, which is good considering I ran up from the valley right before. After no more than 10 seconds of rest, I took off running up the steps and out to 104th, around Fred Meyer, down James Street and home. I honestly think the sun (and no school tomorrow) helped me emotionally today.

Felt fine at the start. The pavement didn't feel too good. It feels like it is hurting my legs and that I need to run soft for awhile. I believe I changed my form while running on the snow and ice. Pit-stop at the Aquatic Center, then I tried to catch Ruston on the way back to Celebration Park. He won. I blame it on the thin toilet paper.

New water heater today. Didn't run until later. Felt fine for having taken yesterday off.