Training Log Archive: Grandpa Jameson

another night of good sleep. body is feeling good.

got a lot of shit together for the race yesterday. so much gear but I want to be over prepared and ready for the cold.

C • LUBE 1

easy jog on the river path with ruby. never looked at pace and was shocked it was sub 7:30 when we were done. i really can't wait for race and just to see what happens.

getting colder at night = sleeping awesome.

late start after hanging out with Fi all morning while Maggie got her run in. not sure how this was going to go with the late start and runs have been so so this... but i felt fucking awesome. actually can't remember the last time i felt this good. just wanted to keep pushing and running harder but didn't. hoping I am nailing this taper. time will tell.

ran in a brand new pair of challengers and they felt great. stoked to race in a really fresh pair on race day.

big sleep. stoked. can't wait until this work day is over!

mellow friday spin. perfect weather and legs are feeling good.

great sleep. 9-545. still super busy on the work front.

my standard 10 mile loop at Deer Creek... same as last thursday but went a bit quicker today and didn't feel like I was going any faster/harder. good legs once I got warmed up.

quick mellow session lifetime.

myrtl & stretching

5 rounds
30" alternating ropes
1 x mini leg blaster
10 x kbs #35
10 x weighted situps #25
10 x leg raises/toes to sky

more stretching

more time in the sauna before swimming with fi

woke up earlier than i was planning.. naturally. wide awake and feeling rested at 530am.

easy lunch run on the platte river path. i was planning on running first thing but got wrapped in work and meetigs. worked 545-1115 and then headed out to run. felt pretty terrible starting out. a bit sore from yesterday and just drained from work. felt better the last few miles.

C • good 1

trainer session at 12k

10' warm up
10 x 1' tempo, 1' easy
5' easy
10 x 1' tempo, 1' easy
5' easy

good sleep and stoked on a short week... but a lot to pack in.

super relaxing weekend and the body is feeling really good.

10 days out. whoa.

only a couple more days of waking up early to run.

south valley cruise and feeling good. just running by feel and feeling light and quick. went from 83 miles 2 weeks ago to 54 last week. almost a 30 mile drop. starting to feel fresh.

first workout at Lifetime Fitness. Maggie and I joined (got a bit of a deal because our team is sponsored by them). 15' away and a killer facility. tons of free weights (6 awesome squat racks with bumper plates, tons of kbs, boxes, and way more than i would ever need). indoor and outdoor pools.. with waterslides. saunas...killer cafe...etc.. like a country club. Plus... a killer child center where Fi and hang out and play with other kids 2 hours a day... gonna be fun this winter.

Last strength session before RRR - I'll likely do a mellow core and mobility session on thurs and next tues

warm up:
myrtl & stretching

5 rounds
6 x pull ups
6 x push ups
10 x goblet squat to one leg #35
5e x single leg DL #35
10 x kbs #35
5e x kb ground to overhead #35
10 x kb SDHP #35
10 x bosu sit ups
10 x russian twists #26
10 x kneeling slasher to halo #26
5e x front step up 20"
5e x lateral step up 20"
10 x box jump 24"

back in the sauna... and so stoked about it. felt great after.

slept 930-7. so good.

standard monday recovery spin. easy out and back through chatfield. nice cool morning. started with vest and arm warmers! fall is coming.. i just hope not too soon... don't want it to be too cold at RRR.