Training Log Archive: ultra_amy

Hiked w/ Brian behind the house - to 4-way and back. Legs felt much better after moving them a bit, but I think I reinjured the quad muscle on the last steep hill down to the house. Nice afternoon.

Last 50 mile race of the season - Stone Cat 50. It felt horrible! My pace wasn't good from the start, I still felt super stiff, I pulled a quad muscle about halfway through, I bruised my knees falling so many times...it was a rough day out there! I'm completely bummed that I ran slower than last year. My lap splits were: 1:49, 3:46, 5:50, 8:01. Blah, not the way I wanted to end the season. But, to keep it in perspective, Matt re-broke his foot attempting his first 50-miler, so I have to be greatful that after a bit of rest/rehab I'm still healthy.

Again - day off. Resting up for the last 50 of the season...and honestly I'm tired enough that I don't think anything other than rest will really do me any good.

Day off - using Brian's technique, taking the 2 days off before a 50-miler. It's the end of the season, so I don't have the motivation anyway...did house projects instead.

Easy run in Noho w/ Kim and Kathy. Ran up Rt. 9 to Look Park and down through bike path. Felt good, much better than I have in a while.

Ran w/ Annie - did loop from house to stop sign, and back behind Buck Pond. Did easy pace until the turn (first 4.15 mi, 30 min) and tempo on the way back (3.95 mi, 26:45). Was surprised at the tempo - my goal was 6:45s, but I felt like I was really struggling to move and figured the pace was super slow. I was right on target.

Easy run w/ Brian behind the house. Ran out of daylight, but was ok with taking a super easy day. Ran to bottom of big climb (before Tower #1) and back.