Training Log Archive: chitownclark

Finally bested my 5k PR set last spring with a 22:16.4, which took 12" off that time. Still nothing compared with my PRs in previous years, or Charlie's casual training pieces. But evidence that I'm regaining some conditioning after three solid months of training. Getting older ain't much fun, but there can be a few bright spots. 1000m pacing splits:

2:15.8
2:15.0
2:14.5
2:13.1
2:09.6....overall: 2:13.6

C • significant time gains! ba... 2

Fastest 5k of the Fall/Winter season. And only 7.9 seconds more than my seasonal PR set last May. Finally getting back into shape. Quick and enjoyable workout.

Two 2k's then a 500m PR at 1:56.8, which was 4" less than previous best set a month ago. Splits were ok; maybe a bit fast at the beginning:
1:56.5
1:55.0
1:56.5
1:58.5
1:57.0.....overall: 1:56.8

C • Splits 2

Speedy little 5k..after messing with my Walkman for 20-25 seconds. Still feel really good, and can cruise at a much faster pace all of a sudden. No explanation.

Annual trip to my Dermatologist today. Guys who play golf get a lot of sun, and I want to know things are ok. As I get older, different skin growths pop up all of a sudden...kinda unnerving. But so far doc's given me a pass on all of them.

C • Skin 4

Sunday morning row. Took 1:14 off my 10k PR. Felt great up to 6000m; the last 4000m was more of a struggle. But could have pushed harder since I finished in a comfortable burst, and it was over before I knew it. Listening to all of the stories resulting from yesterday's unexpectedly heavy snowfall all along the eastern seaboard. Going to be sunny and in the 40's here today; thinking about my first round of 2016 this week? Pacing splits:

2:15.7
2:15.3
2:17.3
2:18.0
2:15.1.........overall: 2:16.3

C • Nice 10k 2