Training Log Archive: chitownclark

Took 53 seconds off of last week's PR for this distance. Felt good. No sign of lightheadedness, even with sustained anaerobic effort. That's good news. 1000m pacing splits (in time/500m) show room for improvement in mid-section of piece:

2:16.0
2:18.8
2:19.4
2:16.7
2:11.7......overall: 2:16.5

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Running in the hot sun. Kinda light-headed toward the end. Huh? Am I going to feel this way during the 10k in Wheaton on Saturday?

Back felt pretty stiff and sore for some reason this morning. Couldn't even warm up on the Nordic Trak machine...too much pain. So I sat down on the rower and tried a 2k warm-up there. Felt ok, especially after I threw in a few of Charlie's 'pick-ups.' So I went for a PR...and took 12 seconds off last week's 2k PR with a 8:51.2. Then a 1000m cool-down, and the Nordic Trak to finish the workout. Back feels great!

Back to the 606 with Sari for a nice Sunday morning ride. Then lunch at a Cuban restaurant outside. Very relaxed.

Saturday run out in the western neighborhoods...Wicker Park, Humboldt Park, Bucktown. Lots going on. Gotta check these areas annually just to keep abreast of the new places and things to do. Ran the 606 Bike Trail, converted from an elevated rail line last year, a lá High Line in NYC. Great running!

The whole purpose of this western run was to get my last two stamps from micro-breweries to complete my Chicago Craft Beer Week passport, which I guess earns me another tee shirt. But a fun adventure anyway, exploring bars and neighborhoods I seldom visit, and trying weird brews developed just for the beer cognoscenti that show up for this special week in the spring.

Another piece for the 2017 season. Hopefully to be greatly exceeded later in the season. Sweating like a pig in the humid, close basement despite the open windows.

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