Training Log Archive: chitownclark

Last day of the rowing season. Pushed seasonal distance over 550km today with a new seasonal PR for the 10k. Still way back in the pack of 70-79, but at 78 what do you expect? Still a minute slower than last season, so could have been better. 2k pacing splits showed a slow-down after 4k remained; was debating at that point if I wanted to quit or continue:
2:31.3
2:30.4
2:29.8
2:30.1
2:23.7......overall: 2:29.1

C • debating 3

Ravenswood 5k, Chicago. Nice sunny day, after a snowy night. Temps around freezing. So was overdressed at the start of the race. Stopped after a couple blocks and peeled off jacket and sweater, which I needed taking the L train to the race.

Actually got a little lump in my throat during the singing of the Star Spangled Banner; such a beautiful, fresh morning, with a couple thousand Chicago runners, standing on a residential street lined with Victorian frame houses, pausing to sing praises to our country....a sudden emotional moment. Trump would have been proud!

Actually 5969m for the 30 minutes. Trying for at least 6k, but four strokes short.