Training Log Archive: Kseniya

I may have overdid it a touch on this one. Set out to do the whole marked route of Saddle River Pathway, which is 6 miles one way. I didn't know where it officially started, parked at the top but not at the trailhead. Hence, extra mile added to my run. My watch completely failed in the beginning, and I had to stop and reboot it.

Although it is pleasant to run on a nice paved path along the river passing walkers, being passed by bikers and faster runners, doing a long run by yourself is extremely boring. I had music, thankfully, and at times I would enter into a meditative trance, my legs moving effortlessly. At the end though, I could feel my muscles becoming very tight and my energy levels reaching the bottom.

Left foot super sore afterwards, need to be cautious. Had this type of pain previously.

C • Long runs are nice. 5

Happy to be back at the pool swimming laps. Felt rusty after such long hiatus but you can't forget how to swim, right.. Water has such a calming effect, a welcomed gift after a hard work week.

Three pilot batches complete, two more next week. Today's one was causing troubles due to the fabulous ability of one polymer to hold air bubbles and refusing to let them go. Hours and hours spent under vacuum. We shall see tomorrow if the product passes specs.

C • That sucks 2

Was planning to go for a swim today but my friend from work convinced me to go for a jog with her instead. Did first half solo at good pace, then second half super easy, with nice chatting though.

Went up to Harriman with mom for some quality orienteering. Did the Long course I didn't get a chance to do during past training camps. There was a one to three inch cover of melting snow on the ground, as the temp. today was mild, reaching 50 degrees F. Harriman seemed much more benevolent covered in white. Sometimes this was deceiving, and I found my feet either getting stuck between rocks or soaked in cold invisible streams. Overall though, the soft snow carpet provided great cushion and made running quite pleasant. Also, there was definitely something special about running on clean snow, the act of making footprints where there was none before, it just felt like the forest belongs to only you. I savored every minute of it.

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