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Friday Dec 2, 2011 #
10 PM
Running (Easy/Recovery) 37:32 [1] 6.86 km (5:28 / km) +65m 5:13 / km
shoes: 201108 Asics GT-2150
After a lethargic day, I went for an easy evening run. I felt pretty terrible - I might be getting sick, and my work on Thursday was more demanding than I planned. I was also much hungrier and thirstier than I realized. Running has a normative effect on my life; it regulates and stabilizes some of my chaotic tendencies.
I avoided looking at my watch during the run; my plan was to run slightly longer than 30 minutes at any pace that felt comfortable. It was chill - 8 C and clean, and I ran in shorts, long sleeves, and gloves. I don't think I'm in the best condition for tomorrow; I just don't feel well. A good night's sleep and some burrito action might help.
I have not given much thought to how to deal with multiple runs in a short period of time. I have historically done worse than most blue runners when there are two races in one day, e.g. a middle and a sprint. These conditions are unavoidable at major races, though - WOC has an absurd density of races, e.g. Ali's great adventure last year. What is the best way to train for such arduous experiences - except replicating that circumstance in training? What is the best way on the day of the event to optimize performance? Suppose, for instance, there were efforts comparable to two 5k time trials on one day followed by a half marathon on the next; is it optimal to rest, eat, drink, and stretch as much as possible, or are there actions that will further improve performance?
I avoided looking at my watch during the run; my plan was to run slightly longer than 30 minutes at any pace that felt comfortable. It was chill - 8 C and clean, and I ran in shorts, long sleeves, and gloves. I don't think I'm in the best condition for tomorrow; I just don't feel well. A good night's sleep and some burrito action might help.
I have not given much thought to how to deal with multiple runs in a short period of time. I have historically done worse than most blue runners when there are two races in one day, e.g. a middle and a sprint. These conditions are unavoidable at major races, though - WOC has an absurd density of races, e.g. Ali's great adventure last year. What is the best way to train for such arduous experiences - except replicating that circumstance in training? What is the best way on the day of the event to optimize performance? Suppose, for instance, there were efforts comparable to two 5k time trials on one day followed by a half marathon on the next; is it optimal to rest, eat, drink, and stretch as much as possible, or are there actions that will further improve performance?