Training Log Archive: kissy

I was very happy with this run. The orienteering was not extremely difficult, so I didn't have any problems with the controls. My biggest error was a stupid veering off between 12 and 13 that put me in the middle of a field of sticker bushes. So stupid. That lost me about 5 mins and dropped me back one place. Otherwise, I was pleased...first time under 10 min/km in a long time. But I guess if you're going to do that, this is the place.

Red 1 - Splits

Event: US Long Course Champs
 

Ran my usual course through the neighborhood. There was more traffic than I had expected on a non-school day (Election Day...make sure you vote!). It felt like I was going so slow...I had increased my weights during Sunday's weight training, and I could still feel it in my legs. However, when I finished my run, the time was just about where it has been on the days that I felt like I was flying. Isn't it weird how your mind plays such an important part in how you feel while working out?

C • 2

Another hour logged on the trainer. I should start keeping track of my distances and plot out my course on a trans-US highway...maybe Rt. 50. Start in Ocean City, MD and finish in San Francisco (I believe that's where it ends). The movie tonight was an all-time favorite (although the books were better)...Lord of the Rings: Return of the King.

This was an aborted effort on a Red course. For the first time in a long time, I was absolutely not into this today and was having zero fun. I also twisted my ankle, a stinger, coming out of the first control and decided by control #4 not to risk hurting it more before next weekend. A very depressing day.

Just so this day wouldn't be a total loss, I came home and did my weight training so I wouldn't aggravate my ankle any more. I'll ride the trainer tomorrow. I travel again this week, this time to Las Vegas. I should have more training opportunities than I did when I was in Denver a few weeks ago.