Training Log Archive: Charlie

Had a bunch of different plans today, but the sun came out and it was so nice. Off to McLean Game Refuge, in such a state of excitement that I forgot my forerunner, but I don't really need the track. I've been there many times. I didn't know what to expect, and my legs were a little tender from all the squats yesterday. I decided to put a little effort into it, and thought maybe a 52 would be achievable. I was getting tired, but just kept going. My time was more than a minute faster than my best time last year. Amazing!

So where did that come from?
- lost a few pounds, but not that many.
- lots of time off from running is restful
- re-dedication to crossfit and rowing
- generally better hamstring health
- the vagaries of random performance variation

Perhaps a little of all of them. But I'm convinced enough that I'll keep rowing.

A little AP research reveals that this appears to be my 3rd fastest time on this run in the last several years. Best was 46:29 in Sept '09, followed by 47:10 in Nov '08.

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Very nice visit from Lyn W, who came to wish Rhonda well and bring some goodies. Delicious pumpkin soup and homemade bread. We all went for a pleasant walk on a warm afternoon, part of Rhonda's rehab.

1/2 hour of laurel wrangling, working on a new trail segment through a particularly dense patch. Stress relieving.