6/24/15

Sun 6/21 - double, 2 hours incl. 5k road race, 10x200 plus 30 minutes elliptigo

AM into PM - 2 hours including 5k race and 10x200. The original plan was to complete my two meet track season this morning, that went by the boards with word that the meet was postponed due to heavy rains that started in the wee hours. Unable to resist the urge to run a race of some kind, which meant a very quick internet search at 8 AM to find a suitable event that I could reach in time. After choosing a race, diddled long enough before leaving to ensure that the warmup would be practically nonexistent. As we were told on the starting line the amount of prize money being given out, I realized I would be running strictly for age group honors. Made a conscious effort to hold something back the first few minutes, which led to an overall mostly even-paced effort if not a particularly impressive one. In hindsight it was best the track meet didn't come off because it certainly would have been a disappointment, too flat and tired overall to put my best foot forward today. For ill-defined reasons (mostly compulsion of course), felt the need to get more bang for the buck by adding in some glorified strides post-race. This took the form of 10x200 in lane 6 of the track with minute jog recoveries. These went in around 37 seconds on average. Brief jog after that before another long break, then a continuation of the cooldown at Fresh Pond. Three loops with excellent company and conversation, very relaxed. Finally, after lunch and a nap, headed home and used the elliptigo to get groceries. Took the scenic route there and the most direct route possible back.

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