#rrcaclubchallenge

[cmjhawk86]

Frustration is getting all dressed for your #longrun only to bag it because the left hip is too sore to go. This has been an issue ever since #rrcaclubchallenge 2 weeks ago. If only I could turn the clock back and sleep in that morning. The always-tough course and terrible weather conditions that day, combined with a lack of time to properly warm up, were all culprits. Most days it hurts after getting up in the morning and then it gets better, but today it just won't unlock. Time for some rest and treatment while I watch @barclayspremiership on TV instead of running. I've got 4 weeks until my target race so now is the time to get this cleared up once and for all. #runblr #fitblr #cherryblossomtenmiler #springracingseason #runninginjuriessuck #northfacedctrailhalf #masterstrackathlete (at Mantua, Virginia) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bu1iByfB7ni/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1moyk2oynge6d

[cmjhawk86]

No great #runblr photos tonight, just a #Strava map snap, but I got out there. Actually this was only part of it. I ran earlier to #lifetimefairfax to lead the #tuesdaysocialrun but the group never materialized tonight. So I eventually headed out on my own for the above route. Basically after running the shortest way possible to get to the club, I took a longer sweeping route to get home. About 7 miles total for the night. I still have some lingering soreness from #rrcaclubchallenge but my body felt better as I ran. Sometimes the best therapy for running is more running. Then it was time for strength work in the basement since I was no longer at the gym. #keeponworking #fitblr #winterrunning #cherryblossomtenmiler #masterstrackathlete #northfacedctrailhalf (at Fairfax, Virginia) https://www.instagram.com/p/BuXyGrrBQjS/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=hkb0pgzma7ws

[cmjhawk86]

Easy 10 miles today on the #fairfaxcrosscountytrail. I figured since I have a 10 mile race next weekend, maybe I should cover the full distance before then. Seriously though, I've built up fitness very gradually this cycle, and that meant today was my first double digit run since #richmondhalfmarathon2018. I kept it at a consistent 45-50% effort today, and practiced fueling - @honeystinger gel at 3 miles, @hammernutrition at 6.5. I'll have to run a lot faster next weekend at the #rrcaclubchallenge, and I'm not planning to do any tapering for it. So it will be a test for sure. But it will give me a benchmark for @cucb #cherryblossomtenmiler. #runblr #fitblr #winterrunning #northfacedctrailhalf #masterstrackathlete (at Mantua, Virginia) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bt_yrrOBlYZ/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=ji0m51cugn9y

[cmjhawk86]

Winter storm with snow and ice covering + a scheduled #crosstraining day meant it was the perfect time to break out the #xcskis. @lynnucla traveled around our piece of the neighborhood and for the most part beat the plows to the streets. Nearby trail was in good shape too. Track session on tap tomorrow, #rrcaclubchallenge 10 mile race on Sunday. We’ll have to see how that all plays out in the aftermath of the storm. #runblr #fitblr #winterrunning #xcskiing #cherryblossomtenmiler #northfacedctrailhalf #masterstrackathlete (at Mantua, Virginia) https://www.instagram.com/p/BuHYgyGBEt6/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=v99y54qd7p5v

[cmjhawk86]

#flatme setup for #rrcaclubchallenge tomorrow morning. The @dcroadrunners club singlet is ready and if it’s raining, the top may be covered up by the jacket at right, but then I’ve also got the club cap to signify my team. And I pulled out my old #nikefreeshield flats for my footwear. After not seeing much action for a long time, in the last few months these Frees have seen a lot of work (yep, it looks like another rainy race). I go to them whenever the racing conditions get wet. If the rain stays away I can always go back to the @altrarunning Escalantes that I have trained in all season; they’re in my bag, just in case.

This is a B race for me tomorrow, a benchmark to assess fitness for @cucb #cherryblossomtenmiler in 6 weeks. And with 6 weeks of training behind me, you could say this will be my midterm report card. The “A” goal would be a sub-70 time, probably out of reach tomorrow. The B goal is to be in the 72-73 range. C goal? At least hit the current @mcmillanrunning calculator prediction of a mid-75 time.

#dcroadrunners #winterrunning #runblr #fitblr #springracingseason #northfacedctrailhalf #masterstrackathlete https://www.instagram.com/p/BuPya9Ahfgm/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=k82mzaqvaztx

[cmjhawk86]

I had my final indoor meet of the winter today and decided to finish up the brief season with an attempt at #3200meters. It's always a tough distance to race indoors, when you have to cover 16 laps and deal with dry indoor air that burns the throat. I set an ambitious goal of breaking 13 minutes today and was right on pace with a 6:30 1600 split but I faded a little in the second half and settled for a 13:14. I'll still take that result, as a step forward on the road to getting back to the standard I was at a couple of years ago. I just have to be patient, keep working hard, and stay healthy. Next up is the #rrcaclubchallenge Ten Miler In Columbia, MD, two weeks from now. That will be my first true test of fitness for @cucb #cherryblossomtenmiler. Overall it was a good day for our fledgling but growing track club. I look forward to more races with my new teammates. #runblr #fitblr #indoortrack #winterrunning #springracingseason #masterstrackathlete #mcmillanrunning #mcmillanrunteam #athleticseast (at Episcopal High School in Alexandria, Va.) https://www.instagram.com/p/BtuctI5Buqi/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=klvtljn10y8i

[cmjhawk86]

After the winter storm yesterday and warming back up today, the track was a snowy/aslushy mess. So I made do for my #400meterrepeats workout by going to the flattest straightest part of the #wodtrail to do them. I did 12 x 400, then 3 x 200. Happy to see I was pretty consistent on the 400s. Now I need to dial it back for a couple of days to get ready for the #rrcaclubchallenge 10 Miler on Sunday. I’ll be racing for @dcroadrunners, and hopefully we can post a good masters result. #runblr #fitblr #winterrunning #intervals #springracingseason #cherryblossomtenmiler #masterstrackathlete #northfacedctrailhalf #dcroadrunners (at Dunn Loring, Virginia) https://www.instagram.com/p/BuKOHxnhlO8/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=141nmyc6gq83p

[theadamwysocki-blog]

Race day! RRCA Maryland Club Challenge ... 10 miler ... amazing to see running clubs from all over the state and so many amazing runners 🏃proud to represent @rasac_harford_county_run_club and looking forward to running even faster next year! #run #running #rrcaclubchallenge #rrca #rasac #snowflakeseries2017 (at Howard Community College)