...to quote a good friend. I have recently signed up for the Hog's Hunt 50k at Huntsville State Park on April 16. I am not sure I am ready for prime time (50k) and the big question is whether or not I will occupy LAST place. ;) Not that it bothers me to come in last place, because I have never been, nor will I ever be FAST. I just like to be sure I can finish whatever race I enter within the time limit. Paul Stone, the race director, is a very cool guy. The last time I did one of his races and was in danger of missing the cutoff due to a hip problem, I was told that anyone who comes out in these 80+ degree temps with accompanying high humidity to do 50k will be counted in the results, even if they do finish late. I just do not like to be that person who keeps the volunteers waiting.
My friends from Houston Trail Runners Extreme will be manning one of the aid stations. They have been warned... I may be one of the last people they see before they wrap things up for the day...
Anyway... I am leaving the house early today so that I can come home from work early and get in about 6 miles on the treadmill before dinner. I hope to do about 15 miles on Sunday.
An interesting note on the strength training: I am not as sore as I thought I would be. The trainer will be in the gym on Monday when I go in for my workout... so I am going to ask him if we can add a few more items to the workout list, and up the weight just a little. BABY STEPS... need to strengthen this back, not injure it.
Now, the new workout schedule:
Sunday - LSD
Monday - Tempo in the morning, Strength Training in the afternoon
Tuesday - Day off
Wednesday - Hill workout or Intervals
Thursday - Strength training
Friday - EZ walk
Saturday - ? might be a cycling day... need something fun here!
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