Crispy concrete niner
Posted on 03. Nov, 2006 by Brad in Training
Surface: Concrete
Mileage: 9
Duration: 01:29:37
Pace: 09:57/m
Shoes: Montrail Hardrock
The low temperatures lately have made the weather downright crispy. With yesterday’s mostly clear skies and sun, I figured an afternoon run would be enjoyable. I didn’t want to travel and battle the traffic, though, so I stuck close to home.
I took my headphones so that the monotony of the stride and cadence would not bore me. Plus, during the week in the early afternoon, the trail is not crowded. I started out slowly to conserve my energy in case I wanted to extend the distance, but I soon remembered why road training hurts for any significant distance. My legs were already tightening up after only 6 miles. After just over 8 miles, I decided to stop at 9. I was still making a pretty good pace and had no pain, but I was ready to be done and warm up inside.
A day after the run, my legs are about as tight as the day after the Palo Duro 50K but I went less than a third of the distance. Now I realize how after a road marathon I am a total gimp the next day at work but after a trail ultra, I can make it quite easily. But I think having some road training every once in a while is good. It helps with consistent pacing and form if you can stand more boring scenery :-)
