Monday, September 4, 2017

NINE 4 - 10 (36.3) Blue Ridge Relay

Monday 4

Hip and knee mobility x 3
Eccentric calf knee straight 2 x 15
Eccentric calf knee bent 1 x 15

Haw Ridge Low Gap Loop

I felt stronger today.

Tuesday 5

Hip and knee mobility x 3
Eccentric calf knee straight 2 x 15
Eccentric calf knee bent 1 x 15

Heavy storms kept me from running today, but I began packing for Blue Ridge.

Wednesday 6

Hip and knee mobility x 3
Eccentric calf knee straight 2 x 15
Eccentric calf knee bent 2 x 15

Physical Therapy - 2 miles on the Alter G. Total Gym calf press, eccentric calf, hip extension, Swiss ball squats, single leg balance. THe plan is to continue forward with the exercises I've been given and focus on lengthening my stride on the right.

2 Up, 4 MP, 1 Down

Drills and LS. MP splits 8:19, 8:18, 8:17, 8:15. SAM 2 sets of single leg squats

Yoga - Pints and poses at CPHV

Thursday 7

Travel to West Jefferson to race the Blue Ridge Relay.

Friday 8

We were up early to travel to Grayson Highlands State Park. At 6:00 a.m. we began our attempt of the Blue Ridge Relay. I had legs 3, 12, 21, and 30. 

Leg 3 

7:38 a.m. begin time. 367 elev gain. 8:45 pace

Leg 12

2:42 p.m. begin time. 607 elev gain. 8:52 pace

Leg 21

10:42 p.m. begin time. 1194 elev gain. 9:49 pace

Saturday 9

Leg 30

7:24 a.m. begin time. 161 elev gain. 8:16 pace

Sunday 10

I'm very sore and tired. I'm also very proud of the effort of our team. Travel from Asheville.