COVID-19
Running
5 time All American
This was going to be a big year for me. I turned 60 and planned to dominate the over 60 AG. Unfortunately, most races were cancelled.
The new year came in with excitement as I began training for Boston 124. For most of January and February Justin and I did doubles, getting almost 200 miles each month. I got in 10 full weeks of training and started week 11 before Boston was postponed.
Calhoun's NYD 5k - 22:59. We did this one as a part of a workout, but still got a champagne glass and All American.
Calhoun's 10 Miler - 1:19:44. This was used as a training run with a goal of a faster finish than 2019. I achieved it running a 7:39 and 7:34.
Strawberry Plains Half Marathon - 1:53:56. This was another training run and an opportunity to pace a couple friends to HM PRs.
Whitestone 30k - 2:47:54 - I will never do this race again.
On Friday, March 13 the Boston marathon was officially postponed till September. The very next week I started working from home.
In March, Planet Fitness closed due to COVID 19.
In May Tennessee reopens and there was hope for races.
The week of May18th started my second round of Boston marathon training. This lasted only 2 weeks, then the BAA canceled the onsite race and made it virtual. I was deeply disappointed, but it was what I was expecting. I was undecided on doing the virtual race.
On June 6th, I was doing Mile Repeats and what a SHIT SHOW. Niggles included, pre-run migraine, upper back spasm, and hamstring strain. I assume this was prep work for a fast summer 5k. Why do I ever do mile repeats? THAT'S 2020
My first COVID race was not a success. I had a planned PR attempt at the Myrtle Beach Independence Day 5k but ended up with a calf strain.
My second race attempt went much better. The Townsend 10k was beyond hot and there were no PRs, but I did win my first senior grand masters. 48:43
Garmin went down due to a ransomware attack. THAT'S 2020
I started Boston marathon training, again.
September 7, Labor day, I finally got to put the 124th Boston marathon to rest. Kate and I did the virtual 3:51:10 for me. It was a great day.
After VBM recovery I decided to train for shorter, distance race. I was sick of marathons.
In September I started 5k training with the goal of peaking for the Pigeon Forge 5k.
Secret City 5k (November) - 22:25. I won Senior Grand Master
KTC Turkey Trot (November) - 22:02. I was showing improvement.
Dirty South Trail race (December) - I did the short loop, turned my ankle, and ruined my chance for Pigeon Forge. I'm probably done with trail racing.
Started running with The Long on Tuesday's at the Track
Cycling
We had our first Killer Beez ride on February 2nd.
Wednesday Group rides - Our first ride was March 11th. This was my first ride in the B group and Justin's first group leader ride. It kicked my ass.
In April I created my Zwift Power profile in prep for Zwift racing.
Yorkshire Grand Prix Race - My first Zwift race. Initial results had me in 12th and the first American, now looking back on Zwift Power my results are gone.
London International Race (April 12) - I finished 2nd. I was beat at the line.
Trofeo Bologna Race (April 16) - My third race and my first win.
In May Pat tore her ACL on a family Rec Ride. THAT'S 2020
Tour de Rocky Top () was my second ever metric century. This was not a great day. I had a mechanical and struggled to the finish with only the small chainring,
Ride the Plains (October) - Another metric century and these don't get any easier.
Secret City (October) - It was a cold morning and I went out with the young guys, Chris, Jerry, and Justin. I bonked hard. Relative effort 91. Rode back solo.
I began my first Zwift training program (December).
