Putting the training to the test
My last two weeks of training have consisted of 400m repeats, 9 minute time trial, 4 x 5K repeats, 3 x 7 minute repeats, and a 10k time trial.
10 miler training? Half marathon training? Marathon?
Close.
On tap this weekend is the Catherine’s Fat Ass 50K – a no fee, no t-shirt, limited aid kind of race. What it does include is a lot of crazy trail runners and a rockin’ post race party in the parking lot. This year we’ll also be graced with a temperature over 100 degrees. Let’s hope this no frills race has plenty of water for the aid stations.
I’ve also put in the hours doing CrossFit, focusing on squats, cleans, deadlifts, and box jumps. Upper body strength has not been neglected either. This is my first race since dropping out after 16 miles of the Bull Run Run 50 Miler, so I’m just looking to get in some miles even if it means cutting it to 21 or 25 miles due to the heat. I prefer to be running back to the finish and not Death Marching it along the trails.
I’ll be taking a 25# kettlebell with me to throw in a few swings, front squats, cleans, snatches, and windmills as a warm up and cool down. My guess is this will be the only kettlebell at the race.
Here’s to spreading the word!
