San Diego, CA, USATF XC course shakeout.
First, it looks like a Runner's World Magazine here.
No, actually first, going to 70 degrees in CA from CO and its sub zero temps in 2 hours is a total mental warp.
Then going for a jog where every fifth person you see some national champ, sub 13 5k guy, an AR holder - even more nutty.
Anyways … got out with the team of guys and we jogged the 2k loop a bit. I eschewed the harder strides, concerned they could do more harm than good.
And I felt like CRAP. Heavy legs. It felt humid. The tendon was barking.
But it felt good to be out with the team, laughing, near the ocean.
Even if I am going to get my clock rocked tomorrow.
I have no idea what is going to happen. But something will. Figure I will make the best of it.
Which means I really have no right to be irked at the results when I am done, but I probably will be.
Some shots from the Scouts working the Rocket Launcher box
Its a loaded field out there tomorrow! Hope your tendon cooperates. Enjoy the moment anyway, at least you get to be where its warm and watch the top dudes in the country duke it out! Sounds fun.
ReplyDeleteYeah - it will be fun to watch the races too. The women's field is really loaded.
ReplyDeleteKeep your eye on Ben Bruce
ReplyDeleteHopefully the race went well! Hopefully you at least had fun and enjoyed the day.
ReplyDeleteLooks like you are launching some serious rockets!
Good job in the race. 31:30 and 75th overall. You should be proud.
ReplyDeleteMatt - Ben Bruce was in the mix until the pack splintered at 5k.
ReplyDeleteNMP - less than a stellar performance from me but inspiring to be out there. Yeah - that is a ten pad rocket launcher.
Tomdog - thanks.