This has been a strange track season. This past week, Wisconsin, where I live much of the year, held its high school track meet, Division 3. In California, where I also live, they are doing a “pretend” California State meet.
Men’s 10,000m, US Olympic Trials, June 18, 2021, photo by Kevmofoto
Life changes. What was nice last night in Eugene was watching the 1500m heats and 800m heats. Athletes like Athing Mu and Hobbs Kessler, young by any standard, were signed by professional brands. Also in the races were Olympic champions.
Breathe in experiences. It is okay to be nervous, it helps you prepare for the big events. Savor the experiences.
Today, enjoy the easy runs.
Friday: light run, 40 minutes easy pace, stretch, 4 x 150 m stride-outs, light cooldown.
2021 RunBlogRun, week # 4, Summer mileage, day 5
Monday: light run, 40 minutes easy pace, stretch, 4 x 150 m stride-outs, light cooldown.
Tuesday: warm-up, relaxed 55-65 minute run in the hills, enjoy the day, cooldown.
Wednesday: light run, 40 minutes easy pace, stretch, 4 x 150 m light cooldown.
Thursday: warm-up, run in the hills, get in 40 minutes in your 65 minute run of hill running, cooldown.
Friday: light run, 40 minutes easy pace, stretch, 4 x 150 m stride-outs, light cooldown.
Saturday: warm-up, 60 minute run in a park, moderate pace, with ten minute hilly run during run, cooldown
Sunday: Long run, 65-75 minutes, at a conversational pace
