10k tempo run @ wonderland trail + BVR connector road
Easy first half, moderate to hard on the way back
time - 49:06
Mostly smooth trail w/ a few technical sections and climbs, rolling hills
3 x iso lunges each side
- Notes: Huge day. This has literally been the first long run in over a year without hip flexor pain/issues. Usually without fail around miles 2-3 it starts to get tight and continues to get worse, but literally I didn't have any issue at all. I have really started working on my running technique and more specifically keeping myself tight in the core. Maybe that helped, who knows. But I am shitting my pants with excitement about this...it's a big deal. I like this route a lot - there was a killer muddy hill at mile 4...I was hunched over struggling up that bastard for a while.
- Sleep: Eh, fine.
- Nutrition: Good. Had some bread.
- Body: Hammies are a little stiff and my left shoulder is pretty seriously tight and achy. Feels like some deep soreness in the anterior part of the socket. I'm sure it will be fine with some massage and stretching.
- General: Thoughts on running technique -- I have some good cues that I like for keeping my running form. Think of your body as only a rigid, slightly forward leaning core and your limbs as just going along for the ride. Keeping everything, especially my feet and arms, relaxed and just moving around a tight torso just makes everything easier and helps me pull with my hammies. KISS.
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