Training Log – May 22, 2008

SCHEDULE: Warmup, Run, and Stretch

RUN:
      Length: 3.26 miles
      Time: 24:37
      Pace: 7:32 per mile
      Calories Burned: 499

CONDITIONS: Partly sunny, mild, light breeze

NOTES: A quick run to prepare for the Run for Dave. On the whole, the run was a good one, as my pace was steady and I felt good all around as I was running today. This new dynamic stretching warmup routine is definitely a keeper – I once again felt loose going into my run, as opposed to the first half mile feeling like molasses. I didn’t ever really go all out today, I was just trying to take it easy, but still maintain a solid overall pace.

Another thing that I am very happy with is what appears to be increased flexibility. My muscles have some serious issues with tightness, so this has always been a primary concern of mine. The comprehensive stretching that I now do immediately after my runs seems to be helping out a lot.

One minor concern: there seems to be a little stiffness/soreness in my groin area. This has been nagging me a bit the past couple days. It isn’t anything serious at the moment, but it is nagging and takes a good deal of time to loosen up and get comfortable.

Only one more day until Saturday – in case you haven’t guessed, I LOVE race day!

Training Log – May 14, 2008

SCHEDULE: Agility/Speed, Weights, Stretch

SPEED/AGILITY:
     Jump Rope: 10 min.
      Line Drills: 5 min.

WEIGHTS (UPPERS):
     Push-Ups: 3 sets; 12 reps
      Bicep Curls: 3 sets; 10 reps
      Standing Rows (Band): 3 sets; 15 reps

NOTES: Just a quick workout today (about 40 minutes). It’s difficult to get used to this newer style of weight lifting. For football, I am used to do doing high weight, low reps. This is a switch now, as I am trying to go for endurance rather than raw power. It’s just different. I wish I could have done more today, but I misjudged time and I had to get to work. I’ll lift again on Friday, so hopefully I can target everything that I missed today.