"Now you wouldn't believe me if I told you, but I c[an] run like the wind blows." Forrest Gump suckers.
Monday's run at the track was a breeze compared to trail running. Coach had us complete running exercises known as 200's which basically consists of sprinting around the track for 200 meters and then jogging the rest of the way for a recovery. We did a total of twelve laps with the goal of repeating your speed each time you sprinted the 200 meters. After including warm up and cool down laps I ran a total of eighteen laps, which is roughly four and a half miles.
My speed stayed consistent between 40 seconds and 44 seconds to complete 200 meters. I thought I did pretty well and even lapped three of the people who regularly kicked my butt at the trails. I can really feel my running strength getting better.
The only downside to the exercises was that we were sharing the track with the Bayside football team. Nothing will make you fill sillier than exercising and wheezing in front of a bunch of in shape, testosterone breathing teenagers. Those guys motors did not stop and they thankfully moved their practice to the inside of the track soon after we got started.
There was also some competition on the track that motivated me to race harder. A group of kids (who looked between the ages of eight and twelve) were using the track to practice relay races. I was fortunate to start at the same time or right at the same time as some of the kids on different occasions. What did I do? Did I go about my own way and ignore the little guys? Heck no, I sprinted my ass off to show those little bastards up of course. On one of the occasions, I actually came right up behind the little kid and jumped into the second lane right as I was passing him. I bet I scared the crap out of the little guy but at least he did not beat me. Hey, he has to learn to lose at some point, and I am the perfect person to teach him.
On Tuesday I had to run four miles and after warming up for the first mile, I ran the final three in about twenty six minutes. My five k time is really coming down from where it was in March. I wish I could redo the Seeds five k tomorrow to erase that shameful time from my name. Remember kids, race results are forever.
Wednesday was a rest day so I hit the gym. Tonight is a six miler, Friday is a four miler, Saturday is a five miler and Sunday is the longest run of my life, nine miles. Hopefully I can get up early enough to not get heat stroke.
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