September 28, 2009 - Weekend recap and 10K victory!

This past Sunday was a race day. 10k race in Edgewater, MD around the property of the YMCA. The course seemed a bit longer than 10k, maybe from the rain and all the water that covered the tree-lined trails. The race itself was fun, though I didn't hit my goal of under 38:00. My legs felt really heavy during miles 3 and 4 which I think might be from all the swimming I've been doing as of late. Though my time wasn't what I wanted, it was a nice feeling to win a race (even if it was a small event). Congratulations to my roommate Jonathon for finishing the 5k strong and taking second overall in the 5k!

After the race Jonathon and I threw a football around with some kids that participated in the race. We lost by two touchdowns to Colin, William and Marshall who were some of the toughest and fastest 10 year old's I've ever seen! It was a great active cool-down and a good way to spend an hour while waiting for the organizers to put together the results.

After returning home, I ate a brunch of bacon and eggs with toast, and crashed on the couch for an hour. The focus was to get some calories and electrolytes in my system for my 4 PM hockey game in Laurel, MD. It was our season opener, for the Yokels, and we played hard following an early 3-0 deficit, losing 5-4 with 1.5 seconds left in the game. I had a goal and despite the 10K earlier, felt fresh and quick on my skates. It was nice to be back on the ice!

Overall the last few days have been very exciting. The focus this week is my thesis, followed by daily swimming and running. I love Monday's as they reset the clock on training and work, and allow me to focus on what I need to do to finish my PhD and push myself in training for another week.

Recap of Weekend Training/Race:

• Friday: Morning: light crossfit warmup, swim (~800 meters) PM: Swim (~600 meters)
• Saturday: Rest, 2 hours yard/house work
• Sunday: 10k Race (1st place! 41:30), played football with some 10 year olds, hockey game (lost with 1.5 seconds left- score a goal)