I'm not too sad to say that the winter out here in Flag hasn't been nearly as rough as the one that my east coast brethren are dealing with. There's not much better than a 50 degree day in late January to get you pumped up for training.
Not that I need anything to help me get pumped.
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| Left to Right: Adam Vess, Forrest Misenit, Me |
Last weekend me and a few of my TRF pro bros decided to have a little fun and knock some rust off, so we entered the mile at the recent NAU Invitational.
I haven't touched much speed work, so I was just hoping to compete with the guys and have some fun with it. Video is below, I'll spare you the details and let you check out the action for yourself.
Since then I've just been grinding out some miles and good workouts, getting ready for a fun series of races.
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| 8 mile SS @ Buffalo Park: 5:17 avg. |
This weekend I'll head out to Boston to run a 3k, with none other than Adam Vess, and attempt to run under 8:03 and qualify for the US Indoor T&F Champs. I'm not keying up for this one too much, just want to get a good quality race in. At the very very least, I hope to knock off an old PR of mine (8:15).
What I'm really getting ready for are the US Cross Country Championships in Boulder on 2/15. I've been putting in the miles, and a lot of strength work to prep for this one. I've had some of my best tempo efforts since I've been up here, so I think I'm really rounding into form at the right time
After that is hopefully US Indoor, which would be a nice bonus to finish off the winter season.
Just want to stay healthy, and stay fit. A big spring is to come.
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Nick
