Running Log January 27th, 2017- Speed Day
Ok, stop laughing, yes this was a speed day for me.
This was also the first time all year that I attempted the Canterbury Loop.
The Course
The Canterbury Loop is a 3 mile run that begins with a .5 mile slight downhill that turns into a big uphill, then a big downhill. As you hit the 2 mile mark there is a short uphill followed by a short downhill.
That makes it a very interesting run. In other words, it is very easy to screw it up. Last year when I was over-striding and heel-striking, my calves would be on fire by the middle of the first climb. My first mile times were terrible and I would try and make it up on the downhill which turned out to be another big mistake. Over-striding and steep downhills are a disaster waiting to happen. This course pounded my calves into hamburger meat.
So let’s see how I did with my new running form.
My Time
The first mile still took it’s toll on me. The difference this year is that my calves didn’t blow up and I was able to keep my heart rate at a sustainable pace. The course was easier and dare I say, enjoyable? It is going to be interesting to me to see how these times change during the course of the year.
The Metrics
Look how close I came to being in the green for cadence! Whoopee! There is hope.
Personal Records
Personal records may be the coolest feature about Lumo Run. I love completing a run and seeing if I have any new personal records. I am not saying anything but I am closing in on the mythical sub 10 minute mile. I could be so bold as to say I am closing in on 3 sub 10 minute miles strung together. If I could do that on this loop, that would be something.
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