Monday: 15
New Haven, CT. New Haven Road Race 20K. Separate write-up to follow.
Tuesday: 8
Groton, CT. After a meeting in Groton, Bluff Point seemed a good place to go, especially as the crowds would be really light there in the steady rain. Parked at Poquonnock River Walkway, and other than the wooden walkway and paved bike path back from Haley, ran almost all single-track trail. Saw but one other "crazy" out in the rain: A guy on his bike who laughed as he saw me out in the rain as well. The rain actually felt really good!
Wednesday: 22!
Newport, RI. Longest run before Detroit Marathon in less than six weeks. From Easton's Beach, out to Sachuest and back, and then CCW around lower Newport, including Fort Adams and Brenton Point. Six easy, 10 at MP (target 6:20), and final six easy was the plan. My miles splits during the MP block were all over the place, from 6:01 to 6:40. At first, I was pretty disappointed by this inconsistency, but I chalked it up to the wind and the hills. I remember running slightly downhill at Fort Adams down to the water, and ironically, that was my slowest mile of the block, BUT there was a strong headwind I was running into. When I take the average of my ten MP block splits, it comes to exactly 6:20! Well, OK then, pretty good after all. Coffee stop afterwards at Custom House in Middletown.
Thursday: 12
AM: Charlestown, RI. Run with Brady on Sammy C's, Lenny Lane, and Vin Gormley. Was concerned Sammy's would be overgrown, but I happened to run into Rhody Seth as he was finishing up his trail run and he said it wasn't. He was right! Post-run jump off the docks into the pond.
PM: Westerly, RI. After a summer hiatus from WTAC board meetings, they resumed tonight at Barlow Preserve, and with them the optional pre-meeting group run. With several folks being away, it ended up being just Justin P and me running. This was fine, and he asked to tour the new Pumpkins 10K course, or at least the new sections of the course, and we did.
Friday: 12 run, 1 walk, 2 hike
AM: Westerly, RI. With Brady. 2.4 miles. Run and flag this evening's WLT Full Moon Fitness Hike "long course" at Riverwood Preserve.
PM: Westerly, RI. 1 mile walk with town officials reviewing impending excavation project at Bradford Preserve for the paved ADA-compliant path. Particularly focused on impact to WHS XC meets and Run for the Pumpkins.
PM: Charlestown, RI. 10-mile solo CCW loop around the pond using the VG Trail, plus Wildlife Loop/Burlingame Trail. Dunk in Watchaug Pond post-run.
PM: Westerly, RI. Back at Riverwood for the hike itself, with Jana. I was asked to lead the "long course" group of 18, with the overall organizer sweeping. The group's pace was quicker than I expected, especially the first ten or so. Some said the label of "Fitness" in the event helped in that regard. Great food and drink spread at the end!
Saturday: 10 run, 1 walk
AM: Groton, CT. Run from Eastern Point Beach Park to Bluff Point State Park. Mostly an OAB, with differing short loops at beginning and end only. Glad I got out there before temps went up into the 80s. Jump in the water afterwards, followed by using outdoor showers before getting ready for the race.
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| Start and finish of today's run |
AM: Groton, CT. Assisted Jeff A in race directing the Groton City Brew Run.
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| Start of the 2nd annual Groton City Brew Run. 11am. It was hot and sunny. I was happy to be on the sidelines for this one. |
Sunday: 10 run, 11 bike, 0.5 swim
Middletown, RI. Newport Tri. Separate write-up to follow.
Weekly mileage: 90 run, 11 bike, 4 walk/hike, 0.5 swim
Weekly synopsis: Great week, with a lot of big accomplishments. Biggest mileage week in eight years. (I ran a 102.7 mile week back in September 2014). 22-miler mid-week with successfully hitting target PR. And a tri just for fun. Now time to dial it back. Detroit five weeks from today.
Weekly highlight: 22-mile mid-week run in Newport and Middletown. I hit the pace I wanted, the scenery was beautiful, and unlike at New Haven Road Race on Monday, I felt good while running it.
Weekly lowlight: Awful humidity at New Haven Road Race.
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