Well, I ran a race this past weekend, a 10K in Shelburne, VT benefiting childhood cancer. Well, I didn't expect it to be a very big race, however I did have a time goal leading up to the race of 33:00. Well, the week leading up to the race I was bit by the K9 on the leg, leaving me pretty sore. In fact I wasn't totally sure I was going to be able to race. But I sucked it up and on race day I changed my goal to 36:00. Nope, that didn't happen either..............I led from the beginning, and ended up winning the race, but i ran a 38:00. Second place was 1:15 behind me, so clearly I wasn't pushed and with the cool temps I just kinda fell into the slower pace. Well, it's behind me, and next up is the Sunappee Turkey Trot 5K on Thanksgiving Day. Goal: sub 18:00.

As far as today is concerned, decided to run a speed workout..............planned to run 6X400 repeats. Wasn't real sure what to expect for times because I forgot to figure that out before leaving the house, but as I got into them I planned to just run consistant times. Well, I changed my plan a little at the track, instead of 6X400, I ran 4X400 and then finished with 2X400/200 combos. First 400's went as follows:

1- :67
2-:70
3- :70
4- :71

I'll be honest, for some reason my legs felt like cement. But I finished up with the two 400/200 combos. I ran a hard 400, jogged a 200, then finished with a fast 200. Times were pretty decent, I was very happy with the 200's:

1- :70/:31
2- :72/:30

Finished up the day with a jog back to Wheelock Park to pick up Jr and the truck and head home. My leg cramped up during the cooldown, which concerned me, but I'll survive. Tomorrow= Easy 4 or 5.