6 miles in the am.

PM practice at the track:

2 mile warm up

I figured it was time to tell Coach about how I was going to be going back to New Hampshire for the holidays. I was putting it off because he does not want any of us missing any days. So I told him. And he was not happy. Then we started the workout.

10 x 100m strides

6 x 150m

2 laps easy

3 x 400 m

2 laps easy

4 x 400 m

2 laps easy. I switched back into my trainers (regular running sneakers). Right as I finished tying them, Coach looked over and said, “You’re not done”. I realized that although the other guys were on their cool down and closing 100m strides, I was not done due to that fact that I would be gone next week. I smiled at him and he said, “We are having fun today”. Mind you, the previous 7 400’s were all sub 60 so it was a bit faster than even the hard workouts. I finished the 2 laps easy.

3 x 400 m

2 mile cool down with strides

Surprisingly felt pretty good during and after this workout. Joints and muscles felt strong and pain free. No complaints. Another day on the track tomorrow. Literally no idea what we will be doing. 3rd day this week on the track.

Lots of cool gifts out there this holiday season for the beginner or advanced athlete. One, for example (http://www.ems.com/product/index.jsp?productId=10851182&emssrcid=GoogleBase:PS10851182), is the rolling stick that I use everyday to massage the muscles. This is a very useful loosening tool and its travel size. Long car rides, visiting family over the holidays, present for the stiff athlete…easy to carry and use.

Can’t wait to see the new design for the site! We Are One 365.

AR. NF. NR.

Nick