Rained this afternoon but it stopped by late afternoon. Track was wet, shifting winds and a pleasant 68º. Now entering a rainy period. Will be dodging storms to get tomorrows workout in. Today was brief on the track... some squats and abs in the morning, then a hard 800, 2x100, and weights in the gym.
Hoka trainers on
stretches, drills, 2 x100
800m - 2:30.07 (71.75, 78.32 / 35.10, 35.65, 38.35, 39.97)
2 x 100m - 14.37, 13.33
Gym:
- glute machine 2x50 w/ 285 lbs, adds, abds, hams, hip flexors, calves, quads
The 800m was an improvement over last time. Not close to goal pace. I was trying to get 70 / 76 - 2:26, but ran 71.7 / 78.3. About 4 sec off, but a 4.7 sec improvement over last Monday. As a comparison, my splits at Nationals were 67.5 / 71.2 last year. I won't be doing that again. If I can go 2:25, might be a good goal for Sunday if I race an 800m. I'd be happy with 2:22 at Hayward. And ... I got my official acceptance for the Masters Exhibition at Hayward today. Those who were waiting til this acceptance to make travel plans are going to have trouble. I wish Roya could go but the ticket would be close to $1100.
I'm a little concerned that they may not hold the meet this weekend in Atlanta because registration has been small, so I have a backup option in Murfreesboro. In fact, I may run the 400m in the AAU meet in Murfreesboro on Sat., and then the 800 on Sunday in Atlanta. Might work out better.
Tempo tomorrow. 137.5 lbs after workout
USATF
As I mentioned, Lee B. sent me a nice email of acceptance to the Masters 800m at Hayward coming up in 20 days. I also received my USATF travel grant. I guess that means I'm a semi-pro athlete now? I'm not going to tell you how much they gave me, but it was less than a thousand. They give these only to those athletes who ranked at the top in the world rankings, so I consider it an achievement.
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