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Access Rd to Backwoods (XC Course)

October 27, 2013 (Afternoon)

Exercise Type: Run

Comments:
Ran in the afternoon on campus after meeting with Brendan and working on our report. It was chilly out but I had my old stinky hat (the one that smelled like soggy roadkill cause I never washed it and ran through snowstorms and rain in Cleveland for 4 straight years) so I was comfortable. Started out kinda fast, but my ankle was real tight. I forgot my brace. Headed down campus to the access road. Looks the exact same as it always does, but its nice to cruise back there. Popped out at North Apartments, and headed into the farm fields next to the backwoods. I am pretty sure that is the UMass XC course. Its cut paths through a farm, literally just like Squire Valleevue farm. It def reminded me of charging up those hills in lat season workouts... Came up to the top of the backwoods, took in the view, and I came back down to the parking lot. Did an extra loop in the lot since I didnt want to go through to Orchard Hill cause I wanted to be safe on the ankle. Turns out it was just enough to make it 4 mi exactly. Good run felt like I went fast, slow, then fast. Ankle was tight the whole time, it feels better in the brace.

Essentials: Stretch

Stretched a little at the car. Hopefully get more band exercises later tonight. Good run though, and pretty good mileage this week all things considered. Really getting over the cold is making things easier.