The Oracle of Apollo Snippets from the life of Apollo Lee

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Mar 11, 2008 - 21:03

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CrossFit Day 107

Today’s workout was the 5 km run. I headed out to the track under cover of darkness, as usual, in my kayaking shirt and a desire to beat my previous best. Last time, I finished five seconds slower than my previous run. Today, I’m aiming for a time of 26:30, which will be 14 seconds faster than my personal best.

As usual, I started out by trying to push my pace a little, so when I start to lag later on, I’ll hopefully be able to hold on for a 2 minute lap average. I maintained a sub 2:00 pace on the first six laps, except for the fourth, when my iPod headphones came out and I slowed down to reinstall them. As I rounded the 12th lap and noticed that I would beat my 26:30 goal if I maintained my pace, I decided to start the afterburner. Really hoping for a nice 26:00 finish, I lengthened my stride and started to fly. Unfortunately, I started my kick too softly and too late. But, I chopped 39 seconds off my previous best and 25 seconds off my stated goal. That’s a win, as far as I’m concerned.

Total time: 26:05.11 for 13 laps (5214 m)
Fast Lap: 01:53.87 (2)
Slow Lap: 02:05.83 (11)
Average Lap: 02:00.39

My HRM: 26:42, 0:28 zone (hard); HR: 189 avg, 199 max; 451 cal

Previously:

  1. Feb 16, 2008: 26:49
  2. Feb 09, 2008: 26:44
  3. Jan 16, 2008: 27:00
  4. Dec 28, 2007: 28:02
  5. Dec 20, 2007: 28:23
  6. Nov 29, 2007: 28:45
  7. Sep 26, 2007: 32:06

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