Well I am back into the swing of things. Yesterdays practice went well but I really pushed myself too hard and felt that familiar achy pain in the back of my knees. We did a super long warm up after the Coaches talked to us about expectations for the season. Then we did 2x (120m and 150m sprints at 80%) with a 200m walk for recovery after both sprints then 200m sprint at 60% with 200m walk recovery then 100m sprint and a cool down. I felt like I was going almost 100% just to keep up with Abby - Not my best idea. My legs did feel great though for most of it because I had taken the time to rest over the break.
We then went and lifted upper body and I plan to max out once again probably later this week. I am hopeful that I will be able to get over 100lbs. Also I am looking for team warm ups - we want ones that are warm and kind of like the nike or brooks zip up tops and bottoms. Any suggestions on a good website to look at? Otherwise I am hoping my Coach has some connections!
In the theme of December and Christmas, I started reading The Christmas Mystery by Jostein Gaarder last night. It is a very cute Christmas book that has one chapter for each day starting Dec. 1st and going to Dec 24th. I suggest picking it up - its good for children and adults and definitely gets you into the Christmas spirit!
I am headed off to Day 2 of practice soon! Have a great day!
Tuesday, December 2, 2008
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I think eastbay.com has team stuff?!? If I remember correctly. I don't know if it's any good or if it's even at a reasonable price but every once and awhile they send me their catalogs and I see team stuff in there.
hmm... definitely eastbay. my brother and i are asking for the L.L. Bean 1/2 zips i'm not sure how warm they are but they have reflective colors for nighttime.
those practices sounds intense... good luck at day 2!!!
Good work and have fun with day 2
Eastbay for sure. Good luck on day 2!
Nice job!
This may be a silly question, but how do you know what 60% or 80% feels like? Are you targeting a certain pace or just a feeling of exertion?
Glad practice went well. I don't know much about warmups. THat sounds fun though, what are your team colors? Good luck with that.
i agree with marcy, eastbay is a great place for team stuff.
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