Base training and bad news
Today was another riviting day of solo base training. I couldn't get out of bed this morning for my am run. Lazy ass. I did a counter nobscott at lunch and forgot to bring my watch. I am thinking a 46:00 or so effort wise. Did abdominals afterwards. Tonight I got lost in area 51 south and ended up on a cool new trail. I am calling it the cavern run because the trail is so narrow and the canopy is right above your head.
Today my training partner got the bad news from his doctor after examining the MRI that the injury is indeed serious. He will be on the DL for 2 months with no running at all. Bike and aqua jog is all he can do. Sucks on many levels, the highest of which, he was getting into fantastic shape. He had a string of PR's indoor's which would have certainly translated into a solid spring season.
Our corporate DMR at Penn's will not be the same without the 1200 meter opening leg he can produce. Lucky for us, his replacement is more than up to the task. Hopefully we will get a win this year after a 2nd in 04 and 3rd in 05.
Some good news was today was a near perfect day. A little less wind and I would call it ideal.
Tune in tomorrow for another riviting day in the life of "Base Training with Ryan." Sure to be a killer installment as I introduce "strides" into the mix. Try not to lose any sleep in anticipation of tomorrow's entry.
That's all I've got.