I wasn't sure if running the Kickapoo race would set my recovery back, but today my legs felt 90%, the deep thigh soreness is just about gone, and a slight fatigue is all that remains. I recently bought a pair of NB LDS spikes. They are 6 ounces, and feel comfortable on my feet. I felt like doing hard loops at Busey Woods with the spikes, so I rode my bike there and warmed up a mile on the horse track, then did 6 x 1000m loops at hard effort. Everything felt fine, so that made me decide that I will be ready for the Farmdale 32 mile race on October 17. When I got home I registered for the race, and am looking forward to seeing how I do this year. Last year Farmdale was my first ultra, and I feel I have gotten stronger since then. They changed the course this year, shortening it by 1.5 miles. If I am feeling good I plan on giving another 100% effort. The training I will do leading to the race will be hard loops at Busey, one 2-3 hour hill session, and maybe some hard sprinting.
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