Weather - 32 degrees, cloudy. Ran 4 miles to the Zendo, meditated for 2.25 hours, then ran 3 miles to Cardinal and did 5 sets of strength exercises, and then 40 minute walk home. The only negative effect from yesterday's race are stiff quads, but it is slight, and should recover quickly. My race effort yesterday bodes well for the upcoming season. If I am capable of running 6:30 miles with no speed practice, I should be able to bring it 10-15 seconds lower with just a few weeks of intervals and repetitions. The next race is in 2 weeks, the Mountain Goat 15k at Kickapoo State Park. Unlike the January Siberian at Kickapoo, this race is run on the hilly park roads. I ran it last year out of shape in 1:11. Considering that my endurance is presently good, I should be able to run it at least a couple of minutes faster. #114 z.m. - #28
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