3pm solo at OC Trails; Rain run! 15-25 mph SSE; 1633; 55 w/54 DP; Boston Boost.
Avg 7:31; included 9 x 12-15 sec striders on back half.
Glad I did this shakeout/shiver run before Route 66 HM tomorrow. Why?
1) Whoever suggested wearing Nitrile gloves gave good advice (at least for this temp); my fingers didn't go numb until after getting home taking gloves off. Wore them under my Manzilla Neoprene Windstopper gloves that by themselves are not warm.
2) Learned that while for the most part the Continential rubber soles of Adidas are grippy...if you hit wet fallen leaves still very slick. Also depending on the coating on the surface of a road or parking lot it can still be slick. Will need to be cautious on curves with wet surface tomorrow.
3) The "lost in my closet" Hind vest that haven't seen in years worked well over my singlet. Other than through arm holes kept my dry. Might go with this and if get wind to my back in last miles and too warm...throw away.
4) My left inner ankle still sore on cuts/turns. Maybe some aceto- pre-race will keep the sharp pain away.
5) My legs are feeling it today; a day off can do wonders.
Route 66 = ready to run it. It will be rolling hills like TR but not hot. I will be more agressive than TR, but save racing the edge for Houston w/no hills. Looking forward to a good race and fun day w/Court and friends! Fully expect JH to hit his goals and proud of him for setting his own agenda.
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