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Friday, February 28, 2025

Had a great solo workout on the track today. I followed a workout Alison shared. It was 6 x 150 at a target of 22.5/23.5 seconds each with 4 min between. Then 2 sets of 300s in 66 ish. 

I had the wrong end point for the first three 150s (I thought it was the break line, but it's about 15 or so meters before that on the curve).  So I estimated my first three at like 25 seconds. 4-6 were on target more or less (maybe a little slow) at 24, 23.5, and 23 seconds. My 300s were all consistent at 66 seconds or less. I took a long hot bath with epsom salts last night--maybe that is why my body felt better than ever today. I had minimal tightness, stiffness, soreness in my legs. It was great. After, I went to the gym to do my PT leg exercises and Pilates mat. Yesterday I did Pilates (slow jog to and from) and chest at gym. Wednesday I did gym, arms and back, Pilates mat. Tuesday was a great workout at the track with Alison and Lorraine. We did:

4 x 400, two minutes rests. Goal was first 200 in like 45, all out second 200:
1:23, 1:20, 1:19, 1:16. Cooled down, then I went to gym for PT legs and bars.

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  1. Brad KearnsMarch 2, 2025 at 3:03 PM

    Hey Jeff this is a great blog thanks for taking the time. Congrats on the natl's and other recent success. I forget how I found you but I'm a 'sprinter at 60' so I guess that helped. I was amazed to read about you returning to Sacramento for last years' outdoor nationals after having competed in the 1982 state meet at Hughes Stadium. I was racing at nationals in the M55, and also the high school meet in '82 - 1600m!!

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  2. Jeff ConwayMarch 5, 2025 at 5:41 AM

    Hello, Brad! Thanks so much for taking a moment to comment. I write this blog mostly for myself, but it's terrific to know that other athletes my age might read it and appreciate it. That's so awesome that you, too, competed at state in '82 & competed there again at natl's! A quick search brought up your website--wow! You're so accomplished as an athlete and fitness writer. Congrats!

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  3. Brad KearnsMarch 7, 2025 at 2:26 PM

    Thanks Jeff I hope to see you around at the meets. I will continue to enjoy your blog.

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  4. Brad KearnsMarch 7, 2025 at 2:27 PM

    email me any time bradkearns1@gmail.com I wonder if you like whey protein and/or creatine supplements and would like to try my BradNutrition.com products? Ill hook you up!

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