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Sunday, October 12, 2025




Sunday Morning track practice at Germantown Academy. It was a challenging one today: 4 x 1,000 meters at faster than my 5K pace. 3 and a half minutes between each: I did 3:50, 3:54, 3:54, and 3:48. I stayed with Alison and Keith (just behind them actually) for all four (remember--they have stronger aerobic strength/endurance than I at present). I was happy with my performance. I did not think I would be able to keep all four under 4 minutes, but I did!   


(these pics curtesy of our team photographer Walter B.!)






Last week I had a good training week: Monday I had Pilates mat, Tuesday and Thursday I ran to and from the studio for my Pilates lessons. I was at the gym 5 days--did my legs on two seperate days, which I like--getting legs in twice a week. Friday I went for a 5 mile run along the river. I ran straight through (no intervals/rests). Pace was 10 minutes a mile--but that includes running backwards up the long ramp connecting the South Street Bridge to the river trail, and I did it 3 times! 

Just got a new book titled, How Champions Think: In Sports and in Life, by Dr. Bob Rotella. Read first two chapters last night. Very good! One characteristic champions at the top of their respective sports share? OPTIMISM. I think I am going to LOVE this book. 

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