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Sunday September 05 2010
Cross Country - Running on grass
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Posted on: Thursday November 26 09:36:13 AM
In preparation for this Saturday's 5k cross country masters race, I ran yesterday, as much as I could, along the grass portion of the Lakeshore path. During this part I made an effort to do some intervals, trying to hit the same 4 minute/km pace I ran last weekend's 5k race.What a shock, it didn't happen. In fact I couldn't even get close. I seemed to max at out around a 4:30 pace. Now, perhaps I was a bit tired, having already run 9k at lunch time, with only a few hours rest between but still, I could really tell the terrain was a factor in leg turnover.
Saturday now scares me, a little. Hopefully the grass where we race is not as long, or at least trampled enough that there is some firmness to the ground because it seems my stride is not suited for a soft spongy surface.
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Posted by Dave on: Thursday November 26 09:36:13 AM
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Pricey
Cross country is a bitch mate. I ran a pretty tough course this time last year, grass, mud, sand and 'the puddle'. Its a ton of fun, but dont expect pacing to be anything like on the road.
If you can get your hands on them I strongly suggest a pair of spikes. They will make all the difference in the slippery stuff.
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Posted on: Thursday November 26 12:02 PM
Dave
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Posted on: Thursday November 26 12:18 PM
A Runner
hey Dave: didn't think you touched the ground when you run.
good luck and have a great race
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Posted on: Saturday November 28 03:33 PM