I was very nervous driving up to Wingello State Forest for the Skinny Ass Run (50K Trailrun).
Due to crazy work schedule my training has been reduced to 2 runs max per week, a 100m hill repeats sess and either a longer hill repeat (400m x 10) or a stairs sess (90min). My last long run was a month ago. I told myself finishing was the only goal, even if I walked the last 20.
The course was a mix of fire-trail and forest single-track. Stunning. I ran in the Vibram FiveFingers KSO Trek, which were fantastic on the rocky tracks. no stone bruising issues. I did kick a few tree roots and rocks, so my toes are a little tender, but really no probs at all.
I do not understand why but I smashed the 50K. It felt great, the Treks kept me running light and efficient, the second half I felt strong and kept pushing the pace. With 6.5K to go I decided to see what was left in the tank and upped the tempo (did a 10min -ve split). I pushed 5min/K for 5Ks (felt like I was flying through the forest!) and eased off to cruise the last 1.5k.
Today i feel.. awesome! A little tight in the legs but only a little. I have 1 deep purple toe, but that's it. I am going to run an easy 15k this evening to see how the legs feel, but right now I feel ready to go again. Weird, it kind of doesn't make sense.
I think running in the FiveFingers played a big part by keeping me light, also I wore the Zensah calf compression. Just amazing. I carries on wearing it until I went to bed and I swear my calves feel fesh. incredible.
I am in Pear Beach for 4 days this week and will aim to do a 40+K wed/thurs. What can I say, I'm loving the Fives!
