09/23/2005

Workout: recovery 5mi.

Because today was an easy run, I took Alex with me on a mini-reconnaissance mission. We headed down the GW Parkway to the start location for Sunday's race. This wasn't so much to review the course--allegedly, most of the course is on the MVT, of which I'm quite familiar. Rather, I wanted to make sure I didn't get lost driving to the start location (mission accomplished).

Unfortunately, this short run reminded me of how extensively undulated and hilly the south portion of the MVT is. While the hills are not nearly as long and pronounced as the Riley's Rumble course, nevertheless they are numerous. While part of my weekend race prep is to assess my expected mileage splits, I sense that after the race some "adjustments" may be necessary due to the not-so-flat course. Then again, I won't be pushing a stroller and 30+ pounds of baggage during the races.