Ultra Miko Running

  Race: 2017 Chicago Spartan Super Date: June 10th, 2017 Time: 1:27:20 Place:  68/209 Pre-Race Conditions: I didn’t think I would have seen the course map before writing this but I did. Someone had shared it and I got a good look and decent plan. Hopefully my training works well in this race. I have been focused so much on cardio and running I still haven’t done a ton of strength. I did spend some time the last couple weeks doing the normal push up and pull up routines as well as more of the PT exercises for my legs. Hopefully it will be enough. This race is going to rely on cardio to get me through it. It looks like a runner friendly course that’s incredibly back loaded. I think as long as I keep control and don’t red line too early I have a good shot at a top finish. I want that coin. Knowing my weaknesses in this race I am going to use it as a gauge to see where I need to be in September. Also, made it back to The Edge Sunday for a bit of ninja training. My grip strength...

  Race: 2017 Citi Field Sprint May 13th, 2017 Time: TBD Place TBD Pre-Race Conditions: Race season starting out with a Stadium sprint. Last year I placed 37 th overall at this event with one penalty at the spearman at this race. Weather was a bit chilly but clear. This year looks like rain. Not sure how that will affect the monkey bars or all the stairs, I’m expecting it to be the equivalent of a slip ‘n’ slide. My plan is to just do what I have to do to move efficiently safe and fast. I don’t think there is any specific prerace prep I can do for the rain besides to just grind through it. I’m not sure I’m completely ready for this race. My running and cardio are amazing compared to where I was last year at this time. On a flat road run I feel easily 30sec/mile faster than last year and can hold that pace for a while. Strength wise the last 2 weeks had been hard to work on grip and skill. Some spear throws in the backyard over the last few days will hopefully help. Slightly worried...