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Saved by Thea J.

December 29, 2020 (Morning)

Exercise Type: Run

Comments:
Jon Ettinger ('03 - teammate and former sprint coach) and I flew through Rock Creek Park at a pace that really wasn't that fast but revealed to me yet again how out of shape I am. Actually, I never really had trouble talking; the issue was more that my left calf is still very sore/tight from Saturday's 400s. We cruised along Rock Creek Park on roads and trails and just when we were approaching the brutal climb up my namesake street (Mathewson) out of the park to Ettinger's house, I caught sight of a track star I hadn't seen since she graduated 2-1/2 years ago. Thank you Thea Joseph for giving me an excuse to stop and collect myself for 3 minutes! After that, our climb wasn't so bad. The woods are gorgeous in the December sun. Without leaves on the trees, the views from Ross Drive are magnificent. Trails were dry and firm, are particularly sunny up by Park Road. Looking forward to more runs like this as I get in shape in the coming season.