Notes
The Stampede starts in Playfields Park then loops through City greenbelts; the course is flat like all of Davis except for the freeway overpass (which thankfully was not part of the venue).
The weather was perfect at post time with temperature of 45 degrees under overcast skies. I gave a good effort for the entire trip. But damn the going was tough. Pacing improved over recent outings: 7:21, 7:29, and 7:11. Average heart rate 159 with a high of 183; average run cadence 171 with a max of 182; average stride length 1.27m. I’m thinking this will be the high watermark timewise for this racing cycle.
It challenges the conventional wisdom, but I raced well today despite avoiding any speed training for the past twelve months. Perhaps credit is due to consistent Slow-Distance training, and the elevation challenges at Lake Sonoma and Shiloh.
Chose a road less travelled to check out Green River Brewing in Winters. This rustic taproom was hopping with locals of all ages. Twenty five craft beers were on the tap wall, including GRB’s own zesty orange IPA, which I generously indulged along with some tasty pub grub.