Staying on Schedule

I ran 7 miles in 59:15 (TM 8:27.9/mi.). I felt great. My left leg feels about 90% today. I also got a 1/2 hour massage.

Day of Rest

I ran 13.05 miles yesterday (Saturday) in 1:50:27 for 8:27.8/mi. (I use Google maps to check my mileage). It was raining hard at times and raining throughout the entire run. But the temperature was 48-54 degrees F so it was a nice run. It was also windy, 30 mph I found out after I got back. But I'm still slower than I was. The bunion has changed my left foot. I swam 50 laps today and found it helps my foot but I feel more stress on my hamstring right after swimming. But overall, swimming helps. Friday I swam 42 laps before seeing my chiropractor. I'm hoping not running today ( I went to the UConn Men's soccer game, they lost 1-0 to St John's) will help me run 7 miles in under 60 minutes tomorrow. Stay tuned. Just over 31 miles for the week.

Two Days in a Row

I ran another 6 miles today in 54:41 TM (9:06.8/mi. pace). Again I ran slow to test my legs. I warmed up the last two days with the strengthening exercises that Sara my PT gave me. My legs feel good now 7 hours later. The next 2 days I plan to swim and then 13 - 14 miles on Saturday. They are predicting rain but like my friend who is rehabilitating her leg said it beats not running. Hopefully it will be at least in the 40's here in Connecticut on Saturday morning.

Latest Updates

Saturday after my run I sat in a traffic jam on the highway for an hour. Holding in the clutch killed my left hamstring. On Sunday I still felt the effect. I ran 6 miles in 50:00 (8:20.0/mi.) which was faster than I thought I was running.
Monday I swam 80 laps and I felt good after. My legs and back felt loose.
Today I ran 6 miles in 54:48 (TM 9:08.0/mi.). This was slower than I had hoped for but OK. I had a 1/2 hour massage right after and my legs feel good now. I see the Podiatrist tomorrow to check on my orthotics. My legs still feel only about 80% of normal.

Wednesday I swam 100 laps. I felt good and ready to run Thursday. Thursday I ran 6 miles in 51:04(TM) which is 8:30.7/mi. with a .25 mile cool down. Then I walked for another 5 minutes.
On Friday my right ankle was a little tender. I was going to take the day off but thought a short swim would do my legs good. After 10 laps my right leg felt great. I swam a total of 50 laps.
Today I ran my favorite 10 miler. My average HR was 149 closer to my marathon HR of 163 and I ran for 1:24:15 for 8:25.5/mi. This is the longest run since August 5th. I felt great!!! I signed up for the New Las Vegas Marathon 2 weeks ago. My plan is to go 13, 15, 18 - 20, 15, 13 , run the Manchester Road Race, 10, and 7 for my long runs up to the marathon.

New Week and Still Feeling Fine

I swam 72 laps (25 yard pool) yesterday. I'm trying to help my running recovery using swimming. Today I ran 4 miles (34:42 TM). I still feel good over 6 hours later. I'll swim again tomorrow.

Best Weekend Since August 5th

Friday I swam 100 laps (1 mile (70.4 laps) in just over 30 minutes). Saturday I ran 8 miles in 1:06:08 (8:16.0/mi. Average HR 145). It was 29 degrees F at 8:15 when I started. Total miles for the week was 18. Sunday I ran 6 miles in 48:39 (Average HR 146-148) for 8:06.5/mi. This is the first time I felt like my old self. I just ran with little pain in my legs. I think I like running in the cold better than the warmer weather. Next Saturday my favorite 10 miler.

Beyond Chicago

I ran 4 miles Monday (38:20 TM) after "graduating" from PT. I have a lot of exercises to perform to get my left leg 100%. I didn't know my leg was weak even though I had great endurance. Today I ran 6 miles (56:43 TM) and worked out for another hour with weights and the PT exercises. I swam Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday but yesterday I cut the middle toe of my left foot and I have to stay out of the water until Friday. I got a tetanus + shot because of the cut on my toe. The leg feels tired but OK this afternoon and my plan is to try and run 7 miles on Saturday morning. I'll be thinking of my friends running the Hartford Marathon.

You Don't Know What You've Got Til It's Gone

The last week I ran well was August 6 - 10; 34 miles that week. That's when my problems blossomed. On the 29th I pulled my hamstring. I went from 231 miles in July to 74 in August.
I have been going to PT now for 3 weeks. I have been swimming (over 5 miles each of the last 2 weeks) and biking (up to 80 miles per week) to stay in shape. But not running shape. Finally my left leg is getting stronger. I ran 6 miles last week. This week I ran 4 miles on Thursday 39:59 (9.59.7/mi.) and today I ran 6 miles in 53:17 (8:52.8/mi.). My leg doesn't hurt today after running (it was 6 hours ago since I finished). The swimming has helped a lot. I feel like I can again start planning to train for a marathon. Boston in April is my goal.