So after running last evening I thought I wouldn't be as fresh today. I got up to see the Red Sox early and they lost 5-1 to Oakland.
I went out at 10:00 to run and I felt a little stressed. I thought I was running slow but when I checked at 3+ miles I was running at 7.8 mph. WOW I have run so fast so quick ion a run in a while. At 4.66 miles I was at 7.9 mph. I had a hill with a bad road surface and some head winds and feel to 7.7 mph but I felt strong. I kept pushing and in the end ran 10.5 miles in 1:18:10 (7.9 mph) at 7:26.7/mi. pace. I wore the 2120's.
I haven't run like this since March of 2006. My legs feel fine right now and with 5 days left to the month I am over 190 miles already for March.
A lot of meat at supper (4:00) on Monday, a lot of Carbs (breakfast, lunch, ww pasta with some chicken for supper) yesterday seemed to help. I ate only a power bar this morning before going for the run as usual. I like to feel light when I run.
Wednesday, March 26, 2008
Tuesday, March 25, 2008
The Sox Win Their First Game
Go Red Sox!!!
I got up earlier than usual to see the game from Japan. One nice thing about being unemployed right now. I finished another book I was reading too.
I was about to go for a run when my wife said several relatives were going to lunch. I went and had a bigger lunch than normal. I put off running until 5:00 PM. I went 7.2 miles in 59:07 (7.3 mph) at a 8:12.6/mi. pace. I wore my Brooks GTS 7 shoes. I always feel like my step is lighter with these shoes. My legs feel back to normal but I felt a little full for the first 2 miles. I usually try to feel somewhat empty for a run no matter how far I go. I'll take things like apple juice/water (50:50) or Gu to boost my energy.
I got up earlier than usual to see the game from Japan. One nice thing about being unemployed right now. I finished another book I was reading too.
I was about to go for a run when my wife said several relatives were going to lunch. I went and had a bigger lunch than normal. I put off running until 5:00 PM. I went 7.2 miles in 59:07 (7.3 mph) at a 8:12.6/mi. pace. I wore my Brooks GTS 7 shoes. I always feel like my step is lighter with these shoes. My legs feel back to normal but I felt a little full for the first 2 miles. I usually try to feel somewhat empty for a run no matter how far I go. I'll take things like apple juice/water (50:50) or Gu to boost my energy.
Monday, March 24, 2008
Spring is Here
After 2 days off I ran on Holy Thursday 10.3 miles in 1:24:50 (7.2 mph) at 8:14.2/mi. My left ankle and leg still are bothering me.
I took Good Friday off and had a massage. I talked to Shannon K my massage therapist about how I was feeling. She made some suggestions and did a great job on my legs.
Saturday I was able to run 11.8 miles in 1:34:50 (7.4 mph) in 8:02.2/mi. I felt good all day.
Easter Sunday I didn't have a lot of time so I decided to do a fast 4. I ran 4.3 miles in 32:55 (7.8 mph) at a 7:39.3/mi. pace.
I sat around a lot during the day and traveled by car for over 31/2 hours so my legs and feet were a little stiff but today I feel OK. My wife and daughters and 2 of my grandkids went to Waterford to visit my brother and his wife and daughter. We had a nice time catching up and then we got to see Shannon's new condo. Very nice!!! It's near the water with a great view of the shore.
Back home we were able to visit with many relatives including my wife Annemarie's sister from MD and brother from DE.
I was just thinking this may be the most miles I have run in a month in several years. It may be why my ankles hurt. But I feel in great shape.
Today I ran 12.1 miles in 1:34:55 (7.4 mph) at 7:50.7/mi. pace. I worn my asics 2120's RP.
I took Good Friday off and had a massage. I talked to Shannon K my massage therapist about how I was feeling. She made some suggestions and did a great job on my legs.
Saturday I was able to run 11.8 miles in 1:34:50 (7.4 mph) in 8:02.2/mi. I felt good all day.
Easter Sunday I didn't have a lot of time so I decided to do a fast 4. I ran 4.3 miles in 32:55 (7.8 mph) at a 7:39.3/mi. pace.
I sat around a lot during the day and traveled by car for over 31/2 hours so my legs and feet were a little stiff but today I feel OK. My wife and daughters and 2 of my grandkids went to Waterford to visit my brother and his wife and daughter. We had a nice time catching up and then we got to see Shannon's new condo. Very nice!!! It's near the water with a great view of the shore.
Back home we were able to visit with many relatives including my wife Annemarie's sister from MD and brother from DE.
I was just thinking this may be the most miles I have run in a month in several years. It may be why my ankles hurt. But I feel in great shape.
Today I ran 12.1 miles in 1:34:55 (7.4 mph) at 7:50.7/mi. pace. I worn my asics 2120's RP.
Wednesday, March 19, 2008
Off for Two Days
Well, all the miles last week did my legs in. After Monday my left foot hurt. I decided yesterday that since I usually take a week off after a marathon that I needed to take at least 2 days off after the 23.6 miles on Saturday. I thought I would be OK but my legs are telling me DON'T RUN.
Tomorrow, tomorrow...
Monday, March 17, 2008
Back At It
I took yesterday off. My legs felt OK but I have been stupid in the past and run too soon after a long run.
I did consider running 10 miles today but my legs were tired when I started out so I just ran with no mileage goal in mind. I ran 7.8 miles in 1:07:10 6.9 mph in 8:36.7/mi. It was a little windy at times but it was bright and sunny. A little cooler than it has been winter is becoming just a memory as Spring begins later this week.
My left leg is not a 100% yet from the Saturday run but hopefully it will be by Thursday. I'm going to ice it now and use heat later after I use the wall to stretch things out.
Marathonguide.com had a post today on a New Feature: Best/Biggest Boston Marathon Qualifying Races. Check it out.
I did consider running 10 miles today but my legs were tired when I started out so I just ran with no mileage goal in mind. I ran 7.8 miles in 1:07:10 6.9 mph in 8:36.7/mi. It was a little windy at times but it was bright and sunny. A little cooler than it has been winter is becoming just a memory as Spring begins later this week.
My left leg is not a 100% yet from the Saturday run but hopefully it will be by Thursday. I'm going to ice it now and use heat later after I use the wall to stretch things out.
Marathonguide.com had a post today on a New Feature: Best/Biggest Boston Marathon Qualifying Races. Check it out.
Saturday, March 15, 2008
Thoughts for the Week
Wednesday was my oldest grandson's birthday. Sam was 9. We had 2 party's for him one on Sunday with some of his friends and one on Tuesday. When my wife's Mom was going home from the party she fell. My wife and her oldest brother went with her to the hospital. They came home at 3 AM. The prognosis: Fractured left shoulder in 2 places.
I had to stay over her house on Thursday night so I didn't get much sleep. Friday my youngest daughter, Tiffany, went to the Junior Prom. I was in a daze on Friday. My plans to run over 20 miles on Saturday seemed to be in jeopardy. Tiffany looked beautiful. I was in the process of changing my plans for running this weekend. But my wife said I did not have to stay over Mom's house Friday night.
Friday's I usually get a massage. I saw Shannon at noon. I felt better but very tired.
Friday night I had to watch 2 of my grandkids, Sam and Katie, until one of my daughters came home. I feel asleep about 10:30. At 2:15 I had to get up when Tiffany came home. She had a great time.
At 6:15 Julie, my oldest daughter (Sam and Katie's Mom) came over. She was taking a test to be qualified to teach in CT. I got up briefly.
I laid in bed until about 10 trying to rest my legs as much as possible.
I went out at 10:45 for my run. My left in-step hurt on and off for much of the run. But I was able to go 23.6 miles in 3:20:00 at 7.1 mph. A little slower than I wanted but I felt strong.
After 3 straight days of 10+ miles and over 20 miles after one day of "rest" I felt good about my progress this week. 5 weeks til Boston!!! Over 61 miles for the week.
I had to stay over her house on Thursday night so I didn't get much sleep. Friday my youngest daughter, Tiffany, went to the Junior Prom. I was in a daze on Friday. My plans to run over 20 miles on Saturday seemed to be in jeopardy. Tiffany looked beautiful. I was in the process of changing my plans for running this weekend. But my wife said I did not have to stay over Mom's house Friday night.
Friday's I usually get a massage. I saw Shannon at noon. I felt better but very tired.
Friday night I had to watch 2 of my grandkids, Sam and Katie, until one of my daughters came home. I feel asleep about 10:30. At 2:15 I had to get up when Tiffany came home. She had a great time.
At 6:15 Julie, my oldest daughter (Sam and Katie's Mom) came over. She was taking a test to be qualified to teach in CT. I got up briefly.
I laid in bed until about 10 trying to rest my legs as much as possible.
I went out at 10:45 for my run. My left in-step hurt on and off for much of the run. But I was able to go 23.6 miles in 3:20:00 at 7.1 mph. A little slower than I wanted but I felt strong.
After 3 straight days of 10+ miles and over 20 miles after one day of "rest" I felt good about my progress this week. 5 weeks til Boston!!! Over 61 miles for the week.
Thursday, March 13, 2008
Windy March
I've had good runs the last 6 days. The following is a summary since the 7th:
8th 12.1 miles 1:38:00 8:06.0/mi.
9th 7.0 miles 59:10 8:26.4/mi.
10th Off; legs have been tired for 2 days
11th 10.2 miles 1:21:00 7:56.5/mi.
12th 10.0 miles 1:23:10 8:19:00/mi.
13th 10.3 miles 1:21:55 7:57.2/mi.
Sunday, Wednesday and today a lot of wind. I've gone over a 100 miles for the month already and my legs feel OK. REST is so important and I have been able to rest my legs most of the month. I have already run double digits for 7 days this month. I haven't had any more sleep (about 6-6.5 hours) but I have been able to fall back to sleep and have kept my feet elevated, with alternating cold/heat on various parts of my legs/ankles/feet to reduce the pain.
Off tomorrow and hopefully 22 on Saturday. 5 weeks til Boston.
8th 12.1 miles 1:38:00 8:06.0/mi.
9th 7.0 miles 59:10 8:26.4/mi.
10th Off; legs have been tired for 2 days
11th 10.2 miles 1:21:00 7:56.5/mi.
12th 10.0 miles 1:23:10 8:19:00/mi.
13th 10.3 miles 1:21:55 7:57.2/mi.
Sunday, Wednesday and today a lot of wind. I've gone over a 100 miles for the month already and my legs feel OK. REST is so important and I have been able to rest my legs most of the month. I have already run double digits for 7 days this month. I haven't had any more sleep (about 6-6.5 hours) but I have been able to fall back to sleep and have kept my feet elevated, with alternating cold/heat on various parts of my legs/ankles/feet to reduce the pain.
Off tomorrow and hopefully 22 on Saturday. 5 weeks til Boston.
Friday, March 07, 2008
Day Off Reflections
I took the day off from running to get a massage and to rest.
A few thoughts on running this week.
People shouldn't drive and talk on their cell phones. Twice this week cars came very close to hitting me and each time the person was on the phone.
If I have an obstacle (e.g. drain, puddle, snow drift) a vehicle matches my speed and we meet at the obstacle.
Runners are treated as a target; people throw things and toot or yell right when they are next to you running.
A few thoughts on running this week.
People shouldn't drive and talk on their cell phones. Twice this week cars came very close to hitting me and each time the person was on the phone.
If I have an obstacle (e.g. drain, puddle, snow drift) a vehicle matches my speed and we meet at the obstacle.
Runners are treated as a target; people throw things and toot or yell right when they are next to you running.
Thursday, March 06, 2008
WOW!!!
I came back from filling out forms at FedEx. I hope I get the job. It seems like a great place to work. I felt so good that I ran 10.3 miles in 1:18:40 (7.8mph) at a 7:38.3/mi. pace. This is the fastest that I have run at that distance in about 18 months.
I took 2 drinks and I don't stop to drink. I use to take Gu every 6-7 miles but since I am unemployed I only take it when I run over 14 miles.
The Brooks GTS 7 shoes are AMAZING!!! The weather was beautiful.
I have run 48 miles so far this week.
I took 2 drinks and I don't stop to drink. I use to take Gu every 6-7 miles but since I am unemployed I only take it when I run over 14 miles.
The Brooks GTS 7 shoes are AMAZING!!! The weather was beautiful.
I have run 48 miles so far this week.
Wednesday, March 05, 2008
Winters End?
Since February 27th I have run the following:
28th 6.1 miles 8:19.5/mi.
29th 4.2 miles 7:51.0/mi.
1st 7.1 miles 8:18.6/mi.
2nd 14.3 miles 8:00.4/mi.
3rd 6.1 miles 8:28.9/mi.
4th 10.2 miles 8:26.9/mi.
5th 7.1 miles 8:22.4/mi.
I have alternated between new Asics 2120's and the Brooks GTS 7's I in an earlier post. The weather has been ideal the last few days 45-55 degrees with only occasional wind. I have been getting more rest since I don't have a job, which has helped my running. My legs feel fresher each day. I have been using a castor oil wrap on my ankles and cold gel packs on my knees and legs which also have helped a lot.
28th 6.1 miles 8:19.5/mi.
29th 4.2 miles 7:51.0/mi.
1st 7.1 miles 8:18.6/mi.
2nd 14.3 miles 8:00.4/mi.
3rd 6.1 miles 8:28.9/mi.
4th 10.2 miles 8:26.9/mi.
5th 7.1 miles 8:22.4/mi.
I have alternated between new Asics 2120's and the Brooks GTS 7's I in an earlier post. The weather has been ideal the last few days 45-55 degrees with only occasional wind. I have been getting more rest since I don't have a job, which has helped my running. My legs feel fresher each day. I have been using a castor oil wrap on my ankles and cold gel packs on my knees and legs which also have helped a lot.
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