Year in Review

Since the 16th I took 4 days off and ran the following:

5.3   miles 19th

6.5   miles 20th

6.0   miles 21st

5.2   miles 23rd

3.65 miles 24th

11.1 miles 25th

7.0  miles  27th

3.1  miles 28th

3.1  miles 29th

6.0  miles 30th

10.1 miles today

The last 5 days in the list I ran on a treadmill. We joined Gold's Gym because the weather has been awful. It's been hard to run on the roads. Snow and cars.

The treadmill did my neck in. My ankles and legs feel fine. The treadmill hurts my back and neck; the road hurts my feet, ankles and legs. A mix of both would be good. We just got 7 more inches of snow today. I was hoping to start the new year off with at least a 6 mile run.

I ran 1992 miles in 2008; 6 marathons and had a lot of fun. My new job is terrific and I look forward to helping AWH have a great year inspite of the recession.

Peace and Happy New Year and another year of marathoning in 2009.

Awesome Day!

I had the best run today. It all started last night when I used a foam roller on both of my legs. I would roll until there was a tightness/pain and I would hold it until it went away.

10.3 miles in 1:25:10 for a 8:16.1/mi. pace and I still feel good after using the foam roller after the run.

Off to get our Christmas tree with 2 of my daughters.

The Cold has Taken its Toll

I ran only 3 days last week. 6.3 miles on Sunday and I couldn't run Monday. The bottom of my right foot hurt. I ran Tuesday 5.1 miles and then took Wednesday through Friday off. 

I bought Lance Armstrong Nike's on Thursday, they are much more cushioned in the toes, and I was told by the person at Dick's that they are for people with high arches too. It was only the second time that someone at Dick's seemed knowledgeable. She and her husband are runners and she suggested the Nikes.

I ran 18.2 miles on Saturday; I ran 4 miles to the artificial track at the high school, 10.2 miles on the track and 4 miles home. I felt really good. 

Shannon had me make the Dragon's Blood into a paste and I put it on both achilles. I also used the foam roller on both achilles/calfs.

Sunday I ran 8.2 miles at 7.1 mph in 1:08:55. I felt good all day. I didn't want to over do it so I took today off. 

I have run over 1900 miles; I hope to get close to 2000.

Into December

I had to take 3 days off. My legs are too tight from running on the frozen roads.

I was able to run on Wednesday the 3rd and Thursday the 4th.

5.2 miles each day. 8:16 and 8:06 per mile. I had to stretch a lot to keep my legs loose.

Today I ran 10.5 miles in 1:27:10 at 7.2 mph for a pace of 8:18.1/mi.

I had a massage today and Shannon worked on me for almost 2 hours. My legs feel very good NOW but I will take it easy tomorrow. Without Shannon's help I would not have been able to run all the marathons and feel as good as I do.

I have told her she should find a forum to write a help column; she has great advice which I am sure could help a number of athletes. Maybe you will see her advice soon :-)