Thursday, December 22, 2016

Year End Running

I've switched shoes, Hoka Odyssey and Challenger, but I was back in the Conquest this morning. Still having some problems with right side which is limiting my miles.
It comes down to my right hamstrings are weak. I will concentrate on strengthening them over the next week.

Saturday, December 17, 2016

Tough Running

So I haven't been able to run much since Rehoboth. My right leg is weak and I have been concentrating on strengthening my right side. Today I ran 6.5 miles after snow blowing and shoveling snow. I discovered today that it is my back again on the right side which along with my rt. hip that is giving me a problem. Strength training definitely has helped. Massage from Cc released a lot and help me focus on the true problem. I believe I will work through it and have a great 50 miler in February.

Sunday, December 04, 2016

Rohoboth Beach 2016

In porti-potty line until 6:52 and then a late start. Fast 2 mile warm up and I recovered well. First 5 miles faster than I planned but I was OK. By mile 8 I was uncomfortable but kept saying I needed this for Boston 2018. Mile 10 was pushing harder than I thought I would have before race. I didn't talk as much as usual. By mile 14 pushing!!! At mile 20 uncomfortable. By mile 22 I knew I was on target for 4 hours and by mile 24 I knew if I stayed mentally tough I would make it!
4:00:21 final 9:39 faster than Boston qualifying time! 2018 im books. THIS is a great BQ, with all the Ultras and mile this year I definitely thank GOD for all the miles and the help to persevere.