Finally Solved my Right Side Problems

I simply changed my orthotics. My custom orthotics last about 4 - 5 years. I have pain in my foot and by now I should know I need new orthotics.
I bought a ElliptiGO 8C and I love it BUT I have already run over 16 miles this week and I feel GREAT!

Nutmeg State Marathon

Fun, small and great support. Goodwin Park is a very nice setting and this is a low key race.
I met Rob from Chicago and his wife walked the course and cheered everyone! Met a women from Kansas and said I should run the Kansas City Marathon.
I was slow but I just can't train as much as I should, 25 miles a week is a good week for me.

Boston 2018

My daughter Julie went with me to see me run.
We drove to Hopkinton and about 8:45 Julie left to go to Riverside and I got on the school bus to go to the runners village. It was raining lightly.
We got out at the runners village in a light rain. It got heavier. I tried to stand near the building since it was mud city. The rain was also coming off the roof. My hands were shaking before we left to go to the start. People were discarding clothes so I picked up a warm sweat shirt to wrap around my neck.
After using the porta-potty we left for the start, they let the blue and yellow wave go, so I walked up the hill and ran.
The first mile and a half I couldn't feel my legs, I knew I didn't have enough on. At mile 2 I took off my glasses and put them in my raincoat pocket. I think I put them back on in the Medical tent.
The wind blew right through me, especially when it downpoured. It wasn't so bad for the first 13 miles but then it kept up.
There was a volunteer in a wheelchair on the Newton hills  which kept me going. The hills were OK since I was running slow because of the weather.
At mile 22 I went into a porta-potty to wring out hat and gloves and wait for the downpour to let up. 4-5 minutes. I had used porta-potties earlier for what they were made for and wring out my stuff when it was dripping in my face. 20-30 mph winds, heavy rain, sleet and freezing rain did slow me down.
I average 25 miles/week so 26.2 is a long run.
Walked a little in last 4.2 miles but finished strong because I thought I could die from hypothermia.
I was shaking so after the finish that I excepted the request to go to the Medical tent.
It took 20 minutes to warm up until I felt warm was coming.
Julie brought clothes to the tent and I was warmer. But she couldn't come in.
They released me and I went to get food and find Julie. I went down the finish and turned to the Family meeting. Shaking already. I couldn't find A. Called Julie when I just couldn't go another step.
She found me and we made it to the T. Just missed next T to Riverside.
A young women gave me her seat on the T, I must have looked worse than I thought.
Julie drove home and I don't usually eat at McD's but we needed something, grilled chicken sandwich.
Home, dry!

Ready as I'm Going to Be...

My long runs for the past 4 weeks: 16.3, 11.1, 12.1 and 10.1. It is suppose to be cold and rainy so I will be OK as long as I take it slow, especially for the first 17 miles.
Hey, it's BOSTON! I'm going to have fun and run as well as I can run.

36 Days to Boston

I took it easy this weekend, 7.1 Sat. and 6.4 today. I felt strong and ran pain free.

Feeling Good after Longer Runs

I have run several runs of 10 or more miles and I'm feeling fine after. The CBD oil takes the stiffness out of my muscles and I am trying to read my body better. I have meditated for 47/48 days and it has helped me sleep better. I continue to do many of the exercises that both Kendra and Heather have given me and I am maintaining my weight at 158 lbs.
Definitely looking forward to Boston and I am trying to come up with goals for the Summer and Fall.

A Very Cold Winter so Far

13.4 miles this weekend in temperatures below 15F. The wind is tough but I enjoy the cold.

Looking Forward to 2018

Hope. This is the season of hope.
I hope next year that I am back in running form.
I hope next year my family is back in running form too!
I have taken cbd oil from CO since Thursday and the swelling in my right knee is gone!
NuLeaf cbd oil, https://nuleafnaturals.com/

Rehoboth Beach 2017

So I wasn't able to run last week except to test a new shoe, Rider 21, for the race. It really hurt my right knee after 3 miles. My achilles hurt last week after running 3 days in a row so I was looking for a new shoe. My MT CC said stress soft tissue over hard tissue so I went with the Saucony Ride in the race. I always listen to CC, my therapist, friend and coach.
My knee still hurt from the test run for the first 7 miles but THEN I was OK.  miles of slow running followed by getting into my pace and by mile 18 I was crusing! I had hoped for a 4:19 but since this is the season (Advent) of Hope, I stuck with it and was rewarded with a 4:16:02 6/18 in my age group. AG equivalent now is 3:16 but it is tough not to be able to run as fast as I did even 5 years ago.

Amherst Half Marathon

It was the inaugural for the Amherst MA 1/2 marathon. It started out cold
: I had 2 merino wool shirts, gloves and a merino hat on and I left the hat on the entire race. It started up hill and continued up and down for most of the race. I did think that too much was on the wrong side of the road the opposite canter would have been better. But my right leg was good the whole way. I finished strong in 1:59:26, 1st in age group 1/3. Great race which I will run again. Jane from Select PT was there but I did not see any runners I knew.

Running Well

Yes I feel good on every run again, slow but relatively pain free. 15.4 miles today in 2:31. Amherst 1/2 next Sunday and Rehoboth marathon first week of December. My plan is to run 2 minutes faster than Boise next weekend and 7-8 minutes faster in Rehoboth than Hartford.

Pure Joy!

I ran my first marathon of the year, Eversource Hartford yesterday in 4:27:43. The joy I felt the entire race I can not describe. I was smiling the entire run and kicked it in the last 2.2 miles.

Fit One Half Boise ID

Awesome time in Idaho. 2:03:03.6 for the half 5/6 in age group in top 1/3 of all finishers BUT I felt like my old self for the last 6+ miles I was running by everyone.
I'm going to try the Hartford Marathon to see how far I have progressed.

August Stats and Reflection

I felt better in August with running 103.5 miles and 123.81 miles on the Elliptigo. Things seem too tight still and I'm not sure I like the Clifton 4 as much as the Clifton 3. Too many long miles last week had me back on the Elliptigo ARC 3 all weekend. Half in 2 weeks will tell me more about my progress.

No Compression

My LMT Cecilia Major felt the compression shorts may be the cause of some numbness I have been experiencing and I tested it out this weekend. Seems like she is spot on.
41.3 miles on the ARC 3 Elliptigo and 26.4 miles running this week. I feel good and I believe I am finally able to ramp up so I can start racing again.

Month Off!

Yes I had to take a month off. I just didn't have it. After a 16.1 run I knew I needed to do something different. About 280 miles on my Elliptigo ARC 3 and I finally ran the past 6 days, about 18 miles.
i'm back to 35-40 minutes with plans to run a1/2 in October and a full in December.

Strength Training, Running, Ellitigo

I have about 45 strength training things I can do a day besides running 4X's per week, gardening and riding the Elliptigo ARC 3.I'm feeling better, stronger  and I will be running a race soon.

Strong Run Today

10.2 miles today at a 4:02 marathon pace. I felt strong throughout the run. Kudos to all the help I am getting!

Coming Back Slowly

I've run 4 out of the past 6 days for a total of 19.1 miles. I have a lot of strength training to do and I have been adding 1 or 2 a day but it's very time consuming. Definitely stronger running 8:56 pace overall today in 88 degree heat for 5.2 miles. Needed more to drink.

Finally, Back to Running

3.5 miles Sunday and 4 miles yesterday. Lots of PT lots of strength training. Still using Elliptigo. Really feeling much better.

Injured!

Yes all those miles WERE too good to be true. I did NOT run Boston. It would have been painful and I would have walked most of the last  miles. I had a great run in 2016 and I just couldn't run just to run.
I started going to Select PT, http://www.selectphysicaltherapy.com/community/connecticut/center/?id=40593 and I am hopeful to make a complete recovery. It was explained to me that I did not let myself recover between the long races. Made sense! Yoga, PT, acupuncture and massage.
I just bough a ARC 3 Elliptigo (should have gone with ARC 8 for down hills) and I'm hoping to go 50 miles per week.
At 65 it was recommended to run 4 days and strength train 3 days a week.
I hope to get back to run 3, Elliptigo 2 and strength train 2 days per week.

Hoka Arahi

I was given a pair of Hoka Arahi by Steph and Carrie for 6.5 years of service to Fleet Feet of West Hartford. Sweet ladies! Ran 5.2 miles just now and I love the shoes. It will be hard choosing between On Cloudflow and Hoka Arahi for Boston.

Last Long Run Before Boston

19.3 miles this afternoon in the On Cloudflow. I feel better now than before I ran. Nuff said.

Back to Back 10s

Yes I was able to run 10.3 miles on Sunday. I felt a little tight after but OK.

Back to the Conquest 3

Last year I was able to run an incredible number of miles running in the Conquest 2. So today after thinking more about it I switched back to the Hoka Conquest 3. I feel fine after running 10.1 mi. and I hope to run another 10 tomorrow.

Spring-like Weather and a Spring in my Step

11 miles this afternoon after work in 1;45 my legs felt great and I still feel good. Cecilia and Kendra have me feeling I can run Boston OK but slow and I will continue to heal my right leg/hip. Ran in the Brooks Ghost today. I don't think any of the Hoka models work for me right now. I am waiting for the new Clifton 3 which is suppost to be more like the Odyssey 2 which I loved but is too narrow.

Westfield River Trail from All Trails

Ran 5.7 miles at the Westfield River Trail in Agawam MA. Took 1:01 nice trails but it beat up my right knee. A little climbing involved and had to park on side street since the park open all year was closed.
Nice, I will run here again.

Each Mile Faster than the Last

8.2 miles today: 1st 9:31 and last 8;52. Felt great! SI joint more stable. I changed my posture and gait because of the exercises Kendra Renzoni gave to do.

17 Miles!

Yes 17 miles today in 2:44:15. I haven't run this far since Dec. 3 2016. Thanks to Cecilia Major my LMT and her help in finding Kendra Renzoni ,yoga and shiatsu, both helped me get my right leg back to being able to run longer. It's funny that your job oftens defines you but running really defines me. It has been a struggle that my wife Annemarie has helped me with and has shown a lot of understanding. God bless her! God bless all the helpers I have. Kendra is going to be out for 6 weeks but I found a yin-yang yoga class which I hope will help me get ready for Boston.

Kendra

After my 2 hour session with my yoga instructor I push off with my right foot like I am skating.
My right knee is actually better after the run than before. 12.5 miles Sunday and 5.5 today. Today's pace was 9:01. Beans, brown rice and broccoli for supper. Thanks sweetheart!

Magic Carpet Closed!

No work today. I was able to run 5 in the early snow in the On Cloudflow. I did not slip even once. Awesome.

Saturday Run

Yes I DON'T work Saturday's anymore! 10.2 miles starting at 18 degrees.
Tomorrow is my last day at Fleet Feet. I will miss all the people, Steph, Carrie and Nancy have been great to work with and  now I will be just a customer.

On Day 2

Felt like my old self today 5.2 miles with last a @8:30/mi. On Cloudflow definitely awesome.
Kevin at Select Physical Therapy put my right hip back in place on Saturday which definitely lead to 15 yesterday and 5 today.

On Cloudflow

I just ran 10.2 miles in Cloudflow. Light, responsive 6mm offset. Toes a little beat up near end fine now that I stopped. I will love them if I can run well tomorrow.

No Rocky Raccon 50 This Year

I ran too many long races last year and I did not remain strong.The nerve pain in my right leg which I have had for 20 years+ came back. I haven't been able to run long because of my work schedule so without a 30 miler under my belt I didn't want to run just to say I did it. I want to finish strong! Right now the fastest sustained speed I can run is about 6.5 mph. 12.1 miles today on my 65th birthday. Yoga tonight.

Vernon Rail Trail

I finally got a weekend day off and ran 13 on the rail trail. Wonderful.

Day Off

I was able to run 3.7 and 10.1 miles, acupuncture demo with CBS CT and had my first yoga class with Kendra.
It was a great day.

Beginning of January 2017

I have run all 4 days of January, for a total of 21 miles. Right knee is swollen but not painful.
Actually, it's the quad that is swollen. I still feel some pain in the glut attachment too. But I need to run!

A Very Happy New Year

I hadn't run for 9 days until a 7 miler today with NO pain!
I finally didn't do anything for 2 days and then slowly put back the many things I do in a day. Most of the yoga was fine. Pull ups OK too. Rolling for the most part helped.
Today in Mass I kneeled down and I felt the nerve next to my knee go back in place.
I found it was the compression tights, socks etc. that was causing the pain.
I feel tired but nearly pain free.
Also I got a pair of size 11 Bondi 5 yesterday. I saw that Catra Corbett worn them and I felt like I should try them. Perfect!

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.

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.

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.

Manchester Road Race 2016

Going in I didn't know if my speed would come back. I was in the front of U38 corral and I felt good. First mile 8:25, there are still people in front of me in the first mile who shouldn't be there and they slow everyone down. The second mile my left arm felt heavy and I probably shouldn't have eaten so much oatmeal earlier. I came down the hill fast and I was hitting my stride. With the church in site I felt I could keep my seeding. I ran hard BUT finished in 38:04 missing the U38 for next year by 5 seconds.

Update

Became a USATF member today. I'm closing in on 1500 miles for the year. Looking forward to my "fast" race of the year, Manchester Road Race. Many friends are running this year.
Two more doubles and this should continue through January.

Another Double

Yes another double 7.6 AM and 6.2 PM. Over 36 miles for the week and I am on target to break last years total miles.

Double Today

The first 5.2 miles early, done by 5 AM. The second this afternoon. 47:16 AM, 46:21 PM. I am feeling great! I have acupuncture tonight and will then watch election results.

The Need to Run

I ran 6 miles early this morning before teaching sixth grade CCD and Mass. Then off to Fleet Feet to work all afternoon. I need to run more but working 7 days a week and overtime driving the bus just is very hard to find the time to get to 40-45 miles per week.

Vastus lateralis

Yes this is the muscle Cc Major worked on and today I ran  an 8:58 pace  for 10.1 miles. I can't tell you the joy I felt for the entire run. Yesterday my last 1.2 miles were @ a 3:37 pace.

Update post 100k, 50 mile, Marathon

I am finally back to running over 35 miles per week. Cc Major, my MT, pinpointed the problem in my right leg and I have started rolling and yoga to alleviate the problem. I feel much better and  I hope to have it gone in 2 weeks. I take/eat/extract 4 mushrooms now which help in many ways as well as a probiotic. I'll write more about them in the future.

2016 Eversource Hartford Marathon

My daughter Tiffany's first marathon. I started with her, saw her at her mile 15, and saw her heroic finish. I had finished and my thoughts were with her throughout my run. She came around the corner to the arch and was sprinting all the way to the finish. I found out that her left knee hurt since mile 11.
For me it help lift my body out of  a tough recovery from VT and I felt strong but not very fast. 4:14:31 is OK and I have already started running again today.

Finally, My First Run After VT 50

Yes I finally started to run again. I was very tight and I had a strange week. Three straight days of acupuncture BUT the massage on Thursday started me getting loose and I felt like my self Saturday night. I did have to work all weekend so I decided to wait until today to run. 6.4 miles today in 1:00:45 a little slow but my first run in Hoka Clayton's. Very light, I felt glutes but no stress. Nice shoe and I hope to see just how far I can run in them.
Saturday is my daughter Tiffany's first marathon, Eversource Hartford, I hope she loves every minute and has a great run. I am running it, either with her or starting with her and cheering at the out and back and at the finish. Keith Jr. has run with me in a marathon and I hope I can get everyone to run an ultra with me before I am done.

VT 50 2016

It was such a pleasure to run with friends Stacey and Jenn For several miles during the race. They are both much younger and even though I have more experience I would have been disappointed if they did not finish ahead of me. They did!
I had a few problems which probably lead to a slower time than last year even though it was a better day to run. Bit my tongue at beginning, pinned my number to shirt even though I was planning to switch shirts, looking for chaga mushrooms, ran off course 2 times. But my finishing place was better.
The 2 things I need to focus on for next year are a different pack and another longer run before the race; I didn't run a long run after the 100k and it cost me.
I hope to run this into my 70's so I have time to get it right.
It was a great day and I had fun which is what it is all about.
Hats off to Colton Gale 2nd overall! An awesome runner and another friend.
Cheers to all my friends who ran the 50k too numerous to list. WHAT A DAY!

Ready to Run

7.1 miles today, still humid. The VT 50 is suppose to be 43 - 60 F perfect temperatures!
There are 7 M60-69 listed to run. I will have a lot of competition. I hope to be a little faster than last year and finish in the top 3 in my age group.

Less Than 2 Weeks til VT 50

Yesterday I felt like my old self, 4.2 miles. 1 hour and 40 minutes of acupuncture last night at Many Rivers, http://manyriversacupuncture.com/ and I felt ready to run 10 again. 10.2 miles today and I felt strong at the end. I can't wait for VT.

Ultra Rankings

I just saw that I am ranked #2 in U.S. in 100k in M60-64, #46 overall in U.S. , #270 in the world.
I so wish I could train more and not have to work 7 days a week.

Finally, I feel like my old self

13.2 miles today in 2:03:58 and I finally feel like my running is back although my speed is still a little slow. Worked in the yard all afternoon and I still feel good. I'm ready for the VT 50!

Welcome Gavin Mark Glazer

Yes I have a new grandson, Gavin. I hope someday to run with him in some race.
My grandkids are 14, 16, 17 and 2+ hours running. Katie is still my favorite granddaughter ;)

Green Lakes 100k

First let me say that I had been nervous about the run for 2 weeks. I knew that as soon as I started I would be fine. I was.
17 started the 100k but only 8 finishd. I was 6/8. 8 laps of about 7.7 miles each.
It was a beautiful day, cloudy for the 1st 6 hours.
I ran the 1st lap with a lot of people and then I ran 11/2 laps with an Army Captain who was running his first 50k. He slowed at the end of lap 3 so I pulled away. I did not run with another runner the rest of the way.
At around mile 38 my stomach bothered me; lemonade did not help in fact my mouth was dry after drinking it. At mile 46 they kidded me that I should have some pizza, they gave me some pizza and 3 miles later I was fine. From 40 miles on I drank a lot of ice water.
I can't tell you what it is like to go 62 miles but today I do not feel bad at all.
The last 2 laps I ran about 60 percent of the time and walked the hills.
The Green Lakes people ARE THE BEST!!! The volunteers were great and the course is beautiful, just tough enough. On lap 8 I was sure one of the hills had grown and the bee balm in the Serengeti was beautiful.
RUN HERE!

Less than 3 Weeks

12.1 miles today with less than 3 weeks to go until my 1st 100k. I am very excited right now and I can't wait to run.

Testing Equipment for 100k

I used my UltraSpire pack today with an ice pack inside a plastic bag. I ran 7.2 miles in 1:08:05 and it was 87 F when I came into the house. It was still cold, 1/2 frozen and I will try a 2 hour run to see if it will last that long. I felt good, it definitely helped.

Going Long

Another 20 today. I felt great and did extra hill work during run. 2 hills which use to be hard for me I ran relatively easy. My blood pressure is low when I don't take more than 1 day off. BP reading is very good after long run.

July 4 2016

11.1 miles 9 days after the cat 50k. I feel good after the run. I have to run an avg. of 5.2 miles for 12 hours for the 100k.

Catamount Ultra 50k

I had a lot of fun! 2 laps and some hills and technical terrain but it was a nice course. Waterbury is a place to have several Beer Advocate 100 rated beers and I bought a Lawson Session #2 low alcohol beer for the night before the race. 4:17:20 61/113. I was 1st in my age group, 1/5, and  I passed 8 people on the 2nd lap and I did not get passed at all.
I did start too fast and that and the heat got to me after mile 26.

Young Minds

So I had to take 4 days off since I over did it last week. I ran 6.2 miles today in the Vanquish 2 since they are softer and stress the upper legs more. I felt fine and will get acupuncture tomorrow.

2015 Vs. 2016 Mileage

          2015            2016
Jan    172.2           189.0
Feb   169.0           141.3
Mar  147.4           142.1
Apr  109.5           113.1
May 119.8           150.1

I feel stronger this year and I will be running loner races with several BQs.

Vermont City and Beyond

The 2016 VT City was hot.  My first hour was great but as the temperature rose ir was tough to keep up the pace. After mile 16 I did feel the heat. I was on a 3: pace but as I cramped up by mile 22 I has to settle for a 4:01:42 which was 3/64 in my age group. A surprise to me but I did feel great most of the race. A Shout out to all the support and to the volunteers! Water sprays everywhere!!!
I do have 2 suggestions for the race committee:
No pacers and start the race at 7 AM.
This is still one of my favorite races at any distance, way more positives than negatives.

2 Weeks Til VT Marathon

I run all my miles in the Hoka Odyssey right now. Excellent shoe. 40.7 miles so far this week.
After bodywork massage last night 9.2 miles today after work and I feel great tonight. Cc does great work! 655 miles so far this year. VT will be fun and I hope to run 300 miles in 2 months.

Post Boston, Pre -VT City

14 miles tonight after work. My legs feel great!

Boston 2016

Negative splits! My #24595 and overall I was 18029 with a pace of 9:23.
I went by a lot of people the last 9 miles and I felt great at the finish.

Excited About Running Boston

After 2 sessions of massage bodywork and 3 sessions of acupuncture bodywork I am feeling much better. I have been running well 3 of the past 4 days and I'm excited about Boston. Not sure what shoes to wear yet.

Boston Taper

Well I didn't plan to take 4 days off but left foot not feeling it right now. Today driving the bus I discovered that the Hoka Bondi 4 is not a good shoe for me even to walk in or drive the bus. My left foot was killing me so I took the shoe off and pain eased. I was able to run 9.4 miles after work and felt fine in the Hoka Vanquish 2. Icing foot and I now feel I will be ready for Boston. This will be the eleventh in a row and I have already qualified for 2017.
The trail run did not help Boston and I will think about running a road marathon 4 weeks before next years Boston.
Ball of foot still hurts but I will run in the Conquest 2 to try to fix it in the next 10 days.

Tapering for Race

I'm not feeling it right now. Left big toe not 100 percent. Low salt diet for BP not helping my digestion or running. Odyssey a great shoe but I will probably run in the Challenger. Also right hamstring too tight at first for about a mile into the run the past 4 days. Hopefully, I can run OK and fix any problems when Cecilia returns from her trip.

Hoka Vanquish 2

I ran a double today 7.2 miles this early AM in 1:06 and 7.4 miles in the rain this PM. Actually it started to rain for my last 1.2 miles this morning too. Both runs were in the Hoka Vanquish 2. Plush upper sock-like feel. lighter than the Conquest 2 and my legs feel great tonight.

Hoka Odyssey

Just started running in the Hoka Odyssey tonight after work. So far, I love it! Firm and light, about 8.8 oz., 5 mm offset. Will run in it more this week.

Rare Day Off

I was able to run 14.5 miles today on the Rail Trail since I took the day off to be with my son and grandson Jalen, but they weren't able to come due to car problems so I got to go for a long run instead.
I felt the massage last night would help my run and still be of maximum benefit. I feel great right now.

Mid-Maryland 50k Grand Master Champion

Number pick-up was smooth and Philip was helpful and enthusiastic.

Directions were spot on and the weather was clear and cold.

After the 1st lap it seemed like a mini VT50, technical and varied terrain. 

A lot of people only went 3 or 4 laps,  laps needed for a 50k. I loved the chocolate chip muffins and Powerbar chocolate gel. I had pizza after the 3rd lap. I felt great except lap 4. 

I tripped 2xs, after the 2nd I felt like my back and shoulders were out of place. 

The last lap I passed several runners and I wanted to run sub 6 hours.  Next to last hill I was at 5:55 and I finished 5:59:18 in in AG, RRCA Mid-Maryland 2016 Grand Master Champion.

Food after was great! Hot soup and hot pizza! Timing spot on Bling, half zip, metal and magnet for $55.

Unique Double for 2016

Well I woke up at 3:35 and was trying to decide if I should run due to the snow. I was wide awake so I got up and put spikes in my shoes. My wife woke and said I could plow instead of running. I said I would run a short one and plow after. It was still snowing when I left. 4.1 miles run.
I got back home and all the lights were on and my wife was shoveling the snow. I joined her but said we should plow. Our electric plow did great and we were soon done.
This afternoon it was warmer and sunny and I ran 4.1 again 3 minutes faster.

Two Long Runs

I ran 10.2 miles yesterday and 12.4 today. 51 for the week.
I had to get a massage at the Massage School,The Massage School since Cecilia was out of commission. Erin was great and she actually goes to Cecilia for massages too.
My blood pressure this morning was 126/75 the lowest it has been in years.
Great weekend, I do miss being off to run every weekend.

Roll with It

Storm for Saturday maybe 18-22" of snow in Delaware for race. The director said "don't be stupid" to come so I'm going to do a couple longer runs Friday and Saturday.
CC fell down the stairs so I can't get a massage from her tonight. I just hope she is OK with no lasting effects.
Three sessions of acupuncture three days in a row; I definitely feel different I'll see what long term effects might be.
Trying hard to lower stress.
Definitely a different week.

Another Double

Today I ran 6.8 AM and 6.2 PM. This is the ninth time in a month I have run a double. I hadn't done this in 10 years. Lots of energy right now.

AM Run

I love early morning runs. 8.1 miles starting at 3:45. 11 degrees F at start. Glasses kept fogging up.

Dr. Kate Klemer

I had an appointment with Kate today. Helped with my supplements and tested my flexibility. Suggested I start meditation (20 minutes in morning), continue Yoga and said my right kidney was tired. She performed Craniosacral Biodynamic therapy on me which helped loosen my left sacral area.

Monthly totals for 2015

1. January       172.2
2. February     169.0
3. March         147.4
4. April           109.5
5. May            119.8
6. June            135.9
7. July            103.7
8. August       141.6
9. September 121.4
10. October       92.7
11. November   90.0
12. December 184.7

Acupuncture + massage have boosted my energy and my overall health.

Starting the New Year Off Right

18.7 miles on the Rail Trail today in 2:55:36 with the last mile at 8:33/mi.
A little tight right now but lots of help next week to stay loose.

End of 2015

8 miles tonight to finish with the highest monthly total since 2010. Mostly due to CC's help. Each week she alerted me to what was either weak or too tight. I would work on it and keep running. Looking forward to 2016.

AM Run

Out @ 4:10 5.8 miles. A little icy with snow on side of road. I use La Sportiva screw-in screws,
Chiodo AT Grip. You can run on ice with just 3 or 4 in strategic places on outer sole.

Massage and Acupuncture

Massage last night and acupuncture tonight. Yes I am feeling mellow.

Big Week

61.2 total miles this week. Just back from 18 miles on the Rail Trail. Kudos to the people who maintain our rail trail. It is in awesome shape. Today was the second time in 3 days I had to stop myself from running and further. My energy is soaring!

Merry Christmas!

Looking back this may have been my best running year ever. Thanks to all who made it so.
Merry Christmas.

I Feel soo Light!

I switched it up this afternoon and ran 11 miles. I felt so light I could have run all night if I had enough food and drink. I may try running from 2-5 AM this winter just to see how I feel.

Loving AM Runs!

Clear and cool this morning for a 6 mile run. Read about UTMB in Trailrunner and I want to go!

2 Runs Today

5.8 miles from 4-5 AM and 6.2 miles 3:30-4:30 PM. CC, Katie and Rachel have me feeling like superman. 41.1 miles 2 weeks after a 10+ BQ. This has been my best running year and I am SO looking forward to 2016.
I am seeing Dr. Kate Klemer in Jan. to help with my core. Cecilia CC Major my bodywork star suggested I see her when my sacroiliac popped out. I'm excited that I will see her and I know that my running will improve. Yes 2016 will be another year to look back on as a great, maybe, breakthrough year.
STRENGTHEN your ADDUCTORS for speed!!!

3:30 AM 8.3 Mile Run

Awesome morning run! Stars everywhere! 8.3 miles is the most I have run in a long time early in the morning. We have seen coyotes even in the neighborhood so I am on the alert when I run early. 9:02/mi. is really good for me when I run early. I have noticed that I run faster in the afternoon. It was a colder morning, temperature around 35 F when I started.
CC my bodywork specialist said I had weak adductors and I have been working on the 5 adductor muscles in each leg. It is definitely a balancing act to get the adductors, hamstrings, quads and glutes all stronger but not too tight.

Morning Runs Continue

I was out at 4:30 AM today, I laid in bed awhile before deciding to go out. I have a massage tonight and I didn't want to be tired. 4.1 miles. My speed is back after Manchester and all the help I received last week. I'll probably run a few miles after work too.

I Had to Run!

Yes I was out at 3:30 AM to run 5.6 miles after only 3 days off since the Rehoboth marathon. I was awake early yesterday and today and I just decided my body was telling me to get out there! Only 12 cars on road. A great, peaceful time to run.

Rehoboth Seashore 2015

I did not have the pressure I felt in the past to run a BQ since I had one in Hartford. Annemarie and I ate at Dogfishead on Friday night, I had burger. I use to eat ww pasta but this year I have felt like I need more protein. I went back to the Marriott and had a 20g protein bar and a 10g Clif bar too.
The race started as it has the past 4 years, I took it easy through mile 4. The Clifton 2's are better than the 1's and I felt good but did not push too hard 5-17. I had to go for about 5 miles and used the porta potty at mile 17, I was looking to just run into one and it worked here at 17.
From this point on I felt great and pushed, gel starting at mile 4 and 3 salt capsules, the last at mile 21. I was flying and passing people from 18 on and at 24 a runner I passed said I was on a sub 4. I was able to run hard through the finish and came in in 3:59:47, over a 10 minute BQ!
It was a great race. Even though CC does not read this and she thinks it's all me I have to give a lot of credit to Cecilia CC Major, my bodywork therapists esp. after my hip popped out last Sunday at work and she fixed it in 2 hours on Thursday.
I can not say enough for MASSAGE THERAPY. Find a good one and show your appreciation.

Manchester Road Race 2015

First, hats off to volunteers for keeping unseeded runners out of the corrals and breaking into the course. I was able to run as fast as I could for the most part and I was able to come in at 37:15 1641 place overall 28/334 M6064. I felt strong and finished with a kick at 7:51/mi.
Since it was not quite 3 weeks since the RI Ultra I am thrilled with my time.
Rehoboth Marathon next weekend.

Tough Times

I was having a lot of difficulty getting loose after RI. Massage and all my rollers/tools
helped but receiving acupuncture again in conjunction with massage I think did it. Cc,
https://www.facebook.com/ceciliamajorlmt/?fref=ts my bodywork specialist has helped me focus on what is tight and suggested ways to attack it to loosen up different muscle sets. I now go to Northampton Community Acupuncture, http://www.nohocommunityacupuncture.com/ which has
helped me focus on overall health, sleep and tightness.

RI 6 Hour Ultra

I ran 12 laps in 5:41 for 32.4 miles. I had a shoe that was too tight by lap 8 and switched to the Conquest 2 for the last lap. I wish I had switched earlier.
2.7+ per lap was at times a bit boring but I did find lap 1-3 and 7-12 fun. Beautiful day great support and some amazing people running. I would definitely think of running again.

Awesome Weather!

Ran 7.1 miles today in 1:06. I could have run for hours, the weather was so beautiful.
Ordered Xtreme Bright, Pro Series X55 Headlamp from Amazon tonight 350 lumens.
Received a great massage from CC and I am focused on the glutes and my hips. I will
try using my feet/ankles more in RI.