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.