10 Hilly Miles

10 Miles - 1:24:13 - 8:25 Pace

Well, I wanted to test my legs, and let them know I mean business in the next couple of months for training, so I hit the hills in the area for a long (compared to my recent training) run. I went suprisingly well, I ran 20 secondsper mile faster than I had planned, and felt ok. The knife pain in my upper left lung is still there, it went away for a bit, then came back...hoping that goes away soon beacause that was the hardest part of my run. My right calf was acting up again, but in a different area, a lot lower. It kept getting really tight, so I was running and bending my ankle more than normal to stretch it. I think it's going to be sore tomorrow. All in all I felt good, looking forward to intervals Thursday to get my lungs and legs going again.

Reeds Lake Run

6.2 Miles - 49:02 - 7:55 Pace

Not so good today, I was undertrained and over confident. This long gap in training I had hoped would give me some rest, but it just left me, well, undertrained. Started out at a decent pace, 7 minute miles. Around mile 3 I started to feel it, after mile 4, I got a shart knife like pain in my upper ribs....and had to walk. Started running again, and had to walk around mile 5.

Another humbling lesson taught by my body..and the Reeds Lake hills. I told my sister that the next race, the Detroit 10K race, I would medal...so the pressure is on.

Almost a Long Run

6.2 Miles - 57:00 - 9:11 Pace

Was planning on running 10 miles today, but about 2 miles into it I know that wasn't happneing. My legs were dead. I don't know if it was the long layoff, the fast run I did Saturday, all those lunges I've been doing....or a combination. I was thinking of doing intervals Wednesday....but now I might not run till the race....maybe some easy running Wednesday...just to see how I feel.

Back at It

4 Miles - 36:00 - 9:00 Pace

I was going to wait till Tuesday before the Reeds to try running again to let my calf heal, but I couldn't wait. I have been lifting weights, hitting the exercise bike, abs classes....and lunges...which are difficult if you have never done them....really anything to keep my legs and lungs in shape. So today I gave the calf a try....felt fine, I was a little winded, but it was a late night last night, so that could be part of it. Started really slow, not wanting to put any pressure on it, and ended at a pretty fast pace...sprinting almost. So I am feeling much better going into the Reeds

I think I will keep with the weights and lunges though.

Not so Good

1.5 Miles Easy - ???????

Was supposed to run intervals today on the lovely treadmill at the EconoLodge. Got a little ways into it, and my calf cramped up again....this is not good news. I think I will take a few weeks off to make sure it's good for the Reeds Lake 10K

Must Still be in Post Race Recovery

2 Miles - 18:30 - 9:15 Pace

Was supposed to run 12 miles today, but I know about a mile in that wasn't happening, my legs we dead. But at mile 1.5, I strained or pulled my calf muscle, it hurt, and I couldn't run anymore.....I think I might take this week off and bike, let my legs heal, also my knee was sore all weekend, so the time off will be good.