4 easy miles - 39:10 - 9:47 pace
No pain today, slow pace
Friday, December 30, 2011
Thursday, December 29, 2011
Mornin miles
4 easy miles - 38:20 - 9:40 pace
Easy miles today watching the recruit. No issues with my calves. Strange how they are bi-polar.
Easy miles today watching the recruit. No issues with my calves. Strange how they are bi-polar.
Sunday, December 25, 2011
Christmas miles
4 easy miles - 40:00 - 10:00 pace
Took it easy today holing to not upset my calf. No problems, good run.
Took it easy today holing to not upset my calf. No problems, good run.
Saturday, December 24, 2011
Calfing it
3.58 easy miles - 35:00 - 10:00 pace
Was having a good run today till my calf tweeked again, I may have to keep the miles under 4 for a bit.
Was having a good run today till my calf tweeked again, I may have to keep the miles under 4 for a bit.
Thursday, December 15, 2011
More German miles
3.92 easy miles - 33:06 - 8:26 pace
Took a different, hillier route today in Germany. All was going well, great run till about 3.75, I felt a twinge in my calf. Had to stop before 4 miles....hoping this is not a reoccurrence of my calf issues.
Took a different, hillier route today in Germany. All was going well, great run till about 3.75, I felt a twinge in my calf. Had to stop before 4 miles....hoping this is not a reoccurrence of my calf issues.
Tuesday, December 13, 2011
Running in Deutschland
3.5 easy miles - 30:44 - 8:46 pace
Just like home, tough hills. Good run, just kinda ran around and found my way without getting hit. Genius didn't bring anything but black clothes to wear running at night. Yikes
Just like home, tough hills. Good run, just kinda ran around and found my way without getting hit. Genius didn't bring anything but black clothes to wear running at night. Yikes
Monday, December 5, 2011
Long Runs Getting Easier
10 easy miles - 38:40 - 9:50 pace
The longs runs are getting easier and easier which I like. I think the movies are helping. No calf or knee issues. Soon I need to start doing some speed workouts.
The longs runs are getting easier and easier which I like. I think the movies are helping. No calf or knee issues. Soon I need to start doing some speed workouts.
Saturday, December 3, 2011
Wednesday, November 30, 2011
Creaky Run
4 Easy miles - 38:20 - 9:35 pace
Body was creaky today, but the run was good. Back at it Friday for a 6 miler...hopefully.
Body was creaky today, but the run was good. Back at it Friday for a 6 miler...hopefully.
Monday, November 28, 2011
Another day another 10 miles
10 easy miles - 1:35:15 - 9:31 pace
Another long run with no issues, that GU really helps with the energy.
Another long run with no issues, that GU really helps with the energy.
Sunday, November 27, 2011
Runnin in the sun
4 easy miles - 34:14 - 8:33 pace
Felt great to be running outside. Cold air was a little brutal on the lungs and the hills were brutal on the quads. I'm gonna miss it this winter
Felt great to be running outside. Cold air was a little brutal on the lungs and the hills were brutal on the quads. I'm gonna miss it this winter
Monday, November 21, 2011
Long Run
10 Easy Miles - 1:35:25 - 9:33 pace
Easy run today, felt really good, other than when I fell off the treadmill when a scary dude jumped out a Will Smith in I am Legend. I think 10 Miles is going to be my long run cap.
Easy run today, felt really good, other than when I fell off the treadmill when a scary dude jumped out a Will Smith in I am Legend. I think 10 Miles is going to be my long run cap.
Monday, November 14, 2011
Back on the mill
5 easy miles - 46:40 - 9:15 pace
Back on the treadmill, no worries, no issues, just putting the miles behind me.
Back on the treadmill, no worries, no issues, just putting the miles behind me.
Saturday, November 12, 2011
Miles, hills and hangovers
5 easy miles - 43:42 - 8:45 pace
0.25 miles walking
0.5 tempo miles - 3:44 - 7:26 pace
Got to 3 miles and said 6 miles, no sweat. Well, it was a lot of sweat, I always forget about those hills on the back nine....and that I had hosted a wine part last night. So 5 was all I had, and then another quick half mile after walking a bit. Good day though.
0.25 miles walking
0.5 tempo miles - 3:44 - 7:26 pace
Got to 3 miles and said 6 miles, no sweat. Well, it was a lot of sweat, I always forget about those hills on the back nine....and that I had hosted a wine part last night. So 5 was all I had, and then another quick half mile after walking a bit. Good day though.
Thursday, November 10, 2011
Little short....and slow
3 easy miles - 30:00 - 10:00 pace
Didn't feel good at all today. Knee was sore, calves were iffy. Cut it short to not press it. I'll take off till Saturday
Didn't feel good at all today. Knee was sore, calves were iffy. Cut it short to not press it. I'll take off till Saturday
Monday, November 7, 2011
Monday milin
4 easy miles - 38:10 - 9:22 pace
Piece of cake today, knee was still a little site from the 11 miler though
Piece of cake today, knee was still a little site from the 11 miler though
Wednesday, November 2, 2011
Extending the Distance
11 easy miles - 1:43:10 - 9:23 Pace
Easy run today while watching Transformers 3, hardly felt like work....well, until mile 8, then it got tough. Right at mile 10 though I felt the pain in my knee, it was the same pain that kept me out of running for a while. While 22 miles appeared to be my old max milage, 10-12 may be my new biomechanical limit unfortunatly.
Easy run today while watching Transformers 3, hardly felt like work....well, until mile 8, then it got tough. Right at mile 10 though I felt the pain in my knee, it was the same pain that kept me out of running for a while. While 22 miles appeared to be my old max milage, 10-12 may be my new biomechanical limit unfortunatly.
Monday, October 31, 2011
Wisconsin running
5 easy miles - 48:00 - 9:38 pace
Hit the treadmill at the Hampton in Eau Claire WI tonight. Not a bad treadmill, and house plus Monday night football makes the belt move easier and faster
Hit the treadmill at the Hampton in Eau Claire WI tonight. Not a bad treadmill, and house plus Monday night football makes the belt move easier and faster
Monday, October 24, 2011
Go dog go
5 easy miles - 46:50 - 9:22 pace
Pushed hard at the end of 4 miles, and felt good enough to slow down, then push again through 5 miles. Like a little speed workout.
Pushed hard at the end of 4 miles, and felt good enough to slow down, then push again through 5 miles. Like a little speed workout.
Friday, October 21, 2011
Monday, October 17, 2011
Orlando running
4 easy miles - 37:30 - 9:30 pace
The treadmill was brutal at this hotel but I got 4 miles in before sushi.
The treadmill was brutal at this hotel but I got 4 miles in before sushi.
Wednesday, October 12, 2011
Long run
10 easy miles - 98:11 - 9:30 pace
Felt great today on my long run, the deep tissue massages seems to have helped a lot. I need to make that a weekly thing.
Felt great today on my long run, the deep tissue massages seems to have helped a lot. I need to make that a weekly thing.
Sunday, October 9, 2011
Nice late run
4 easy miles - 41:00 - 10:15 pace
Sunday night running, felt pretty good to run late night, other than I was stuffed full of dad and Linda's food.
Sunday night running, felt pretty good to run late night, other than I was stuffed full of dad and Linda's food.
Wednesday, October 5, 2011
Got it
10 easy miles - 1:38:00 - 9:45 pace
Got it today, just took it nice and slow, dropped the pace when I felt my calf tweaking and pushed through. Good run, other than the calf thing I felt good. Speed workouts have to start soon, well, as soon as I am confident in my calves.
Got it today, just took it nice and slow, dropped the pace when I felt my calf tweaking and pushed through. Good run, other than the calf thing I felt good. Speed workouts have to start soon, well, as soon as I am confident in my calves.
Monday, October 3, 2011
A little short
5.5 easy miles - 51:00 - 9:45 pace
Today was gonna be my long run but my legs were beat for some reason. So we will get em Wednesday.
Today was gonna be my long run but my legs were beat for some reason. So we will get em Wednesday.
Saturday, October 1, 2011
Outdoors in the Cold
6 Easy Miles - 52:55 - 8:49 Pace
Cold out today. Started my run at the usual outdoors pace of 8:35, but mile 3 I was feeling it but still up around 8:41. Mile 4 doesn't have a lot of hard surfaces to run on, so that slowed my pace and stressed the legs. Mile 5 has a big hill which dropped my average pace to 8:52. The hill on mile 6 slowed me as well, but the down hill the last .5 miles allowed me to catch up. No pain in the calves or knee.
Cold out today. Started my run at the usual outdoors pace of 8:35, but mile 3 I was feeling it but still up around 8:41. Mile 4 doesn't have a lot of hard surfaces to run on, so that slowed my pace and stressed the legs. Mile 5 has a big hill which dropped my average pace to 8:52. The hill on mile 6 slowed me as well, but the down hill the last .5 miles allowed me to catch up. No pain in the calves or knee.
Monday, September 26, 2011
Long Run
9 Easy Miles - 87:35 - 9:42 Pace
Long run today, everything felt good, didn't feel like i was pushing it. I think 10 was possible, but didn't want to risk it.
Long run today, everything felt good, didn't feel like i was pushing it. I think 10 was possible, but didn't want to risk it.
Sunday, September 25, 2011
Running in the D
6 easy miles - 54:49 - 9:07 pace
Went for a little outdoor run near Detroit today at the lower Huron park. Farthest outdoor run I have had in forever and it went well. Probably had something to do with the lack of hills. Was a little tight after the two hour drive that followed.
Went for a little outdoor run near Detroit today at the lower Huron park. Farthest outdoor run I have had in forever and it went well. Probably had something to do with the lack of hills. Was a little tight after the two hour drive that followed.
Thursday, September 22, 2011
Again, not what I wanted
7 easy miles - 70:35 - 10:00 Pace
Took the run really slow today trying to get my 8-9 miles in. Legs and lungs felt good, I just ran out of energy. That hasn't happened on a slow run shorter that 15 miles...ever. Concerning...maybe. Disaterous...not at all. I'll get a short outdoor run in Saturday and be ready to get a longer run in next week.
Took the run really slow today trying to get my 8-9 miles in. Legs and lungs felt good, I just ran out of energy. That hasn't happened on a slow run shorter that 15 miles...ever. Concerning...maybe. Disaterous...not at all. I'll get a short outdoor run in Saturday and be ready to get a longer run in next week.
Tuesday, September 20, 2011
Not quite what I was hoping for
5.25 Easy Miles - 48:33 - 9:20 Pace
I was hoping to get 8-9 miles but they legs just werent there today.
I was hoping to get 8-9 miles but they legs just werent there today.
Sunday, September 18, 2011
I need a Sunday kind of run
4 easy miles - 37:33 - 9:23 pace
Waiting till Sunday to run cause my calves were feeling a little tight since my last run. Also ran on the treadmill for the same reason. They felt ok today, not great not awful. Everything else felt good.
Waiting till Sunday to run cause my calves were feeling a little tight since my last run. Also ran on the treadmill for the same reason. They felt ok today, not great not awful. Everything else felt good.
Wednesday, September 14, 2011
Mornings are fun....sometimes
4 Easy miles - 37:50 - 9:27 Pace
Morning was a little tough on me today, body didn't want to cooperate. I got through the milage bit it wasn't encouraging milage. Calves were sore, knee was achy, I just have to face facts that neither of those is going away. Well, I'm traveling the rest if the week so I'll give the legs a little rest and hopefully a lot of sleeping.
Morning was a little tough on me today, body didn't want to cooperate. I got through the milage bit it wasn't encouraging milage. Calves were sore, knee was achy, I just have to face facts that neither of those is going away. Well, I'm traveling the rest if the week so I'll give the legs a little rest and hopefully a lot of sleeping.
Monday, September 12, 2011
8 Beautiful Miles
8 Easy Miles - 76:11 - 9:32 Pace
Long run today, 8 miles, bumped up the distance from the last long run. Felt really good, only problem was my foot started hurting on the bottom. Hopefully that's not creeping into my running now. We shall see Wednesday morning how it feels.
Long run today, 8 miles, bumped up the distance from the last long run. Felt really good, only problem was my foot started hurting on the bottom. Hopefully that's not creeping into my running now. We shall see Wednesday morning how it feels.
Saturday, September 10, 2011
Sweatin Outdoors
4 Easy miles - 33:53 - 8:27 Pace
I always forget how much different it is running on hills. I made the 4 miles easier than I have lately, but still. One huge bonus is that my calves felt great, can't remember the last outdoor run I had where I wasn't worried they were gonna snap. Is it the stretching, the slow increase in miles, the inserts....while I am always looking for a silver bullet, I'm sure it's a combo of all of those. Either way it feels good
I always forget how much different it is running on hills. I made the 4 miles easier than I have lately, but still. One huge bonus is that my calves felt great, can't remember the last outdoor run I had where I wasn't worried they were gonna snap. Is it the stretching, the slow increase in miles, the inserts....while I am always looking for a silver bullet, I'm sure it's a combo of all of those. Either way it feels good
Friday, September 9, 2011
Morning Running
4 easy miles - 37:45 - 9:28 Pace
Little tired today but the run went well, leg feel good and fresh
Little tired today but the run went well, leg feel good and fresh
Tuesday, September 6, 2011
Picking up the Miles
6.5 Easy Miles - 60:30 - 9:19 Pace
Didn't think I would have too much in the tank today after all the activity I got in D.C., but I felt great. I had a few bruises from rafting bothering me, but not stopping me.
Didn't think I would have too much in the tank today after all the activity I got in D.C., but I felt great. I had a few bruises from rafting bothering me, but not stopping me.
Thursday, September 1, 2011
Tuesday, August 30, 2011
Back at it
5.5 Easy Miles 55:00 - 10:00 Pace
Back at it today after no running just mountain biking last week.
Back at it today after no running just mountain biking last week.
Tuesday, August 16, 2011
Long Run
6 Easy Miles - 59:15 - 9:53 Pace
Morning running, felt so so. Calves were brutally tight but felt ok while running. Shoulders were killing from P90X the night before and I hadn't eaten anything. But I made it through.
Morning running, felt so so. Calves were brutally tight but felt ok while running. Shoulders were killing from P90X the night before and I hadn't eaten anything. But I made it through.
Saturday, August 13, 2011
Outdoor Run
3.25 Easy miles - 28:31 - 8:46 Pace
0.25 Walking miles
0.50 Easy Miles - 4:12 - 8:24 Pace
First outide run in months, 4 or 5 actually and my body was not ready...yikes. Lungs were struggling, legs were struggling on the hills. All in all good, but I have a lot of work to do.
Also noticed that I was running on the outside of my feet in the beginning which is exactly what my new inserts are designed to prevent. I am thinking I picked up that nasty habit after hurting my knee to keep the presure off of it. It was easy to correct but I had to concetrate on it or I resorted back to the old bad was that puts all the stress on my calves. Hopefully I can relearn how to run properly.
0.25 Walking miles
0.50 Easy Miles - 4:12 - 8:24 Pace
First outide run in months, 4 or 5 actually and my body was not ready...yikes. Lungs were struggling, legs were struggling on the hills. All in all good, but I have a lot of work to do.
Also noticed that I was running on the outside of my feet in the beginning which is exactly what my new inserts are designed to prevent. I am thinking I picked up that nasty habit after hurting my knee to keep the presure off of it. It was easy to correct but I had to concetrate on it or I resorted back to the old bad was that puts all the stress on my calves. Hopefully I can relearn how to run properly.
Tuesday, August 9, 2011
Long Run
6 Easy Miles - 61:00 - 9:10 Pace
This was a pretty good run after work, legs felt really good
This was a pretty good run after work, legs felt really good
Thursday, August 4, 2011
Quick Footed
5 Easy Miles - 47:03 - 9:25 Pace
Little faster this morning, felt good though. I think these new inserts are really helping, my claves feel much less taxed than usual.
Little faster this morning, felt good though. I think these new inserts are really helping, my claves feel much less taxed than usual.
Tuesday, August 2, 2011
Morning Running is Tough with no Sleep
5 Easy Miles - 48:03 - 9:33 Pace
Waking up is heard to do, but I love getting morning miles in. Think I need to get my Scrubs DVD's back from the Schoonies to watch for these am runs.
Waking up is heard to do, but I love getting morning miles in. Think I need to get my Scrubs DVD's back from the Schoonies to watch for these am runs.
Sunday, July 31, 2011
Sricking with the 5 Miles
5 Easy Miles - 48:30 - 9:37 Pace
Felt good again today, no calf or knee issues
Felt good again today, no calf or knee issues
Thursday, July 28, 2011
Stepping UP
5 Easy Miles - 48:33 - 9:43 Pace
Felt good this morning, popped in Blade 2 and had at it. I thing I could have done 6 today....but trying not to push it.
Felt good this morning, popped in Blade 2 and had at it. I thing I could have done 6 today....but trying not to push it.
Tuesday, July 26, 2011
Another Week
4 Easy Miles - 38:30 - 9:38 Pace
Morning running actually feels good, I thought I woudl hate it. I have just been putting in movies (Blade) and going at it. I am a little sweaty when getting out of the shower if I am in a hurry though.
Legs are....ok
Morning running actually feels good, I thought I woudl hate it. I have just been putting in movies (Blade) and going at it. I am a little sweaty when getting out of the shower if I am in a hurry though.
Legs are....ok
Thursday, July 21, 2011
Progress
4 Easy Miles - 40:00 - 10:00 Pace
Another easy run today, this time at night. Feels ok, knee is actually bothering me more that my calves.
Another easy run today, this time at night. Feels ok, knee is actually bothering me more that my calves.
Tuesday, July 19, 2011
Give it another try
3 Easy Miles - 31:00 - 10:33 Pace
Easy run on my new treadmill today while watching the opening fight scene from Blade. Legs felt ok, calves we tight as always. I was conscious of my ankle rolling in before push-off though....hopefully that will make a difference.
Doc has not approved me running until I get my new orthopedics...but that's 3 weeks away, so I am going to start with some easy runs and see how I feel.
Easy run on my new treadmill today while watching the opening fight scene from Blade. Legs felt ok, calves we tight as always. I was conscious of my ankle rolling in before push-off though....hopefully that will make a difference.
Doc has not approved me running until I get my new orthopedics...but that's 3 weeks away, so I am going to start with some easy runs and see how I feel.
Monday, May 23, 2011
Better, but not Great
4 Easy Miles - 33:47 - 8:27 Pace
Felt better today, my legs were the only thing hurting this time. And my calves were acting up starting at about 1.25 Miles. I started running a little differently to see if it helped, and it did, but still were feeling weird.
Really need to suck it up and go get therapy......I hate running in fear!
Felt better today, my legs were the only thing hurting this time. And my calves were acting up starting at about 1.25 Miles. I started running a little differently to see if it helped, and it did, but still were feeling weird.
Really need to suck it up and go get therapy......I hate running in fear!
Saturday, May 21, 2011
Still Feeling the P90X
2 Not so Easy Miles - 17:04 - 8:31 Pace
0.50 Miles Walk
0.50 Easy Miles - 4:26 - 8:52 Pace
0.50 Miles Walk
0.50 Easy Miles - 4:08 - 8:12 Pace
What can I say, I hope I am just still feeling the P90X. It was a rough run right from the start, my whole body was sore.
0.50 Miles Walk
0.50 Easy Miles - 4:26 - 8:52 Pace
0.50 Miles Walk
0.50 Easy Miles - 4:08 - 8:12 Pace
What can I say, I hope I am just still feeling the P90X. It was a rough run right from the start, my whole body was sore.
Thursday, May 19, 2011
P90X before running.....is very bad
4 Easy Miles - 34:14 - 8:33 Pace
Yikes, did P90X Chest and Back before running because I was waiting for the rain to stop....bad call. My upper body was swollen, sore and tight, which made the whole run bad. My legs we also sore from some of the positions you get in during P90X. First time in a while I haven't enjoyed a run. On the bright side, no injuries and I did run at a decent pace.
Yikes, did P90X Chest and Back before running because I was waiting for the rain to stop....bad call. My upper body was swollen, sore and tight, which made the whole run bad. My legs we also sore from some of the positions you get in during P90X. First time in a while I haven't enjoyed a run. On the bright side, no injuries and I did run at a decent pace.
Saturday, May 7, 2011
Running in the Far East
3.31 Easy Miles - 31:32 - 9:31 Pace
Went for a little jog with Mark and Matt in Lagunna Philippines. It was....hot. But a good run, the more laps we did, the more people were out staring at the big white guys running around. Body felt fine though, actually wanted to run a few more laps, but didn't want to do it along in that neighborhood...lol
Went for a little jog with Mark and Matt in Lagunna Philippines. It was....hot. But a good run, the more laps we did, the more people were out staring at the big white guys running around. Body felt fine though, actually wanted to run a few more laps, but didn't want to do it along in that neighborhood...lol
Friday, April 22, 2011
Damn Calf
1.25 Easy miles - 10:47 - 8:36 Pace
0.21 Walk
0.25 Interval Miles - 1:33 - 5:59 Pace
0.12 Walk
0.26 Interval Miles - 1:31 - 5:51 Pace
0.12 Walk
0.25 Interval Miles - 1:30 - 5:51 Pace
0.12 WWalk
205 Interval Feet - 0:15 - 6:08 Pace
0.20 Walk
225 Easy Feet - 0:27 - 10:18 Pace
0.16 Walk
0.54 Easy Miles - 4:35 - 8:32 Pace
Daaaaamn! I was feeling so good to, and then my calf went. It was a different spot in the calf this time though. Time to go get it checked out, and rely on P90X for a while. Suck a drag
0.21 Walk
0.25 Interval Miles - 1:33 - 5:59 Pace
0.12 Walk
0.26 Interval Miles - 1:31 - 5:51 Pace
0.12 Walk
0.25 Interval Miles - 1:30 - 5:51 Pace
0.12 WWalk
205 Interval Feet - 0:15 - 6:08 Pace
0.20 Walk
225 Easy Feet - 0:27 - 10:18 Pace
0.16 Walk
0.54 Easy Miles - 4:35 - 8:32 Pace
Daaaaamn! I was feeling so good to, and then my calf went. It was a different spot in the calf this time though. Time to go get it checked out, and rely on P90X for a while. Suck a drag
Wednesday, April 20, 2011
Long Run Monday
8 Easy Miles - 1:16:00 - 9:30 Pace
Great run today, Two and a half men helped. Legs were good again, lungs were still a little chunky from being sick, but not bad. Try running intervals Friday.
Oh, and this is my first mobile blog ever, using my new iPhone. Seems to work really well.
Great run today, Two and a half men helped. Legs were good again, lungs were still a little chunky from being sick, but not bad. Try running intervals Friday.
Oh, and this is my first mobile blog ever, using my new iPhone. Seems to work really well.
Wednesday, April 13, 2011
Conquering the Outdoors
4 Easy Miles - 32:37 - 8:09 Pace
Went for it today, but kept a leash on myself. Just wanted to do 4 miles and get through an outside run without hurting myself. I again ran too fast, but it always feels good. Did a P90X workout for the first time also, right after running, I'm spent.
I also just joined a team for the White Pine Trail 200 Relay run. THink I'm on the Ladies of Nauta team. SHould be fun.
Went for it today, but kept a leash on myself. Just wanted to do 4 miles and get through an outside run without hurting myself. I again ran too fast, but it always feels good. Did a P90X workout for the first time also, right after running, I'm spent.
I also just joined a team for the White Pine Trail 200 Relay run. THink I'm on the Ladies of Nauta team. SHould be fun.
Monday, April 11, 2011
Feeling Better
7 Easy Miles - 1:06:00 - 9:25 Pace
Felt a lot better today, calf was much less....odd feeling. I wore the new pair of shoes with the inserts in hopes of having a little more cushion for my knee, and I think it helped. Not sure what was up with that run outside. I need to figure it out though, becasue, as we all know...races are outside.
Felt a lot better today, calf was much less....odd feeling. I wore the new pair of shoes with the inserts in hopes of having a little more cushion for my knee, and I think it helped. Not sure what was up with that run outside. I need to figure it out though, becasue, as we all know...races are outside.
Wednesday, April 6, 2011
Still a strange feeling in my calf
5 Easy Miles - 48:10 - 9:36 Pace
Few more miles on my gimpy calf today, but it didn't feel too bad. I was still running a little strangly, so it felt a little odd. I'll take a few more days off and see how it feels Monday.
Few more miles on my gimpy calf today, but it didn't feel too bad. I was still running a little strangly, so it felt a little odd. I'll take a few more days off and see how it feels Monday.
Monday, April 4, 2011
Somethings not Right
3.5 Not so Easy Miles - 34:30 - 9:49 Pace
Something is surely not right with my calf. It's not as bad as it has been in the past, running at all would have been impossible, but it feels like it could go at any time. I took it really easy today, and all that effort I put in to not straining my calf wore out my thighs and my left calf, cause I was beat after only a short run. I'll give it another show Wednesday and see how it feels.
Something is surely not right with my calf. It's not as bad as it has been in the past, running at all would have been impossible, but it feels like it could go at any time. I took it really easy today, and all that effort I put in to not straining my calf wore out my thighs and my left calf, cause I was beat after only a short run. I'll give it another show Wednesday and see how it feels.
Thursday, March 31, 2011
20 Degrees of Difference
5 Easy Miles - 40:23 - 8:04 Pace
What a difference 20 degrees in tempurature makes. Saturday I was struggling with running outside in the 24 degree temp, today, smooth sailing in the 44 degree temp. I was able to maintain a pretty good clip with not much stress. Knee was a little sore in the beginning, but went away.
My calf, oh my calf. At mile 4.99, seriously, I felt a twinge...like I have felt before and it has not ended well. I will see how it feels, but I may want to pass up the intervals I was planning to do on Saturday and rest.
What a difference 20 degrees in tempurature makes. Saturday I was struggling with running outside in the 24 degree temp, today, smooth sailing in the 44 degree temp. I was able to maintain a pretty good clip with not much stress. Knee was a little sore in the beginning, but went away.
My calf, oh my calf. At mile 4.99, seriously, I felt a twinge...like I have felt before and it has not ended well. I will see how it feels, but I may want to pass up the intervals I was planning to do on Saturday and rest.
Tuesday, March 29, 2011
Longer Still
9 Easy Miles - 1:24:00 - 9:20 Pace
Long run today, I was done at like 5 Miles, this was much more of a struggle than 8 Miles last week. Not sure what the deal was, but I made it through, felt like passing out right after.
No knee issues though, no calf issues, they did feel tight, but nothing serious. Looking forward to a nice easy, maybe outdoor run Thursday.
Long run today, I was done at like 5 Miles, this was much more of a struggle than 8 Miles last week. Not sure what the deal was, but I made it through, felt like passing out right after.
No knee issues though, no calf issues, they did feel tight, but nothing serious. Looking forward to a nice easy, maybe outdoor run Thursday.
Saturday, March 26, 2011
Oh so Cold
3.5 Tempoish Miles - 30:43 - 8:38 Pace
Ran outside in Detroit today, I think it was 24 degrees and in the morning, bad combonation for me. Once I got warmed up my legs felt good, and I was moving well. The lungs were struggling though, probably wasn't the best idea to do my first outside run in that temp. But hey, I needed to get a run in. Next stop, 9 miles.
Ran outside in Detroit today, I think it was 24 degrees and in the morning, bad combonation for me. Once I got warmed up my legs felt good, and I was moving well. The lungs were struggling though, probably wasn't the best idea to do my first outside run in that temp. But hey, I needed to get a run in. Next stop, 9 miles.
Thursday, March 24, 2011
Long Run
8 Miles - 1:14:00 - 9:15 Pace
Considering the weekend and the beginning of the week I had, this was a serious accomplishment. Longest run, and a good pace, and everything felt good. Little pain in my knee, the not so good kind. Few things I think I need to start doing:
1. Start breaking in the new pair of shoes and wear them for long runs
2. Stop lifting weights so hard on my upper body to drop a little weight.
3. Start a better diet to drop a little more weight
4. Start running outside.
It's gonna be a good year
Considering the weekend and the beginning of the week I had, this was a serious accomplishment. Longest run, and a good pace, and everything felt good. Little pain in my knee, the not so good kind. Few things I think I need to start doing:
1. Start breaking in the new pair of shoes and wear them for long runs
2. Stop lifting weights so hard on my upper body to drop a little weight.
3. Start a better diet to drop a little more weight
4. Start running outside.
It's gonna be a good year
Friday, March 18, 2011
Tempo Run.....Sorta
1 Miles Easy - ????
3 Tempo Miles - ?????
1 Easy Mile - ?????
Total Time - 39:50 - 7:57 Pace
Felt great today, legs were moving. Need to get serious about speed workouts once the weather breaks.
3 Tempo Miles - ?????
1 Easy Mile - ?????
Total Time - 39:50 - 7:57 Pace
Felt great today, legs were moving. Need to get serious about speed workouts once the weather breaks.
Wednesday, March 16, 2011
Monday, March 14, 2011
Long Run Monday
7 Easy Miles - 1:04:00 - 9:09 Pace
Long run today, legs were feeling good through 5.5 miles, then they got a little sore and tight, but it felt good. I think I was still wore from the Intervals I ran Friday.
Long run today, legs were feeling good through 5.5 miles, then they got a little sore and tight, but it felt good. I think I was still wore from the Intervals I ran Friday.
Friday, March 11, 2011
Someone's Getting Cocky
0.5 Easy Miles
0.5 Interval Miles
0.25 Easy Miles
0.5 Interval Miles
0.25 Easy Miles
0.5 Interval Miles
0.25 Easy Miles
0.5 Interval Miles
0.5 Easy Miles
32:00
Feeling cocky today so I decided to try and interval run to really get back into it. Felt really good, I think the pace was a little slow, but it just felt good to turn the speed up a little. I'll try and easy Tempo run next Friday and see how it goes.
0.5 Interval Miles
0.25 Easy Miles
0.5 Interval Miles
0.25 Easy Miles
0.5 Interval Miles
0.25 Easy Miles
0.5 Interval Miles
0.5 Easy Miles
32:00
Feeling cocky today so I decided to try and interval run to really get back into it. Felt really good, I think the pace was a little slow, but it just felt good to turn the speed up a little. I'll try and easy Tempo run next Friday and see how it goes.
Wednesday, March 9, 2011
Another Good Run
5 Easy Miles - 46:00 - 9:12 Pace
Felt good again today, ran at a really good pace, much quicker that last time, and my lungs felt a lot better. I was able to concentrate on my form more this time, and worried less about breathing. Looks like I will be locked in for the Saugatuck Town Crier on the 16th of April, need to decide on the 5K or 10K. The way I'm going, hopefully the 10K. Need to get some outside runs in though.
Felt good again today, ran at a really good pace, much quicker that last time, and my lungs felt a lot better. I was able to concentrate on my form more this time, and worried less about breathing. Looks like I will be locked in for the Saugatuck Town Crier on the 16th of April, need to decide on the 5K or 10K. The way I'm going, hopefully the 10K. Need to get some outside runs in though.
Monday, March 7, 2011
Great Run
6 Easy Miles - 56:15 - 9:20 Pace
Felt great today during my run, legs and knees felt good, the belt was moving quickly under me, kept good form. My lungs were a little tired, but they will catch up soon...they will have to.
Felt great today during my run, legs and knees felt good, the belt was moving quickly under me, kept good form. My lungs were a little tired, but they will catch up soon...they will have to.
Saturday, March 5, 2011
Running Hungover
3 Not so Easy Miles - 28:00 - 9:20 Pace
Feeling really crappy after last night, but the run was ok, other than my head.
Feeling really crappy after last night, but the run was ok, other than my head.
Wednesday, March 2, 2011
Lungs Getting Better
4 Easy Miles - 38:00 - 9:30 Pace
Lungs were better today, feet were moving smoothly under me. My legs were a bit tired, and the knee a bit sore...but I think that is to be expected.
Lungs were better today, feet were moving smoothly under me. My legs were a bit tired, and the knee a bit sore...but I think that is to be expected.
Monday, February 28, 2011
Running with Full Lungs
4 Easy Miles - 38:00 - 9:30 Pace
Felt good enough to run today, the sinus infection has seemed to go away, my face didn't feel like it was going to explode. My lungs however, they did. Legs felt a bit weary and unused, and I'm sure all the comfort food I have been eating didn't help. Still felt good, hopefully I feel well enough Wednesday as well.
Felt good enough to run today, the sinus infection has seemed to go away, my face didn't feel like it was going to explode. My lungs however, they did. Legs felt a bit weary and unused, and I'm sure all the comfort food I have been eating didn't help. Still felt good, hopefully I feel well enough Wednesday as well.
Tuesday, February 15, 2011
Vacation Running...and Getting Sick
2 Easy Miles - 16:34 - 8:16 Pace
Wow do I love running outside, it was a beautful day here in Florida....problem is, I am getting sick, and 2 miles was all my wheezing lungs could take. Too bad, cause I was running at suck a good clip. Hopefully this illness ends soon.
Wow do I love running outside, it was a beautful day here in Florida....problem is, I am getting sick, and 2 miles was all my wheezing lungs could take. Too bad, cause I was running at suck a good clip. Hopefully this illness ends soon.
Friday, February 11, 2011
Wednesday, February 9, 2011
Monday, February 7, 2011
Saturday, February 5, 2011
Sore
3 Easy Miles - 28:21 - 9:27 Pace
Legs were a little sore today, not my muscles, by my joints. I think between upping the miles and doing Plyo workouts, they need a rest.....that will come in Florida.
Legs were a little sore today, not my muscles, by my joints. I think between upping the miles and doing Plyo workouts, they need a rest.....that will come in Florida.
Thursday, February 3, 2011
Monday, January 31, 2011
Flyin High
5 Easy Miles - 46:15 - 9:15 Pace
Felt really good today, legs were loose and moving under me well, left knee was a little sore, but nothing of concern. Even picked up the pace quite a bit, had my lungs working at the end. See how I feel tomorrow.
Felt really good today, legs were loose and moving under me well, left knee was a little sore, but nothing of concern. Even picked up the pace quite a bit, had my lungs working at the end. See how I feel tomorrow.
Friday, January 28, 2011
Finishing out the week
3 Easy Miles - 27:45 - 9:35 Pace
Finished the week feeling a little sluggish, but not too bad. My shoulders were really sore though...wow. Looking forward to Monday.
Finished the week feeling a little sluggish, but not too bad. My shoulders were really sore though...wow. Looking forward to Monday.
Wednesday, January 26, 2011
A Little Sore
3 Easy Miles - 28:45 - 9:35 Pace
Legs were a little sore today, knee had a slight pain, but all in all good. I think the socks are doing wonders, even with just keeping my calves warm and loose. I am trying to figure out how and when to fit plyometrics/P90X Plyo into my routine, maybe start with Satrudays so I have resting periods after, and go from there.
Legs were a little sore today, knee had a slight pain, but all in all good. I think the socks are doing wonders, even with just keeping my calves warm and loose. I am trying to figure out how and when to fit plyometrics/P90X Plyo into my routine, maybe start with Satrudays so I have resting periods after, and go from there.
Monday, January 24, 2011
Compression Day 2
3 Easy Miles - 28:45 - 9:35 Pace
ANother easy run, no pain, socks felt good. See how I feel in the morning, might just do 2 miles on Wednesday.
ANother easy run, no pain, socks felt good. See how I feel in the morning, might just do 2 miles on Wednesday.
Friday, January 21, 2011
Compression
3 Easy Miles - 28:30 - 9:30 Pace
Wore my compression socks today for the first time, they felt great. My calves were warmed up it felt like, and I didn't feel any twinges. Hopefully these workout for me.
Wore my compression socks today for the first time, they felt great. My calves were warmed up it felt like, and I didn't feel any twinges. Hopefully these workout for me.
Wednesday, January 19, 2011
Day Two
2 Easy Miles - 19:30 - 9:45 Pace
No socks yet, but still felt good. Did the stair stepper before again to warm up, didn't do abs first this time.....really just jumped on the treadmill right away to talk with Gina. Then, when I got ready to move, I was concentrating so hard on no hurting my self and feeling for every little twinge and pain...that I barely chatted with her...lol.
Anywho, felt ok, still just two miles, I am slow, I don't have much cardio endurance. it will come back, just feels good to run again.
No socks yet, but still felt good. Did the stair stepper before again to warm up, didn't do abs first this time.....really just jumped on the treadmill right away to talk with Gina. Then, when I got ready to move, I was concentrating so hard on no hurting my self and feeling for every little twinge and pain...that I barely chatted with her...lol.
Anywho, felt ok, still just two miles, I am slow, I don't have much cardio endurance. it will come back, just feels good to run again.
Monday, January 17, 2011
Ok, I'm back
2 Easy Miles - 20:00 - 10:00 Pace
Got back to it today, with a few modificaitons. I hit the stair stepper before running to loosen up my legs a little, also did abs and weights first, just to get the blood flowing. Waiting on my compression socks.....yeah, I am looking for any little advantage to keep me on my feet.
It was painful today, which I expected. Between the lack of running for 5 weeks, 10 lbs of holiday weight, and 10 lbs of lifting weight, it just didn't feel the same putting one foot in front of the other...but it did feel good to be moving.
See how I feel tomorrow, and how Wed goes.
Got back to it today, with a few modificaitons. I hit the stair stepper before running to loosen up my legs a little, also did abs and weights first, just to get the blood flowing. Waiting on my compression socks.....yeah, I am looking for any little advantage to keep me on my feet.
It was painful today, which I expected. Between the lack of running for 5 weeks, 10 lbs of holiday weight, and 10 lbs of lifting weight, it just didn't feel the same putting one foot in front of the other...but it did feel good to be moving.
See how I feel tomorrow, and how Wed goes.