OBJECTIVE
long run & test left hamstring
ACHIEVED
9.90 mi.@ 8:41
7:09 AM 51° 83% 1 mph
This was my first run with the crew since before the marathon. It was good to get back. It gave me a chance to tell stories about St. George and hear others' stories about their marathon in Chicago.
I didn't run yesterday because my left hamstring still isn't right and I planned to stretch out with a little distance today. I figured the group wouldn't be doing anything too aggressive since Augie is tapering for IronMan Florida next Saturday. I was right - the pace and distance were comfortable but it was obvious my fitness has diminished since St. George. (Not surprising how sitting around and gorging yourself will do that!) During today's run, it's clear the hamstring still isn't full strength. My calves were also very tight throughout the run. Other than that it was a good run. The temperature was cool and I had good company.
Today's participants: Augie, Jill, Michelle, Laurie, Josh, Randy and me.
... anticipating how my hamstring feels tomorrow .... Watch my blog for my report from New York City. I'm leaving Houston tonight to catch the marathon tomorrow. I plan to be positioned at Mile 23 near Central Park passing out water and Gatorade at Continental Airlines' aid station.
PRE RUN
oatmeal w/almonds, brown sugar & 1% milk
POST RUN
SlimFast
Later, hot chocolate milk & Kashi GoLean cereal w/1% milk
Saturday, October 31, 2009
Thursday, October 29, 2009
Sluggish
OBJECTIVE
run
ACHIEVED
3.21 mi.@ 8:44/
5:23 AM 78° 90% 3 mph intermittent light rain
My hamstring didn't respond well to yesterday's run. Today it was sore and tight. I suspect it's just the weakness of the scar tissue tearing, breaking up and hopefully clearing out. I'll take it slow and easy until it's pain-free.
Eating a huge, late dinner last night didn't help. I've had business dinners each of the last two nights and I can say that I'm not a big fan. They certainly don't promote good nutrition or good rest and the result is usually a less-than-stellar run the following morning.
It was warm, humid, windy and a bit rainy this morning. So almost all of the elements were in play. I was expecting much cooler temperatures and steady rain. I think that's what the forecast called for.
PRE RUN
POST RUN
water, multivitamin & Kashi GoLean cereal w/1% milk
run
ACHIEVED
3.21 mi.@ 8:44/
5:23 AM 78° 90% 3 mph intermittent light rain
My hamstring didn't respond well to yesterday's run. Today it was sore and tight. I suspect it's just the weakness of the scar tissue tearing, breaking up and hopefully clearing out. I'll take it slow and easy until it's pain-free.
Eating a huge, late dinner last night didn't help. I've had business dinners each of the last two nights and I can say that I'm not a big fan. They certainly don't promote good nutrition or good rest and the result is usually a less-than-stellar run the following morning.
It was warm, humid, windy and a bit rainy this morning. So almost all of the elements were in play. I was expecting much cooler temperatures and steady rain. I think that's what the forecast called for.
PRE RUN
POST RUN
water, multivitamin & Kashi GoLean cereal w/1% milk
Wednesday, October 28, 2009
Sabbatical Completed!
OBJECTIVE
run
ACHIEVED
3.22 mi.@ 8:56/
5:10 AM 51° 96% 0 mph
I've heard it takes 21 days to form a habit - bad or good. Well, that's the number of days I hadn't run! (Bad runner!)
First, it was my right foot injured during the marathon then I just decided I needed a physical and mental break then I experienced a grade 2 left hamstring pull (self-diagnosed with help from webMD.com and mayo.com) while playing softball. The hamstring still isn't fully healed.
Anyway, I'm back in the saddle and working on new goals and a training program for the upcoming cycle.
PRE RUN
water
POST RUN
water, multivitamin & GrapeNuts w/1% milk
run
ACHIEVED
3.22 mi.@ 8:56/
5:10 AM 51° 96% 0 mph
I've heard it takes 21 days to form a habit - bad or good. Well, that's the number of days I hadn't run! (Bad runner!)
First, it was my right foot injured during the marathon then I just decided I needed a physical and mental break then I experienced a grade 2 left hamstring pull (self-diagnosed with help from webMD.com and mayo.com) while playing softball. The hamstring still isn't fully healed.
Anyway, I'm back in the saddle and working on new goals and a training program for the upcoming cycle.
PRE RUN
water
POST RUN
water, multivitamin & GrapeNuts w/1% milk
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