Ran a 10k in June (6 Viewers)

[Juxtatarot]

A solid plan would be 2-3 weeks of build up, then a recovery week where you step the weekly mileage back to give your body a chance to rebuild.

Good point here, listen to your body as you build miles. If your body starts getting angry continuing as is won't solve it, a good recovery week will be a solid remedy. When I over trained this summer this was one of the two primary mistakes I made.

Great advice! Thanks!I had been running a LOT for last 4 weeks, then had almost no runs last week when I went on vacation. I was nervous about upsetting my training plans, but found myself feeling better after I restarted last week. I think that week off actually helped! I had not thought of slower recovery weeks.

You may want to target a 10K a few weeks out from the 10-Miler to remind your mind and body what racing feels like. The whole getting up early, jitters, pre-race fuel, starting line energy, etc. I've only run one 10-mile race an, while I loved the race, I found the distance a bit squirrely. Not quite the effort and exertion of a 1/2 marathon, but a lot more than a 10K. Running a 10K a few weeks out would be a good check in to see where you are at in terms of how hard you can go at the 10-miler. PLUS, racing is a hell of a lot more fun than training, IMO.

Thanks!Just another question....what pace would be considered "good" or let's say high-average for a 42 year old, non overweight, moderately athletic male for 10 miler? Looking for a good target. I did it in the 9:30/mile range in 2010.

You might want to look up the results online from this year. Usually you can sort by age groups.

 

[prosopis]

I did 7 miles at 9:49 pace today.Quick question here. I am scheduled to do a 7 mile pace (9:22) run Friday. I am then scheduled to do 14 miles @ aprox 10:20 pace Saturday. The last time I did this it was not good. There were other factors like a horse, HR monitor slipping, dog, fuel belt slipping etc but at the end I did not do the 13 miles scheduled after the 7 mile pace. At the time I blamed the poor showing on the previous days pace run.Do I chalk that experience as an anomaly and follow plan as scheduled or do the pace run Thursday, rest Friday, long 14 miles sat?I am in the final 3 weeks of Higdons intermediate half marathon program. I tweaked it by adding 2 miles to all runs not a long run and I added 3 miles to the long runs. It has worked well up to that hick up.

I vote for the full 14. I just shared the horse story with a friend today, and she loved it!

I fully intend to do the 14 Sat. It is the 7 at 9:22 pace the day before I am questioning.

 

[prosopis]

pmbrown- nice report and I am glad you guys had fun. That porta potti thing was disgusting though :X Just wrong.Lots of races coming up in here and I am excited to read the results.I did 7 miles at 9:49 pace today.Quick question here. I am scheduled to do a 7 mile pace (9:22) run Friday. I am then scheduled to do 14 miles @ aprox 10:20 pace Saturday. The last time I did this it was not good. There were other factors like a horse, HR monitor slipping, dog, fuel belt slipping etc but at the end I did not do the 13 miles scheduled after the 7 mile pace. At the time I blamed the poor showing on the previous days pace run.Do I chalk that experience as an anomaly and follow plan as scheduled or do the pace run Thursday, rest Friday, long 14 miles sat?I am in the final 3 weeks of Higdons intermediate half marathon program. I tweaked it by adding 2 miles to all runs not a long run and I added 3 miles to the long runs. It has worked well up to that hick up.

Follow the plan. There's a method to the madness.

I will take this advice. You seem to know what you are doing

 

[prosopis]

From his sig, looks like Tri-man is running a half this weekend. I think that's a recent update. Tons of racers this weekend:1/2 marathon: Tri-manFull marathon: Ivan, me15K: Ned5K: SteelCurtain, Beer (his cherry race)Triathlon: 2Y2BBAm I missing anyone?

Wow a big weekend. Cant wait

 

[prosopis]

I did a 45 min tempo run today with 20 mins @ 9:13 pace.

 

[Ned]

Has anyone seen PSL?

14mi MLR in dense fog and rain at 4:30 this morning. I think I'm still trying to dry out. :X Felt pretty decent, but the muggy conditions held my pace in check. 9:29/141

Just a 10mi MLR and then a couple of recovery runs are left before Sunday's 15K. I tossed around a lot of ideas and decided to just front load this week and then rest up for the race. I want to be relatively fresh to get a good gauge on my fitness.

 

[MAC_32]

Great workout yesterday after Monday off

Hips and rows to warm up

Super Set - jumping lunges with overhead tri extensions

Kettlebell Swings

Super Set - Push up's with wall sits

Calf Raises - get the heart rate back down

Abdominal Series

Super set - core intensive chest fly's with mountain climbers

Then a very easy 3 mile jog, feel great today. Going to extend my longer run from 5 out to 6 today, shooting for around 45-50 mins.

 

[sho nuff]

Interesting few days..life happened monday scrapping a run...got a nice cool run in yesterday...8 today w/5x800m intervals thrown in there.

May double up with 5 very slow miles tonight as tomorrow will be rough.

Then 10-12 Friday morning...get in the car that afternoon to make it past Atlanta. Then down to Disney Saturday. Hoping to get in a run Saturday night before the fun at the parks.

 

[Miscellaneous]

Took Monday and Tuesday off because I felt like crap, but finally got out for my run this morning. 5 miles / 1 hour non-stop; 7.3 miles total with climbing my hill in 1:30. 12 minute miles for the run portion.

 

[SteelCurtain]

Completely unrelated to running, but I thought you guys would think it would be cool. I was able to snag a ticket to the debate tonight. I'm in Denver for work and I have some friends with connections and was fortunate to get a ticket. I'm heading over now as security it absolutely unreal over at the site.

So, at least one FBG will be there! I'll give a "Race Report" later this week.

 

[prosopis]

Completely unrelated to running, but I thought you guys would think it would be cool. I was able to snag a ticket to the debate tonight. I'm in Denver for work and I have some friends with connections and was fortunate to get a ticket. I'm heading over now as security it absolutely unreal over at the site. So, at least one FBG will be there! I'll give a "Race Report" later this week.

Very cool. I would love to go to one of these.

 

[tri-man 47]

Completely unrelated to running, but I thought you guys would think it would be cool. I was able to snag a ticket to the debate tonight. I'm in Denver for work and I have some friends with connections and was fortunate to get a ticket. I'm heading over now as security it absolutely unreal over at the site. So, at least one FBG will be there! I'll give a "Race Report" later this week.

 

[gruecd]

Weird how the brain works. Last week was one of my best training weeks ever, and this week has been an absolute trainwreck. Monday was a scheduled rest day, but I ended up skipping Tuesday's planned 16-miler because, well, life just got in the way, and I think I was just looking for an excuse not to run. Yesterday morning did a slow 6-miler, but then I bailed on my afternoon run because my legs didn't feel good. This morning I was hoping to do 12-16, but I ended up only doing 8, and it was a mental and physical struggle the whole way. Legs just felt like crap, and everything was sore.

I'm hoping it's just the taper mind-####### with me, because this week hasn't exactly been inspiring a lot of confidence with my 50K just 10 days away...

 

[AcerFC]

Hang in there Gru

 

[IvanKaramazov]

Weird how the brain works. Last week was one of my best training weeks ever, and this week has been an absolute trainwreck. Monday was a scheduled rest day, but I ended up skipping Tuesday's planned 16-miler because, well, life just got in the way, and I think I was just looking for an excuse not to run. Yesterday morning did a slow 6-miler, but then I bailed on my afternoon run because my legs didn't feel good. This morning I was hoping to do 12-16, but I ended up only doing 8, and it was a mental and physical struggle the whole way. Legs just felt like crap, and everything was sore.

I'm hoping it's just the taper mind-####### with me, because this week hasn't exactly been inspiring a lot of confidence with my 50K just 10 days away...

Not that I have any experience with anything close to the mileage you've been putting up, but my money is that this is mainly taper-related. I'm looking forward to seeing how the 50K goes. This is trail even, right?_____________________________

Not much to report here. I did 7 with 2 at MP back on Monday, 5 on Tuesday, rest yesterday, and 4 trivial miles today. Tomorrow I'll head to St. Paul after class (rest) and then get in a couple of easy miles on Saturday morning before the expo.

 

[Ned]

Weird how the brain works. Last week was one of my best training weeks ever, and this week has been an absolute trainwreck. Monday was a scheduled rest day, but I ended up skipping Tuesday's planned 16-miler because, well, life just got in the way, and I think I was just looking for an excuse not to run. Yesterday morning did a slow 6-miler, but then I bailed on my afternoon run because my legs didn't feel good. This morning I was hoping to do 12-16, but I ended up only doing 8, and it was a mental and physical struggle the whole way. Legs just felt like crap, and everything was sore.

I'm hoping it's just the taper mind-####### with me, because this week hasn't exactly been inspiring a lot of confidence with my 50K just 10 days away...

Not that I have any experience with anything close to the mileage you've been putting up, but my money is that this is mainly taper-related. I'm looking forward to seeing how the 50K goes. This is trail even, right?_____________________________

Not much to report here. I did 7 with 2 at MP back on Monday, 5 on Tuesday, rest yesterday, and 4 trivial miles today. Tomorrow I'll head to St. Paul after class (rest) and then get in a couple of easy miles on Saturday morning before the expo.

Totally agreed. Its just the taper.GL Ivan!

 

[BassNBrew]

Weird how the brain works. Last week was one of my best training weeks ever, and this week has been an absolute trainwreck. Monday was a scheduled rest day, but I ended up skipping Tuesday's planned 16-miler because, well, life just got in the way, and I think I was just looking for an excuse not to run. Yesterday morning did a slow 6-miler, but then I bailed on my afternoon run because my legs didn't feel good. This morning I was hoping to do 12-16, but I ended up only doing 8, and it was a mental and physical struggle the whole way. Legs just felt like crap, and everything was sore.

I'm hoping it's just the taper mind-####### with me, because this week hasn't exactly been inspiring a lot of confidence with my 50K just 10 days away...

Last week was the work that did all the benefit. It's done and in the book. Fitness and Physiology benefits are firmly secured. This week and next is just killing time. I would have recommended less miles this week a few weeks back, but figured you would chew a leg off if you weren't running.50K will be a walk in the park for you. Nothing more than a 5 mile warm-up and then a marathon.

 

[BassNBrew]

GL to all the racers this weekend.

 

[sho nuff]

Not a bad deal here for anyone who needs some sunglasses to run in...

http://1saleaday.com/main/

 

[tri-man 47]

From his sig, looks like Tri-man is running a half this weekend.

I did change my scheduling. I expect to lose a week of training in late October (Comp Exam for my doctoral program), and I'm feeling the urge to finish the season and settle into an off-season strength training routine. So I'll catch a half now, then finish with a targeted 5K in a few weeks. Before fully committing this weekend, I wanted to do a bit of a time trial to see where I'm at ..which I did this morning. 5 miles, with 3 miles at hard tempo - 7:03/mile, 160 HR. My goal is sub-1:35 (a PR) and about a 7:10/mile pace. Game on!

 

[Juxtatarot]

So after running my 7 w/ 2 at MP yesterday, I think I have a strained calf. Actually, I think I initially strained it last week during my mile intervals but it's certainly worse now. I put on the compression socks this morning. That might help, right? I think I'll rest until Sunday. I'm hoping all will be OK and I'll run on it regardless, but it sucks to have to stress over this for the next few days. Any tips?

 

[IvanKaramazov]

So after running my 7 w/ 2 at MP yesterday, I think I have a strained calf. Actually, I think I initially strained it last week during my mile intervals but it's certainly worse now. I put on the compression socks this morning. That might help, right? I think I'll rest until Sunday. I'm hoping all will be OK and I'll run on it regardless, but it sucks to have to stress over this for the next few days. Any tips?

Ice and compression are both good. Any possibily this is a phantom taper injury? It's easy to imagine that things are worse than they are right now.

 

[Juxtatarot]

So after running my 7 w/ 2 at MP yesterday, I think I have a strained calf. Actually, I think I initially strained it last week during my mile intervals but it's certainly worse now. I put on the compression socks this morning. That might help, right? I think I'll rest until Sunday. I'm hoping all will be OK and I'll run on it regardless, but it sucks to have to stress over this for the next few days. Any tips?

Ice and compression are both good. Any possibily this is a phantom taper injury? It's easy to imagine that things are worse than they are right now.

Thanks, I always hate icing (so I rarely ever do it), but I'll force myself. It's not phantom. I certainly feel pain every step I take this morning. Maybe it's just really sore and not a strain. I don't have a lot of experience with strains. I probably should look it up on WebMD or something...

 

[Workhorse]

I've got my 2013 Boston Marathon/Dana Farber page up for those of you interested in helping me raise money for cancer research in memory of my mom:

DFMC Page

Still doing pre-training at the moment. Lots of core and leg weight training along with 25 miles per week base building. Dealing with this pesky left hip/lower back pain so I'm trying to ease into it.

 

[Ned]

So after running my 7 w/ 2 at MP yesterday, I think I have a strained calf. Actually, I think I initially strained it last week during my mile intervals but it's certainly worse now. I put on the compression socks this morning. That might help, right? I think I'll rest until Sunday. I'm hoping all will be OK and I'll run on it regardless, but it sucks to have to stress over this for the next few days. Any tips?

Ice and compression are both good. Any possibily this is a phantom taper injury? It's easy to imagine that things are worse than they are right now.

Thanks, I always hate icing (so I rarely ever do it), but I'll force myself. It's not phantom. I certainly feel pain every step I take this morning. Maybe it's just really sore and not a strain. I don't have a lot of experience with strains. I probably should look it up on WebMD or something...

Got a MT on speed dial? It may just be a trigger point/knot that needs to be worked out. Other than that, just RICE. I wouldn't stretch at all if you're concerned its a strain/pull. What happened during the intervals?

 

[Ned]

I've got my 2013 Boston Marathon/Dana Farber page up for those of you interested in helping me raise money for cancer research in memory of my mom:

DFMC Page

Still doing pre-training at the moment. Lots of core and leg weight training along with 25 miles per week base building. Dealing with this pesky left hip/lower back pain so I'm trying to ease into it.

 

[Juxtatarot]

So after running my 7 w/ 2 at MP yesterday, I think I have a strained calf. Actually, I think I initially strained it last week during my mile intervals but it's certainly worse now. I put on the compression socks this morning. That might help, right? I think I'll rest until Sunday. I'm hoping all will be OK and I'll run on it regardless, but it sucks to have to stress over this for the next few days. Any tips?

Ice and compression are both good. Any possibily this is a phantom taper injury? It's easy to imagine that things are worse than they are right now.

Thanks, I always hate icing (so I rarely ever do it), but I'll force myself. It's not phantom. I certainly feel pain every step I take this morning. Maybe it's just really sore and not a strain. I don't have a lot of experience with strains. I probably should look it up on WebMD or something...

Got a MT on speed dial? It may just be a trigger point/knot that needs to be worked out. Other than that, just RICE. I wouldn't stretch at all if you're concerned its a strain/pull. What happened during the intervals?

No MT. I don't remember anything popping or anything during the interval session but I remember some mild pain at the end. I wasn't worried as it's not uncommon for me to get various aches and pains. I felt the pain during my recovery runs and 12 milers last week but, again, it was minor. The pain was stronger last night and I feel it walking today, which is new. I don't feel a knot or tightness and the area is tender to the touch. I'll probably be fine, just a little stressed out over it, naturally.

 

[IvanKaramazov]

Looks like I'll be packing a long-sleeve shirt and picking up some cheap gloves at the expo. After training during the hottest summer on record, the forecast now is for the upper 20s at the start and barely 40 at the finish. Actually, I could just pack my regular thin gloves and wear those the whole way if it's going to be like that.

 

[Ned]

Looks like I'll be packing a long-sleeve shirt and picking up some cheap gloves at the expo. After training during the hottest summer on record, the forecast now is for the upper 20s at the start and barely 40 at the finish. Actually, I could just pack my regular thin gloves and wear those the whole way if it's going to be like that.

I'm jealous. We'll be running in the rain on Sunday.

 

[gruecd]

After training during the hottest summer on record, the forecast now is for the upper 20s at the start and barely 40 at the finish.

Or in other words, PERFECT!!!!

 

[beer 302]

I've taken taper to a whole other level. Got up this morning with the intent to do 5 or so easy miles as the last run of the week and it was raining so laid down on the couch for an hour until the gym opened with the intent of hitting the elliptical for an hour. Woke up with a terrible eye problem. . .just couldn't see getting off the couch so i went back to sleep.

Hoping to get in a short run this evening.

 

[tri-man 47]

No MT. I don't remember anything popping or anything during the interval session but I remember some mild pain at the end. I wasn't worried as it's not uncommon for me to get various aches and pains. I felt the pain during my recovery runs and 12 milers last week but, again, it was minor. The pain was stronger last night and I feel it walking today, which is new. I don't feel a knot or tightness and the area is tender to the touch. I'll probably be fine, just a little stressed out over it, naturally.

I agree that icing it would be good ..or even drop into an ice bath and soak the calves for a while. I wouldn't be shy about wearing the compression socks overnight, too. I'm sure it's stressful with the big race looming!

 

[AcerFC]

Tri and sand, check your PMs if you get a second

 

[IvanKaramazov]

After training during the hottest summer on record, the forecast now is for the upper 20s at the start and barely 40 at the finish.

Or in other words, PERFECT!!!!

Yep, pretty much. Aside from a chilly 20 minutes of standing around in the corral, it's looking great.

 

[Ned]

No MT. I don't remember anything popping or anything during the interval session but I remember some mild pain at the end. I wasn't worried as it's not uncommon for me to get various aches and pains. I felt the pain during my recovery runs and 12 milers last week but, again, it was minor. The pain was stronger last night and I feel it walking today, which is new. I don't feel a knot or tightness and the area is tender to the touch. I'll probably be fine, just a little stressed out over it, naturally.

I agree that icing it would be good ..or even drop into an ice bath and soak the calves for a while. I wouldn't be shy about wearing the compression socks overnight, too. I'm sure it's stressful with the big race looming!

Yup. I sleep in my compression sleeves quite a few times per week.

 

[prosopis]

Good luck to the racers this week end!!!!

 

[mr. furley]

what is the purpose of the bands people wear around their knees?

when do folks start introducing water/gel packs to their runs? 10+ miles? 15+?

 

[BassNBrew]

what is the purpose of the bands people wear around their knees? when do folks start introducing water/gel packs to their runs? 10+ miles? 15+?

The bands help those who get soreness in the petella tendon. I use them all the time and they work well.Water depends on the temp. 20 mins in the dead of summer. 2 hours in the dead of winter.Gels will benefit you around 45 minutes. That said, not really need for training runs under 1.5 hours unless you'll be going hard enough to deplete glycogen stores.

 

[beer 302]

Hey BnB, you know the local area, the recent Hinson Lake race/run. I had a friend run in it and one of his FB buddies had a nice write up on it sort of explaining what it's all about. Is it really just an untimed, 1.5 loop you run for as long as you want or to the end of the 24 hour period? Sounds like a lot of fun.

 

[sho nuff]

Well...got up early enough to get 14 in before I had to be back home.

Time to pack up the car for Disney and will get there early enough tomorrow night to get a good 8 miles or so in.

Next week...not sure what kind of running I will get to do.

 

[gruecd]

Not that I have any experience with anything close to the mileage you've been putting up, but my money is that this is mainly taper-related. I'm looking forward to seeing how the 50K goes. This is trail even, right?

Yep, it's 100% trail. Rocky, rooty, hilly, leaf-covered technical trail. And now the forecast is calling for rain, which should make things super interesting....

So after running my 7 w/ 2 at MP yesterday, I think I have a strained calf. Actually, I think I initially strained it last week during my mile intervals but it's certainly worse now.

I know it doesn't do you much good now, but I never do the mile repeats that are prescribed in the second-to-last training week. Your body is vulnerable to injury during the taper, and to me, the risk/reward just isn't worth it.------------------

Ran 10 pretty good miles this morning. Was gonna do 16, but it was way colder than I expected, and I wasn't prepared. I could've easily done the additional 6 miles, but my hands and ears were freezing, so I called it a day. I'll do another 10 tomorrow morning.

Best of luck to all of the racers this weekend. Remember, it's no-excuses weather. Get 'er done.

 

[gruecd]

what is the purpose of the bands people wear around their knees?

when do folks start introducing water/gel packs to their runs? 10+ miles? 15+?

Hey, furley, how about sticking around and contributing something for a change instead of just popping in when you need something??

 

[Ned]

I hate even typing this, but I'm downgraded to Questionable.

Pretty similar story to Jux... Left quad was annoying me last week, but wasn't anything to slow me down (maybe a 2 on a 1-10 scale). I've run through worse things before, so I just kept cruisin' along with it in the back of my mind. I felt it at the beginning of Sunday's 22 but it quickly went away. FF to yesterday's 10mi GA and I feel it again - achy/sore - right in the middle of my quad. It went away around mile 2 and was fine. However this time, it came back and was sore the rest of the day yesterday. This morning I can still feel it, although not quite as sore as yesterday.

I can run through a lot, but this one just feels different and has me spooked. Enough that I'm bagging my 2 recovery runs for today/tomorrow. I'll test it out on Sunday morning during my 2mi warmup. If anything feels wrong, I'm tapping out. As bad as I want to race this 15K, I need to keep my eye on the end goal.

 

[AcerFC]

I hate even typing this, but I'm downgraded to Questionable. Pretty similar story to Jux... Left quad was annoying me last week, but wasn't anything to slow me down (maybe a 2 on a 1-10 scale). I've run through worse things before, so I just kept cruisin' along with it in the back of my mind. I felt it at the beginning of Sunday's 22 but it quickly went away. FF to yesterday's 10mi GA and I feel it again - achy/sore - right in the middle of my quad. It went away around mile 2 and was fine. However this time, it came back and was sore the rest of the day yesterday. This morning I can still feel it, although not quite as sore as yesterday. I can run through a lot, but this one just feels different and has me spooked. Enough that I'm bagging my 2 recovery runs for today/tomorrow. I'll test it out on Sunday morning during my 2mi warmup. If anything feels wrong, I'm tapping out. As bad as I want to race this 15K, I need to keep my eye on the end goal.

Save it up for the marathon IMO

 

[gruecd]

I hate even typing this, but I'm downgraded to Questionable. Pretty similar story to Jux... Left quad was annoying me last week, but wasn't anything to slow me down (maybe a 2 on a 1-10 scale). I've run through worse things before, so I just kept cruisin' along with it in the back of my mind. I felt it at the beginning of Sunday's 22 but it quickly went away. FF to yesterday's 10mi GA and I feel it again - achy/sore - right in the middle of my quad. It went away around mile 2 and was fine. However this time, it came back and was sore the rest of the day yesterday. This morning I can still feel it, although not quite as sore as yesterday. I can run through a lot, but this one just feels different and has me spooked. Enough that I'm bagging my 2 recovery runs for today/tomorrow. I'll test it out on Sunday morning during my 2mi warmup. If anything feels wrong, I'm tapping out. As bad as I want to race this 15K, I need to keep my eye on the end goal.

No bueno. :( You're doing the right thing, though. If you're not 100%, bag the 15K. Eyes on the prize.

 

[tri-man 47]

I hate even typing this, but I'm downgraded to Questionable. Pretty similar story to Jux... Left quad was annoying me last week, but wasn't anything to slow me down (maybe a 2 on a 1-10 scale). I've run through worse things before, so I just kept cruisin' along with it in the back of my mind. I felt it at the beginning of Sunday's 22 but it quickly went away. FF to yesterday's 10mi GA and I feel it again - achy/sore - right in the middle of my quad. It went away around mile 2 and was fine. However this time, it came back and was sore the rest of the day yesterday. This morning I can still feel it, although not quite as sore as yesterday.

You got a Stick to work it out at all?

 

[Ned]

I hate even typing this, but I'm downgraded to Questionable. Pretty similar story to Jux... Left quad was annoying me last week, but wasn't anything to slow me down (maybe a 2 on a 1-10 scale). I've run through worse things before, so I just kept cruisin' along with it in the back of my mind. I felt it at the beginning of Sunday's 22 but it quickly went away. FF to yesterday's 10mi GA and I feel it again - achy/sore - right in the middle of my quad. It went away around mile 2 and was fine. However this time, it came back and was sore the rest of the day yesterday. This morning I can still feel it, although not quite as sore as yesterday.

You got a Stick to work it out at all?

No stick, but I've been pretty intimate with the foam roller this morning.

 

[IvanKaramazov]

I hate even typing this, but I'm downgraded to Questionable. Pretty similar story to Jux... Left quad was annoying me last week, but wasn't anything to slow me down (maybe a 2 on a 1-10 scale). I've run through worse things before, so I just kept cruisin' along with it in the back of my mind. I felt it at the beginning of Sunday's 22 but it quickly went away. FF to yesterday's 10mi GA and I feel it again - achy/sore - right in the middle of my quad. It went away around mile 2 and was fine. However this time, it came back and was sore the rest of the day yesterday. This morning I can still feel it, although not quite as sore as yesterday. I can run through a lot, but this one just feels different and has me spooked. Enough that I'm bagging my 2 recovery runs for today/tomorrow. I'll test it out on Sunday morning during my 2mi warmup. If anything feels wrong, I'm tapping out. As bad as I want to race this 15K, I need to keep my eye on the end goal.

No bueno. :( You're doing the right thing, though. If you're not 100%, bag the 15K. Eyes on the prize.

Easy decision.

 

[SFBayDuck]

Not that I have any experience with anything close to the mileage you've been putting up, but my money is that this is mainly taper-related. I'm looking forward to seeing how the 50K goes. This is trail even, right?

Yep, it's 100% trail. Rocky, rooty, hilly, leaf-covered technical trail. And now the forecast is calling for rain, which should make things super interesting....

Or in other words, PERFECT!!!!

 

[Juxtatarot]

I hate even typing this, but I'm downgraded to Questionable. Pretty similar story to Jux... Left quad was annoying me last week, but wasn't anything to slow me down (maybe a 2 on a 1-10 scale). I've run through worse things before, so I just kept cruisin' along with it in the back of my mind. I felt it at the beginning of Sunday's 22 but it quickly went away. FF to yesterday's 10mi GA and I feel it again - achy/sore - right in the middle of my quad. It went away around mile 2 and was fine. However this time, it came back and was sore the rest of the day yesterday. This morning I can still feel it, although not quite as sore as yesterday. I can run through a lot, but this one just feels different and has me spooked. Enough that I'm bagging my 2 recovery runs for today/tomorrow. I'll test it out on Sunday morning during my 2mi warmup. If anything feels wrong, I'm tapping out. As bad as I want to race this 15K, I need to keep my eye on the end goal.

I'm sorry to read this. It's much different for me than for you. If I do more damage, it really doesn't matter. I have almost 3 months before I start training for Boston. You, on the other hand, have more important runs on the horizon. Hopefully you recover quickly, though.My calf is certainly better today. RICE helped. It's no longer tender to the touch although I still feel it walking. I'll do more RICE today and tomorrow. I think I'll pick up a pair of compression sleeves at the Expo. I'm running Sunday no matter what.