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tri-man 47
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Footballguy
Nope.
But my 9yo is up near Nashville for a 4 mile race he's done 3 times now with his Aunt.
Oh, and he made his school's track team.
-OZ-
Footballguy
No race for me today, but first run this morning since the 100 two and a half weeks ago. Got up at 5:30 for a five miler in a couple inches of snow. Felt decent, though knees were a bit creaky. More troubling is that I've been experiencing numbness in my toes. Specifically my right foot (though I think a bit in my left as well), and focused especially in my big toe. I'm either pre diabetic or I've done something nerve related, possibly during the 100, that's causing this. It seems to be worst when I first wake up in the morning. Anyone ever experience anything like this? A bit concerning at this stage as I keep expecting to wake up each day with it feeling better.
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Footballguy
Sorry but best advice I can give is to see a doctor.
It's going to be almost 60 here today.
Brony
Footballguy
Happy Thanksgiving 10K FBGs! Low key day for me with the extended family.
I'm very superstitious when it comes to giving any updates, so please know that my calf will probably blow up into writhing pain after this update...
I've gone to my newest PT three times now. 1st update was usual overview of situation and clinical examination including manipulation of ankle and fibula. Also did crash course in Pose method drills. That led to daily therapy on hip strengthening and rolling all leg muscles. 2nd visit was gait review and more ankle/fibula and work on Pose method drills. I've continued the hip and daily foam roller treatment. I started to incorporate the new running method into my runs. New running form has me running with shorter strides and an increased cadence (I was 150 steps/min. He wants me 160 to 165 for now). Additionally, my knees come more forward with the idea that my right leg would follow the path of my left leg when coming off the ground (when walking in place). It essentially is now like a semi-march. It probably still looks like I'm running normal, but when I alternate from new to old form, it's very noticeable to me. While I'm still sticking with 20 miles/week, I did start to notice that my usual calf pain started to decrease in intensity. As I told the PT, I think we're on the right path.
3rd visit on Monday was more of the same. The manipulation of the right leg was not focused just on ankle but a few manipulations of muscles while I rocked against the wall with my right leg bent. He got pretty high on the leg and I felt bad for not leaving a tip. He also did a full exam of my leg stability in all planes - I had to balance on one leg and then do front lunge, rear lunge, side lunge and criss-cross lunge. For each lunge, I did full landing, tip toe and balance. Repeat each side. It helped reveal that my right side is weak/not using the full part of right foot for balance. My big toe is not really engaged in the support/landing/push-off of the right leg. I have sensed this in running to date - my right foot has always felt more clubbish/ "along for the ride" than the left. The only course corrections on my daily regimen are to focus more on forcing pressure on my right MTP when doing the pony drill. I'm also doing balance drills on my right side to try and force that big toe area to engage.
So has this affected my running and calf injury?
A cautious 'Yes'. As of today, I was full time running with new form for 4 miles. I was fully conscious of my running form the whole time with occasional mind lapses but I don't think I ever went back to old style. I was targeting a 'faster' cadence but wasn't really sure where I was. I had a new cadence app that I used instead of Strava but it gave me random audio updates with cadences of 110 or 125 steps/min. It wasn't helpful. After 4 miles, I put the metronome app going in my earbuds and set it for 160 bpm. Turns out, I was probably much faster than 160 for much of my run. I also was focusing on getting my right foot more involved in the push off. The new form feels less efficient at the moment, but if it can get me to go more than 20 miles/ week then I'm all for it.
Post run today, I did the usual stretches and my new foam roller regimen. My right calf was a complete zero after the run. No different than pre-run. Pretty ####ing magical considering the past 3 years. There are still occasional hiccups from that area, but minor and way different than what I usually experience.
So it seems to be heading in a good direction and different than other times I've had some optimistic treatment. I'm still gonna stay at the 20 miles/week for a little while I see how this therapy goes. I've had some ups in the past that led to downs in this journey which is why my tone is so measured/pessimistic. For the moment, though, feeling pretty good!
I'm very superstitious when it comes to giving any updates, so please know that my calf will probably blow up into writhing pain after this update...
I've gone to my newest PT three times now. 1st update was usual overview of situation and clinical examination including manipulation of ankle and fibula. Also did crash course in Pose method drills. That led to daily therapy on hip strengthening and rolling all leg muscles. 2nd visit was gait review and more ankle/fibula and work on Pose method drills. I've continued the hip and daily foam roller treatment. I started to incorporate the new running method into my runs. New running form has me running with shorter strides and an increased cadence (I was 150 steps/min. He wants me 160 to 165 for now). Additionally, my knees come more forward with the idea that my right leg would follow the path of my left leg when coming off the ground (when walking in place). It essentially is now like a semi-march. It probably still looks like I'm running normal, but when I alternate from new to old form, it's very noticeable to me. While I'm still sticking with 20 miles/week, I did start to notice that my usual calf pain started to decrease in intensity. As I told the PT, I think we're on the right path.
3rd visit on Monday was more of the same. The manipulation of the right leg was not focused just on ankle but a few manipulations of muscles while I rocked against the wall with my right leg bent. He got pretty high on the leg and I felt bad for not leaving a tip. He also did a full exam of my leg stability in all planes - I had to balance on one leg and then do front lunge, rear lunge, side lunge and criss-cross lunge. For each lunge, I did full landing, tip toe and balance. Repeat each side. It helped reveal that my right side is weak/not using the full part of right foot for balance. My big toe is not really engaged in the support/landing/push-off of the right leg. I have sensed this in running to date - my right foot has always felt more clubbish/ "along for the ride" than the left. The only course corrections on my daily regimen are to focus more on forcing pressure on my right MTP when doing the pony drill. I'm also doing balance drills on my right side to try and force that big toe area to engage.
So has this affected my running and calf injury?
A cautious 'Yes'. As of today, I was full time running with new form for 4 miles. I was fully conscious of my running form the whole time with occasional mind lapses but I don't think I ever went back to old style. I was targeting a 'faster' cadence but wasn't really sure where I was. I had a new cadence app that I used instead of Strava but it gave me random audio updates with cadences of 110 or 125 steps/min. It wasn't helpful. After 4 miles, I put the metronome app going in my earbuds and set it for 160 bpm. Turns out, I was probably much faster than 160 for much of my run. I also was focusing on getting my right foot more involved in the push off. The new form feels less efficient at the moment, but if it can get me to go more than 20 miles/ week then I'm all for it.
Post run today, I did the usual stretches and my new foam roller regimen. My right calf was a complete zero after the run. No different than pre-run. Pretty ####ing magical considering the past 3 years. There are still occasional hiccups from that area, but minor and way different than what I usually experience.
So it seems to be heading in a good direction and different than other times I've had some optimistic treatment. I'm still gonna stay at the 20 miles/week for a little while I see how this therapy goes. I've had some ups in the past that led to downs in this journey which is why my tone is so measured/pessimistic. For the moment, though, feeling pretty good!
Brony
Footballguy
JShare87
Footballguy
I’ll post it on Strava. You let me know. Swear I’ll send it to you. It’s a nice dark purple. Think Vikings purple.
Brony
Footballguy
JShare87
Footballguy
5K Turkey Trot in Palm City Race Report
Going into this race, I haven’t run very much. The running I have done has been very slow, so I wouldn’t aggravate my hamstring/back (whatever the hell it is). However, that doesn’t really work. The back of my leg begins to flare up immediately when I start jogging. As the runs get longer or faster, the pain shoots to my calf, then Achilles, then heel. I haven’t done any speed work so I didn’t really have high expectations. I also haven’t really been eating too well or lifting much. Guess I’m just going through a phase because of my leg.
Onto the actual race. I woke up early and hit the restroom 3 times before I headed out the door. We arrive at the race and I do about a mile warmup with some 200s at race pace mixed in. My leg is on fire at this point. I line up in the front and see about 4 or 5 people that look like they can run sub 18.
The race starts and I take off. I settle into about 12th-15th. After the 1st mile (6:08 pace), I move up to 7th. The top 4 are in a pack about 300 yards ahead of me and 2 other guys. I stick with the 2 guys for the 2nd mile (6:10 pace). The last mile, the top 4 are out of sight. The 2 guys in front of me start to create a bit of distance from me (about 50 yards). My HR was near maxed out the entire 2nd and 3rd mile. I glance over my shoulder right before I hit mile marker 3 and realize nobody is close to me. I could’ve made a run at number 5 and 6 but knew that would probably result in me puking. I decide to somewhat shut it down for the last tenth.
Official chip time was 19:09. 7th overall, 2nd in age group. My niece ran the race as well and finished 3rd in her age group (10 and under) which was really cool. The craziest thing about this race was the guy that came in 1st. I by no means judge any runner and I realize everyone is different. The guy that came in 1st was a machine of some sort. Dude was about 6’3 240-260. I remember seeing him when the race started. He was way up front with the young high school kids and I kept thinking, “ok, when I am going to pass this jacked guy.” I thought for sure he would be keeled over after the first mile. Boy was I wrong. Guy ran a 17:36 and my wife mentioned that he was laughing and talking to the crowd as he was crossing the line. She said he didn’t even look out of breath. I have been dumbfounded the entire day as to how this guy ran that fast. Has anyone ever seen a really really big dude run sub 18s? Mostly every runner I see capable of running that fast is under 200.
As for me, I’m not sure where to go from here. I originally said I was going to shut it down after this race and try to let my leg heal. After the race, I keep thinking I don’t want to take a break because the weather is starting to get nice and it’s PR season! The pain is manageable and it doesn’t feel as if my hamstring is going to tear. The pain is much much deeper. It kind of feels like it’s in the bone, if that makes sense. I’m sure many of you will advise me to stop but I’m starting to think it may just be a nagging injury that I may just have to push through. I went to the Dr and they originally thought it was my sciatica and then said a proximal hamstring injury. They then started to think it was my sciatica again after a few more visits. The PT wasn’t helping, so I stopped going. We’ll see what the future brings. Happy Thanksgiving everyone!
Going into this race, I haven’t run very much. The running I have done has been very slow, so I wouldn’t aggravate my hamstring/back (whatever the hell it is). However, that doesn’t really work. The back of my leg begins to flare up immediately when I start jogging. As the runs get longer or faster, the pain shoots to my calf, then Achilles, then heel. I haven’t done any speed work so I didn’t really have high expectations. I also haven’t really been eating too well or lifting much. Guess I’m just going through a phase because of my leg.
Onto the actual race. I woke up early and hit the restroom 3 times before I headed out the door. We arrive at the race and I do about a mile warmup with some 200s at race pace mixed in. My leg is on fire at this point. I line up in the front and see about 4 or 5 people that look like they can run sub 18.
The race starts and I take off. I settle into about 12th-15th. After the 1st mile (6:08 pace), I move up to 7th. The top 4 are in a pack about 300 yards ahead of me and 2 other guys. I stick with the 2 guys for the 2nd mile (6:10 pace). The last mile, the top 4 are out of sight. The 2 guys in front of me start to create a bit of distance from me (about 50 yards). My HR was near maxed out the entire 2nd and 3rd mile. I glance over my shoulder right before I hit mile marker 3 and realize nobody is close to me. I could’ve made a run at number 5 and 6 but knew that would probably result in me puking. I decide to somewhat shut it down for the last tenth.
Official chip time was 19:09. 7th overall, 2nd in age group. My niece ran the race as well and finished 3rd in her age group (10 and under) which was really cool. The craziest thing about this race was the guy that came in 1st. I by no means judge any runner and I realize everyone is different. The guy that came in 1st was a machine of some sort. Dude was about 6’3 240-260. I remember seeing him when the race started. He was way up front with the young high school kids and I kept thinking, “ok, when I am going to pass this jacked guy.” I thought for sure he would be keeled over after the first mile. Boy was I wrong. Guy ran a 17:36 and my wife mentioned that he was laughing and talking to the crowd as he was crossing the line. She said he didn’t even look out of breath. I have been dumbfounded the entire day as to how this guy ran that fast. Has anyone ever seen a really really big dude run sub 18s? Mostly every runner I see capable of running that fast is under 200.
As for me, I’m not sure where to go from here. I originally said I was going to shut it down after this race and try to let my leg heal. After the race, I keep thinking I don’t want to take a break because the weather is starting to get nice and it’s PR season! The pain is manageable and it doesn’t feel as if my hamstring is going to tear. The pain is much much deeper. It kind of feels like it’s in the bone, if that makes sense. I’m sure many of you will advise me to stop but I’m starting to think it may just be a nagging injury that I may just have to push through. I went to the Dr and they originally thought it was my sciatica and then said a proximal hamstring injury. They then started to think it was my sciatica again after a few more visits. The PT wasn’t helping, so I stopped going. We’ll see what the future brings. Happy Thanksgiving everyone!
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Yeah, I decided last minute to run this one. Kept thinking you were going to catch me, but then I'd flex and my pace would quicken.
Seriously though, hell of a time you threw down while battling through an injury. Nicely done.
mr. furley
Footballguy
finally cracked 45 minutes in a 5 mile race today 
that was after tailing off starting around 3 miles when my energy started to flag. pretty happy with it.
that was after tailing off starting around 3 miles when my energy started to flag. pretty happy with it.
SFBayDuck
Footballguy
Glad to hear it! Keep making that forward progress.
I "ran" today for the first time in 9 days after my most recent in a series of calf flare ups. Went to the track near my parent's house in Portland in case it flared again so I wouldn't have to walk back to the car. Managed to get around the track a few times, almost 3 miles of running with a good warm up and cool down. No sharp pain, so I'll consider it a success, although I feel like I'm straight off the couch again aerobically, and I basically am. I continue to do my monster walk hip/glute exercises, working on my feet with a hard rubber ball, and digging into all the sore spots with a variety of torture implements. I'm trying to focus on a bit of a forward lean and higher cadence, but I'm really considering getting some professional coaching on stride. I figure since I'm essentially starting over, I might as well try to rebuild things correctly.
tri-man 47
Footballguy
brony, hoping the good news holds up!
furley, hoping those solid race times keep coming down!
furley, hoping those solid race times keep coming down!
-OZ-
Footballguy
I'm only laughing because during my first marathon I kept pushing to beat a dude who looked a lot like this. I did, but he earned my respect. Actually talked to him afterwards, was a marine. Go figure.
tri-man 47
Footballguy
No racing while in Grand Rapids for a wedding, but two great, back-to-back 10 mile runs. There’s a rarely used road that winds through the trees along a river south of town. On Friday, staying in the suburbs, ran to it and caught the southern end for a couple miles up and back. 10 @ 8:18/mi. On Saturday, staying downtown, ran to it and caught the northern end down and back with a bit of overlap. 10 @ 8:10/mi. Real comfortable pacing both days in crisp, cool air.
SteelCurtain
Footballguy
Thanksgiving Race Report --
Decided to sign up for a 4.3 mile "Wobble Gobble" turkey trot in New Hampshire. I didn't do anything special for this race and didn't taper at all.
Morning was a bit sporadic as I had to get my youngest son from my mom's house to my sister's house (about 0.9 miles away). I finally got him fed and out the door and we jogged slowly to my sisters. I dropped him and then my dad gave me a car ride to the start (about a mile away). Stood in line, got my bib, and it was then only 10 minutes to race time. I went out and ran 0.7 miles to warm up and open the legs up a bit. It was 28 degrees so I had contemplated wearing shorts, but decided against it as I had been battling a tight hamstring and didn't want to possibly injure it in the cold.
I didn't know the course at all but heard it was a few rolling hills, with the biggest hill in mile 1. I had decided I would shoot for sub 7 minute mile. I could go faster, but didn't want to damage that hamstring any more.
Mile 1 -- 6:52/158
I started near the front (3rd or 4th row of people so I dnd't have to deal with much traffic in this race of 400+ people. A quick early downhill had me cruising at 6:25 pace until we hit the big hill at 0.40 miles. I slowed a bit on that hill but didn't collapse.... I passed several people. After the big hill, it was mostly downhill for the rest of the mile.
Mile 2 -- 7:00/168
I found a small group to run with and we just cruised along. Nothing significant here, but we had a bunch of people who I think were all shooting for sub 7 minute miles.
Mile 3 -- 6:48/171
I pushed the pace here a bit. I wanted to negative split and so I started to empty the tank. I picked off several people. I started following a young lady who I wanted to pick off next. She was pushing though and I struggled to gain on her.
Mile 4 (which was only 0.78) -- 7:10/173
This mile was hard. It was slight uphill with a strong 15 mph wind directly in our face. I was pushing but not going all out. I could have sub 7 it, but the risk/reward wasn't worth it. I passed the girl with about 1/4 mile left. I could have sprinted by another guy near the finish but it wasn't worth it. As I was cruising in, I hear a big roar and with 10 yards to go, the girl goes sprinting by me!
Finish -- 27:16 -- 6:57/mile
Overall -- 32/423
40-49 AG -- 4/39 (3rd place was 16 seconds in front of me....I could have done that.
)
Also, the girl....was apparently a 13 year old girl so it was good to see her gusto. She won her AG and was 4th female.
One thing.....don't advertise your race as 4.3 miles and then have it be 3.78 miles (according to my watch). Its run by the HS cross country team, so let's try to be accurate here, please. If the race was 4.3, I would have still been sub 7 which was my goal, but it annoys me the race distance was so far off.
I went and did a 5 miles cool down to get over 10 miles for the day.
Decided to sign up for a 4.3 mile "Wobble Gobble" turkey trot in New Hampshire. I didn't do anything special for this race and didn't taper at all.
Morning was a bit sporadic as I had to get my youngest son from my mom's house to my sister's house (about 0.9 miles away). I finally got him fed and out the door and we jogged slowly to my sisters. I dropped him and then my dad gave me a car ride to the start (about a mile away). Stood in line, got my bib, and it was then only 10 minutes to race time. I went out and ran 0.7 miles to warm up and open the legs up a bit. It was 28 degrees so I had contemplated wearing shorts, but decided against it as I had been battling a tight hamstring and didn't want to possibly injure it in the cold.
I didn't know the course at all but heard it was a few rolling hills, with the biggest hill in mile 1. I had decided I would shoot for sub 7 minute mile. I could go faster, but didn't want to damage that hamstring any more.
Mile 1 -- 6:52/158
I started near the front (3rd or 4th row of people so I dnd't have to deal with much traffic in this race of 400+ people. A quick early downhill had me cruising at 6:25 pace until we hit the big hill at 0.40 miles. I slowed a bit on that hill but didn't collapse.... I passed several people. After the big hill, it was mostly downhill for the rest of the mile.
Mile 2 -- 7:00/168
I found a small group to run with and we just cruised along. Nothing significant here, but we had a bunch of people who I think were all shooting for sub 7 minute miles.
Mile 3 -- 6:48/171
I pushed the pace here a bit. I wanted to negative split and so I started to empty the tank. I picked off several people. I started following a young lady who I wanted to pick off next. She was pushing though and I struggled to gain on her.
Mile 4 (which was only 0.78) -- 7:10/173
This mile was hard. It was slight uphill with a strong 15 mph wind directly in our face. I was pushing but not going all out. I could have sub 7 it, but the risk/reward wasn't worth it. I passed the girl with about 1/4 mile left. I could have sprinted by another guy near the finish but it wasn't worth it. As I was cruising in, I hear a big roar and with 10 yards to go, the girl goes sprinting by me!
Finish -- 27:16 -- 6:57/mile
Overall -- 32/423
40-49 AG -- 4/39 (3rd place was 16 seconds in front of me....I could have done that.
)Also, the girl....was apparently a 13 year old girl so it was good to see her gusto. She won her AG and was 4th female.
One thing.....don't advertise your race as 4.3 miles and then have it be 3.78 miles (according to my watch). Its run by the HS cross country team, so let's try to be accurate here, please. If the race was 4.3, I would have still been sub 7 which was my goal, but it annoys me the race distance was so far off.
I went and did a 5 miles cool down to get over 10 miles for the day.
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SteelCurtain
Footballguy
So Friday came, and I wanted to do a long easy run. Not knowing how the legs would feel after the race, I was shooting for 16-20. I got out there and cruised along in low 9's and high 8's. Found I had some time and decided to do a literal marathon training run. The last few miles were tiring but nothing like when I race a marathon. There wasn't real pain and I could have kept going if it wasn't for the boredom.Thanksgiving Race Report --
Decided to sign up for a 4.3 mile "Wobble Gobble" turkey trot in New Hampshire. I didn't do anything special for this race and didn't taper at all.
Morning was a bit sporadic as I had to get my youngest son from my mom's house to my sister's house (about 0.9 miles away). I finally got him fed and out the door and we jogged slowly to my sisters. I dropped him and then my dad gave me a car ride to the start (about a mile away). Stood in line, got my bib, and it was then only 10 minutes to race time. I went out and ran 0.7 miles to warm up and open the legs up a bit. It was 28 degrees so I had contemplated wearing shorts, but decided against it as I had been battling a tight hamstring and didn't want to possibly injure it in the cold.
I didn't know the course at all but heard it was a few rolling hills, with the biggest hill in mile 1. I had decided I would shoot for sub 7 minute mile. I could go faster, but didn't want to damage that hamstring any more.
Mile 1 -- 6:52/158
I started near the front (3rd or 4th row of people so I dnd't have to deal with much traffic in this race of 400+ people. A quick early downhill had me cruising at 6:25 pace until we hit the big hill at 0.40 miles. I slowed a bit on that hill but didn't collapse.... I passed several people. After the big hill, it was mostly downhill for the rest of the mile.
Mile 2 -- 7:00/168
I found a small group to run with and we just cruised along. Nothing significant here, but we had a bunch of people who I think were all shooting for sub 7 minute miles.
Mile 3 -- 6:48/171
I pushed the pace here a bit. I wanted to negative split and so I started to empty the tank. I picked off several people. I started following a young lady who I wanted to pick off next. She was pushing though and I struggled to gain on her.
Mile 4 (which was only 0.78) -- 7:10/173
This mile was hard. It was slight uphill with a strong 15 mph wind directly in our face. I was pushing but not going all out. I could have sub 7 it, but the risk/reward wasn't worth it. I passed the girl with about 1/4 mile left. I could have sprinted by another guy near the finish but it wasn't worth it. As I was cruising in, I hear a big roar and with 10 yards to go, the girl goes sprinting by me!
Finish -- 27:16 -- 6:57/mile
Overall -- 32/423
40-49 AG -- 4/39 (3rd place was 16 seconds in front of me....I could have done that.
Also, the girl....was apparently a 13 year old girl so it was good to see her gusto. She won her AG and was 4th female.
One thing.....don't advertise your race as 4.3 miles and then have it be 3.78 miles (according to my watch). Its run by the HS cross country team, so let's try to be accurate here, please. If the race was 4.3, I would have still been sub 7 which was my goal, but it annoys me the race distance was so far off.
I went and did a 5 miles cool down to get over 10 miles for the day.
Ended up doing 26.24 miles in 3:55. (8:59 pace).
Legs were tired yesterday and struggled through a 12 mile recovery run at 9:21 pace.
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Hang 10
Footballguy
JShare87
Footballguy
This. I was wondering if you were on drugs.
SteelCurtain
Footballguy
Thanks @Hang 10! Finished off the week with a 16 miler today.Hang 10 said:
My highest mileage week ever at 81 miles. Starting Boston training in a couple weeks.
In the meantime, just trying to maximize time on feet while the weather isn’t miserable.
Looking at the strava leaderboard for FFA, i’m Feeling a bit like Steve. Well.....a Steve who runs about 3 minutes per mile slower.
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MAC_32
Footballguy
JShare87
Footballguy
Now I know you’re on drugs. What the hell? Making us all look bad.Thanks @Hang 10! Finished off the week with a 16 miler today.
My highest mileage week ever at 81 miles. Starting Boston training in a couple weeks.
In the meantime, just trying to maximize time on feet while the weather isn’t miserable.
Looking at the strava leaderboard for FFA, i’m Feeling a bit like Steve. Well.....a Steve who runs about 3 minutes per mile slower.
ChiefD
Footballguy
-OZ-
Footballguy
Walked Friday evening, ran 5 Saturday and felt like crap. Did pushups, core, lunges and stretched this morning. Now I remember why a massage a few days after a marathon is a good idea. I feel like I didn't flush the #### out of my system.
gianmarco
Footballguy
SteelCurtain
Footballguy
on the thread title. Honestly, these slow miles are pretty easy. I'm tired and a bit sore, but my marathon training with speed workouts, etc, is far more exhausting.
All that being said, I will take today off and possibly tomorrow will be bike or stairs. No need to get injured before Boston training starts!
jb1020
Footballguy
Quick update on the Peloton for those interested.
In 2 months I did 47 rides, logged 621 miles (haven't caught @Nigel on any of these),
Dropped 12 pounds, 220 to 208.
Went on my first run this morning, was hoping to do a quick 2 miles (I know, chump change around here these days).
Ended up at 2.75 10:08 pace 150 HR.
Compared to my last run 2 months ago - 2.1 miles, 10:51 pace 149 HR.
I like seeing this headed in the right direction. Would love to get back to 185-190 lbs. Hope to get a good spread of rides and runs going forward. Guess I need to figure out a plan and stick to it, that's always been my demise - not having a plan.
In 2 months I did 47 rides, logged 621 miles (haven't caught @Nigel on any of these),
Dropped 12 pounds, 220 to 208.
Went on my first run this morning, was hoping to do a quick 2 miles (I know, chump change around here these days).
Ended up at 2.75 10:08 pace 150 HR.
Compared to my last run 2 months ago - 2.1 miles, 10:51 pace 149 HR.
I like seeing this headed in the right direction. Would love to get back to 185-190 lbs. Hope to get a good spread of rides and runs going forward. Guess I need to figure out a plan and stick to it, that's always been my demise - not having a plan.
ChiefD
Footballguy
Hey now! Feels like a dig at us slow guys!
Honestly, these slow miles are pretty easy. I'm tired and a bit sore, but my marathon training with speed workouts, etc, is far more exhausting.
All that being said, I will take today off and possibly tomorrow will be bike or stairs. No need to get injured before Boston training starts!
Well the last few days have included the onset of hand/arm numbness, which is on top of a month of foot/toe numbness. That can't be good. Guess I may have to get in to see the doc.
(since I can't feel it anyways)
SFBayDuck
Footballguy
I was going to respond to your last post on this, as I almost always have some foot numbness after a 100K/100M. It usually goes away within a week or so, and it's never spread beyond my feet. I've always just attributed it to a combination of some mild nerve/tissue damage from being on feet for 17-30+ hours, and nerve issues higher up just from all the inflammation (kind of like how sciatica can be cause by glutes/hip muscles pinching the nerve, leading to tingling down the leg).Hey now! Feels like a dig at us slow guys!
Well the last few days have included the onset of hand/arm numbness, which is on top of a month of foot/toe numbness. That can't be good. Guess I may have to get in to see the doc.
All that said, it's been a few weeks for you and now it's spreading, so probably a good call to go see a doc.
SFBayDuck
Footballguy
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pbm107
Footballguy
It does seem like he was testing himself to see if he could handle ultra training.@SteelCurtain, stop screwing around and sign up for a 50M-100K or something.
tri-man 47
Footballguy
I just want to be his marathon coach. "Coach, what do I need to do for Boston?" "You know that run you just did? Do it faster."@SteelCurtain, stop screwing around and sign up for a 50M-100K or something.
But, more seriously, @SteelCurtain, a key will be prepping for the early downhills and late uphills of Boston. You've got the distance down pat, obviously. It'll be the race-specific training that benefits ya.
JShare87
Footballguy
I don’t care how slow you’re running, there’s nothing easy about 26.2.
Honestly, these slow miles are pretty easy. I'm tired and a bit sore, but my marathon training with speed workouts, etc, is far more exhausting.
All that being said, I will take today off and possibly tomorrow will be bike or stairs. No need to get injured before Boston training starts!
ditka...mike ditka
Footballguy
Nice! My wife and I are considering buying one of these when we move in May. Right now we both do spin classes, but this would save us a lot of money.
