bostonfred
Footballguy
You're ####### nuts lol.Unfortunately my running is much slower right now. First 6.65 miles were at a 13 min pace. Next 6.55 miles were in the 14-14:30 range. I actually took a small victory in jogging all of the first 10 miles and only walked two hills in the first 13.1 miles. The walking started in the 16 min range and then eroded down to 20. Throw in some time for changing socks, addressing a bloody toe, and re-fueling and it gets ugly.
While "moving" I listened to a Koopcast that discussed when it's better to walk than run. Generally people don't like running slower that 12:30-13:00 pace. Strange that I still felt more comfortable jogging at a 14 min pace. Obviously I'm taking strides about the length of a toddler at that point. Walking is more efficient when the pace drops below 12 min per mile. The limiting factor on walking is the muscle at the bottom of the shin bone. It's such a small muscle and becomes so stressed when walking fast that the body will naturally transition to a more inefficient running to take stress off that muscle. I remember that muscle barking when I used to do some 13:30 pace walking to prepare for ultra events.
My other issue that needs work is that I'm 2 min / mile faster on the treadmill right now than the road. That's either the body avoiding the pounding you're bringing up or just a factor of mental weakness. I should be able to resolve that by running outside more. Lately it seems to rain more than half the time and toss in cold and dark and the treadmill usually seems more appealing this time of year.
I am not a doctor and this is not medical advice. Consult your doctor before beginning this or any diet or exercise program.