Start: 4:42am
Weather: Cold, Icy and Clear
Time/Distance/Pace: 1:01:58 - 4 miles - 15:29
RunKeeper: http://runkeeper.com/user/cadebro/activity/75531307
Thoughts: My left Achilles has been giving me a hard time. It only pinches a little during long runs, but it's been "creaking" during the day. Besides being annoying, it worries me that it may lead to something worse if I don't take care of it. From what I've read most people suggest taking 2 weeks off running, but at this point I can't afford to do that. My miles are really ramping up and if I skip two weeks I will not be able to complete the runs the following week and would probably injure myself. So, I've added some stretches for my Achilles as well as eccentric heel raises and icing twice a day. I also walked these four miles instead of running. I'm hoping that the four days off from running will be enough to prevent injury from my 15 miler on Saturday. Good news though, my Brooks Green Silence showed up today. Oh, and 300 miles total training distance!
Total Training Distance: 300.15 miles
Total Training Time: 2D 4:23:26
Thursday, March 15, 2012
Tuesday, March 13, 2012
Day 142
Start: 4:34am
Weather: Cool and Clear
Time/Distance/Pace: 1:16:26 - 7 miles - 10:55
RunKeeper: http://runkeeper.com/user/cadebro/activity/75123811
Thoughts: Again I felt pretty good on this run. The weather was mild for the second day in a row, which is encouraging. I didn't have any real pain to fight through, though my hips began to ache near the end of the run and my left Achilles got tight. I'm starting to think my hips, rather than my knees, are what I have to worry about.
I'm planning on running Tough Mudder in July, so soon I'm going to have to look at training for it once I've completed this marathon. I also have to schedule out training for the MDI Marathon in October and see if there is any overlap between the training schedules. I think I will take a shot at Hal Higdon's Novice 2 training.
Total Training Distance: 296.15 miles
Total Training Time: 2D 3:21:28
Weather: Cool and Clear
Time/Distance/Pace: 1:16:26 - 7 miles - 10:55
RunKeeper: http://runkeeper.com/user/cadebro/activity/75123811
Thoughts: Again I felt pretty good on this run. The weather was mild for the second day in a row, which is encouraging. I didn't have any real pain to fight through, though my hips began to ache near the end of the run and my left Achilles got tight. I'm starting to think my hips, rather than my knees, are what I have to worry about.
I'm planning on running Tough Mudder in July, so soon I'm going to have to look at training for it once I've completed this marathon. I also have to schedule out training for the MDI Marathon in October and see if there is any overlap between the training schedules. I think I will take a shot at Hal Higdon's Novice 2 training.
Total Training Distance: 296.15 miles
Total Training Time: 2D 3:21:28
Monday, March 12, 2012
Day 141
Start: 4:51am
Weather: Cool and Clear
Time/Distance/Pace: 31:49 - 3 miles - 10:36
RunKeeper: http://runkeeper.com/user/cadebro/activity/74921523
Thoughts: All in all, I felt pretty good. I was pretty psyched that my legs were able to recover from my long run so quickly. They weren't 100%, but there were no sore joints or cramped muscles. The temperature is starting to get up there as well, no need for winter hat and gloves.
Total Training Distance: 289.15 miles
Total Training Time: 2D 2:05:02
Weather: Cool and Clear
Time/Distance/Pace: 31:49 - 3 miles - 10:36
RunKeeper: http://runkeeper.com/user/cadebro/activity/74921523
Thoughts: All in all, I felt pretty good. I was pretty psyched that my legs were able to recover from my long run so quickly. They weren't 100%, but there were no sore joints or cramped muscles. The temperature is starting to get up there as well, no need for winter hat and gloves.
Total Training Distance: 289.15 miles
Total Training Time: 2D 2:05:02
Saturday, March 10, 2012
Day 139
Start: 6:54am
Weather: Cold and Clear
Time/Distance/Pace: 1:43:40 - 10 miles - 10:22
RunKeeper: http://runkeeper.com/user/cadebro/activity/74563253
Thoughts: I've hit week 20 out of 30 as well as broken 2 days worth off total training time. This was the best 10+ miles I've run so far, I did not crash at 7 miles like I have previously. I tried out Clif Shot Bloks during this run to see if a boost in carbs, caffeine and electrolytes would help. I had a serving before my run and another at mile 6 and my pace didn't continue to drop like it normally does (miles 8 and 9 were actually better than mile 7), so it seemed to help.
Total Training Distance: 286.15 miles
Total Training Time: 2D 1:33:13
Weather: Cold and Clear
Time/Distance/Pace: 1:43:40 - 10 miles - 10:22
RunKeeper: http://runkeeper.com/user/cadebro/activity/74563253
Thoughts: I've hit week 20 out of 30 as well as broken 2 days worth off total training time. This was the best 10+ miles I've run so far, I did not crash at 7 miles like I have previously. I tried out Clif Shot Bloks during this run to see if a boost in carbs, caffeine and electrolytes would help. I had a serving before my run and another at mile 6 and my pace didn't continue to drop like it normally does (miles 8 and 9 were actually better than mile 7), so it seemed to help.
Total Training Distance: 286.15 miles
Total Training Time: 2D 1:33:13
Thursday, March 8, 2012
Day 137
Start: 4:59am
Weather: Cool and Clear
Time/Distance/Pace: 44:43 - 4 miles - 11:10
RunKeeper: http://runkeeper.com/user/cadebro/activity/74249090
Thoughts: I took this run easy, making sure that my legs are able to recover for the long run this weekend. Tomorrow I'm planning on buying new running shoes, Brooks Green Silence, and registering for the Sugarloaf Marathon.
Total Training Distance: 276.15 miles
Total Training Time: 1D 23:49:33
Weather: Cool and Clear
Time/Distance/Pace: 44:43 - 4 miles - 11:10
RunKeeper: http://runkeeper.com/user/cadebro/activity/74249090
Thoughts: I took this run easy, making sure that my legs are able to recover for the long run this weekend. Tomorrow I'm planning on buying new running shoes, Brooks Green Silence, and registering for the Sugarloaf Marathon.
Total Training Distance: 276.15 miles
Total Training Time: 1D 23:49:33
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