Yet another running thread...August 17-23

[Urlea]

Both of my pre-50k training runs this week have been savored. The last was this morning a comfy 5.5miler. I beat the rain home, but am disappointed that this morning was the morning that apt. management decided to turn off all the water in the building to fix some plumbing. Yep, I'm still sitting here in my post-run dew and not quite sure what to do about it.

In other news: I am feeling pretty confident about the race this Saturday, just a little concerned that my body is trying to do it's "usual" of attempting to get sick during the taper. I've had a pretty constant headache for the past 5days and my sinuses arent' quite 100%. Will be hydrating a lot and sleeping more leading up to Sat. that's for sure!

[Chile Pepper]

I'm very pleased with my treadmill workouts. I'm feeling stronger, and my heart rate seems to be adjusting. I've had some soreness on the outside of my right knee the last few runs--probably the IT band, but I've never had issues on the right side before. I thought it might be my shoes (I think they're a tad big), so I used my old shoes today. Still some soreness, but not as much as the last run.

[OakLeaf]

I'd skipped running so far this week because I've taught aerobics Sunday, Monday and I'm teaching again this afternoon - so hard on my calves! This morning I went for an easy 5 miles just to get some cardio and work on my form.

[skhill]

Just noticed something strange this morning-- I go out for my run very very early, come home, shower, and then take my rather elderly dog out for his walk. I let him take the lead on determining our route, and lately he's been consistently starting out on the same route I just ran... The wonder that is a dog's nose!! Maybe he just wants to find out what I've been up to while he was waiting patiently at home...

[Susan Otcenas]

Left the house at 4:45 this morning for my 11-mile run. 2:02:32, about 3 minutes longer than my 11-miler 2 weeks ago. This was not surprising, as I just completed a weeklong 454 mile bike ride with 35,000 feet of elevation gain. The ride finished Saturday, and even though I *feel* fully recovered, in reality my legs are probably not 100% yet. In particular, the last 3 miles of my run were difficult. Heavy legs, and I was unusually hungry, despite fueling myself consistent with previous long runs. I've been really really hungry since Sunday; again, my body is wanting more fuel to recover from the long ride. I probably should have added in an additional 100 calories on my run, as it was the last 15 minutes when I felt like i was starting to bonk.

Urlea - sounds like you're well prepared for your 50K! I hope your cold holds off. Wait until *after* the event to get sick! Is your event this weekend?

Susan

[Kelly728]

I have been struggling with a knee injury for several months, which was meniscus and patella tracking related. Yesterday was the first time I have been able run more than 3 miles since March, with a 3.5 mile run. Small accomplishment but hopefully I can only improve from here!

[JH-NV]

Ran 3.5 miles tonight. Was 97 degrees. Ran with my friend (former elite runner) and her dtr, who was at my pace...Sloooowww. We followed "speedy" out, then she took off. Caught up at 2 miles. Her last mile was 6:45min. I can only hope I was in the 10 min zone, as my heart rate was the highest it's been all summer. Was anaerobic longer than I should have been. Skipped my favorite spin class tonight to run. Sometimes it's good to be pushed.