Running into Summer June 21-27

[Catrin]

Ran at my club yesterday for the first time in two weeks. A few sets of 1-legged squats had done a number on my quads and it took close to two weeks for the soreness to work out of my muscles...I don't get sore easily but when I do it takes some time to work it out.

Am not speedy, and can't go more than 1.5 laps without walking, but I kept repeating for about 40 minutes with the occasional bout of weights thrown in. Don't know if I will ever be able to graduate to running outside but it felt kind of good

[skhill]

Didn't feel like running this morning, but I dragged myself out the door and did it anyway. I'm glad I did; it was a relaxed 4.5 miles around the neighborhood. There was a pair of women out walking laps around the park, in the opposite direction from how I was running, and I passed them 5 times! (It's 1 mile around the park, and I was using that as part of a larger loop).

And I saw something odd-- a tree getting an IV. Seriously. I asked the tree doc, and found out it's treatment for the ash borer infestation that's going on. There were 8 IV bags hung on the tree, feeding down into small holes bored just over the roots. I just wish I'd gotten a picture!

[kacie tri-ing]

I want to see a tree IV!

I ran the same 6 miles last night and this morning. Felt less sluggish this morning, but man heat and humidity are tough!

[OakLeaf]

Wow, I've never heard of that "IV" treatment, and they just quarantined two more counties in my area.

I wonder how toxic the chemicals are. And whether they aren't just fighting a losing battle trying to contain the borer, and would be better served trying to breed resistant trees, as they're doing with American chestnuts and elms.

[skhill]

Found a news article about the ash borer infestation and treatment, picture included: http://www.kentucky.com/2010/06/24/1...ion-from.html#. Don't know about the toxicity of the treatment, tho...

This morning's run included a big chunk of the route for the big 10k this weekend, the gentle uphill that keeps going almost 2 miles, today with a noticable headwind. Coming back down the hill, with the tailwind, was great fun! I went 7 miles total, and enjoyed every minute of it.

[rocknrollgirl]

A lovely cool 4 miles this morning. I am enjoying the nice weather while we have it.

[colby]

I walked the dog 1.5 miles today. Just like yoga yesterday, it feels good when I'm doing it but a couple hours later I'm ready for a nap. I didn't have any desire to run, I can still feel that my quads are tired. I am thinking I'll start riding this weekend (I would ride tomorrow, but it's supposed to rain) with a couple of easy rides, maybe some swimming, then start running again next week. I have a sprint triathlon scheduled for July 11, a week from Sunday, so I'd like to at least run once before then. I can't race Athena anymore so I'm trying to make a good showing of it, but I have to adjust my expectations appropriately.

[kacie tri-ing]

I ran the biggest 10K in the world yesterday The peachtree road race (which finishes right outside my front door!). 53:09, which is no where near my 10K pr, but I had SO much fun! There was entertainment every step of the way! What a great run!

Back to IM training.....

[katluvr]

COOL!
This race is on my list (bucket list)! I worked and had a 4th of July Cookout afterwards instead. Hmmmm maybe I should sign up for next years!

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[colby]

I ran the biggest 10K in the world yesterday The peachtree road race (which finishes right outside my front door!). 53:09, which is no where near my 10K pr, but I had SO much fun! There was entertainment every step of the way! What a great run!

Back to IM training.....

Sounds like Bloomsday (which I think earns the biggest race distinction for 12k). Fun, a unique experience, you don't necessarily race fast but you have a good time

I ran 3 or so miles today... it wasn't bad. Toward the end, it started to feel iffy, so I'm glad I only went as far as I did. I really need a massage and more yoga, things are starting to loosen but the "deep" muscles need some TLC.