Saturday, I met up w/ the team for a LR. I had no idea how I was going to do, cuz my legs were a little sore/heavy from the form running and strides the previous day. Everything turned out pretty well; though, it took about 35 minutes to shake off the rust from the previous day. There was a good pack (Kamran, Asia, Niccole, Larry, Jason, and Brent) & the pace was pretty honest (but not too fast) throughout. I clocked 104 min of running (20-25 min more than I have ran in a single run for the last several weeks). Good progress.
Sunday, I felt whopped when the alarm went off in the morning, so I cut off the alarm & rolled over. Next thing I knew, it was three hours later. Guess I needed the rest. Still feeling a little ragged once I got up, I decided keep the running to a minimum today. I ran approx 6 miles & ended the week at 50 miles.
Sunday, July 4, 2010
Friday, July 2, 2010
Might have found some good trainers
I've struggled in the shoe dept for awhile now. None of the 3-4 pair of shoes that I regularly wear work that well for me. They aren't terrible, but my feet don't really like any of them as "everyday trainers." Today, that may have changed. After hearing good reviews from folks whose opinions I trust, I decided to go check out the Saucony Kinvara. The shoes felt pretty damn good from the moment I slipped them on. I really like the level feel of the shoe (ie, pretty much equal heel to forefoot offset).
Feeling good in the store is great and all, but how are they on a run? Well, I can't say they are going to be the "silver bullet" to some of my past running woes, but teh shoes felt awesome for a 20 min jog, some running drills (high knees, side to side, butt kicks, karaoke, backwards running, and bounding), and 6 x 100m strides. The thing that really stuck out to me was how the shoes felt like one w/ my foot. I'm going to test them out tomorrow on my quasi-LR, and hopefully my opinion remains as is, A+.
Feeling good in the store is great and all, but how are they on a run? Well, I can't say they are going to be the "silver bullet" to some of my past running woes, but teh shoes felt awesome for a 20 min jog, some running drills (high knees, side to side, butt kicks, karaoke, backwards running, and bounding), and 6 x 100m strides. The thing that really stuck out to me was how the shoes felt like one w/ my foot. I'm going to test them out tomorrow on my quasi-LR, and hopefully my opinion remains as is, A+.
Thursday, July 1, 2010
Tuesday, June 29, 2010
Prefontaine Classic this weekend
The 5000 (Solinsky vs E Africans), mile (stacked field), 100M (Women), and 200 (Tyson Gay returns) should be esp great events to watch. Set your dvr, NBC.
PREFONTAINE CLASSIC DIAMOND LEAGUE EVENTS 2010
SATURDAY, JULY 3RD
SCHEDULE
11:00 Hammer Throw (W)*
12:03 Interview Program
12:10 National Anthem
12:14 Discus Throw (M)
12:16 Triple Jump (W) West Outer Runway
12:18 International Mile (M)
12:30 Pole Vault (W) East Outer Runway
12:38 5000 Meters (W)*
1:03 400 Hurdles (W) [Live International TV]
1:09 1000 Meters (M)*
1:16 Shot Put (M) West Ring
1:19 Steeplechase (W)
1:31 Javelin Throw (W)
1:35 800 Meters (W)
1:43 Long Jump (M) West Outer Runway
1:45 110 Hurdles (M)
1:55 100 Meters (W)
2:02 5000 Meters (M)
2:26 200 Meters (M)
2:36 400 Meters (W)
2:47 Bowerman Mile
http://www.runnerspace.com/eprofile.php?do=title&title_id=358&event_id=120
PREFONTAINE CLASSIC DIAMOND LEAGUE EVENTS 2010
SATURDAY, JULY 3RD
SCHEDULE
11:00 Hammer Throw (W)*
12:03 Interview Program
12:10 National Anthem
12:14 Discus Throw (M)
12:16 Triple Jump (W) West Outer Runway
12:18 International Mile (M)
12:30 Pole Vault (W) East Outer Runway
12:38 5000 Meters (W)*
1:03 400 Hurdles (W) [Live International TV]
1:09 1000 Meters (M)*
1:16 Shot Put (M) West Ring
1:19 Steeplechase (W)
1:31 Javelin Throw (W)
1:35 800 Meters (W)
1:43 Long Jump (M) West Outer Runway
1:45 110 Hurdles (M)
1:55 100 Meters (W)
2:02 5000 Meters (M)
2:26 200 Meters (M)
2:36 400 Meters (W)
2:47 Bowerman Mile
http://www.runnerspace.com/eprofile.php?do=title&title_id=358&event_id=120
Run w/ the team
Made it to practice - great success! I opted for the 10 mile route. The run felt good the entire time. Oh boy do I like that feeling. Now the challenge to gtfo of bed tomorrow morning. I've got a good feeling about this one.
Sunday, June 27, 2010
Finished the week on a good note
78 min today - I am beginning to get my legs under me again (re longer dist runs). I know, that amt of time running is not a long run per se, but today was the first day I had that feeling of "this dist isn't shit" and felt like going faster the last 20 min. A few more weeks, and I should have my marathon legs back.
For the week, I did not run quite as many miles as I would have liked, but I did run 4 days (as planned). The IT band tweak put a slight damper on things, though, it appears to be a very minor deal. Let's hope that issue stays in check. Next week I plan to run 5 days. Whoa!
For the week, I did not run quite as many miles as I would have liked, but I did run 4 days (as planned). The IT band tweak put a slight damper on things, though, it appears to be a very minor deal. Let's hope that issue stays in check. Next week I plan to run 5 days. Whoa!
Saturday, June 26, 2010
Hanging in there
Ran for 65 min today - everything held up okay, but is not 100. I may have figured out what is going on w/ the IT, thanks to my crack massage therapist. I have a lot of tension & tightness in my hamstring and the accompanying lower (by the knee) tendon attachment was pretty cranky when it was worked. Hopefully a little TLC for both my hammmies clears this lil annoyance up. Tomorrow, I plan to go a little farther & see what happens.
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