For someone that averaged over 51 miles per week for the first nine months of 2009, I never thought I would be so happy to have consecutive weeks of 35, 34 and 40 miles. It has been a very tough couple months and I’m still far from 100%, but being out on the road is a positive step. I’ve given myself until Feb 5th to make a final decision about Boston, as I can still cancel my hotel prior to that date and only lose $20. It then quickly goes to $40, $60 and then $285.
Leg update: If it’s not the hamstring, then it’s the groin, upper calf, lower calf or achilles. All on the left side. I have another ART session on Thursday, but I may move it up in the week because my hamstring and calves are pretty tight/sore. I’ve also found that the hamstring doesn’t hurt nearly as much when I’m up walking around versus sitting down. It’s at it’s worst when I’m sitting in the car. Like I said, I’m out on the road, which is better than nothing (I think).
Anyway, here was this past week’s breakdown:
Monday: Rest
Tuesday: 6 @ 7:14 – Treadmill run. Gave the legs and my fitness a little test. Splits were around 8:00, 7:41, 7:30, 7:13, 6:27, 6:27. Pleased with how I held up during the run.
Wednesday: 8 @ 7:56 – Just a cold, morning run. Added 20 minutes on the elliptical in the evening.
Thursday: 6 @ 6:58 – Decided to give my body another test. Splits were 7:11, 7:04, 6:50, 6:53, 6:57, 6:47.
Friday: 4 @ 7:59 – Started off the workout with 20 minutes on the arc trainer and then jumped on the treadmill for the four miler.
Saturday: 12 @ 7:56 – Met the Mojo Running store for a group run. They had some new runners that are training for the Flying Pig, so I ran with them which made for a nice comfortable run.
Sunday: 4 @ 7:45 – Just a four miler through the neighborhood.
Total: 40 miles
Looks like you had a great week. Hope the leg heals up in time for BOSTON!
By: madisonruns on January 18, 2010
at 9:21 am