100,000 miles for AT

[SWScorch]

Yup, I just let my mind wander when I run. Some of my best long runs have gone by without me even really noticing because I was just woolgathering the entire time. As Mega said, this is easier to do on trails; you have to always be scanning for potential hazards, and the scenery is better and changes more often. Trails also seem to go by faster because you're not just running on one straight stretch of road for what seems like miles; you have hills and curves and turns and lots of things like that to keep you occupied.

I did another 4 miles with Ashlie last night after she got out of work. Then, instead of going out with either of my two friends who called me, I went to bed at 9:30. I'm so old!!!! But I have a long run planned today (last 20+ miler before the marathon) so I didn't want to be dehydrated and lacking sleep this morning. 10,787

 

[SWScorch]

Did 22 miles today with a brand new Garmin Forerunner 305 on my wrist. It worked well; I ran 22 miles in 2:30:04 with the last 4 in 26:00. Now to meet Ashlie for dinner at a steakhouse!!! 10,809

 

[InflatableBuddha]

Did an easy 10 miler this morning - energy levels are good and not much congestion. Will really take it easy on this final week.

Scorch - good trail running out there old guy!

10,819

 

[empyrials]

did another 3 this weekend, and omg 51º is f'n cold to run in

10822

 

[Megatomic]

I love 51 degrees as long as it's not raining. I can really go long when it's cool out.

 

[InflatableBuddha]

Originally posted by: Megatomic
I love 51 degrees as long as it's not raining. I can really go long when it's cool out.

Did a quick conversion...yea, that's about 10 Celsius - perfect! I love these crisp sunny mornings, absolutely perfect for running.

 

[SWScorch]

3.5 this am + 6.5 this pm. kind of tired and slow-like!

10,832

 

[Capt Caveman]

2.5 miles yesterday. First time jogging in about six weeks. Achilles is sore but not hurting.

10,834

 

[Megatomic]

Welcome back Caveman. Don't push it too hard right out of the starting gate. easier said than done, I know...

 

[Capt Caveman]

Originally posted by: Megatomic
Welcome back Caveman. Don't push it too hard right out of the starting gate. easier said than done, I know...

Thanks Mega! Yeah, I know I need to take it slow. Heck, I shouldn't have even run the other night as I'm still doing strength training in PT.

Sadly, talking to my orthopedic specialist, he thinks the tendonis may just come back. He suggested changing my running form(become more of a heel striker to place less strain on the achilles) and not running long distance.

We'll see...

 

[InflatableBuddha]

Originally posted by: Capt Caveman

Originally posted by: Megatomic
Welcome back Caveman. Don't push it too hard right out of the starting gate. easier said than done, I know...

Thanks Mega! Yeah, I know I need to take it slow. Heck, I shouldn't have even run the other night as I'm still doing strength training in PT.

Sadly, talking to my orthopedic specialist, he thinks the tendonis may just come back. He suggested changing my running form(become more of a heel striker to place less strain on the achilles) and not running long distance.

We'll see...

Seems a bit counter-intuitive to me, but whatever lets your achilles recover.

Good to have ya back Caveman!

 

[Megatomic]

10 very fast miles with my son. Felt great, the weather was perfect.

10,844

 

[SWScorch]

12 today; 3 miles this morning plus 9 miles this evening. I don't usually double twice in a row, but I want to make sure I am fully recovered from my 22-miler on Sunday, as this is my last hard week, and it is pretty challenging (with a 10 mile MP run tomorrow and an 8 mile tempo run on Friday for about 95 total miles). Felt mostly back to normal today. 10,856

 

[InflatableBuddha]

Easy 6 miles tonight.

10,862

 

[DisgruntledVirus]

Did 3 miles before class, and 1 at work earlier in the day.


10,866

 

[SWScorch]

16 today with the middle 10 at Marathon Pace @ 6:18s. 10,882

 

[SlitheryDee]

+3

10,885

 

[SWScorch]

4 this morning plus 8 this evening. 10,897

 

[Megatomic]

9 miles on a hilly road route today. Nearly a perfect day for running.

10,906

 

[InflatableBuddha]

Just got back from an easy 5 miler. The legs are light, but I'm now getting the pre-race jitters. Only 3 days to go!

10,911

 

[Megatomic]

I'm really jealous IB, go out there and kick some ass. The race I got pulled from is tomorrow and that is bothering me. So my son and I are going to do a 22 miler on Sunday to drown our sorrows. It's supposed to be sunny and about 55 so it should be perfect conditions.

 

[DisgruntledVirus]

Add 2 more before class, just to get something in yesterday.

10,913

 

[InflatableBuddha]

Originally posted by: Megatomic
I'm really jealous IB, go out there and kick some ass. The race I got pulled from is tomorrow and that is bothering me. So my son and I are going to do a 22 miler on Sunday to drown our sorrows. It's supposed to be sunny and about 55 so it should be perfect conditions.

:beer: Cheers Mega. It sucks that you're not going to be out there ripping it up in the ultra but I know you'll bounce back and do one soon. Enjoy the Sunday long run with your son!

 

[StageLeft]

Running is going well at the moment, so I will try to remember to add in:

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[SWScorch]

12 miles total today with 2x 3 miles at tempo pace. Ran first 3 miles in 17:44 on a flat crushed gravel trail. Ran the second 3 miles up a moderately hilly road with the wind in my face in 17:37. Guess that trail slows you down some... 10,929