Recovering from CECS

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Location:

Colchester,VT,USA

Member Since:

Sep 15, 2008

Gender:

Male

Goal Type:

Local Elite

Running Accomplishments:

Young Man PRs

2:30:36 @ 1995 SGM (Aided)

1:08:59 @ 1996 Las Vegas 1/2 Marathon (aided)

1:12:56 @ 1995 Fiesta Bowl 1/2 Marathon

 

Old Man PRs

18:19 @ 8/10/14 Get Your Rear In Gear 5k

1:25:36 @ 10/12/14 Green Mtn 1/2 Marathon

Short-Term Running Goals:

Diagnosed with Chronic Exertional Compartment Syndrome in 2010

 

2014 Goals:  Recover from CECS surgery.  Train consistently.  Build base without injury interruption.  Stay injury free.  Learn to enjoy running for the sake of running.  Maybe race a little by summer/fall.

 

Long-Term Running Goals:

Become the fast old guy that beats up on the young kids.

Personal:

Married, no kids, 3 cats.  Grew up in AZ.  Now I live in New England.

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Miles:This week: 0.00 Month: 0.00 Year: 0.00
DS Racer 10 Lifetime Miles: 22.08
Lite Show Nimbus 15 Lifetime Miles: 88.27
Grey Nimbus 15 Lifetime Miles: 32.74
Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
40.864.000.000.0044.86
Kayano Miles: 15.32Blue GT2130 (Ret Jul 2009) Miles: 12.32Orange GT2130 (Ret Jul 2009) Miles: 17.22
Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
15.320.000.000.0015.32

20 degrees and breezy.  Last long run for 2 weeks.  Next week will be an easy week.  I need it.  I've been very tired on most of my runs over the last 2 weeks.  I think a lighter mileage week will help.  I've been on a steady buildup over the last 7-8 weeks going from 30-40MPW to 50-60MPW. I'm excited about getting in 60MPW in the dead of winter.  I wonder what I'll be able to manage when I have good temps and clear roads.  I'll start scoping out spring races to test my fitness soon.  15.32 slippery miles. 2:05:06. 8:09/mi. 143BPM.

Kayano Miles: 15.32
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Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
4.322.000.000.006.32

It's 33 degrees outside. Roads are sloppy from the warm temps. Colchester Pond Loop. 6.32 miles. 46:12. 7:18/mi. 147 BPM.  I ran a little harder than I should have.  This was supposed to be a recovery run from my long day yesterday.  I need to exercise a little restraint and remain patient.

Blue GT2130 (Ret Jul 2009) Miles: 6.32
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Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
3.222.000.000.005.22

River Cove Road.  10 degrees and breezy.  It was windier than I thought.  I think I'll go back to running indoors for the rest of the week.  Pushed the pace a little in the middle. 5.22 miles. 38:02. 7:17/mi. 138 BPM.

Orange GT2130 (Ret Jul 2009) Miles: 5.22
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Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
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I took the day off.  My right glut and upper calf/lower knee have been pretty sore lately.  I think it may be due to a lack of traction when running outside.  The constant slipping really affects my gait and causes me to keep my leg muscles tense all of the time.  This was an unscheduled day off, but I needed it.  I think this is a positive chapter in my running life.  15 years ago, my running OCD would have prevented such an act of weakness.  I would have run through this and gambled a greater injury.  Now, I realize that the day of complete rest will probably pay greater dividends than the one missed day of training (as long as I do not make this a habit).  It's 7:00 in the evening and my leg feels much better already.  I'll run indoors for the rest of the week and I'm not doing a long run this weekend as part of my scheduled light mileage week.  I hope this little break will help me consolidate my gains over the last few months.

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Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
6.000.000.000.006.00

Very easy 6 miles indoors at St. Mike's.  My left leg is still bugging me.  It feels like a very tight hamstring.  I'll try a little self massage and ibuprofin.  49:33. 8:16/mi. 122 BPM.

Orange GT2130 (Ret Jul 2009) Miles: 6.00
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Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
6.000.000.000.006.00

Indoors at St. Mike's.  Left leg felt much better today.  My left upper shin is a little tender, but I think I'm over the worst of it.  I'll take it easy for a few more days to be sure.  6 miles.  44:46. 7:28/mi. 131 BPM. 

Blue GT2130 (Ret Jul 2009) Miles: 6.00
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Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
6.000.000.000.006.00

Indoors at St. Mike's.  6 miles. 45:16. 7:33/mi. 130BPM.  Left calf still a little sore.  Bottom of right foot has also been a little tight.  Old age.....

Orange GT2130 (Ret Jul 2009) Miles: 6.00
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Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
40.864.000.000.0044.86
Kayano Miles: 15.32Blue GT2130 (Ret Jul 2009) Miles: 12.32Orange GT2130 (Ret Jul 2009) Miles: 17.22
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