Clyde's Comeback!

Ice loop. Didn't get out until about 7 a.m. Sun was already up and it seemed warmer. But temps actually weren't bad at 63F. Sunday my hip didn't hurt at all. Like none. I cannot remember a day where that has been the case. So this morning I was excited to see what running would feel like. It was pretty good but the hip did tighten back up about 3 miles in- but pain wasn't bad 4/10. Kept it smooth and EZ. Saw the of the D-hills cross team but not the old grumpy skipper.

150 lbs after the run. Kind of disappointed about my weight. Just can't shake this last 3-5lbs. Would like to get back around 145lb like I was through the winter. But it just wont go away. :(

5 miles this evening on the treadmill.

Tempo Tuesday with the Circle on the DC loop.

3 mile warm up

5 mile tempo @ 5:30 avg. 5:29, 5:21, 5:24, 5:33, 5:41

Last week I hit a 5:39 avg so today was a little better. But I still struggled to close it out. During the last mile I inhaled a mesquito and it made me start dry heaving, plus the legs were getting heavy and there is a pesky little climb the last .17 or so. But I'd stll like to finish it off stronger. Hip was sorish but very runnable with the heat patch. 69 F when I walked outside. Did one more loop around the park after getting back.

149.5 lbs after the run.... still sitting too heavy. But considering the massive Apollo burger and fries I had for dinner last night. I guess I shouldn't complain.

Tried to pull some mojo from Paul's magical race on Saturday. The guy is amazing. Makes me want to work harder. Not to try and hit a qualifier. I know that's not realistic. But to maximize whatever potential I have left. Thanks for the boost man!

4.2 miles on the treadmill tonight.

DC loop and then one mile around the park at the end. Didn't get out until after 8.... hot and sunny. But overall things felt pretty good.. even the hip.

147lbs after the run.

4 miles on the treadmill

DC loop with some extra at the first in LV. Overcast last night made the morning hot. 80F while out. Took it pretty EZ and just tried to get through the miles. Didn't get much sleep last night so energy was rock bottom. Hip felt pretty good until the last 3 miles. Then it got tight and some clicky pain.  6:58 avg for the run.

4.2 miles on the treadmill this afternoon

DC loop and a little more. Hip hurt more today than all week. And I was already in a cranky mood. Just didn't want to be out today.. but got it done. Will take the afternoon off and get ready for the our marathon tomorrow morning. Hope to feel better then.

Did a marathon training run this morinng. The full 26.2 miles in 2:44:49 or a 6:16 avg. Met the Circle at the DC early and did the marathon training loop with a bunch of add-ons to get the mileage. My goal/plan was to be right around a 2:45. So we did pretty good considering I didn't even look at the clock until about mile 14.

Felt really junky for the first 6 miles or so. Heart rate was crazy high. I was dizzy and the hip was really sore. Maybe after that I just got numb to the pain. But from 7-22 I felt pretty smooth and just clicked off the miles. Hit the last 6 miles or so at 5:50 pace. Took GU's at miles 8.8 and 17.

Good long endurance workout to have in the books. Didn't run hard enough to get sore. So I should recover fine with rest. Glad to have it done- glad the guys agreed to do it with me.

145.5 lbs after the run.