Here we Go

Once again on the treadmill.  Boring, I know.  I ran for 30 minutes

After not running yesterday, I was really anxious to get out and run.  I set out to run for three miles, but about the 2 1/2 mile mark, I decided I had wind for five.  I did have the wind, but my feet decided they didn't want to go that far.  At 3 1/2 miles, I had a few blisters forming right on the middle of my foot pad.  I pushed it for another little while, and then decided, it was time to call it a day.  Gotta figure out how to beat the blisters.

Today was a nice easy run on the track at the Fieldhouse.  I have got some better socks and that really seemed to do the trick with the blisters.  Having the weekend to heal probably helped a lot as well.  My feet are starting to look like they belong on a runner.  I've got nasty calluses on the medial side of my foot as well as right behind the ball of my foot.  You gotta love it.

So this run was kinda tough today.  I was really winded throughout the run.  It probably has a lot to do with my diet, because I definitely could improve there.  Right now my pace is sitting at about the 10 minute mile if I intend to keep going for very long.  I want to get my pace down to sub 8 min, but I'm not sure the best way to speed up my pace.  I've been casually running for the past couple of years and my pace really hasn't gotten any quicker.  Any suggestions for improving times?

I had to back off a little bit today.  I started feeling the hot spots and decided not to trash my feet completely.  Today was a lot better pace than yesterday.  I think my food choice may have had a lot to do with how slow I ran yesterday.  Today's pace was hanging around 9.00/mile.  That is not where I want it, but it is much better.

Today was a good solid run.  I was on the track at the Fieldhouse again, but I think I'll run outside the next time I go.  I kept a nice pace throughout the time and picked it up for my last lap just to see what I had left in the tank.  It felt great, and I have so much more energy now.  

 One cool thing.  With the run today, I am having my first 15 mile week since 2004.  That is a pretty cool feeling.  My goal for now is to keep at least 15 miles per week for the next few months.  I would like to get it to 25, but we'll try 15 for now.

So today was kind of weird.  When I started off running, I had a few random moments when my left calf would all of a sudden lose all tension and my ankle would just buckle under my weight.  It happened three times in the first quarter mile, but then never again.  I had to stop again because I started to get some a blister right at the base of my second toe.  Painful.  

I enjoyed the run.  I actually ran at a pretty quick pace.  I think I may have to take a day off tomorrow though.  Yesterday I had a bit of pain in the top of my foot right after I finished my run.  It got worse as the day went on.  Today, it was feeling a little better, so I decided to try a short run just to see how it felt.  Now I can hardly walk.  Any suggestions?

Today was pretty good.  My feet are still hurting, but I really had to get out and do something.  I actually ran outside today and boy did it feel nice.

Good run today.  I was on the treadmill because it was snowing.  I could have gone farther, but considering that my foot is just allowing me to run, I figured that I'd better not push it.  No pain today at all when I run or walk.  It is sensitive to the touch on the top of my foot, so I can't tie my shoe too tight.  Considering the pathetic running week I had last week, I'm hoping to get back to 15 miles this week without the pain that prevents running next week.

Easy run today.  I wanted to get at least three, but I think my lunch was really slowing me down.

Easy run today. I only had twenty minutes to run, so I did as much as I could in that time.

The first couple of miles were really hard today.  I really didn't want to keep going, but I pushed through it and had a really good run.  It felt really good and I feel very energized.  No pain at all in my foot or hip.

 So I have been experimenting a little bit with forefoot striking when I run.  I'm  not sure if this is a better way to run or not, but I seem to be having less pain when I do so.

I didn't intent to go this far today.  I had decided on an easy three miles today, but when I got to three, I just kept going.  I love that feeling.  

Running more toward my mid-foot and toes is definitely helping the pain.  I can see the logic behind it, and it definitely works.  I'm a convert.